Who's That Weird Piano Boy?

Stars.

I follow behind everyone else, they go to their own little areas in groups of 1-3. I look around...It's pretty out.

I sigh and sit down at one of the picnic tables. I pick at the wood planks. A small piece hanging off stabs my finger. I pull back immediately, looking at it.

"Ew..." I mumble.

....

......

Louis sits down next to me.

"The party has arrived!" He says, smiling. 

He's sitting pretty close... Our knees touch.

"Hi...?" I say awkwardly.

"You really did prove yourself out there. Remind me not ever try and fight you." He says. I giggle.

" Trust me, You'll remember. " I say. 

"Yeah you're right... You're rather unforgettable." He responds. 

" Thanks? " I respond, confused.

"Do you... Do you plan to stay? Like at the school I mean." He asks.

"This place is my best bet at survival... That doesn't mean I'll be allowed to stay. " I say.

" Marlon already said you could " Louis says.... Marlon is their leader?

"Oh... Fun." I say.

"Do you not want to stay?" He asks, worried.

" No- I really want to!" I say quickly. He smiles.

"I'm glad, I like you. " He says.

"Thanks... I like you too! I'm sure we'll be great friends once we get to know each other better" I say.

Wait-

...

WOAH WOAH WOAH IS HE FLIRTING?! WHAT FORM OF LIKE DOES HE MEAN?????

I examine his face for a moment. He's resting the side of his head against his hand, leaning against the table and looking at me. He has a smile on his face but slightly downturned eyebrows.

"Foods ready! Come and get it!" Ruby yells. I go to stand up. Louis pushes me back down.

"I'll grab yours." He says.  I nod. He walks away.

Fuck.... I friend zoned him on accident. Soon Marlon sits down Infront of me with Ruby next to him. I smile at them.

"What's the weather out like here? Does it snow often?" I ask, trying to make conversation.

" Honestly, it stays about the same year round. Kinda chilly but not enough to need a coat. " Marlon answers.

" That's good... Although freezing temperatures can slow down walkers. " I say 

" It can?" Ruby asks, surprised.

"Yeah... I think. It affects them a lot." I answer.

...

Louis sits back down and slides a bowl over to me. Marlon gives him a strange look, Louis rolls his eyes.

I eat a spoonful of soup. It's really good. I eat slowly, savoring every bite.

"Damnit... I wish there were seconds." Louis says.

I slide my bowl over to him.

"Not hungry?" He asks. I am hungry... I just don't really want food. I don't need it.