On the Ledge

Chapter III

TW;;; ALCOHOL, DRUNK MENTIONS.

Ellie's Point of view —>
It's funny because I never imagined myself being in love. As I lay next to this girl, both of us fully vulnerable towards each other. I enjoy just being in her presence. Her warm hands cupping my face, I felt her smile gleam into me immediately forming a smile on my face.

She's so beautiful I thought, I just stared into her eyes, mesmerized by her beauty. I couldn't help but find myself tearing up, I know it sounds dramatic but I genuinely couldn't believe I was so soft for a woman.

"Ellie? What's wrong?" Dina asked, I looked back into her eyes, never wanting this moment to end. Our body's intertwined between the white sheets. "Nothing, I just can't believe I've found my person, even though I'm living in a fucking post-apocalyptic world" I laughed. Dina chuckled which automatically made me smiling, knowing I could make her laugh just eased all the tension in my body

"I have to get up, we have some new recruit trainings today, and supposedly Joel told me they found some people a few miles out. I think they're bringing them here." I always wondered why they'd bring new people in, I mean the community was already what 300? 350 people? It was a lot but we had plenty of resources and the more people, the more help.

I was always the "designated" person to introduce the new people to the others. I never mind this, I made lots of friends and met tons of new people. Some die, some live, some stay, some leave. Some people honestly have been here for years, such as Tommy, Maria and their kids. They have two children, one boy and one girl. Their names are Zaya and Daniel, I adore them like they're my own lol.

I haven't always been the best person but when it came to Zaya and Daniel? they're like my own. I've always looked after them, fed them, babysat, played etc you name it I've done it. Anyways, I was excited to meet new people, Dina...not as much. She's always been a loner which was crazy because she's pretty outgoing at clubs but then I remembered that's just drunk Dina.

Dina is extremely outgoing after drinking Henry's homemade "bourbon" well that's at least what we hope it is. Shit is terrible but get's the job done and pretty well. I've been fucked up soooo many times from that crap. Dina has found me covered in my own puke, passed out in the yard, drenched in toilet water from being so deep into it. That stuff is not fun coming up but great going down.

"Okay Ellie, I love you, I will see you after I want to meet the new people too so let me know when they arrive. I'm on bar duty tonight, so I'll be out later than usual. I hope you stop by, I'll miss you a lot if you don't" I looked at Dina, giving me her best "puppy eyes" basically the "pleaseeeeee comeeeee seeee meeee" eyes. She's adorable how could I say no? "Of course I will, I love you too" I said and threw on my sports bra and t-shirt.

I put on my usual crew neck over my T, my boxer shorts over my normal underwear, then my cargos. Then I'd put my jacket on over the crew neck. I heard Joel's footsteps outside my house, they must be here I thought. I was pretty excited but at the same time nervous. I'm not super social, I get told I'm aggressive and hostile but only to those who I don't care to get to know.

"Ellie they're here cmon, we're all waiting for ya" I walked over to the door opening it, I put on my angry/annoyed face. "ok Joel I heard you the first 42 times." I walked passed him, I heard him chuckle. Him and I have ALWAYS had a sarcastic relationship, I adore Joel, he has done so incredibly much for me I could never thank him enough. But since him and I both SUCK at showing feelings, we just show it in "mean" ways.

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Joel and I walked up to the group of people; there was five of them. Two girls and three guys, One of the guys was a little boy...maybe around six or seven? He was pretty adorable.

"Okay Ellie this is Leea, Max, Duke, Lucas and Meli" I examined each person.

First I started with Leea, Leea was around maybe 5'7, I was assuming she's around my age which is 17-19 she had dark brown hair and bright blue eyes. Her eyes were large and definitely stuck out as her "best feature." She had some freckles on her face, shoulders, neck...you get it. She was wearing a ripped up grey tank and some beige cargos with holes in them. She had some laced up combat boots of some sort. She had small features, she was pretty. I couldn't stop staring at her, I haven't seen new people in awhile. Maybe she thought the same because we kept locking eyes.

Next I examined Max, as I said he is adorable, maybe six or seven. He has curly blond hair and bright blue eyes. He was wearing a green shirt with a dinosaur on it and a white long sleve underneath. He has on some basic brown pants and some old converse. He was so adorable I wanted to squeeze him. He had little freckles so I was assuming him and Jessie were related somehow. Just a wild guess.

Duke was around 6'4 and very muscular. He was definitely a good edition to have around. He had Redish-brownish hair and hazel eyes. He has TONS of freckles. Typical ginger shit. He was wearing a blood soaked white T and some black cargos as well as similar boots to Leea's. He looked extremely bold and not afraid to beat somebody's ass. But I figure it was all an act, I just can tell considering I am the same way.

Lucas was similar to Duke but a little bit more plump, he had more weight but it balanced out and made him look stronger than duke. He seemed pretty quiet, I watched his body language. His tight red shirt and brownish cargos were not a good look. They were extremely worn out and I knew they ALL needed new clothes.

Lastly I looked at Meli, she was around 5'4 and small. Honestly "petite" That word is weird but it's true. She seemed loud and outgoing. I figured she'd be the more "say I wont" person. Her off white shirt had dirt and blood stains on it. A few tares here and there but nothing as crazy as Dukes. She had on random green pants with TONS of holes, it was crazy. Lastly some fucking crocs. CROCS. I didn't even know what they were until I asked Joel and I started dying laughing.

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"Well why don't we assign you guys a housing partner and get you all some new clothes and food?" Joel said as I just followed along. I watched the group awkwardly wait for their names to be called....

"Meli you're housing with Tommy and Maria"

"Lucas you're housing with Sammie"

"Duke you're housing with Elizabeth and Richie"

"Jessie and Max, you guys will be housing with......Ellie"

I didn't get why my heart started beating a mile per minute, I started to sweat and my palms got hot and sticky. I was nervous? huh? why.... I looked at Jessie and Max, the two looking down at each other with concern and discomfort.

This is going to be interesting I thought to myself.

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Heyyyy!!!! I hope you guys enjoyeedddd also I have no idea when crocs came out so don't yell at me 🥲 But leave any comments or recommendations:))) love you guys and don't forget to take care of yourselves!!!