Say Something (Mirstie)

Brace Yourself

Mitch's POV
The sun is touching the hills when we reach the crash site. A thin wisp of smoke curls into the air from the ruins and away from existence. Kirsti grips my hand and looks at me terrified. I nod at her confidently, although my heart is pounding in my chest. We walk slowly up. The jet is still smoking, and there are pieces of clothing and stuff scattered around. I squeeze Kirsti's hand. "We'll spread apart, we can find them easier then." I said softly. She goes off to one side and I to another. The jet was badly burned and scorched, not to mention parts missing. I sifted through the leaves and dirt, looking for signs of life, or a phone to call 911. I was kicking through a pile of branches when a scream came from Kirsti. I heard her thump on the leaves and sob. I sprinted over as fast as I could. Then I looked at where she was looking. There, lying on the rubble was Avi. My eyes went wide and I covered my mouth with my hands. I felt like crying, but I had to stay strong. I took a deep breath and examined Avi. "Shh Kirsti- maybe he's still alive." I mumbled. I hesitantly put my hand on his heart. I felt- "MITCH COLBY GRASSI WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?" Avi shot up and stared at me. Then he hugged us both so hard I thought our ribs would crack. Kirsti kept screaming for Scott and Kevin. And then a weird thing started to happen. Avi fixed his eyes on us, then blood started to pour out of his ear and his eyes rolled up to his head, then his body just disappeared. Kirsti screamed and we shot back. My head hit a branch and I saw blackness. I thought I passed out when until I heard Kirsti's sleepy breathing. Just a nightmare! I chided myself. Afternoon sunshine lighted her face. I didn't feel like sleeping anymore. I had a watch, but it was wrong. I shook the nightmare off. Kirsti rolled over in her sleep. How could she sleep so soundly like this I don't know. I've been wearing the same clothes for like three days now. They stink. I decide to just lie there and sleep more when I hear a growl. It's my stomach. I'm so hungry now spots dance before my eyes. I grab hold of the leaves above us and take a bite. I was that desperate. The leaves tastes surprisingly good, like spinach. I eat a lot more and feel like a panda. A giggle sounds from below me,
and I look down. Kirsti is giggling. I start to laugh. "Oh come on Kirsti!" I said with my mouth full. "I'm super hungry!" She stands up too and takes some for herself. "If we had dressing and tomatoes, we could make a salad."
I smile. Then I clear my throat. "Um Kirst?"
"Yeah?"
"I had a nightmare at first about Avi." I said. I explained everything and she nodded. "We should go now."
She takes me hand. And I brave myself for the worst things that I can see.