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Go Along With The Deal

(Jasper's POV)

It has been about an hour since Noah and I have heard any noise whatsoever. I lean towards the closet door slowly, creaking it open. Curving my neck around the door, I see that our room, and the hallway outside it, is trashed.

I open the door completely and stand up, reaching out a hand for Noah. He shakily takes it, obviously terrified. I lead him out and we make our way to the door way. There is still nothing but silence. I step out into the hallway and walk over to the stairs, looking at the knocked down door not too far from the bottom of them. I nod my head at Noah fo follow me.

We make our way downstairs, and no creatures are in sight. What a relief. I double check a few places just to be sure before propping the door up against the now empty door frame. That will have to do for now.

I glance over to Noah, who looks way calmer than before. "You okay, Ashwell?" I look with worried eyes. He nods. "Yeah, I'm just a bit shaken up is all." I nod and go in for a hug. Before we embrace, a buzzing sound fills the air.

"What is that?" Noah announces. I squint my eyes a bit and attempt to identify the noise. "It's... wait..."
Then it clicks in my head. "A vehicle! I think they're finally almost here!" I exclaim with relief. Noah grins and we both run up to the window.

It only takes a few minutes for us to see a vehicle. But it's not our-

"Noah quick! Hide!" I whisper shout. He looks at me with worried eyes but follows my orders and ducks under the window sill. "Why does it look so familiar?" Noah inquires before we hear an engine shut off.

I squeeze Noah's hand with reassurance before making my way over to the kitchen quickly. Just before I grab a knife, I hear, "Jasper! Noah! Come outside!" Cooper?

I stand up, relieved. "C'mon Noah! I guess they found a different vehicle." Noah stands up and nods, taking my hand. We both step outside with tons of stories to tell the trio. "You guys will never guess what happened! It was normal here but then a bear showed up and-"

Cooper and Lexi step out of the car along with... Carlos? And some other guy who shares some resemblance with him. They must be brothers. I push Noah behind me a bit.

"What's going on?" I furrow my brows. Noah lets out a few wheezy coughs. I can't tell if that's from nervousness or just because he's plain sick.

"Hey boys, long time no see." Carlos rubs the back of his neck.

He then glances at Cooper. "Get in the car." He grumbles. I give Cooper a confused look. "What? Why-" "Just do it."

I glance at my sick boyfriend before nodding, leading us both to the vehicle. Cooper opens the door for us and we pile into the back seat, Cooper and Lexi following in right after.

Carlos's possible brother starts up the car and we immediately take off.

"Don't worry boys, all will be explained soon." Carlos mumbles plainly. I look over to see Lexi holding Cooper's hand tightly, his thumb caressing her knuckles. What's going on? Cooper kisses her cheek quickly before wrapping an arm around her, comfortingly.

I stare at the seat ahead of me and grab Noah's hand as well. We are in trouble, aren't we?

After awhile of driving, Carlos's brother pulls over to the side of an empty rode. "Why did we stop?" Cooper questions immediately. He simply turns back to face us before saying, "Get out of the car."

(Noah's POV)

We all oblige immediately, with confused faces. A cough tickles at my throat but I hold it in with all my energy. "Line up in front of the car." He grumbles.