It's The Little Things That Make Us Change

Open Up A Little

They had finally reached Delta's side of the island. The forest was growing less dense and the tops of several well lit buildings poked over the tree line. The concrete finally met Killer's feet and he stopped at the edge of the tree line. Delta had fallen asleep, she had decided to not provoke Killer anymore and didn't want him teasing her. She figured it was best to stay on his good side. Killer wasn't going to speak unless she said something so Delta's best option was to stay quiet which resulted in her nodding off in the man's arms.

Killer thought for a moment. He didn't really want to wake the girl up but he wanted her to go home. Delta shifted a little closer to him and mumbled something in her sleep. She grasped his shirt and nuzzled him a bit and whimpered when he stopped moving.

Killer, growing more nervous, cleared his throat and moved his arms a little.

Delta woke with a start and flailed her arms, squealing, startling Killer. He dropped her again on accident this time.

"Ow.." Delta mouthed and rubbed her arm.

"Do you always...wake up like that?" Killer asked, somewhat unfazed.

"That hurt." Delta whined turning her arm around, her wrist was scraped up.

"...Sorry..." Killer apologized.

Delta frowned at him, he actually sounded sorry. Killer gently pulled her up by the other arm and looked at her dinged wrist briefly.

"Its fine" Delta reassured him and jerked her arm away.

Killer grew silent again, turning away from her.

"Oh...we're here." Delta peeked through the trees. There was the grocery store that had gotten her in this situation in the first place. Still dead and empty as ever. All the other establishments nearby had their doors closed and blinds drawn and shut as well. It had to be after 10:30 Delta wondered. Most of the businesses closed after 10:30 pm. There were lots of things open later, but most of them were much farther down the area, more towards the restaurant where Delta worked. The spot Killer had taken her to was mostly city council places. The library, a courthouse, and a very large community center.

"Thanks" Delta turned to Killer and finally gave him a sincere smile.

"You aren't home yet" He replied and lowered his head.

Delta shrugged. Why couldn't he just accept what she said?

She looked down at her ankle and turned it around. The swelling had gone down a bit and it wasn't in pain so much, just a little sore.

"I..think I can walk now."

Killer nodded.

Delta eyed him carefully.

"Did..you want to come over?" Delta questioned

"What..." Killer cocked his head.

Delta slapped her cheek realizing how awful that sounded.

"I meant did you want to...go over to here...with me..nevermind." She stuttered and limped towards the town.

"I can." Killer replied, stepping towards her.

"Oh." Delta smiled to herself, glad it wasn't a total fail. She wondered why she even cared if Killer came with her. Not long ago she was trying to steer him away from her town..

Killer followed close behind Delta who limped out in the street. It was late so she wasn't too concerned about anyone seeing a pirate over here. Even if someone did, it's not like he'd done anything wrong, yet at least.