Barely Breathing

Chapter 21

NOTE:NOT EDITED
The photo above is Mason (Aka the brunette boy that was in my tent!) by the way!
Wordcount: 756

As we all walked our way over on the right side of the path, we noticed, and killed stranded walkers with our knifes. Not trying to make any noise.
"Megan." A familiar voice whispered out. "Look up."
We all looked up to see a Dan and Paul stuck up in a tree. I felt relieved to be able to see their faces. Knowing that both of them were still alive.
"I'm so glad you made it!" Dan shouted as he hopped out of the tree and hugged me. Paul also looked really happy to see me. He didn't look too sturdy in that tree though.
"Hey Paul!" I called out, cupping my hands over my mouth hoping my voice would be louder for him to hear me.
"Yeah?" He questioned.
"Why dont you come on down!" I started to smile while he gave me 'the look'.
Everyone started to glance over their confussed looks as I started laughing.
"He-he- cant get out of the tree!" I struggled to say as I laughed even harder.
Paul rolled his eyes as he finally made it down to the branch below him.
Dan started to smile as he looked up at his brother struggling to get down.
"Why do you find this so funny?" Dan questioned as I started to calm down a bit.
"I dont know, with a world thats so fucked up, you should be able to laugh once in a while." I stated.
Paul finally got himself out of the tree.
"Hey Mason!" He smiled as he high fived the brunette boy like a five year old.
They looked like good buddies and I didnt want to screw anything up by tellig everyone what happened back at the tent.
I kept it a secret, and since Mason couldnt remember much I wasnt worried that he would tell anyone.
"Where are we going to go now? I mean we cant stay around here." Mason asked.
I shrugged my shoulders as Smidge interrupted and yelled, "You can all come stay at out house?!"
I looked at the boys and they both seemed to agree that staying at Samanthas house was a better idea then staying in the zombie infested woods.
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I finally saw the road ahead of us, through the trees when someone from our group yelled out in pain.
I turned to see that Emily had fallen and twisted her ankle. I quickly helped her up as Dan and I held onto each side of her. Soon enough you heard other leaves and swigs snapping than our own. They must have heard Emilys screams echo against the forest trees. The exit was so close, yet so far. Some zombies soon caught up with us, Paul, Mason, and Sam kept them off of us as long as they could, until it started to get infested. Groups of them were now coming out, seeking flesh and blood. I placed Emily down on the ground and took out my knife. Dan did the same as we all circled around Em, making sure she'd be okay. We all had our side of the circle, we didnt have to worry anout how many were behind us because we all had each others backs.
Another scream of pain echoed through the forest. A males voice. I didnt want to turn around to mess up the rythem we had going.
Everything after that began to happen in slow motion. When I didnt have any zombies in front of me I turned around to see that Paul was bitten. He kept fighting though, protecting us.
"Megan!" Paul yelled out.
"Yeah?!" I yelled back, feeling the tears in my eyes well up as my secondary brother looked ill and weak.
"I know we never really talked much, since you were so shy to speak but," he paused as he killed his last zombie and turned to look at me. "I have always thought you were beautiful and strong. Keep good care of yourself, okay? Also keep an eye on my bro. I told you he'd be perfect for you." He winked as he began to walk away and lure the other zombies over towards him.
"Come on you bastards! I'm over here!" He yelled as he dissappeared into the woods.
"What the fuck! He doesnt have to do that!" Dan yelled angrily.
"Dan, he was bitten. Theres nothing we can do. We should get out of here before some of them come back." I suggested.