I met him outside with my backpack and a fresh pair of clothes. With my hair in a messy ponytail, I went over everything I had.
I smiled, pleased with myself. I was wearing a gray t-shirt and black skinny jeans, with my gun tucked into my waistband.
My backpack containing water, non-perishables, extra bullets, a knife (just in case), a baggy sweatshirt, an extra pair of clothes, flashlights, batteries, a hammock, and a first aid kit.
A lot, I know.
I made sure to brush my teeth, and pack my tooth utensils too.
As I walked over to where the boy was standing, he looked me over once and nodded. I looked back at the small apartment I once called home and sighed. It was bound to happen one way or another.
When I looked back towards the boy, he was already walking away. As I caught up I said, "You never told me your name." He glanced towards me. At first, I didn't think he'd say anything.
I nudge him again. "Nathan." He said.
I held back a grin. "So Nathaniel, " He glares at me. "When are you going to give me the map to Mom's hideout?" In response, he pulled a large paper from his drawstring bag. I stared, curious.
"Here." He passed me the map and as I unfurled it, a small envelope slipped into the grass.
I bent down to pick it up but Nathan got to it before me. He started to open it but I snatched it from his grasp and tore it open.
"Hello my beautiful Autumn. I want you to know, you can trust Nathaniel. He may distant and mysterious at first, but he has a good heart. Just give him a chance. With this letter you should have a map. Follow it and I should see you soon.
I love you my darling girl. Safe journeys.
~Your mom."
As I lower the letter, I notice Nathan is hovering over my shoulder. I press the letter to my chest so he can't see it. It felt personal all of a sudden, even though it made me a little more upset with mom.
What'd it say?
I blink tears away. "Please stop talking into my head."
We were already at the edge of the City, where it meets the forest.
"It said to trust you." I step closer to the edge of the forest. "But you don't." He said. I shook my head. "Not yet."
He took out his knife, I pulled out my gun, and we walked into the forest together.
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Fall into my confusing journey
AventureThis is Autumn's story. The story of how a boy broke into her house and dragged her onto an adventure she knew was coming but didn't want. Why did her mother send him? She could have sent anyone else but why is it that she sends this boy who annoys...
