Barely Breathing

Chapter 22

NOTE:NOT EDITED
(The houss above is the house where we encounter someone inside)
Wordcount: 854
The walk back home was quiet and slow, after we had defeated the zombies that were left, we immediately got out of the woods. Dan was quieter than us. He finally reunited with his brother and everything goes to shit. I'm glad it didnt happen to Em. Her ankle was still sore but she could now limp along with us on our walk home.
Mason, Dan and I didnt say hi to anyone as we made it back to Sams house. We went directly up the stairs to the first room on the left. We all laid down on the king size mattress, not saying a word.
Emily and Samantha made their way to the kitchen to grab something to eat, they eventually made their way up the stairs and offered us some snacks. They had cheeze its, cupcakes and juices. After eating one of the cupcakes, I laid back down on the bed. As soon as my head touched the pillow, my eyes closed shut and I was fast asleep.
*Dans p.o.v*
Even though my own brother left when shit was hitting the fan, I still loved him. Wondering if he would ever return. Hoping someday we will eventually reunit. Seeing him in the woods made my heart skip a few beats, I acted all big and bad to show him I was pissed off at what he did. Even though he was the older brother, I was bigger and stronger.
Looking over towards Megan, I smiled. Her fave was all scrunched up, like she was having a nightmare. It was actually quite cute. I sat up from my chair and over to the bed to lay down beside her. I brought her closer to me and you can tell she relaxed after that. Losing Dan made me realize that life can be short, you could lose anyone near and dear to you at any second. Even before the world went to shit, you could lose someone in the blink of an eye.
I held Megan tighter, repeating in my head over and over again how I would protect Megan, and do anything and everything for her. I began to shut my eyes tightly, holding back the tears that were now forming for my lost of Paul.
Thats when Megan's eyes began to flutter open, she looked up at me strangely, but when she noticed I was crying. Her facial expression changed quickly, giving me a tight hug before we both suddenly feel asleep.
*Emilys p.o.v*
Megan, Dan and Mason decided to take our room, so we slept in Sams 20 year old brothers room. He made us a nice bed on the floor for Smidge and I to sleep in. I went to our room to grab some of my pillows when I noticed Dan and Megan sleeping together. It made me stop and think.
How'd she meet Dan?
Was Dan even trustworthy?
I mean, Megan wouldnt be with him if she didnt trust him. Something about him triggered some emotions inside of me. As I looked back over at them, they looked really cute sleeping together. The way Dan held onto her, like he never wants to let her go and lose her. It made me stop and think, even with the world gone to shit, they still looked happy?
Personally, I think they both like each other but arent telling each other.
I grabbed what I needed and got out there before I woke any of them up.
*****
The next morning, Samantha wanted to go out on a run. I ran into the room Megan was in and jumped on top of her till she woke up annoyed.
"Whhaat." she grumpily yelled out.
"Your going on a run with me and Sam, so get up!" I tore the blankets off of her and she complained even more about how cold and tired she was. But I wasnt buying it. Shes coming no matter what.
After she got ready, we all headed out the door for food and any supplies we could find.
"The three amigos!" I called out.

*Megans p.o.v.*
Emily was extra cheery today for no reason. Waking me up by jumping on top of Dan and I, making me go with her for supplies, calling us her 'Three amigos'? Like is she okay today?
"Em, you okay today?" I asked while I yawned. I was still tired and needed so much more sleep.
"Yeah, I'm fine! Why?" She asked.
"You seem super excited is all." I answered back as my legs dragged me down the road.
Samantha then stopped in front of some houses at the end of the street.
"Enie, minie, miney, mo, I pick you!" She pointed out to one of the houses.
"I feel like that one is the safest." She spoke up.
I rolled my eyes annoyed and walked over to the house. I peeked inside, cupping my hands near my eyes so that I could see inside of the window.
"Theres someone in there." I called out nervously.