Tessa Milwood vs The Apocalypse

Chaper 2: The News

Chapter 2:
The News

Once we got in my room, I dropped my bag an belly flopped onto my bed. It was so nice to be laying down again after walking around for so long. But then I remembered that I have someone here with me; so I get up and walk downstairs with Taylor close behind me. I go into the kitchen and get us some chips and salsa, then walk into the living room and sit on the couch. I turn on the T.V, but there is nothing on so we decide to watch the news.

They are talking about how a bio hazardous substance was released early this morning from a testing facility. Then it showed a picture of the facility.

" We do not yet know what kind of effects this will have, but everyone keep a look out and if you see something unusual contact the police immediately." After the reporter said that it went to commercial, so I muted the T.V and turned to face Taylor.
"Woah, do you think anything will happen?" I asked her.

" I don't even think it's that serious, they're probably just trying to spook the people." She replied

"I don't think so, I bet- wait it's on again" I turned up the T.V and listened.

" We are already receiving news of hundreds of phone calls telling the police of sightings they may have seen. What seems to be the most popular report, Darrel will tell you the story"
Then it changed from a thin woman with short red hair to a middle aged man with dark brown hair that was starting to grey.

"Thanks Jeanine. So the reports that have been coming in are mostly about what seems to be people that are very sick. They cannot talk, only moan and walk around slouching, some dragging their feet behind them. We do not know if this is the effect of the chemical that was released but we will keep you updated as we find out more about the situation, back to you Jeanine."

With that I turned off the T.V; I think this is more serious then they are letting on.

"Come on I'm driving you home" I said to Taylor as I grabbed my keys.
"What why? I was suppose to sleepover." She wined with a pout on her face.

"Change of plans, I'm driving you home now. I want to be alone for tonight"

Even though we were both 16, she started wining and pouting like a 5 year old.

"This isn't because of the news is it?" She questioned, she was totally right but I wasn't about to tell her that.

"No I just want to be alone" I replied, only half telling the truth.

"Fine you can drive me home so you can be alone for some 'unknown reason'" she said that putting air quotes around 'unknown reason'.

With that we walked outside to my black jeep and I drove her home. Before I went back to my house though, I went to wal-mart and bought a bi-bi that looked as close to a real gun that I could find. It looked just like a real pistol and I had a feeling that I might need it tomorrow.

I drove back home and when I got there it was already 10 at night, so I went upstairs and went to my room. My parents were on a 'business trip' to Las Vegas so it was just me and Adam. I changed into my pyjamas and walked out of my room. I went to to Adams room and and knocked on his open door, he was sitting at his desk and looked up to me. Before I could say anything he asked, "Did u hear? About the testing facility?"

"Yeah"

"Well what do you think is gonna happen?" He asked

"I don't know, but I got this just in case." I showed him the bi-bi gun I bought and by the way he arched his eyebrows I could tell he thought it was real. I was thinking about telling him it wasn't real, but in some situations he isn't the best at acting.

"Tessa! What are you doing with at gun!?! Are you insane!!" Haha knew it.
"I'm taking extra precautions just in case the situation comes" I explained
"Okay, but I don't like the idea of you with a gun" He was somehow trying to warn me, but I shouldn't be worried if its not real, right?

I left his room and went into my bed room. I crawled into bed and twirled the gun around in my hands. I checked the magazine and it was full, I also got 10 extra magazines; you never know. I bet if I held it up close enough it would do some damage, just in case I can't get my hands on a real one.
What can I say, I want to survive, along with James, Adam and Taylor; and I will do what I have to, to ensure were all safe. With that thought I dozed off the sleep with the gun under my pillow.

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