Chapter 12

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     I walk into the bathroom and look in a mirror. I dont look the same as I remember. I look tired and sad. I wash my face using water, then use the bottom of my shirt to dry my eyes at least. I turn around and walk over to one of the stalls. When I get in, I jump and scream before collapsing to the ground, covering my mouth. Theres two girls in there, one holding the other. They look exactly alike, other than one lays down in the others arms, dead. She was pale and missing patches of hair. The one still alive slowly lifts her head and looks at me. Shes missing an eye and has a part of her shoulder bone exposed from ripped flesh. 

     "They killed my sister." She lowers her voice to a whisper that makes it hard to hear her. "Better get out of here before they kill you too..." She lifts a gun to her head and closes her eye. "No one will survive this. Too bad..."

      She pulls the trigger and I see blood splatter the wall behind her. I scream as loud as I can. Moments later, Taehyung and Yoongi rush in. They take one look at the scene and Taehyung helps me up. 

     "We need to get out of here. Now. Everyone else is waiting in the truck," says Yoongi. We quickly get out of the school and pile into the truck. We get on the highway, not knowing where to go. While we drive, we spot something in the distance running our way. Thinking its a zombie, Yoongi speeds up. 

     Abbi realizes that its not a zombie. "Yoongi! Stop! That's a person!" Yoongi slams on the brakes and we all jerk forward. The person runs up to the truck and Yoongi rolls the window down. 

     "Please," the man says, "you have to help! They're coming! I lost my girlfriend to them and I dont know what to do! Can I come? Please." 

     "Get in the back." says Yoongi. He opens the door and I scoot onto Taehyungs lap. 

     He gets in and shuts the door while Yoongi continues to drive. "My name is Adam by the way." 

     I point to each person in the truck. "That's Yoongi, Addi, Abbi, Jin, Taehyung, and I'm Celeste." 

     Adam is tall with dark hair hair. He looks Japanese, but speaks perfect english. I find him rather attractive honestly, but I have no interest in him. He stares at me and it starts to get awkward so I just look out the window. 

     "OH MY GOSH! ITS AN AMUSEMENT PARK!!!" Addi yells in Yoongis ear. "CAN WE PLEASE GO!? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASE!!!!!" 

     Yoongi rolls his eyes. "Fine, only if it will make you shut up." 

      He gets off the exit and drives to the park. We all get out and run through the entrance. Abbi finds out how to turn on the rides. The park is filled with lights and music. I hadn't been to an amusement park in years, but I had so many memories with my family like going on rollercoaster rides and eating cotton candy. I miss them so much. We spend the whole day going on rides and playing around. Jin prepared some food for us at a concessions stand. We sit and talk until night falls. Taehyung stands up and looks at me. 

      "Come on," he whispers. I stand up and follow him. 

     He leads me to the center of the park where the ferris wheel is. It looks so much bigger when lit up. He starts the ride and we step onto a cart. We slowly elevate and I'm breathtaken by the view. I can see the whole park and every ride lit up. In the silence between us, my mind goes back to my experience in the bathroom with the young girl. I let out a quiet sigh that catches Taehyungs attention. 

     "Are you okay?" he asks me.

      I shrug my shoulders and look at him. "I don't know. Its just, for so long I've wanted nothing but to end my life. But when I was about to die, I didn't want to. And then when I saw the girl shoot herself...I dont know Taehyung. Im just...scared. I dont want anything bad to happen. To me, to you, to all of us." 

      Tae gently places one of his hands on my neck and I look into his eyes. "Celeste, I promise I will never let anything happen to you." 

      He leans in slightly and I know what's about to happen. He kisses me gently. when he pulls away, I turn my head to look back at the view. The cart gets nearer to the ground. 

      "We better get off. Everyone is probably wondering where we are." I jump off and so does Taehyung. "I'll be back. I need to go...to the restroom. So yeah, I will meet you back with everyone else. Um, see ya."

      I turn and walk away quickly. When he's out of view i turn a corner and sit on the ground. What just happened? How could I let it happen? I promised myself I would never get in another relationship and never fall in love. I cant let this go any further. I need to break his heart. Its best for both of us.

       "Why aren't you with the rest of the group?" I look up to see Adam standing above me. He helps me up. 

      "I just needed a breather that's all." 

      "Well you can walk with me." He starts walking and I follow closely. 

      "So you lost your girlfriend to the zombies?" 

      "Yeah." 

      "I lost my boyfriend to them, so I know how you must feel." 

      He looks at me. "Its hard I guess. I mostly gotten over it. Why waste time being sad over something thats not there anymore?"

      I pause. "Oh. Right." 

     We walk into the funhouse and through a room of mirrors. He stops in a square room. Confused, I look around at the plain room. He grabs my shoulders suddenly, pressing me against the wall. I try to get away but he holds me there.

      "Stop struggling so much sweetheart," he tells me.

      He presses his lips against mine and puts his hands on my waist. I free one hand and punch him hard in the face causing him to fall to the floor. He looks up at me and smiles. Blood covers his teeth.

       He stands up and gets closer. "At least let me introduce you to a few friends."

      I look and two zombies are stumbling towards us. Adam was trying to kill me. I pull out my knife, threatening Adam with it. 

      "DONT EVER COME NEAR ME AGAIN YOU BASTARD!!!" 

     He puts his hands up and backs away slowly. I turn and run from him as fast as I can. I reach the rest of the group, out of breath. 

     "Hey Celeste. Where were you?" asks jin. 

     "Nevermind that, we need to get out of here, now."

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