LOVE IN AN APOCALYPSE

Reunion

The morning was really busy for all of you. Putting on a final bandage on Aiden before heading out, leashing Oreo and saying goodbye to the old base that kept you safe for so many months took a lot of time. With a final glance at the old mine, you guys head out. Surprise, surprise, 5 zombies. They were easy kills.
“We need a place with adults and better tech. But we can rest in caves on the way until we find one.” Advised Julian.
“You’re right.” You agreed.
You five reach a lake in the middle of a forest after roaming around like nomads for a week. Attracted by the sparkling water of the clean lake, all of you run to wash up.
“Ughh.”
It was Julian. She tripped over a string.
And all of a sudden, a group of men and women come running from the forest with guns in their hands.
“DON’T WORRY. THEY’RE SURVIVORS.” Someone announced.
It was DAD.
“DAD?!” You scream.
He comes running.
“Oh my Y/N. We missed you so much. You’re alive and healthy. Thank God!”
“Dad, how’s mom and brother?”
“Brother’s well, your mom didn’t survive.”
“What? No. No. Nooooo.”
“She was bitten by a zombie, we had to kill her.”
“WHY?!” You break down crying, unable to take the fact in.
Someone comes behind and pats your back. Aiden.
“Hey, it will get better.” You hug him accepting the inviting comfort he was so willing to provide.
“And who this young man might be?” Your dad enquired. Dads. You smile a bit.
“Aiden Gallagher, sir. Y/N’s ... “
“Boyfriend.” You finish and smile at him and see him already grinning at you.
“Hmn...” You knew your dad was sceptical about your love interests.

“Hi, I’m Zac. Y/N’s brother.”
“Zac!” You cry out delighted. “I missed you so much.”
“I know.” Expected, he is your brother after all.
“It’s nice to meet you Zac.” You notice Aiden getting a bit awkward.
“Where’s the respite?” You ask.
“Let’s all go together.”

The respite is an underground bunker with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms with a pair of bunk beds each. Except your father and brother, there is a guy of around 20 named Jared, a woman at around the same age as your dad, Lizzie, a girl 2 years younger than your brother, Elena. Some had died along with your mother so there is some extra space.

“Y/N? Darling...”
“Ya Aiden?” You answer rubbing your eyes. But your puffy red eyes give it up.
“You’ve been crying for quite some time. I’m so sorry.”
“It’s fine. She had a nice life.”
“I understand how you are feeling. I’ve not heard from my parents since they left.”
“I’m so so sorry. And Nick, his whole family...”
“I know. I don’t know when this apocalypse will end.”
“Ya...I hope you like your new title.”
“I love it, babydoll.” Ouuuf Classic.
“I love YOU, pretty boy.”
“Words can’t express how much you mean to me.”
The romantic vibes...
His eyes...
His smile...
His hand that you are holding...
Her hair...
Her pretty face...
Her beautiful personality...
You both kiss, slow and filled with love. He pulls you by your waist as you put your hands around his neck.
“Your mine.”
“Uhum, uhum.”
It’s your brother. GOSH THAT PEST!!!
You both whip your head at him, your eyes shooting daggers.
“Sorry to interrupt you love birds, dinner’s ready and we have a small meeting like orientation. And hands off my sister.” He says while pretending to gag by the PDA.
“Oh Fuck off.” You reply. That idiot. That arsehole. That annoying ass you love.
“So where were we before your loving brother decided to step in?”