LOVE IN AN APOCALYPSE

4 brought together

“Shit!” you curse. The car has run out of fuel. You try to open Google maps but there is no signal. It is obvious why. In your state of panic, your mind replays the last few days. You and your family going away from home with the few others due to the onslaught of zombies because of a new virus. You being separated from them as your dad, mom and brother filled in the maximum capacity of the nearest good respite station. You, having to leave alone with a car, just at 16, on the search for another respite.

You have always been a fictional junkie. It was your greatest controversy that one day something like this might happen. You were prepared for it, with weapons, shooting practice and martial arts. The situation was interesting at first, but leaving your family left you with a huge amount of grief that you could not cope up with yet.

Looking out from the window you can see about 10 zombies advancing towards your car. “I guess this is how I perish,” you think.

“BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!”

Gunshots! It is a relief though it can be raiders. After some slashing of knife and grunts, everything goes silent.
Footsteps.

“Hey, I’m Aiden! This is Julian, my elder sister, Nick my best friend and Oreo, our guard dog,“ the guy introduced.

It was FUCKING AIDEN GALLAGHER.
“Y/N, don’t panic” you give yourself a mental note.

“I’m Y/N” You said, still a bit shaky.
“How old are you?” asked Julian.
“I’m 16”
“Where are you from?”
“I was originally living in US but had to move because of the apocalypse.”
“Are you alone? Where are your parents? Any siblings?” asked Nick continuously.
“Nick stop. Y/N, we have a secret base where we have food and everything you need, though you seem quite prepared.” Aiden smiled and continued,
“Come with us, you can trust us and you can get cleaned, I’ll help.”
“Huh?” you replied, quite confused.
“I-I didn’t mean that way. uhum, uhum, Oreo would be happy to have a new member.” He says trying to change the convo while blushing furiously.
Oreo barks happily.
“Thanks.”

Back at the base everything is well protected. The base is an old underground mine in the forest. There is a river nearby and a small town about 8 km from the base, perfect to get supplies and food. There are 2 bikes, and a car. Pretty well done by 3 youngsters.

After cleaning up, you go to the bunkers.

“Now tell us about yourself,” said Nick.
“I am Y/N  Y/L/N. I was living with my parents in the US but after this, we left home. On the way my family and I found a respite base, but only my dad, mom and brother could stay as it was the maximum count. So, I took the car we were travelling in and here we are.”
“Your brother could have left instead of you.”
“He’s younger than me, and has always been kinda nerd type. Wouldn’t have survived a day.” You laugh thinking about your silly studious brother.
“How were you so sure that you could survive?” asked Aiden.
“I have practiced shooting because I used to go to classes. Know martial arts. Love researching and reading about these kinds of things. And I also know knife throwing.”
“Pretty badass I would say.” Said Julian, impressed.
“Ya, you used to be so girly before,” teased Nick while pressing a kiss on her lips.
“You guys are dating?” you asked curiously.
“Yes, have been for 5 years including pre apocalypse.” Answered Nick.
“Aiden, I feel you bro. Third wheeling all this time.” You said.
“Bro! You got brozoned right here right now.” Nick started laughing.
“I didn’t mean as like...brother you know.” You replied.
“I got that. We should get to sleep. We have two beds, I can sleep on the floor.” Said Aiden.
“Aiden, we can share.” You said while looking like a tomato.
“Thanks.”

After giving Oreo some pets and food and water and leaving him for guard duty and shushing down Nick and Julian you proceeded to lay down on the bed already occupied by Aiden.

“Do you mind shifting?” you asked politely.
“Ya sure.”
“Thanks.”
“You say thanks a lot.”
“Just a habit.”

While sleep took over you mind, you start feeling a bit cold. Finding a source of body heat, you snuggle up to him. He snaked his hand around your waist and pulls you closer. You lay your head on his toned chest. You feel him kiss your forehead and whisper – “You’re pretty and badass. That’s an amazing mix.”

“Oh My God! I TOLD YOU!”
“What happened?!” You wake up with a start.
“NICKK!” Cried Julian.
“You and Aiden have been cuddling and sleeping!”
“Oh.” You see Aiden blushing as hard as you.
“We were cold.” Replied Aiden.
“Ya ya.”