Mystic (10k fanfiction - Z Nation)

Chapter.5 - Valentine's Day

A/N*** I know I'm a day late for Valentine's day .. enjoy anyway! ;D Also,its sort of rushed so its not as good as I'd want it to be!

-- 10K's POV --

When the night died and the sun emerged,I snuck out of the room,careful not to wake Sara.
Everyone was already downstairs,awake and with coffee in hand.They all seemed hungover,especially Murphy,but I felt fine.
Roberta gave me a wink as she handed me a mug, "How'd you sleep?"
I shrugged,taking a sip of the hot liquid, "It was fine,"
Murphy lauged aloud from the sofa,and proceeded to gag into an empty bowl.
Doc cringed beside me, "Suckers been gaggin all morning, nothing coming up though."
I couldn't help but laugh.

"How was your night?" Roberta asked, giving me a look I couldn't quite distingwish."Eh, okay?" I muttered, feeling heat rise to my cheeks as I took a big sip of my coffee.
"Do you know what today is?" She nudged me.
"No,"
"Its Valentines Day!" She yelled,clearly excited, "How can you not know that? Its my favorite holiday!"
I chuckled, "I can tell," I looked around,everyone was off in their own conversations, "But its an apocolypse,and I don't think she wants anything."
Roberta gave me a victory smile, "Ah,so you were thinking of her?" She laughed when I blushed again, "I didn't say any names,10k, but I can garuntee she wants something."
"I've never-" I started,but she cut me off.
"Go find some flowers or something, I'll make her a special meal while you are gone."
I set my mug down, "She might wake up,though,"
Roberta waved her hand,gesturing me to leave, "I'll take care of it, go!"
I gave her a thankful smile.She truly was a great friend.

-- Sara's POV --

Blood.Blood everywhere.I felt it drip from my mouth and down my chin.It covered my hands and smeared all along the walls.
I listened as his last breath came out as a gurgle,the blood thick in his throat,and his outstretched arm dropped to the ground.
I couldn't breath.The handles of the bed frame was all that was keeping me from him.I could feel my heart turn cold against my flesh as he left me.
No tears would come.I would never shed a tear for him.

I threw the frame from my and hurled myself at the Zs on top of him,saveagely taking every one of them out.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.I lay next to my brother in the bloody aftermath,my father beside me in all corners of the room.
I smiled,things could never be the same.
I couldn't come back from this.

-- 10k's POV --

I managed to find myself an old flower shop nearing the end of town,obviously every damn flower was old and crusted to no return.
Luckily,though,there were a few fake roses laying around.Some of them had blood splattered all over the vines and petals,but I was able to smear it away.
I smiled as I tucked the roses into my bag.

The light burned my eyes as I left the broken down store and headed for the dead meadow area just a few blocks away.
The ground was mostly kneww high grass,but there were somewhat pretty weeds growing around me.I wasn't sure exactly what they were,but they were a pretty shade of purple and grew close to the ground.
I plucked them and placed them nicely within the roses,then I took a long piece of grass and used it to tie the flowers together.

The trek back to Sara's house was easy.There were hardly any Zs around,and even the few I saw didn't see me.
When I got inside I had to take a moment to catch my breath at the sight of all that Roberta's done during the small amount of time I was gone.
The table was set up with a plain white blanket,two tea candles,and was set for two people.The two plates consisted of beans,peaches,peas,potatoes,and canned meatballs.It wasn't the ideal date dinner,but it was the best I've seen since the damn apocolypse.
"Thank you," I said to her as I held the flowers out for her to see, "Are these okay?"
She nodded, "She'll love it," She turned to the rest of the group, "Come on,"
I looked at her confused, "Where are you guys going?"
"Well,we aren't sticking around. We'll be back before midnight." She pushed beside me and made her way through the door.
Murphy paused before me, "Don't do anything I wouldn't do,"

-- Sara's POV --

I had stayed awake in my bed,filled with tears and sweat as the nightmare still dawned on me.
The only thing that could snap me out of the memory was 10k walking in to meet me.
"Hey," He said, looking shyly down at me.
I smiled and leaned up, "Hey,"
"Did you just wake up?"
I shrugged, "Sort of,"
A wipe of concern crossed his face, "How're you feeling?"
"I'm okay,"
I could tell he didn't believe me.

He sat next to me on the bed,and even though we didn't touch,it felt intimate. "Are you sure?"
And suddenly I felt exposed to him, I leaned away. "I'll tell you one day."
"Why not now?" He pushed, and it didn't bother me, he seemed concerned. I didn't like it.
"Its not the best time,10k."
He caught to the sterness of my voice and he stood up.I had to tilt my head back to meet his eyes.
"Come on," He said, "I have a surprise downstairs."
I was ready to decline,but his expression and outstretched hand drew me in.I took his hand and he handed me my crutch

I was shocked to say the least.I did't know what to say or do as my eyes locked on the surprise.
"Did you do this?" I asked,taking it all in.
"Roberta helped me," He ran a hand through his hair, "Its not much,but-"
I cut him off with a kiss,going limp in his arms as my crutch dropped to the ground.His supportive hands wrapped around my waist as he gave into the kiss.
I pulled away,breathless, "Thank you," I met his eyes, "This is the nicest thing anyone's ever done fore me."
He smiled down at me before pulled my arm over his shoulder,abandoning the crutch,he picked me up in his arms.I leaned comfortably in his neck.
He set me down next to my chair and I sat.He took his seat across from me.
I was amazed at the food,I was so used to eating each seperately that I almost forgot what a proper meal looked like.
I couldn't help but blush.
This was a lot to take in.I felt a wide set of emotions that were very new to me.
I looked up at him,into his eyes.

Maybe the world didn't have to only be blood and sorrow.
Was it possible that I could find happiness?
As I looked at him, I felt my heart stammer, and for the first time in a long time, I felt home.

He smiled his beautifully natural smile, "Happy Valentine's Day."