Better days (book two , graves an reader)

Recognizing (chapter 28)

A/n- after being gone for over two weeks here's a chapter because when there's hot people you'll always be motivated

As you continued to exchange information with Jack you had a feeling that there was more to this encounter than met the eye. You couldn't quite put your finger on it but there was something about Jack that made you think there was more to his story than just trying to survive I mean sure , everyone had a story but you knew things went deeper. It always did.Graves, on the other hand, watch as you seemed to be more focused on the practical aspects of the situation. You asked several questions about Jack, simply asking where everything was located , trying the assess his intentions and capabilities. Graves noticed that you were also paying close attention to his facial expressions and body language to see if there were any signs of deception.

"You'll bring us to that camp of yours. Shit happens and I'll shoot."
You glared as you let Jack stand up , watching and he brushed himself off.
"Everything will be fine I understand your fear."
Jack muttered.
"I'm not scared you fuck."
You snap , keeping your rifle aimed towards him as he looks at you.
"Alright alright.."
Graves looked at you trying to keep your emotions in check.
After a few minutes of back and forth conversation, you both came to a decision. You agreed to escort Jack back to the Survivors of Hope and determine if they were a group worth joining. Graves seemed to agree with your assessment of Jack and was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, although you made it clear that he would be keeping a close eye on him.

You let him stand up , seeing his tattered and slightly dirty clothes and you kept the rifle close to you and ready as you motioned him to move towards and jack raised his hand s slightly to keep showing you he was no longer a threat and he started to walk foward guiding you to where in he distance the group would be hiding out. As Jack started to walk foward with you and graves behind him graves walked next to your slowly ; glancing at you every so often as you walked , the damp soil beneath you letting off an earthy smell that filled your nose. A smell you'd never forget in your time. It was still a bit muggy outside but that was aside from your worries. You couldn't think much aside from the fact you bluntly shared a part of your life that not many knew but your glad that the man didn't question it in anyway.

"Don't even know why we're doing this for fuck sakes"
You muttered.
"There's a chance we'll be killed."
You added.
"Considering how he reacted don't think we'll get that far."
Graves shrugged as he watched as you kept tense , keeping your gaze on Jack still.
"I can hear yknow."
Jack mumbled and you glared.
"Cry about it."
You snapped and jack let off a small nervous little chuckle.
"Feisty"
He whispered as he stepped over a branch.

You sighed and kept walking, keeping a pep in your step as you walked keeping up , as you kept walking for one more mile out. As you kept walking you squinted your eyes as you saw something out in the distance and you came to a sudden halt as you looked around before heading a rustle from above and you titled your head up seeing multiple people hiding out in the trees and you quickly raised the rifle you held up and your eyes shot to Jack and back up at the people in the trees. The people in the trees raised there own firearms and Jack raised his hands towards them.
"There friendlies."
Jack stated firmly as he looked at them, watching as they dropped down and surrounded you all.

"This one don't look to friendly jack."
A fimilar voice rang out as one of the men  looked down at you , his eyes narrowed get his face covered by a black bandana , he wore mostly black with boots as well as others wore the same sort of things but in different fashion. Some with flannel and others with leather items and such. Yet they are all masked.
"Wait...."
You paused for a moment and your eyes widened as you realzied who it was.

It was Rex.

"Rex?"
You looked at him and the man lowered his weapon a bit but he still kept tense until he looked at graves for a moment and his let off a small gasp.
"Well I'll be , fuck it's graves and you."
Rex was shocked as he looked at you , his eyes roaming over you.
"Shit youve grown"
Rex looked you over but you kept quiet as you looked at him , giving a small nod in recognition.
"Even the commander is here."
Rex looked at graves and Jack eyes all of you.
"You know them?"
Jack cocked an eyebrow at you all.
"Graves was one of the commanders in my unit y/n was taken in until shit hit the fan"

Rex explained a little while the other men standing around stood quiet. Graves keeping a sort of guilty face as he was reminded of what he had done long ago. Even the events that had happened not to long ago either with ghost.
"The others from the unit are here too , kids and women are back at camp."
Rex continued and you gave a brief pause.
"Explanations will be given soon , take the gun I'll take your life."
You glared and Rex gave a nod.
"Noted."
Rex nodded but the other men looked at eachother and stopped him in his tracks.
"Not so fast."
One man stopped all of you and you kept quiet.

"How do we know your not infected"

For one was clueless as many roamed about but one was unsure what could possibly lurk about.