Chapter 28: Memories

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Samurai's POV

It was undeniable. Gaby was dead. The day was full of sorrow and tears. No one did anything. We didn't even bury her. We made a makeshift casket with flowers all over it. I was half expecting her to sit up with a large smile saying, "Gotcha good!"  But that never happened. She was completely still and unmoving. I think I cried the most. I refused to leave her side. It's dark out right now. Cathy is watching over Willow for now. I just really need a break from everything that's happening. I decide to take a walk in the nearby forest. Sam-Sam woke up and followed me. I don't mind. It's calm and quiet. We reach the river and just stare at our reflections. Or maybe it's just me. I sit down and skip a stone across the surface of the water. After a few skips it plops into the depths of the water. I sigh and look down. Sam-Sam whimpers and rests her head on my lap. I hug her close to me. Memories flash.

"Sam-Sam protect!" "I want you to have this." "You got any hot cheetohs?" "Ooooooh takis!!!!" "I want a lollipop." "Got anymore candy?" "Oh my god I'm so sorry!" "Dude." "Hahahah!" "I'll listen to Melanie Martinez." "Have you heard Halsey?" "Yes, we got the same class together!" "F*cking Sean K." "You want a Swiss roll?" "Here, lets share." "I don't care, I'll still eat it." "Oooh, floor candy!" "It's skittles not skeatles." "Whatever floats your boat." "Hey, lets do the handshake!" "Friends end." "Best fries forever!"

Her voice echoes through my head and I find myself crying again. Sam-Sam licks my tears and whimpers softly. I wipe away the remaining tears and laugh softly. "I miss her already..." I say almost inaudibly. I get up and head back to camp. Once back I head straight for the casket. Sam-Sam grabs my pants in her mouth and tugs me back softly. I turn to look at her and she lets go of me. She looks so sad. Or maybe that's just my reflection I see in her eyes.  I sigh and follow Sam-Sam to her tree. I spend the night with her, hugging her close to me.

Archer's POV

It was a shock to everyone. No one thought the Gaby would ever go under. We all thought she was invincible. We thought we all were invincible. But, we all got a cruel reminder of how life works. I still remember how we always made sexual jokes and how we would make so many memes. It kind of sucks how we were unable to do anything to help her. I just hope she's resting peacefully.

Batter's POV

I hate this. It was so sudden. She just came back. I didn't even say "hi" or "welcome back" I was too busy being all depressed to do anything right. I hope she can forgive me. I once told her that I would die without her. That I need her to survive. That was before all this sh*t happened. Now, I'm not sure. I'm a lot stronger now, but I'm still broken. I feel miserable. I never got to thank her for all the times she made me feel happy and safe. I never thanked her for making me laugh and smile. She is really a good friend. I already miss her.

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