I walked through the trees, making sure to head in the direction of the road until Daryl couldn't see me anymore. I switched directions and headed away, going east of the group. As I walked I saw a shimmering object on the ground. I looked around then went over and picked it up. I turned it over in my hand and inspected it. The blade was razor-sharp on one side and jagged on the other for cutting.

"Could come in handy." I muttered to myself as I clutched the handle and continued walking. I came to a cliff that hung over a lake and sat down.

. . .

Nick walked up to me, crossing the room easily. He raised his hand, extending a red cup filled with whatever alcohol he chose. I grabbed the cup, sloshing the liquid on my hand. I smiled up at him and took a long drink, feeling the dull burn of the vodka mixed with Pepsi. Nick placed his hand on my lower back and pulled me to him, leaning down and kissing me. I got on my tiptoes and reached around his neck. The other people in the room slowly blurred, becoming blobs against the walls. I closed my eyes and felt the pulsing beat against my body and Nick against me.

I fell backwards, landing on a bed. I blinked around the room, but got cut off as someone climbed on top of me. Our clothes were flying around the room, landing everywhere. I tried to lift my body from under Nick's weight, only to receive a smack across my face. My fingers found their way up his arms, nails dragging across his skin to leave deep scratches.

"Fuck off Sam. Don't be a bitch or it'll be worse." He whispered in my ear before shoving his hand between my legs.

"NO." I spat in his face, my head finally clearing enough to realize what was happening. He took my wrists in his hand, holding them above my head while he positioned himself. He looked down and grabbed himself to enter me when I snapped my head up, cracking him in the nose. He instantly released my arms and grabbed his face.

"What the fuck?" He yelled, smacking me again and punching my in the ribs. I pulled my arms back, wrapping one around my side and flung the other forward, connecting with his throat. While he clutched his neck I snaked my way out from under him and threw my clothes back on.

"Get back here!" He called out. I flew through the door and downstairs, running until I was home. I pulled my phone out from my pocket and sat down on the steps to my front door. It's 2:55 in the morning, but I can't stay out here. I shook my head and made my way around the house until I reached my bedroom window. I slowly opened it and slid through, landing softly on my bed. I reached up and closed the window, locking it to make sure Nick couldn't get in. I turned around and came face to face with my mom's boyfriend.

"The hell were you?" He slurred.

"I was at a friend's house doing homework. It just took longer than expected." I said, staring him straight in the eye.

"Bullshit, you dumb whore." He said, pushing me onto the bed.

"Don't do this." I warned. His hand shot up my shirt, touching my boobs. He made his way down and took my pants off, dropping them beside the bed.

"Get.. Off.. ME!" I screamed as he rammed himself into me. I let myself shut down and waited until he finished. He finally got off me and pulled his pants up.

"Fucking slut." He spat, punching me in the ribs just like Nick had earlier. I bent over in pain and held my side. I felt something cut my forehead open and the blood start spilling down my face. The door shut and I broke down. I got up slowly and went to the bathroom. I looked in the mirror and saw the gash that went across the side of my forehead, which would definitely need stitches. I grabbed a cloth and tried to stop the bleeding until I fell on the floor and blacked out.

. . .

I shook my head and opened my eyes, looking down at the lake. I could see the rest of the women there, talking quietly as they did the laundry. I stood up and brushed myself off when I heard a rustling from behind me. I spun around, coming face to face with a walker. It's dead hands grabbed around my neck before I could stabbed the knife into it's brain.