Nothing Left

Chapter 24: Sacrifice

The days here were normal, safe, peacefully. I haven't seen Gabriel around much, maybe a few times but he was defiantly avoiding us. Ross was still trying to get me alone with him so we could talk but I was never falling for that again. Jonny was the same, still friendly as always not even acting like he was completely in love with me. But he was.

It's been five days since we got here. Five days since me and Jesse found each other. I actually felt safe here. I haven't seen a walker for five days. I haven't heard of anyone dying or seen anyone die. It was too good to be true.

One of these days something will happen. Something will. These bullet proof glasses seem tough but what if those improved walkers track us down and break through them. A whole bloody mess.

It was a dream I had. A nightmare. I've starting to get them ever since we got here. Dreams always mean something. Always. So something bad is gonna happen. Something that has to do with death, those walkers, someone breaking in, blood, anything. Something bad.

It always ended with them biting out my neck. What if this time I die? What if that's what my dream means? Or is that just how I wake up? Every dream ends with some type of wake up. Maybe that's just my wake up and I won't die.

I wake up screaming when that happens. Jesse was always there to comfort me. Whispering things in my ear until I fell asleep in his arms again. Kissing my head and stroking my cheek.

Everything else around here is fine. Nothing out of the ordinary. No one has tried anything on Jesse like that last girl, no one has tried anything on me. Which is good. I hate it when someone tries to get in the way. But gladly no one has.

"Vivian." Jesse's voice called me from afar. I turned to see him walking to me as I excused myself from the girls I was talking with.

"Hey Jesse." I smiled as he reached me and crossed my arms.

"So did you hear about the weekend party? It's really just on Saturday but it's the day the doctors bring out the good food and the alcohol." He smiles and bites his lip.

"Yeah Jesse. I heard about it. Sounds super fun." I nod and laugh a bit. Alcohol. Dangerous shit.

"It's gonna be tons of fun. It's to celebrate new comers. So it's actually a party for you and your group. You guys are the guests of honor." He started to walk and I followed him.

"Oh well now this sounds even better. A party for me. And my group." I nod and look around the large room he took me too.

"This is where they are holding the party. And they're building their stage for you guys." He chuckled and points to the end of the room where people where building a small wooden stage.

"Ah nice. This is gonna be great. Isn't Saturday like...tomorrow?" I looked at him and put my hands on my hips.

"Yup." He pops the p and looks over at me. "This is the first time I am gonna go. Usually I'm in my room, not in a party mood since the new comers are never you."

"Aww well this time it is." I hug him and kiss his cheek softly. "We'll have lots of fun." I mumbled and closed my eyes for a moment.

"Attention! I need everyone's attention!" I heard Lana call from the room we were in.

We walked towards her, a large circle forming around her before she spoke. "As most of you know, we are having our weekend party to honor our new guests. It's been so long since we last had guests and we are so thankful you found us." She smiled. "Our new survivors would you please come over here with me."

Tina and Lillian came out of the crowd and stood by Lana, me and Gabriel coming out and soon Ross, Kenton and Jonny came. I looked out at all the people and crossed my arms before looking at Lana.