Living Hell(On Hold)

Chapter 2

Mack parked the car as some of our group members started to approach us, he unlocked the door letting me get out with the heavy duffel bag around my shoulder. Rex walks to me with a smile, his  brown hair flipped to the side naturally like always and his muscles tightened.

"Welcome back." He said clearly, as I almost drop the duffel bag he jogs to me grabbing the bag and throwing it over his shoulder ."I'll get it..."  he spoke like he saved my life.

I grin, rolling my eyes. "Thanks. Where is-" But before I can finish my sentence I was tackled from behind, arms wrapped around me I almost fall from the unexpected hug. I turn and smile as I see Daniel. 

"Finally your back! Me and Rex went down to the river and caught some fish! I got the biggest!" He said like he won the lottery.  Nine year old's....

"Good job little bro, show me tonight when we eat it!" I said with such enthusiasm which he was expecting and he smiled brightly, giving me another big hug and running off towards the two other kids in the camp. A sigh escapes me as me and Rex walk, following him towards our trailer. 

"How was the raid?" he asked, trying to start a conversation.

I shrug, "Nothing different. Killed a Drudge. Got some food and Medical Supplies. How was the camp after we left?" I asked as I look down at the dry dirt ground.

Rex shrugged like I did. "Boring as usual. But we might need some more ammo." He said casually.

"Why? Don't we have enough?" I asked, confused. The expression on his face told me he hoped I didn't ask. 

"Rex..." I said with a sigh

"I was just teaching him!  He needs to know how to defend himself." As he said that I punch him hard in the arm, pissed off.

I don't want my little brother learning how to shoot a gun, let alone kill anything with it. Even if it is a Drudge. I know Rex is right, that he has to defend himself in that way. But it hurts my heart to force a 9 year old to grow up. I walk faster, away from Rex, wanting to not have this argument again. He cares about Daniel as much as I do. He's almost like a big brother to Daniel. Only he wont ever be my brother. Brothers don't kiss there sisters. 

I smirk remembering the scene. Walking in the forest, picking some berries, then one thing led to another, I fell, he fell on top of me, and BOOM! Surprise Attack! Now I cant look at him the same... Not that I don't mind that.

I step into the trailer running my hand through my thin brown hair. My feet move me to the bathroom instinctively, making myself look at the mirror. I sigh seeing the dark bags under my eyes. Nightmares have gotten me for the past few weeks, same as my brother. Most of the camp actually. We've had a tough month with food. Seems like everything is disappearing, but im sure that were not the only ones taking food. That thought has floated around in my head for awhile thinking there is other survivors and we should team up together and survive together. But when I mentioned this to Rex, he put this idea in my head that they might not be a friendly group. Take our supplies and run. Rex was always the protective and most cautious member in our group. 

I sigh again, punishing myself mentally for thinking about Rex when I'm suppose to be mad at him. But... No Mel... don't think... just be angry... mad... pissed off.... 

I turn away from the mirror, walking out of the small bathroom and straight to the huge bed in the back with blankets scattered everywhere. Daniel and me sleep here... sometimes Rex too if there isn't enough beds in the camp, not that its awkward. 

My body falls onto the bed like liquid, exhausted since I haven't gotten much sleep. My eyes flutter closed after staring at the brightly lit ceiling of the Trailer.

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AUTHORS NOTE:

Ok ok, its slow again I know. BUT in a few chapters, things start to get good... ;)