Chapter 119

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Amy and Eve had slim hunting on Saturday. Amy said she and her friens had been hunting here all winter. Aside from making less animals, the survivor adapted quickly to new predators invading their territory. Although they ate only peanut butter sandwiches Amy still gave Eve good advice. Eve learned how to set traps. Bullets after all could soon become a limited resource, a clever hunter could survive much longer if they knew how to set traps for animals. Amy also recommended that Eve wear shoes at least one size too big in winter months. This way she could fill her shoes with papers, stave off frostbite. Also it was a good idea to walk in another's footprints in snow. In the worst situations this helped them avoid landmines, more likely it just meant less snow in their boots. With 869 days until impact it was comforting to know these things. But tonight, the girls would have to share a tent, and this made Eve nervous. Soon she realized that she was being ridiculous. So Amy was attracted to Eve, not like she'd assault her in this tent. In truth, Amy made Eve feel safe. It was a cold night, Eve knew she would have to get used to this. Her house had been colder since Mason's fuel rationing. It was March, this winter was almost over, might as well get used to leeping in the outside cold when it was March. With the cold Eve didn't want to leave her sleeping bag, even to eat or relieve herself. Amy recommended that Eve rub her own stomach rather than her arms. This helped a little. Sleeping in strange places was becoming easier, but Eve was glad Amy was here to protect her. As the night grew colder Eve foun herself moving towards Amy for warmth. Amy was a lady, didn't try anything. Eve was grateful for this. As they woke up on Sunday, Eve kissed Amy on the lips. The girls had slightly etter hunting on Sunday morning. They saw some birds. Eve tried to shoot one but was able to shoot one. She then taught Eve how to clean an animal before eating it. Eve wasn't used to killing animals, she still hoped Cujo would return. This was just one of many things Eve would have to get used to in order to survive. As they ate lunch, they talked.

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Eve: So, about the kiss.

Amy: You kissed me this time. Maybe you were just curious, wanted to see what it felt like.

Eve: I rememer what it felt like when you kissed me. Today, I wanted to kiss you. It felt weird, you know about Adam and Jessie.

Amy: It's not like I never dated boys, never tried to tell myself I wasn't gay. Experimentation gets a bad rap. How was I suppossed to know for certain unless I tried kissing a girl?

Eve: I'm not sure what I am. Gay, straight, bisexual. I just know I really like you.

Amy: Enough to be my girlfriend, in public?

Eve: Yeah. I can't promise our relationship wil ever move beyond kissing. But I want people to know that I love you.

Amy: Even your friends from the mosque?

Eve: Yes. I'm not sure many will approve, but I plan to keep attending mosque services.

Amy: Fair warning, I probably won't be going there.

Eve: Understood. So, am I officially your girlfriend now?

Amy: Yeah, and I'm your girIfriend.