Shattered Wings-Until Dawn (Josh X OC)

Chapter 7

That just happened! Is this even reality? A childhood dream come true. The bond of a kiss to share upon each other.

I watched Josh as he took a few steps back and soon apologised. I responded in forgiveness, for it wasn't his fault. I enjoyed the moment.

Motioning towards him, I heard a scratch-like sound come from behind, near the door. "Did you hear that?" I whispered, barely peering over his shoulders, due to my small height.

He turned around and stared at the entrance. "What? There's nothing there."

"Josh, I swear, I heard something."

"It was probably a tree branch, hitting the cabin."

"No! You've got to believe me. I heard a noise. How could you not hear it?"

"It's probably nothing Jacky."

"What if it's someone out there? What if they need our help?"

"If someone needed our help, there would've been a cry."

Within seconds, a scream was followed by Josh's statement.

My eyebrow lifted with concern, while I stared at Josh.

"But you said it'd be safer to stay-...Alright fine, we'll go check it out." He agreed.

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Zipping up his coat, Josh leaded the way to the outdoors, and down a road, that seemed to head deeper into the woods.

Call me crazy, but I seriously think someone could be out here. What could have the sounds been? I know for a fact that it wasn't a deer or anything like that.

...

The scenery was calm, as snowflakes gracefully danced in the wintry air.

We trailed up the thin path and I began have an idea. I feel like everything is too serious around here and I want to have some fun.

I scooped up a large handful of snow and pelted Josh in the back with it. That got his attention to notice and he glared at me with a confused expression on his face.

Before he could even speak a word, I threw another, and it landed in his mouth. Josh wiped the cold, frozen, ice off of him and made the bold decision to toss one at me in a playful revenge.

Luckily, I ducked out of the way, which caused him to miss. "HA! You didn't get-!" I was then cut off from my sentence as I turned to my close friend, for he had another snowball prepared, and fired it at me.

I came tumbling down to the ground and laid there, surrounded by snow.

"Jaclyn! Are you alright?" Josh panicked, rushing to my side.

Still in the position, I let out a small laugh, due to my attempt to dodge Josh, that ended up causing me to fall.

"Hehe, I'm fine! I'm fine!" I said, sitting up with Josh towering over me for protection.

His worried look soon lifted to a smile and he laughed with me.

The moonlight glistened in his eyes...To have this view of Josh over me, in a caring state, looking out for me...it was exquisite.

After a quick minute of laying in the snow together, he then helped me up and we carried on once more.

This time, instead of walking in silence, we shared a conversation.

"Do you remember how we met?" He asked.

"I do. It was seventh grade. We both had math together and the teacher was nothing but a pure bitch. She'd never properly work the problems out and always yell at the class. Anyway, one day she assigned partners, and because Louie wasn't there, we worked together and a connection happened."

Josh smiled. "Wow, you do remember...I'm-I'm really glad that you came along on the trip back the the lodge this year and everything. Especially since shit went down."

"Are you kidding?!? It's amazing. It feels great to be back with you...and everyone else." I said, keeping the spirit up in things.

Although it truly has been a wonderful time. I mean, spending it with Josh and all. I can sense our relationship growing, which pleases me greatly.

*Continues to walk for awhile*

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Suddenly out of nowhere, Josh threw is arm out in front of me, making me run into it.

I sure am lucky as hell he did so. Down below was at least a thirty feet drop off of where the mountain ended and in the distance was a huge asylum-like building across the area on a small hill.

Josh and I looked at each other, he nodded his head, and we both made our way towards the abandon location.