As the morning approaches I awake with little fingers tapping on my shoulder.
“Good morning Grace!” She smiles at me as I turn around. “I think we’re getting close to Mavrid!”
“I know! Dave told me!” She says pointing to the gray haired man towards the left of me. I smile and politely say hello. I get up quickly, talking my hair out of my braid and putting the blanket into my backpack. As I finish packing up the sun rises, and the train brakes start to screech. I grab a hold of Grace’s hand and move towards the cart door, as does everyone else.
When the doors open we proceed outside, happy to see the sunlight, and a bathroom. I help Grace hop down from the cart and we grab our bags, and shuffle towards the bathroom.
“Now when you’re done using the restroom I need you to wait for me right here, ok?” She nods and hurrily moves into the bathroom. I use the restroom as well, and then move to the bench where Grace sits with her doll. I hold her hand as we sit, waiting for who knows what.
As we sit enjoying the sun we had missed the past few days I feel Grace let go of my hand and jump up quickly. She runs towards a taller man, right around my age. His dark wavy hair shines in the sunlight, and I can’t help but stare at his plaid shirt. This must be Hunter.
After what seemed to be a happy reunion, he comes towards me.
“Hello,” He says politely. “Thanks for watching over Grace, it means a lot.” He smiles showing his teeth and I give a polite smile.
“No problem.” I say nonchalantly.
Sorry for the short chapters, but thanks for reading! …To be continued! -Sami
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The Beginning of the End
Teen FictionThe newspaper is lying besides the flowerpot of dead daisies, as usual. The headlining story once again involves the war coming closer to Paxton, where we currently live, and I'm afraid of leaving, but i cannot stay.
