Lights Out Boys

Chapter One: Tranquillity Should Be Restored

We're off to a great start. Thank you to @chevandre_8565 for the fantastic cover! If you haven't read the author's note, I'd advise you to, for additional information about the sequel :)

Tranquility Should Be Restored

I ran into the cottage and cupped my hand over my mouth. The air smelt of burnt wood and when I'd pull my hand away it's as if I'd choke. I called out for Lana as I searched the room. My eyes watered and I felt my chest close up.

I crouched and avoided the planks as well as the fire that surrounded me. From the corner of my eye, I saw movement. I whipped my head around and looked down the hallway. There she was. I squinted my eyes as I neared her. I waved my hand to remove the path from any smoke but cussed when I got burnt.

"F*ck," I muttered as I looked down at my arm. When I glanced up, I saw Lana look right at me. Her mouth moved but I couldn't hear her. She pointed to the bathroom and walked toward it. My body stiffened as I watched her crouch down. I didn't know what she was doing. Something caught my gaze as I looked up. My eyes widened when I saw a huge plank, right above her.

"LANA!" I yelled then crouched down as the plank fell. I heard a bang followed by a scream. I couldn't see her anywhere as a cloud of gray smoke covered the path. I dropped to my knees and crawled toward the smoke. Every time I blinked my vision got weaker.

"Blake," Lana called and I felt around for her. The only thing I knew was, that we were in the hallway. I heard voices behind me as well an ambulance but I didn't know what condition she was in.

"Lana, where are you?" I demanded. My palm touched something and I gripped onto it. I realized it was her hand. I squinted my eyes and looked down. The smoke disappeared and my eyes widened when I saw her on the ground. I managed to get both her hands in which she raised her head.

"No, no, no!" she yelled as my grip tightened. "Don't pull!"

Lana looked over her shoulder and I froze when I saw the big plank on her. From what I managed to see, it laid diagonally from her lower back to her legs. I slowly stood up and tried to lift it.

"Hey!" someone yelled, and I turned to see Axel and Levi. They looked at Lana. First, the color from their faces drained at the state she was in.

"Stop standing there and f*cking help!" I yelled as I tried to lift but it was heavy, and my arm hurt.

Levi and Axel went on the other side and tried to lift but it was no use, we couldn't get it off her. Sweat ran down my forehead as I gritted my teeth. My fingers became numb as I stepped back. I looked at my arm again and I felt nauseous. My head felt heavy and smoke surrounded us. We were trapped. I fell to my knees in front of Lana. She laid on her stomach hopelessly and cried out in pain. My breaths quickened as I stared her. She'd drop her head but soon raise and I knew she'd fall unconscious soon.

"F*ck!" I hissed as I gripped my arm. Lana raised her head and looked me. She gave me a once-over and stared at my arm. I watched her reached out for my hand that gripped my arm. I gritted my teeth together as I looked at her. She seemed completely fine as Levi and Axel struggled. My eyes watered yet this time it was tears.

"I'm sorry," I said through gritted teeth as she pulled my hand away. Lana tilted her head and rested on her temple as she stared at me. Her mouth curved into a smile as her eyelids drooped. I noticed her forehead bled yet it couldn't be the fire, it was something else as if she was hit or knocked against something.

"It's okay." She whispered as her thumb grazed over my hand. I let out a pathetic scream as her eyes closed and her curly hair fell on her face. I backed away and gripped my arm. I felt useless as Axel tried to remain calm, just like when dad was dying. Levi didn't stop as he shouted at Lana to stay awake.