AJR Short Stories

✨️Jack - Apocalypse (Part Two)

Jack POV:

We traveled for several hours until we finally reached our camp. I was nervous about introducing her to the other survivors, unsure of how they would react. As we approached the gate, I noticed several people watching us with curiosity.

I introduced her to my friends and explained how we met. They seemed skeptical at first but agreed that we needed all the help we could get.

One of my brothers, Ryan, spoke up. "You're from the Black Sun faction, right?" he asked, eyeing my new companion warily.

"Yes, but she's not like the others," I said, placing a hand on her arm. "She's different."

Ryan looked at me skeptically. "We'll see," he said, turning to walk away.

As the days passed, Y/N and I were sent out on foot to find the supplies we needed. We were in high spirits, feeling confident and ready to tackle whatever obstacles came our way.

As we walked, Y/N pointed out different landmarks and buildings that she recognized from before the apocalypse. "I used to come here all the time for work," she said, gesturing to a dilapidated office building. "It's crazy to see it like this now."

I nodded, taking in the destruction around us. "It's hard to imagine what the world was like before," I said. "But we have to focus on the present and what we can do to rebuild."

We walked for what felt like hours, searching for any signs of life or resources. The sun was beating down on us, and sweat was pouring down our faces. Just when we were about to give up hope, we stumbled upon an old convenience store.

"We hit the jackpot," I said, grinning at Y/N. "Let's see what we can find."

We cautiously entered the store, scanning the shelves for anything useful. I headed for the food aisle while Y/N went to check out the medical supplies.

"Hey, Jack," Y/N called out from across the store. "Check this out." She held up a box of matches triumphantly. "We've been running low on these."

I smiled at her, glad to see her spirits lifted. "Good find. We should probably head back soon before it gets dark."

We gathered our supplies and headed back to camp. On the way, we talked about what we had found and what we still needed.

"I'm worried about our water supply," I said, furrowing my brows. "We need to find a way to purify it."

She nodded in agreement. "We can start looking for a filtration system next time we go out."

As we approached camp, we could hear the sounds of laughter and conversation. The others had noticed our return and were eagerly waiting to see what we had found.

Y/N and I shared a smile as we walked into camp, feeling grateful for each other and the rest of our small community. Together, we knew we could rebuild and create a new world out of the ashes of the old.

As the weeks passed, my new companion and I worked hard to build a new life for ourselves in this post-apocalyptic world. We gathered more supplies and built shelters, and before we knew it, we were flourishing.

One evening, after a long day of work, I sat with Y/N by the fire. "I never thought I would find someone like you in this world," I said, looking into her shining eyes.

"I never thought I would find someone so beautiful," she replied, taking my hand in hers. As we sat looking deep in each other's eyes, we started to slowly lean forward.

The kiss was short and sweet. It was everything I had dreamed of. We sat there, looking as bright red as a ripped tomato and our hearts betting out of our chests.

As we sat there, I heard the sound of approaching footsteps. I stood up, wary of who it might be, but then I saw Ryan and several other members of the group approaching.

"We've been talking," Ryan said, his tone softened. "And we have decided that Y/N is welcome and can stay as long as she would like," he said smiling.

I smiled, feeling relieved. "Thank you," I said. "She's not like the others. She's kind and caring."

"I can see that now," Ryan said, smiling. "And I'm sorry for being so skeptical before."

From that moment on, Y/N was accepted into the community of survivors. We continued to work hard and started to build a life together, but we never forgot how lucky we were to have found each other in this harsh world.

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Final part. It's not the chapter I'm proudest with, but it was fun making it in an apocalyptic world.

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AND REMEMBER, i love you all, hug a friend, drink water, touch grass, AND remember to take care of yourself!

You are loved, and I hope you will have an amazing week!

-T ❤️