I was assigned to Cabin 27, along with the rest of the Green girls from my bus. I didn't care to count how many of us there were but the next day, there were twenty more. They capped the number at thirty a week later, and moved on to filling the next cabin.
Bunks were assigned alphabetically, which put me right beside this girl Ruby. She had been in Kai's fourth grade class. For the first time since Kai and Eric had died, that night I allowed myself to cry. Everything felt doomed. I wondered if Andrew was okay, if Mia and Allie were gonna end up here too, I wondered why my dad would do this to me and if mom was in on it. After the tears all I had were questions.
I could hear Ruby and another girl Samantha whispering beside. I didn't listen since that was rude but I did swear that no matter what I would not end up like the other Oranges. That I would save Andrew and get my freedom back.
For the first few years I remember I would look forward to being outside. I saw Andrew when we were outside, passing other cabins on the way to chores. When they took him away I shut down.
I would only talk when I need too. Ruby and her friend had gotten in a fight and just like me she no longer would talk either. I remember that sometimes I would tell her old friend Sam, and the other girl to 'Screw off' and leave her alone. I guess somewhere subconsciously she was like Kai to me.
I promised myself I wouldn't let anyone hurt her too. Even if required using my powers.
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Orange is a burning color
FantasyWhen Elliot was Eleven the world fell apart. She survived the disease that killed those close to her but now she and the others emerged with something far worse; uncontrollable abilities. Betrayed by her own father, she's eighteen. She's one of t...
