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Be Safe

(Jasper's POV)

Walking inside the house, Noah and I are a bit on edge. Why the hell did Carlos have our stuff?

I nod Noah to my room and he nods as well. "We're just gonna go play UNO or something." I say swiftly. Lexi giggles a bit. "Okay, but don't bore yourselves to death."

I nod and laugh a bit before Noah and I make our way to my room. Plopping on the bed, I can see the worry all over his face.

"Alright so... is there any good explanation to why he has our group's stuff?" Noah stiffens.

"Not anything that comes to mind, no." I conclude. "The search party that went before you, me, and Cooper said they hadn't found anyone or anything. They must've found our people because they have our stuff."

Noah nods. "It's just... the people here are so kind and welcoming. Do you think they're the ones who... killed our group?" Noah sniffles a bit.

I sigh. "There's a good chance but we can't be sure. There's a chance that someone orchestrated the whole thing to happen too. Like maybe the people didn't know what they were doing was bad?"

Noah slightly nods and rests his head on his propped up arm. "I really hope it isn't true." I nod at his statement and sigh.

Before I realize it, I'm changing the subject. "So... I'm sorry if I uh... made things weird last night."

Noah's head cocks my way instantly in confusion. "What do you mean? Weird? What would be weird?" His words stammer out.

I shrug. "I don't know. I feel like maybe I'm a little too corny sometimes with my friends. Well... with you. You're my only friend after all." A laugh escapes mouth.

"Nothing was corny." He says quickly and matter-a-factly. I raise an eyebrow and nod. "If you say so."

"Hey actually I've been meaning to ask you something." I crack my knuckles out of boredom. Noah perks up, ready to listen.

"Do you think Lexi's been acting weird? She keeps giving me these weird glances and other things like that." I sit back on my elbows. Noah seems to groan quietly, annoyed with his sister.

"You should just ignore her. She's just acting like that because-" Ashwell says but cuts himself off. I wait for him to finish his sentence but he sits there, looking terrified as ever. Did I break him? Jesus.

"Because of what?" I inquire. Noah just runs a hand through his hair. "B-Because-"

Before he can say anything else, Lexi calls me from down the hall.

"Jasper! Cooper needs your help chopping firewood outside!" I turn towards Lexi's voice coming from down the hall.

I roll my eyes at the sudden chore. "Sorry Ashwell, duty calls."

Noah just shakes his head. "It's... fine."

I simply wave a goodbye and trot out of the room.

(Lexi's POV)

I unpackage the food and supply box we had been provided for the week. The same stuff as every week. I look out the window to see a smiley Jasper and Cooper chopping firewood.

"Noah! Do you want to help me make lunch?" I holler. Noah trots out of his room with a smile on his face and nods. "Yeah, I'm pretty bored now so why not?"

"What's with you?" I smirk while crossing my arms. He just shrugs.

I wanted to question him more but a sudden bang is heard from the door.

I walk up to the door before quickly glancing through the peephole to see a... random resident.

"Uhm... how can I help you?" I ask while opening the door.

"No time to talk! We need Cooper this instant. There has been some trouble at the front gates and we need his help. He needs his best weapon and we need to leave now." He states.

"Alright. I'll be down as soon as possible."

I look over to see Cooper throwing on his leather jacket and rushing to his room to grab something. Does he have a spidey sense or something? Jesus.

He comes out with a shotgun. "You all stay here unless Carlos or Jeanine say otherwise. Be safe." He says sternly.

We all nod worriedly before watching Cooper slam the door shut.

"What do you thinks happening?" Jasper asks me out of nowhere.

I shrug. "I'm not sure, but let's get our shoes on and weapons ready in case we need to leave." The duo nods and retreats to do so.

I HOPE YOU LIKED THIS MOSTLY FLUFFY CHAPTER.
I LOVE FLUFF IM SORRY-
T'WAS A SHORT CHAP AND IM SORRY
BUT STAY TUNED TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AT THE GATES 🫂💞