Lenny Aoki, a former WLF member left for dead in a new QZ, Jackson. Ellie Williams hates Lenny and blames her for the death of her beloved father figure, Joel. While Ellie was getting ready to leave for Seattle Maria forced Lenny to travel with the...
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Lenny Aoki meticulously searched every inch of the cabin, carefully peering through doors and windows in a desperate attempt to locate someone or something. Owen watched her with a mixture of curiosity and concern, observing her struggle and determination.
Approaching her as she peered through a dirty window, Owen offered his assistance."Len? Need help?"
"Huh? Oh yeah! Have you seen Abby? Also, I said to stop calling me Len." Lenny, startled by his sudden appearance, continued, "Yeah she's behind me, we were just going to go outside real quick. And I like the nickname Len for you, it's nice." Owen maintained eye contact, but Lenny's gaze dropped as she stared at Abby. "Well it is cute but surely not from you. By the way, do you think the lead is true?"
"Abby is sure this time and I actually believe her." Owen reached to grab Lenny's chin, positioning her head toward him. "You should too."
"Ew! Your hands are cold." Lenny quickly pulled Owen's hand away, stepping towards Abby. "Hey Abby, can we talk?" Lenny stood her ground, her body language firm. "We already talked." Abby shoved Lenny out of her way and moved towards Owen. "But that wasn't even a real talk! I didn't mean to weird you out! Are we still friends at least?!" Lenny's desperate plea echoed, but Abby continued walking without a glance.
Owen watched as Abby headed to grab her backpack and belongings. He turned his attention back to Lenny, trying to console her. "Lenny, I'm sure you guys can talk another time" time," he reassured her, hoping to provide some comfort during this awkward moment.
Len's gaze shifted over to Owen. "Owen please leave me alone." Lenny replied, her voice filled with a mix of frustration and sadness. She walked over to her sleeping bag, curling up in it, seeking solace within herself. Meanwhile, Abby approached Owen and asked,"Owen, are you still going to show me that big thing or..."
"Yeah I am, c'mon." Owen led her out the back door, stealing a glance back at Lenny.
An hour later, everyone had woken up, and a sense of tension still lingered in the cabin. Mel noticed Lenny quietly staring out the big window, her gaze fixated on the aggressively falling snow from the cabin's roof. Concerned, Mel nudged Lenny, gently asking, "Hey, Peach. You okay?" Lenny looked up from her curled-up position, her eyes welling up with emotion.
"Yeah, it's just that.. something awkward happened with me and Abby. I want to apologize but she doesn't want to hear me out." Mel sat down next to her. "Does she hate me or something?" She confessed. Lenny's face buried into her arm, her reddened eyes meeting Mel's concerned gaze.
"No, I don't think you've ruined your friendship with her," Mel reassured Lenny, pulling her in for a comforting hug. "It's just Abby being Abby, you know? You're fine, Peach. You're fine," Mel told her, offering a warm smile that aimed to provide some solace in the midst of uncertainty.
