Return To Paradise

6

"we need to find shelter" "food" "build a fire" "do any of you smoke?" "No" "no" "no" brielle nodded "do you?" "No. A lighter" everyone stood up and grabbed their suitcases. "The further in, the better?" "The highest peak with shade is our best bet" "have you been camping before?" "No" "how do you know all of this?" "I researched survival skills for the kids in Cambodia" everyone showed sad smiles. 'thats sweet'. Dragging their suitcases through sand, every step only became harder. All of their bodies are tired and sore from swimming and walking for miles putting strain on all of them. Trekking through the trees, everyone kept looking around for dangers and a place to rest. 'so much fallen wood. That's a good sign for a fire but we have no way to light it. It will need to be done on the sand too' finding a clearing, Orson grinned "we found a clearing. We could use this" "I think so too" Brielle nodded as she placed her suitcase down. 'i don't even know where to start. I know this rope can help to dry our clothes. Especially my jacket. I'm going to need it. The clothes I'm wearing are dry but not warm enough' grabbing the rope, Brielle looked around. 'a full circle around our camp' tying the rope around the trunk of the tree, Brielle made sure no one would hurt themselves by walking into it and walked around their camp. "I can help" "a clothes line?" "We need to dry our clothes. Nights may get cold" Rome grabbed the rope and helped Brielle tighten it around every trunk, high enough so everyone could reach but it wasn't a danger. "This will be perfect. It's plenty for all of us" "we could use a lot of this wood to build up" "I agree. Block out some wind too" "great minds think alike". "We can use some of this for the wood to keep it together" "has anyone got a knife?" "No" everyone dropped their heads as brielle thought of a way to break the rope. 'a sharp rock. It could work' "a sharp rock. We can tare it on that" "is there any?" "Stupid question nerd" "piss off Romeo" "Rome" Orson and Miley laughed 'they are all close. That's good for them' searching through the trees, Orson grinned "FOUND ONE" "KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?" "YEAH I DO". While Orson walked back, Miley, Rome and Brielle picked up long pieces of wood and dragged them to their clearing. 'this could work. I'd guess up right but laying down could work too. It's easier with three others here. We all have different ideas but it's coming together. Argh stupid bugs' pushing her annoyance aside, Brielle worked with everyone to build wind breaker walls. 'I'm exhausted. None of us have stopped for hours. None of us have eaten..' "my fruit bars" "YOU HAVE FOOD?" Brielle nodded "I don't know how good they will be but it's something" "do you have enough for all of us?" "A box. Holds twelve. Thats three meals of something" brielle walked to her suitcase and opened it up. Pulling out the soggy box, Brielle let it break apart and the bars fall out. 'they are foil wrapped. This should be fine' grabbing four, Brielle walked over Miley, Rome and Orson. "Thank you" Brielle nodded knowing how desperate all four of them are for food. Unwrapping the fruit bar, Orson beamed a smile. "Dry" "even soggy, I'd still eat it" "same. I'm glad one of us thought to bring snacks" "it's best we hang out our clothes" "get to see Miley's thongs" "Fucking idiot" 'its good they are livening up the camp'.

'my daughter is out there somewhere. All of the parents and families have been notified. I can't speak to her, I just hope she is okay' Shaun kept his head lowered as he sat on brielle's bed. 'she was so excited to go. The first year I allow her to and this happens. I need to find my daughter. They need to send out an air search. I need to message her. I know she won't read it until tomorrow but I just want her to know that I am here for her and we are doing all we can to help her and everyone else'.

'there is nothing else we can do. Clothes, shelter.. a snack but it's something. We have no way to light a fire' catching a glimpse of the rock, Brielle picked it up 'its sharp.. a friction fire' Brielle rushed into the trees and looked around. "Something is on her mind" "maybe we can help" "she may need to piss" "oh this will be fun for all of us" "fucking bury it. I'm just thankful to be alive" "us too".
Finding dried leaves, small sticks and shrub, Brielle collected what she could and walked down to the sand. 'what is she doing?' "she's trying to build a fire" "we have nothing" "lets go find out" Miley nodded and walked down with Orson and Rome. While others chose to join her, Brielle put everything together as she remembered the tutorial on the internet. 'this is how they said to do it. It may not work but it could. It's a chance I am willing to take' "what have you got there?" Brielle looked at Rome. 'whoa. Her eyes..' "I'm going to try to make a fire" "without a lighter or match?" "A friction fire. I researched it online. I don't know if it will work but right now, I'm willing to try anything" "us too. Let's see how it's done" 'not too much pressure on my shoulders here. They are all watching. I'm not used to this' doing what was shown online, brielle never stopped until Orson moved in. "Let me continue. You had smoke but not enough. Rest your hands" "okay. Thanks" "we are all in this together" brielle nodded. "if you can't, I'm up next" "rotation could work" 'even though we are stuck here with nothing, It is beautiful' "maybe these two can continue and we can make a spear" Brielle immediately turned to look at Miley "that's a great idea. Can you throw?" "You can" Orson chuckled "she's not sporty. More nerdy" "I want to be a writer not a runner. Shut it" "any excuse".
"Lets try. We are going to need a long thin and yet strong stick" "a few. If we can make points, we can all try" Miley Grinned "are you guys okay there?" "We will be fine. Good luck" "thanks".
Miley and Brielle walked into the thickening and looked around. "so what's your story? Why does everyone hate on you?" "I don't know" "you don't know?" "No. When I first started, I had many friends. Over the years, they all turned. Didn't want to be known as the losers friend" miley shook her head "how did those degrading comments start?" Brielle sighed "Claudia" "she's a bitch" Brielle chuckled "yep. Her and her friends. Sorry if you.." "I can't stand them either. We just want to get through school, you know" "and you want to be a writer?" "Yeah. I have always liked to read and write" Brielle grinned as she picked up two long, thin and strong sticks. "I have.." Miley grinned "you too" Brielle nodded "let's see if we can.." "ITS WORKING" hope filled both girls "we could have a fire" "and hopefully fish". "ARE YOU GIRLS OKAY?" "YEAH. YOU GUYS?" "PUMPED" Miley chuckled. "I found some. These may help" Brielle grinned "perfect". While the girls made their way back to the guys, the guys slowly built up the fire. "We are going to be able to keep warm" Orson grinned "it's quite warm now but at night it's going to get cold" "hopefully our clothes dry" "the breeze and heat, they should. Well I'm hoping anyway".