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"Day 375, its been a tough year, long nights, gloomy days and hungry bellies but the last few days have been great. Meeting Noah was the best thing to happen this whole year"

'What are you doing?' As i glace up from my notebook i see Noah standing in the door way - shirtless like usual- his eyes glistening in the morning sun.

I close the book and place it on the bed next to me before replying 'oh nothing, i have been keeping a diary sort of thing since the first day of the outbreak' i explain his emerald depths staring into my soul 'i just thought it would be a good idea incase the world ever goes back to normal'

He comes and sits next to me with a cute smile coming from his lips 'that's cute' he tucks the small strand of auburn hair behind my ear, i feel my face flush, I have never felt like this, like a child giggling, he made me feel safe.

He jumps up like an excited child 'Well... i was thinking we should go scavenge and see what we can find?' A huge smile plastered on his chiselled face i give him a little smile.

'Sounds fun, I wouldn't mind getting out the house for a while' i pick up my diary and place it into my bag and swing my legs off the bed 'let me just get changed' he gives me a little nod and spins on his heel and heads back downstairs.

I stride into the bathroom and retrieve my tatted clothes from the counter, strip off the t-shirt Noah gave me. I put my panties on, step into my green cargo pants and slip my old Rolling Stones cropped tank top over my breasts - which has a small hole on the under arm - i slip my socks on and jog downstairs.

Noah is busy sorting his bag out making sure he has everything he needs, his face looks so cute when he's concentrating.

'I'm ready when you are' i announce his head spins around 'great, i was thinking we could go one town over as they have a big mall' he suggests 'great idea, how longs the walk?' I sit on the dark oak chair pulling my boots onto my feet 'who said walking' he winks at me as he pulls a set of keys from his pocket.

I tilt my head 'where did you get a car from?' I swore all the petrol was gone 'it was behind one of the shops, i found it a few weeks ago. It still has a full tank' he replies with a tight lipped smile.

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Driving down the road, music playing from a old CD that was in the glove box, i stare out the window of the passenger side watching the scenery flit past. I glance over my shoulder at Zip who's head is stuck out the slightly ajar back window tongue slapping the air.

Noah is singing along to i want it that way by the backstreet boys as we pass the welcome sign to New Hope, small buildings begin to appear.

We find our way to the small shopping mall and Noah bring the black 4x4 to a slow stop right outside the entrance. The building is large with big glass windows, some broken and smashed, there are small shops surrounding it.

I jump out the vehicle and open the back door letting Zip free, she runs straight to the grass and goes for a wee, i tilt my head back and laugh 'damn she was desperate' Noahs laughs as he appears from round the side of the car.

We collect our bags and head inside 'come zip' she darts over to my side and follows us into the first shop.

'Why didn't we come here sooner' i question Noah as i stuff tins of food and bottles of drink into my bag 'Well i wanted to make sure i could trust you before bringing you with me' he winks at me with a smirk.