Mystic (10k fanfiction - Z Nation)

Chapter.6 - Moving On

-- Sara's POV --

( 2 weeks later )

After Valentine's Day nothing much has changed.The air between me and 10k was different,though,there was feeling there.But in an apocolypse with a broken ankle and bruised ribs,love wasn't the first thing on my mind.But I couldn't deny the butterflies I felt when he helped me get better,or when he brought me my meals,and especially when he held me all through the night in a shared bed.
There was no kissing,or anything intimate,but god did he feel good.

I could walk now,it still hurt to put too much pressure on my foot,but I could move.
I didn't know why the group stuck around for me,they had a serious mission and they should of left me behind.
But I didn't ask,and they didn't tell.

 As I came down stairs early that morning everyone was up and ready in the kitcen,packing their bags and chatting.
I looked at them confused,I wasn't expecting anyone to be up at this hour.
"Oh good,you're up!" I heard 10K's voice say from behind me.
I turned around to face him and his hand barely grazed my hip as he stood beside me.The tiny gesture probably meant nothing,but it sent waves of butterflies through me.
"What's going on?" I said after a long pause.
Roberta gave 10K a knowing look and returned back to her packing.
10K pulled me aside into another room, "You have to say goodbye now,"
My heart stopped in my chest, "What?" He wasn't leaving me now,he couldn't.
"We're leaving," He paused,searching my eyes, "You have to say goodbye to this place if you're coming with us."
The previous ache of losing him vanished and was replaced with an all new pain.This house was the only home I've ever truly known,it tied me down with pain and memories of my family and life before this mess.
"I-" I stuttered, trying to think of myself away from here.
He ran a cold hand up and down my arm, "Its going to be okay,Sara,"
I pushed him away,needing space to think.
He stayed away.

-- 10K's POV --

Pacing the empty bathroom,I let my thoughts consime me.
Was she going to stay?
I would do anything for her not to stay...but I couldn't force her.

Roberta kept her distance,she knew this could take a while,but after the third knock on the door...I knew time was almost up for the decision.
Thats when the fourth knock came,but not on my door,instead it was the one across from mine...Sara's bedroom.
"Sara...." Roberta's voice was a hesitant whisper.
I could barely make out Sara's response,but the door clicked open at one point.
"Have you made a decision?" Roberta asked softly.There was a pause..."What is it?" Roberta said to Sara's assumed nod.
"I'll...go..." She murmmered, "When...?"
My heart stammered in my chest and I couldn't help myself but open the bathroom door too quickly to join them in conversation.
Sara looked up at me already aware I was listening from the room,but Roberta was caught off gaurd and she stepped back in surprise.
"When?" Sara repeated emotionlessly, snapping Roberta and I back to the topic at hand.
"Whenever you're ready,"
Sara struggled but pushed her way past us with a single bag over her shoulders, "I'm ready now."

I couldn't help but feel the hostility beaming off of Sara,but I followed without question.
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We had been walking for about an hour before Sara approached me.I knew she needed her space,and though it killed me to not speak with her,I let it go.
She didn't say anything,but her hand slowly touched mine,easeing into a tight grasp.I looked over at her,but she was intently staring into the distance.What was she thinking about?

-- Sara's POV --

It was another hour or more of walking before I could finally feel my insides start to grow back again.I felt as if my breath no longer felt like acid,and my pace wasn't robotic anymore.
My hand was still holding 10k's,he hadn't moved from my side,and I was greatful he didn't ask me questions.
I slowed to a stop,letting the rest of the group walk ahead.
10k looked at me,confused,but didn't speak.
"Thank you," I managed to say, my voice sounded foreign on my lips.
He nodded,understanding, "You'll talk when you feel like it."
I smiled, "I feel like it now."
He motioned for us to walk and talk so we don't scatter away from the group.
"I think I needed to leave that place," I started, "I wasn't happy there.I wasn't sad,either,but I stayed because I was safe.I don't want to feel safe.That gets you killed.My dad- my dad, and brother, they felt safe.They let their clouded minds stop them from going anywhere.I mean, its the end of the world and everything we do is a risk, but it doesn't stop you...I don't want it to stop me anymore."

He stopped then and pulled me into a tight hug that sent more of a message then any words ever could.He looked into my eyes then and kissed me.
I smiled as we pulled back towards the group again.
This wasn't me giving up.I wasn't weak.I would never forget what happened to me back in that town.I'm not safe in this world,not even in 10K's arms.
This is me moving on.

A/N:
Sorry I am so late posting an update! I promise a longer one will come soon. The ending is nearing for this, I'm only doing 10 chapters and will continue to do another 10 when season 2 comes on ( it will be written as a sequal ) love ya!