Surviving The Haze ☑️

Chapter Fifteen

I woke up gasping for my breath and clutching my chest. I gulped in air as a weird feeling oozed into my chest. I shuddered as it coursed through my veins, from the tips of my toes to the hair on my head. It was warm and strange, something different from anything I've ever felt. I let out a breath I had been holding in as it slowly faded from my body, besides my chest.

I just rubbed my chest as Damien sat up next to me.

"You okay, M?" He asked, yawning.

I nodded, still squirming from the feeling in my chest. It still hasn't faded, which is weird.

He shrugged as he looked at the sky. It was sunrise; the awakening sun peeked over the trees, teasing us with its warm glow.

Damien flicked his gaze to me and raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure you're okay? You've been shaking ever since I looked at you. Is something wrong? A nightmare?"

I shook my head, not trusting my voice. I didn't even know what that was.

Damien scooted closer to me and tried to wrap his arm around me, but as soon as him arm touched my shoulder, he jumped back like I had bit him.

"Jesus!" He yelled, clutching his hand.

I raised an eyebrow at him. "Uh, what's wrong with you?"

He stared at me like I had three heads. "You just freakin' shocked me!"

I stared at him quizzically. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Damien stared at his hand and then at me. He slowly placed his hand on my shoulder and screamed when it made contact, yanking his arm back to his chest.

This is getting weird. "Why do you keep doing that?"

He stared at me crazily. "Me? You're the one who's shocking me!"

I rolled my eyes and stretched. "Whatever. You're crazy."

He shook his head and began packing up the stuff we had gotten out last night. I quickly helped by rolling up my blanket and grabbing two bags of gummy bears from my bag. I tossed one to him and tore mine open, eating the chewy bears greedily.

Damien opened his more calmly. "So are we heading out?"

I nodded as I slung on my bag and weapons. I walked out into the road and Damien trailed behind me as we raced towards our vengeance.

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We walked into Dallas as the sun was setting. Apparently, we were very slow walkers.

I began to creep towards the immense building about two miles away. It looked evil, so I assumed that's where the Haze were staked out.

Before I could begin to take a few steps, Damien grabbed my shoulder, screeching in pain in the process. I grabbed his hand and slapped my other hand over his mouth as he became to cry out again. I dragged him over to a nearby building and threw him inside, shutting the door quickly.

Damien groaned as he laid on the ground. He rolled over and I could see burn marks on his mouth and hand.

I rushed to his side. "I'm so sorry, Damien! I had no idea!"

He waved me off weakly. "It's okay, you didn't know." He winced as he spoke, the action stinking his singed lips.

I took off my backpack and grabbed a water bottle out of it. I poured a little in my cupped palm and trickled it on his burnt mouth. He winced as it touched his skin.

I began to pour water on his hand when I realized it was his right hand. "No," I whispered.

Damien looked at me strangely. "What is it?"

I cast my gaze to his. "I burned your right hand. That's your shooting hand. You won't be able to shoot for at least a week!"

His eyes widened as he realized it as well. "Crap! Now we can't attack until it heals!"

I placed my head in my hands. "Perfect."

Damien gave me a sympathetic expression. "I'm sorry, Maia. I wish I could just wipe it away."

I shook my head. "It's not your fault. Let's just go to bed."

Damien nodded hesitantly as he laid down on a bed in the room. There were bunk beds, so I climbed the ladder to the top.

As I drifted off to sleep, Damien's voice floated to my ears. "Night, M."

I yawned. "Night, Damien."

I heard his soft snores as he fell asleep. I fell into a deep sleep shortly after.

Surprisingly, Brex visited once again.

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Don't hate me for this incredibly short chapter! I just wanted to make y'all think about why Damien was getting burned.... >:)

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