Return To Paradise

7

'my gosh. I'm freezing' Brielle looked above her and immediately sat up looking at the trees. 'the crash.. I wish it was only a nightmare' Brielle looked at Miley, Orson and Rome. 'they are all freezing as well' grabbing her other jackets, Brielle stood up and walked over to all three of them as they laid on the ground. Gently placing one over Miley then Orson, Brielle did the same with Rome. His green eyes opening, Brielle backed away "I'm sorry I just thought you were cold" Romes eyes softened as Brielle walked away and Rome felt the jacket. 'she put a jacket on me just to keep me warm' Rome looked at Miley and Orson 'and them too. She's really sweet' Brielle walked down to the fire. Seeing it smouldering, Brielle rushed to get it going again. 'we need this for tonight. Even if it's only going a little bit throughout the day, it can help later' blowing on the bottom, Brielle continued to put on the bark from the trees until flames started. 'yes. I got it. They say the best time for catching fish in the morning or late at night. Maybe I can try. I don't know how to do any of this' making sure the fire will stay lit, Brielle removed her shoes and socks then lifted the legs on her pants. 'its freezing but if everyone doesn't eat, they could die' Brielle bent over and grabbed the spear then slowly walked down on the sand. 'as much as I hate that we are stuck here, I feel at peace too' dipping her toes into the fresh water, Brielle moved back 'thats freezing. No. You have to do this Brielle. Ugh I'm giving myself a pep talk'. Brielle entered the water up to her knees and stood still while looking around. 'there has to be something. If I move, fish won't come close. I don't have anything.. my bug net? Maybe that could work for other creatures' "Brielle.." brielle looked at Rome "what are you doing?" Seeing a school of fish, Brielle raised her spear and slammed it in the water. "I GOT ONE.. HOLY SHIT.." Rome rushed into the water as Brielle lifted the fish up. "You did it" Brielle grinned out of sight of Rome. "we have one. Ones a good start" "I'm.." "you wore your shoes" Rome looked down into the clear water "shit.." "do you have your other pair?" "I'm hoping they are dry" both exiting the water, brielle slammed the top of the spear into the sand. "That's a statement" "not my intention. Keeping the sand off of the fish. Maybe lunch?" "Why lunch?" "Mid point of the day. It could help us get through until tonight or tomorrow if we can't get more" Rome grinned "intelligent" "sorry?" "You are" "I'm sorry for waking you" "unknown place plus being cold, I slept light" Brielle nodded as she grabbed another spear. "Let me help" "removing those shoes?" Rome chuckled "yeah I better" 'i can't wait until the sun fully comes up but I'm dreading it too. It's going to be really hot' entering the water again, Brielle moved back to where she was while Rome removed his shoes and socks. 'they are wet anyway but they need to dry' 'more fish. This must be a good place in the morning. Please let me get another' slamming the spear into the water, Brielles eyes lit up as she felt the spear pierce through the fish. 'heavy' lifting the spear up, Brielle beamed a smile. "we may be eating a bit" Rome looked up "NO WAY" Brielle walked out of the water and once again placed the spear into the sand. "Three.." Rome excitedly wrapped his arms around Brielle. 'ahh..' "you are a life saver in many ways. I'm trying the last" Brielle pulled away "go on then".
"SNEAKING HUGS" "OH SHUT UP ORSON.." "FISH" Orson and Miley rushed down "how did you get these?" "Those spears you two girls made. I'm trying the last one. Brielle caught those three" "the best time is early morning or late at night" "was it you that put the extra jackets on us?" "You all looked cold" "what about you?" "Woke up freezing but after being in there, I'm thinking it's not so cold" "freezing?" "YES" everyone grinned 'shes a blessing. She led us to safety. When I was nearly sinking she pulled us to safety. Had called for help and now this' Brielle looked at the fire then at the fish. 'we have no foil. How can I cook this?' While everyone worked together to keep the fire alight and catch another fish, Brielles mind was on scaling the fish and working out how to cook it. "I think we need to make a fort or something. Being on the ground.. that was way too cold" "now all of our clothes are dry, maybe we shorten the clothes line and use the rope?" "That could work. Tie the wood together and try to find some sort of covering for it" Brielle internally grinned 'they work well together. I guess when you know people for so long, you know what they are capable of. A cross stand. That could work'. "I NEED THREE FEET OF THAT ROPE" "ITS YOURS ANY WAY" "EVERYONE'S. WE ARE HERE TOGETHER" everyone grinned. "If I'm glad about anything, it's her here with us" "I agree. I spoke with her about why others have hated on her. She doesn't know. Those who were her friends turned their backs. They told her they don't want to be known as a friend to a loser" "she's far from a loser" "Claudia started it" "ugh. Flirts with all of the football team and everyone believes her" "yep. It's crap" Brielle rushed to put her socks and shoes on then ran into the thickening of the trees. 'four decent pieces of wood but not long and a thinner one that I can use like a rotisserie. That needs to be wet. I don't want it catching fire' taking her time finding the wood, Brielle then walked up to the camp. 'they aren't here... They must be looking for wood too' "BRIELLLLLEEEE" 'shit. Looking for me' "IM FINE" "WHERE ARE YOU?" "CAMP" Orson, Miley and Rome ran through the trees with relief "where the hell did she go?" "The bathroom maybe".
While Brielle tried breaking the rope, others rushed into camp. "We can help. We went looking for you. Being alone out here.." "thanks" "what are you making?" "A rotisserie stand for the fish. We have no foil to wrap the fish in. It's the only way" Miley grabbed the other end of the rope and helped tare it on the rock while they continued to speak. "We'd be lost without you here" "you are all intelligent. But every idea helps" "I was expecting a, but dumb as dog shit" "I wouldn't say that" Miley, Orson and Rome grinned. The rope snapping twice, Brielle looked at Miley "thank you" "don't run off" "need help?" "I meant for too long. We are going to find wood together" "I will be making the rotisserie" "on the sand?" "Yes but I will help gather wood too. This won't take long. Let's go". The girls stood up and walked with the guys back into the thickening of the trees. "anything in mind?" "Large and long. If we can't find thick ones, we use as many thinner pieces that we can" Brielle nodded. 'all of this is so overwhelming. We are trying to survive here but I'm grateful that all three are trying to stay positive. All we can do is just keep trying and with a bit of faith, they find us and take us home. I want to go home but I don't. It's peaceful out here. I need to message dad too. I'm afraid that once I know I have no contact... I won't again. For years I just wanted him to love me and now..' "you alright?" Brielle only nodded 'something is running through her mind. If she doesn't want to speak about it. I won't force her but she looked upset' all four working up a sweat, the weather started taking its toll. "I need water" "me too" "I think we have a bit here. We may be huddled but it's better than nothing" "heat from each other could help" "I knew she was crushing on me" "fucking idiot" Rome and Orson laughed while Brielle sipped her water. 'there is a lot running through her mind'