Back Home At Last

Chaper One

It had been a few days since they had escaped the island, not all of them survived, but the one's that did were all staying nearby at Jake's apartment. There were eight of them left, the others had died back on the island. It was early morning, around 7am and Carolanne was sat outside on the grass, looking towards the sea. It was beautiful even this early in the morning.

Inside the apartment
Everyone was fast asleep, all of them except Jake that is, he'd woken up a few minutes ago, he rubbed his eyes then looked around the room. He didn't see Carolanne anywhere. He climbed off the couch and went outside to see if she was out there. He saw a silhouette of a girl sat on the grass and walked over to her.
Jake: Morning Princess. What are you doing out here all alone?
Carolanne: Oh, hey Jake. I didn't think you were awake.
Jake: I just woke up a few minutes ago and noticed you were gone so I came looking for you.
Carolanne: Well you found me.
Jake: I know but, you still didn't answer my question though.
Carolanne: I woke up early, so I just thought I'd come out here and watch the sea and the sunrise. He sits down beside her.
Jake: Did you sleep at all last night? 'Cause it doesn't look like it. He tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear.
Carolanne: I slept a little but not much.
Jake: Somethin' wrong?
Carolanne stays silent and looks towards the sea.
Jake: So there is somethin' wrong.
Carolanne doesn't answer and continues to stare at the sea. He moves closer to her and puts his hand on the side of her face and gently strokes her cheek, he turns her head so that they are looking into each others eyes and takes her hand in his.
Jake: You know you can tell me anything, right? She stays silent for a few minutes and then nods.
Jake: You don't have to tell me, I just wanted you to know that. If you want to talk about it, I'll be here for you.
Carolanne: I know. She says in a quiet voice.
Jake smiles at her when he hears her reply. He wraps his arm around her shoulders and she leans her head on his shoulder.
Jake: The ocean is beautiful at this time, I sometimes come out myself and look at it.
Carolanne: But, you live here. Don't you ever get bored of looking at the ocean?
Jake: Nope and we have been trapped on an island for a year full of deadly animals and monsters that want to eat you, so we haven't done much ocean watching.
She giggles.
Carolanne: I don't think ocean watching is a thing, but I appreciate you trying to cheer me up.
Jake: Well, is it working?
Carolanne: A little.
Jake: Good.
Carolanne: You're very good at cheering me up!
Jake: I know, I'm amazing at it.
Carolanne: I could name some other things you're pretty amazing at too.
Jake: Oh really? He smirks.
Carolanne: Yup. You know you are amazing at other things, you don't need me to tell you that. Like you're good at talking, killing things, protecting people and being mysterious.
Jake: You sure there's not anything else I'm good at?
Carolanne: Hm... Nope.
She laughs.
Carolanne: I'm just kidding I could think of one more thing in particular that you're good at. She smirks.
Jake: Oh really? And what's that?
Carolanne: You don't need me to tell you that, I'm pretty sure you could guess.
Jake: Yeah. I'm pretty sure I know what you're talking about and you're pretty good at it too.
Carolanne: Oh, I know I am and you don't need to tell me that. She laughs.
Jake: Wow. So humble babe, but I'm glad you're feeling better.
Carolanne: Yeah, well you helped with that.
Jake: I told you I'd always be here for you.
Carolanne: And I'll be here for you too, if you need me.
Jake: I'm happy to know that. Now, do I get a reward for cheering you up? He smirks.
Carolanne: I think you do.
Jake: Well, What's it going to be?
Carolanne: Hm... Ooh I have an idea.
Jake: I can't wait to hear it.
Carolanne: How about a kiss?
Jake: Well, I was hoping for something else. He chuckles.
Carolanne: Plenty of time for that Mr. McKenzie or should I say Mr. Grey? She giggles.
Jake: Hm. Let's just go with Jake right now. Mr. McKenzie sounds way too posh for me and well you don't know whether I'm like Mr. Grey or not yet, do you?
Carolanne: Okay then, Jake. How about that reward now?
Jake: Sounds great.
She kisses him and runs her hands through his hair. After a few seconds they pull apart.
Carolanne: I love you.
Jake: I love you too.
Carolanne: Should we go back inside? The others might start wondering where we are.
Jake: Nah. They'll all still be asleep, but we should go back inside and you can see if you can rest some more. You deserve it.
Carolanne: I don't but sleep sounds good, as long as I get to cuddle with you.
Jake: I suppose I could manage that.
Carolanne: Good. Let's go then.
Jake: Sure.
She takes his hand and then they walk inside, they climb on the couch and Jake wraps his arm around her and she rests her head on his chest and falls asleep.