A Zombie's Heart

Chapter 26

We walk back to camp, our fingers intertwined. My stomach feels like it's tied in knots. Taehyung glances over at me as we walk. "You okay? You're quiet." 

Without looking at him I answer. "I'm just nervous. I almost killed Yoongi and Abbi wants me dead. I won't blame them if they don't want to forgive me." When we get there, Abbi and Yoongi stand by the fire as if they were waiting for me. I slowly drop Taehyung's hand and step closer to them. "Okay. I know. I was stupid and selfish. What I did was wrong and I can't take it back. But I can still apologize. You don't have to forgive me and I won't expect you to, but I truly am sorry." Abbi walks up to me and cuts my arm with a dagger. "Ow! What the he- ok, you know what? I deserved it..." 

She gives me a hug. "We forgive you Celeste." She pulls away and Yoongi comes up and takes her hand in his. Abbi continues. "But pull a stunt like that ever again and we will kill you. Okay?" Yoongi nods in agreement and I laugh.

 "Okay, fair enough."

***

I climb into the truck with Addi and Abbi. Taehyung holds onto my hand. 

"Do you have to go?" He asks like a young child.

 I glance over at Abbi and addi who are in the front seats. They glare at me and slowly shake their heads. I sigh and turn my head back to Taehyung. "I'm sorry Tae, it's just us girls this time." I give him a quick peck on the lips. "I love you Tae." 

"I love you too. Hurry back." I smile and he closes the door for me. I slide to the middle back seat. 

"We ready for our girls day?" Abbi and Addi cheer excitedly. Addi pulls out her phone and immediately starts texting Jin. 

Abbi yanks it from her grasp, rolls down the window, and tosses it to Taehyung. "No boyfriends today Addi."

 Addi crosses her arms and pouts. We drive to the empty city and stop at a restaurant. We bring in stuff to make sandwiches and sit at a table. I take a sip from a water bottle and realize that the two of them are staring at me, smirking. 

"What?" 

Addi takes a bite from her sandwich and sets it down. "Give us your status update. Are you and Taehyung an official couple?" 

Abbi smiles at me. 

"Uh... No. I think we're still just friends." I pick up my sandwich and take a large bite. 

"Just friends!?" Abbi shouts.

 Addi joins in. "Just friends!? Bull crap Celeste! The way you were with him when we were leaving!? Yeah I'm pretty sure that that isn't how just friends would act!" 

Abbi agrees. "Yeah! Don't think we didn't see that kiss!" 

I laugh. "Okay, okay. We are more than friends. But we've never made it official." 

Addi's eyes widen. "Does this mean that your completely over your ex!?" Abbi punches her in the shoulder. "Ouch! I was just wondering!" 

I smile widely. "It's okay Abbi. Yes I am over him. Completely." They both start cheering and I look down embarrassed. I look up and past their shoulders. Outside the window, I spot Kyra peering in. She looks at me and then moves out of view. I stand up from my seat. "Hey guys, I'll be right back." I walk out the door and see Kyra standing against the wall, folding her arms. 

"You're weak. You had a chance blew it." 

"If you want Abbi to suffer so much then why don't you kill Yoongi yourself? Why have me do it?" 

Her stare is hard. "Don't be stupid. If I did it, I would be the one everyone goes after. How would I enjoy the moment?" 

I clench my fists. "You bastard. I won't do it!" 

She laughs. "Oh you don't have a choice. Either way, this is going to end how I want it. You still have another day to decide what to do." She walks off casually. I wish I had a knife or gun right now...anything to use on her. I stroll back to the table where Abbi and Addi still sit eating. 

"Where'd you go?" Abbi asks. 

"Uh... I just needed to get pain killers for my back, face, arm, etcetera." 

"Oh. Ok."

 We finish up and get back in the truck. As we drive away, I look through the back window and see Kyra standing at the corner of the street smiling before turning and walking away. The rest of the day is spent walking through small shops, clothes shopping, and running through the empty streets. On the drive back to camp, we all talk and laugh about our day. We pull into camp and Jin, Yoongi, and Taehyung step out of the tent to greet us. I jump out of the truck and run over to Taehyung and hug him tightly. 

He kisses the top of my head. "How was it?" 

I smile up at him. "It was great! I really needed the day out to get my mind off of everything." He takes my hand and we sit by the fire pit. Everyone comes out and joins us while we all talk and enjoy the quiet night. My eyes get heavy. I rest my head on Taehyung's shoulder and as my eyes close, the last thing I see is Kyra watching in the distance.