Shipwrecked

Chapter 28

Reuben's POV

I exited the cave, slowly climbimg down the rocks. I had to be careful and quiet, because I didn't know if the tiger had gone away. I know, it was stupid of me to go outside when that tiger could have just gone to get a backup or something. But we needed something to eat, especially Sam. She was definitely destroyed, after what the cat had done to her. Who knows what else happened to her while I was gone?

I followed the same path I had made for myself when I first found this place. I really liked it and decided to stay there. I felt my feet melting into the ground and looked down. Everything was full of mud; the ground was soaked in water- and I was only wearing a pair of socks. Which reminded me, I had to go find that crashed plane and take some more clothes for Freddie and Wendy. First things first, though.

I moved quickly and silently, looking around at all times. After a few minutes, I finally heard the streaming of the river nearby. I hurried over to it, passing by some trees and bushes, jumping over a few rocks. There it was. I loved that place. It was amazing, literally. I walked over to the river, bent down and drank some water. It felt really refreshing for my dry throat.

I walked over to a place where I had hidden a few coconuts, took a pointy rock and pierced a small hole on top of each shell, letting their milk pour out of them. Then, I put them in the water, waiting for them to fill with it. When they were full I took them out and put them on the ground, then walked to other threes and bushes to harvest some other fruit. I would catch some animals later; right now I needed to get back as soon as possible.

Gibby's POV

What I saw wasn't pretty. At all. It was Shane! He was... dead. He lay on the ground, his clothes ripped up, mouth and eyes wide open in fear, flesh hanging from his bones, flies jumping around him. It was weird that I even recognized him. A disgusting smell came over me as I fell to my knees feeling very weak and sick. I started seeing everything blurry, and felt tears welling up inside me, as I breathed heavily. I would've fallen down if someone didn't yell my name and pull me up.

''Gibby are you okay?'' Reuben asked me and pulled me into a firm hug. I shakily hugged him back and answered.

''No, I'm not. What happened to Shane?'' I asked worriedly.

''He was attacked by a tiger.'' Reuben sighed and let me go, helping me walk to a small cave. As we walked I noticed a pile of fruit on the ground; Reuben must have brought it. He led me inside, supporting my right side.

Sam's POV

I woke up, blinking rapidly and looking around. I felt a strong arm tighten around me and pull me closer. It wasn't Reuben; this touch wasn't his, it was too firm. The touch was of someone else.

''Reuben..?'' I questioned, slowly opening my eyes.

''No, Sam. It's me.'' Freddie said. Freddie? Freddie!

''Freddie?'' I asked, confused.

''Yeah.'' I opened my mouth and it turned into a wide grin. I was so glad to see him!

''Hey..'' he smiled slyly. I hugged him tightly, closing my eyes and letting myself melt into him.

''Are you okay?'' he asked me.

''Uh... I'd be lying if I said I was.'' I forced a weak smile on my tired face. An awkward silence washed over us.

''I'm sorry for leaving you.'' he whispered, looking down at his feet.

''I'm sorry for lying to you.'' I apologized to Freddie, something I never thought I'd do.

''What do you mean?'' he questioned.

''Well, I told you I was okay, when actually, I was so hurt that it pained me to even walk.'' I finally admitted.

''It's okay.'' he said. ''But, next time, I'd really appreciate if you told me.'' he grinned.

''Yeah, I think I will.'' I grinned back. And then... That moment came up once again. As if it already wasn't enough that we were so close, and that I had no chance of running away, whatsoever. Take away the fact that I dreamed of fucking him last night. I was in deep shit.

He kept looking at me with that gorgeous puppy dog look of his, and I couldn't stand but lean into him. It was almost as if his look got me hypnotized or something. He smiled and closed his eyes, and right at that moment I realized what I was doing. I quickly moved away from him, clearing my sore throat. I looked around and noticed that Reuben wasn't there; only Freddie, Wendy and I.

I remembered a bit from last night, though I wasn't fully conscious. I knew that I started crying as soon as Freddie touched me, because I thought it was the tiger (plus, he pressed all the places where I'd been wounded), and then Reuben comforted me until I fell asleep. That was all.

''Where is Reuben?'' I broke the uncomfortable silence between us. As soon as I asked that, I swear I saw a hint of disappointment and jealousy in his eyes.

''He's gone to get us something to eat. Mostly for you.'' he added the second part quietly.

''What? Is he insane?'' I got all worked up. '' He went outside just to get us something to eat? I'm fine! I don't need anything! What if something happens to him?'' I whisper-shouted, trying not to wake Wendy up.

''Sam, calm down! Nothing will happen to him. And you DO need food!''

''No, I do NOT!'' I lied.

''Sam, you just promised you wouldn't lie to me again.'' he said.

''It's Mother Nature's fault.'' I sighed.

''Don't worry, Sam. He'll be alright.''

''How do you know that?''

''I just do.'' he gave a simple answer, pulling me closer to him and closing the gap between us.

Ohh, what will happen? Sorry for the cliffy, it's just my thing. And sorry for the late update, again (I guess that's my thing, too). But, please feel free to review! No, you HAVE to review! I live off the reviews!

-alex :D

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