Awakening

Chapter 4

The doorknob turns and I get up instantly. Matt steps into view and I give a sigh of relief. Then to myself I groan knowing that I have to stay awake for the next three hours. I walk to the sink and splash some water on my face to wake myself up. To the kitchen I go. On the counter lays a pistol. Gripping it in my hand, the shift begins. I really need some fresh air so I walk outside. Since we just knocked down the door I never noticed that there a note attached to it. I picked it up in my hand, oddly, it was kind of heavy for a piece of paper. I looked at the note and saw writing, "Dear Shelly, I have left for a few days, I was invited to a party at Las Alamos National Lab, something about helping the military. Anyway I should be back soon, I miss you."

Love Darron

Well, I was hoping for more, but I decided maybe someone else in the group would want it. About an hour has passed on my shift; no signs of danger, yet. I walked back into the kitchen and looked through some of the drawers. Mostly just utensils. Across the room, I see a recliner that looks surprisingly nice. Ahhh... it felt amazing. I saw an open cabinet full of dvd's, looks like they loved movies. To the cabinet I go, Guardians of the Galaxy, Terminator 1-3, Harry Potter 1-8. Good taste. I see something move outside and fear strikes my heart. Running outside, I realise it was only a branch in a tree that fell. I decided bed sounded like a good idea, so I asked Paul if he could take watch early. At first he hesitated, but I think he could see the fear in my eyes and decided to let me sleep. Being so happy, I jumped into bed and was out like a light. That night was not fun though, nightmares reliving my close encounter with zombies days ago. Awoken from a loud banging on my door, I dive for my gun.

"Were about to hit the road, you coming?" Dominic questions. I instantly relax,

"Sure," I reply. Dominic reassures me that everything is ok. I grab the couple things in the room that are mine. I check the drawers, nothing of mine, but I found a Rolex. I put the watch on my wrist, supposing it is showing the correct time, it would be five in the morning right now. We all leave the house and get in the

"Where are we going?" I question.

"Only to get some supplies, you ready yet?" Quickly, I tuck my gun away and walk to the door. I see the others, Paul and Zoe, Matt, Riley, and now we decided to would stay and guard the house. It was decided me, Matt and Riley would go. Seeing Matt in the light made a difference, he looked very attractive. Quickly, I was sucked into reality when Riley started the car. Matt and me sat in the back while Riley drove and her shotgun sat in the shotgun seat of the car. I admire Matt's hair and wonder how it looks so nice, then I smell something.

"Matt, did you gel your hair?" I asked curiously.

"I may have found some in the bathroom." He says vaguely. I smile and look to Riley,

"Any ideas where we're headed?"

"Not yet, but you should keep your eye on the road rather than Matt's hair. I quickly look to my window; I spotted Matt's cheek turn a reddish pink. Oh my gosh! I think he likes me! I stared out the window with a big grin on my face as I checked for a spot for supplies.