Ellies pov:
6:00pm.
Maria sent me out on patrol tonight,i didn't mind because i've been resting for a few days but i just was so tired.
Apparently some weird shit's been happening in the woods about 4 miles from Jackson so she wants me to check it out of course. It's hard to stay alert when i was the only one who could come out so even though im alone,im falling asleep.
After about an hour out in the woods i started hearing noises,nothing unusual seeing as im in a woods but it was alot more than normal.
I decided to check it out for myself. Something was up.
"Hello?" I shout out in obvious confusion. Instantly regretting incase it was infected. I got my gun ready incase,also my pocketknife incase i had to go stealth.
To my surprise i hear a soft spoken voice,shaking, "Please can you help me? Im not infected,just extremely lost." the girl blurts out,quick to defend herself before i jumped to any conclusions, "If you have any weapons,drop them,throw them so i can see them." i say with a tough demeanour trying not to let my guard down from such a gentle voice i heard.
"I- i don't have anything,i swear,let me come out and i'll prove it." she stutters out,
"Okay,come out arms spread and ill pat you down." again making myself sound tougher than i am. The girl walks out,small frame with just a vest and cargos,one cargo leg ripped halfway,blood and dirt covering the true colour of her outfit. She keeps her arms spread like i asked and let me pat her down,wincing when i clearly pressed on an open wound. No weapons. Sketchy. "So,why are you out here,a young girl,no weapons,clearly alone. Do you know how dangerous it is out here alone?" i question,skeptical. She nods and begins to answer my questions, "I wasn't alone,i had weapons,i had more clothing. The people i were with died. My weapons slowly became useless and my clothes ripped." she quivers,also shivering. Why i suddenly feel such empathy for someone? I don't know.
She's incredibly skinny. Abnormally skinny.
"Have you eaten?" i ask her,genuinely concerned.
She shakes her head no and my heart drops. I really don't know why i suddenly am caring for someone in the middle of the woods. Maybe because this was once me. I don't fucking know.
"You have no jacket?" i again ask in genuine concern. She shakes her head no again so i hand her my stuff to hold,she takes them in her hands but confused. I begin to take my outer layer off to give to her. She looks up at me with doe eyes with clear gratitude in her. Her eyes are a soft brown and her hair is black,some curly some straight. The curly parts were wet,indicating its naturally that way. Her hair was pretty long and it sits below her shoulders perfectly. She hands me my things back and takes my zip up, "Are you sure?" she asks in worry while still taking. I nod.
"But now you're gonna be col-" i shush her.
"You very clearly need this more than me,just take it." she nods,its like she thought i was going to be mad. Who hurt this poor girl.
"What's your name?" i ask her,i have the urge to take care of her and to do that,i need to know her name. "Ivory." she says kinda dryly. But god what a beautiful name,it fit her. She had tan olive skin from what i could make out in the dark,pink soft lips and dimples all over her face. She seemed to have a few peircings too. "That's a very pretty name,Ivory. My name's Ellie" i say softly,taking away my tougher demeanour. She smiles weakly at my response.
"Okay,Ivory. I'm going to do something i don't do. Like,ever." i say hesitant. She looks up at me extremely confused but she looks scared yet intruiged. "No need to look so worried," i let out a soft chuckle. "I'm gonna take you back to Jackson with me. They're expecting me back soon and you clearly need somewhere to stay. I would hate myself if i left someone helpless in the middle of somewhere dangerous like this. Its quite a walk back,if you need me at any point to carry you just give me the word,got it?"
"what? No you don't have to Ellie. I'd feel terrible putting that on you. And just randomly showing up." she says apologetic.
"No,no. You are coming wether you like it or not." i mean,she has no choice i will literally carry her. She quickly submits to me and accepts the fact im taking her in.
We carry on walking just talking about ourselves to be honest. And she seems like a really sweet person.
Ivory's pov:
Ellie. That's a name im going to remember. Why was she so sweet to me? She doesn't have to do this for me. But she is.
"Ellie?" i say with question. She hums a response. "I'm feeling pretty weak. I hate to ask but could you carry me maybe?" i ask feeling desperate.
She doesn't hesitate nor does she speak and just picks me up bridal style. She makes me feel comfort i didn't know i could actually feel. What the fuck is going on. I hide my head in the crook of her neck for that extra sense of comfort and warmth.
Slowly i realise im falling asleep. Fuck.
Ellie's pov:
Slowly i realise she's falling asleep. Cute.
I don't mind. She looks at peace.
Ivory,i could get used to that. I softly smile at her breath tickling my neck every few breaths she takes.
After about 15 minutes i see the Jackson gate. They begin to open it when i get in their view.
When i enter the gate Maria is there waiting in confusion. I signal to take us inside before i explain,not wanting to wake Ivory.
I set her on the couch in Maria and Tommy's front room,putting a fire on so she can warm up while putting a blanket over her ever so quietly.
She looks so precious. Fuck why am i thinking like this. I've known her for 2 hours.
Maria gets me out of my daze and i follow her into the hall. She's curious. Obviously.
"So,who's this?" She questions while pointing her head over to Ivory.
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A/N: i cant tell if this first chapter is too long or short. anyway i kinda like it so i hope you do😋
