The Chosen.

Start Again Tomorrow

"I think we should find somewhere to sleep, rest and then start again tomorrow." i say glancing amongst the group. "I think the furniture store would be perfect for the beds, tomorrow we walk next door to the outdoors store and get supplies to leave."

"Leave?" Mia asks quietly with her sleeve up to her mouth as she bites the sides of the fabric.

"We have to find someone, Mia, we can't just stay here forever." I snap back at her, I don't know why. She's never done anything wrong to me but i still have such negative feelings towards her.

"Maybe, you should stop thinking of only yourself. This is my home. I need to find my family too." She says challenging my attitude, i'm taken back by her stern tone. I realize she's right, i have only been thinking about myself so caught up in what happened to me. I need to realize what they are going through and the people they have lost as well.

"Okay. We will look for them tomorrow." i stare into her eyes apologetically hoping she gets my sorry with out me having to say it. She nods and lets her blonde hair fall over her brown eyes.

The automatic doors to the furniture store spread open welcoming us to the brightly lit store. Once all inside i turn the switch off to stop the doors from opening and secure the lock. I know the world is void of other people right now but i some how still don't feel safe. The rest meet my eyes but don't question me. I glide around the store running my hands along the intricate wooden furniture. Everyone claims their beds all of us staying close to each other. Bill and i pick two beds beside each other, while Tom and Mia hop in a single bed, Zeke in the bed beside them. I chose the bed adorned by a big fluffy black comforter that i can't wait to sink my tired body into. I know i slept all day but my emotions have drained me of every ounce of energy i started the night with. I think Bill knew i would pick this one, i saw him eyeing it then throw himself claiming the one closest to it. Peeling back the covers and crawling in, the lights turn off with a loud thud, my eyes widen meeting Bills. Zeke quickly peaks his head around the corner

"Just me, don't worry" i let out a sigh of relief after realizing i was holding my breath the whole time. All sliding under our covers we snuggle into our temporary but cozy beds. I giggle at the thought of us as little kids at a sleep over. The thought makes me yearn for how life once was, it reminds me of how safe i used to feel compared to tonight. Shutting my eyes i hear quiet laughter in the bed across from me. Slowly i bring the covers to the tip of my nose and see Tom and Mias blankets moving and shushing noises. Rolling my eyes i turn over to face Bill whose face greets mine about 2 feet away.

"Hey, long day huh?" he says smiling

"Yeah.. Can i ask you something?" i whisper to him softly

"Yeah of course."

"Are you... scared?"

"Oh... with out a doubt. I think i feel less scared because i have Tom. He's my everything, my best friend. I would be distraught if he was one of the people who vanished." I nod understandingly

"I miss my other brothers though, Georg and Gustav. I'm scared for them, i can't help but to think if they are wandering around like us... or if they've vanished and if so where they've... gone."

"Where are they supposed to be?"

"Georg is in New York and Gustav is in Atlanta."

"I'm sorry Bill."

"You said your best friend is gone."

"Yeah, Sloane." i bite my lip trying to hold back the tears, my heart aches just saying her name.

"We will find her." He says sweetly before reaching his arm out to mine. Breaking the cocoon of my warm covers i place my hand in his. He shuts his eyes and his breathing becomes rhythmic. I soak in his companionship and drift off softly.