The Mutation

Chapter 1: Girls Night

Amari's POV
Tuesday, August 16
2 Days before the outbreak
9:48 am

   I woke up with a startle, my shirt clung to my skin as it was soaked in sweat. I could feel my heart pounding through my chest as my breath felt heavy and rugged. I feel something wet lick my hand and turn to see flake with his front paws on the left side of the bed. "I'm ok bud, it was just another nightmare." I sighed, more convinced that I was reassuring myself than I was him.

   With a groan I stand up from my bed and stretch my arms and legs. I walk over to my dresser and take out some shorts and a sports bra. As I then begin stripping from my sweat drenched clothes, I walk to my bathroom. I turn on the shower and get in.

   After about 20 minutes I get out and dry myself off. I leave the bathroom and get dressed. I brush my teeth and wash my face. I then head downstairs where I am then greeted by pepper and bane.

   "Hey babies," I coo as I rub the top of their heads.

   I walk over to the kitchen with the three of them following behind me. I grab their bowls from on top of the fridge and place them on the counter. I walk over to the pantry and take out the almost empty bag of hard food, and place it on the counter as well.

   Looks like I'll have to get some more. I open my fridge and take out the egg carton and open the freezer. I take out three steaks and chicken breasts. I pour the hard food in and crack open two eggs for each bowl. I mix them together and move over to the steaks.

   I wash them off and put them on a cutting board. I cut the steaks into four pieces and place them in the bowl. I then turn to the chicken breasts and cut them into cubes, placing them into the bowls as well. I pick up pepper and flakes bowls and walk over to the other side of the kitchen island, placing them next each other. I walk over to banes bowl and put it with the others.

   I watch as they sit in front of their bowls and stare at me, waiting for my command. "Eat." Without wasting a second they then rush to their bowls and begin to devour their food. I chuckle and open the fridge, grabbing some strawberries, blueberries, and a bottle of water. I place the strawberries on the counter and open the pack.

   I go to my blender and grab a banana next to it. I peal the bananas and open the blueberries. Grabbing a handful of them as well as the strawberries, I throw them inside. I break apart the banana and throw in two pieces, eating the rest. I put the top on the blender and hold it down, pressing the start button.

   After about two minutes I turn off the blender and take off the top. I grab a glass from the cabinet and place it next to the blender. I pour the smoothie into the glass and immediately chug it. I put the cup into the sink and grab the dogs bowls, placing them back on the fridge.

   I refill their water bowls and grab my water bottle, and head towards my gym room. I start my workout and end it after an hour. I changed into a a white V-neck t-shirt, black ripped jeans with a chain dangling from the left side, and a pair of white Jordan 1's.

   I walk over over to the front door and check the time, 11:24 am, I still got time. I hurriedly walk out and get to the garage. I make sure I have on my mask and grab my helmet from off the shelf near my bike. I put on my gloves and put my key into the switch. I drive out the garage, through the drive way, and onto the dirt road.

   I drive to the city and towards my mechanic shop. Once I get there I shut off the bike and take off my helmet. "Hey boss." Ruby greets, I only nod in response. I take off my gloves and stick them in my back pocket. I notice her standing by a red pick up truck with the hood up. "What's the problem?" I ask, sneaking up behind her.