Jauregui POV
"Camila." I say. She hasn't opened her eyes yet. I know she's okay because I've seen this happen before, but something inside me is worried about her.
I can't think properly. I have no idea who shot those things into Camila, hell I don't even know where it came from.
I need to get her out of her before it gets worse. She has a fever already which isn't supposed to happen so fast. It usually takes about three days before the fever kicks in.
"Camila." I try again. She isn't responding. I'm hoping Kiana made it back to the house and earned the others. If James knows what's going on he's going to bring the stuff. I don't think I have enough time to wait.
I slowly put down Camila's leg and make sure she looks comfortable before I stand up. I ease my way out into the open, not being scared of anything is how I was raised. I take a deep breath and walk around the tree. I look in all directions, not seeing anyone I go back to Camila.
"Okay Camz, you and I are going to make it back to the safe house. You're going to be just fine." I say while making sure I have her secure on my shoulder.
I walk back out into the open. The sky has this pinkish tint to it and I can already feel my paranoia kicking in. I huff out and begin to walk.
The trees are casting shadows that move the further the sun goes down. The temperature has dropped and I can tell from the way my arms start to tense up. I can feel my legs ache but I don't complain, I was raised better than that.
"Just a little more Camz." I whisper to the girl. I look down at her leg and see how red it looks, it's starting to swell a little which it's a issue.
"Lauren?" I hear Camila's faint voice.
"Good you're awake." I say.
"Lauren, I don't feel good." She complains. I frown. "I'm going to be sick." She gags. I hurriedly put her down, but made sure not to hurt her.
She hurls into the bushes. I'm holding her up while trying to hold her hair back. "It's okay, you're going to be fine." I assure her.
"God. Why am I the only one getting hurt." She laughs. I smile.
"You're the strongest one." I smile. She laughs again.
"Funny." She says.
"Come on we're almost there." I say. She tries to stand up on her on but stumbles.
"I'm sorry." I frown at her. Why is she sorry. "This is all my fault. If I hadn't pissed off Lolo none of this would be happening."
"That's not true. It would actually be worse. Don't forget I threatened to kill you and your friends." She looks at me and laughs. "But I'm glad things worked out like this." I look into her eyes, I can see hope. I don't know what she hopes for but I'll do everything in my power to make her happy.
"I'm tired." She says sadly. I pick her back up and throw her over my shoulder again.
"Let's get you back then." She doesn't say anything.
Camila and I have been walking for 20 minutes which means we should be close to the safe house. I smile once I see the house come into view.
"Camz we made it." She coughs. She's been doing the the whole 20 minutes. "Camz are you okay." She doesn't respond. I shake her a little and her a groan.
"I c-can't br-breath L-l-Lauren." Camila drags out. I tightened my grib on her.
"Hold on." I take off running. Trying my best to be careful, but my only concern is getting the cure. "Talk to me Camz." I need her to talk. I need to know she is still breathing. Nothing.
I get to the steps of the safe house at run up them fast. I go to open the door and it's locked. Dammit we're in war mode.
"JAMES OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR!" I yell. My nerves are getting the best of me.
"Camz you're not talking to me." I soften my voice. Nothing.
"OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR." I yell out again. Still nothing.
"Camz talk to me please." She still doesn't say anything. I begin kicking the door. I can't get it open with Camila on my shoulder.
"KIANA!" I scream. I kick the door again. "MADISON!" Another kick. I was in position to kick the door again when it opened.
"Lauren what the hell." James says looking confused. "What happened?" I can't explain everything I push past her and head for the kitchen.
Camila's friends see me and they throw everything off of the counter and I lay Camila down. Once she is on the counter I run down to the basement.
"Lauren what the hell is going on?" James yells to me." I don't have time to talk. I look though all of the stuff we have and can't find what I need.
"Shit. Where is it?" I ask to myself. I run back up the stairs and back into the kitchen.
"Camz." I say. She doesn't move. "I'm not playing. Wake up." I demand.
"James I need the Ricin cure." I plead to him. His eyes widen.
"Lauren you know how long it takes to make that?" I don't answer. We don't have that long.
"Wait where is Kiana?" I ask. James face turns angry.
"She went to look for you." His steps toward me.
"I know, but they attacked us and I sent her back here with the radio." I stumble on my words.
James takes another step.
"Where is She Lauren." I whimper. He has my arm and a snake like grip.
"James." I say. "I don't want to fight." I don't have time for this.
"Can you stop. My best friend needs help. So fucking help her." Ally says. I look back at Camila and notice she is sweating.
"James I need that fucking cure." He let's go of my arm.
"I can't. I need to go find Kiana." He walks away.
"No! We will find her just please help me." I can't make the fucking cure on my own. I was never taught how to measure it right.
"Do it by yourself. I need to find Kiana." James says walking away. I'm angry now.
"JAMES FUCKING BAY!" I call out. He stops. I ball my fist up. "I will do anything." I plead out. He raises his eyebrows in shock. I never plead.
"Lauren." He says.
"James, you're my brother. Please." He looks out the door and back at me.
"I'm sorry. I need to save them." He walks out the door. I feel my heart drop.
I turn around to see Camila's friends looking at me with sad eyes. I can't let her fucking die.
"Lauren. We can do this." Madison says. I look to see her standing by the stairs. I nod my head.
"Get the stuff." She runs to the basement to grab all the stuff I need.
"Get water. Lots of water. Towels. And liquor." I give out orders.
Everyone starts to grabs stuff. I walk back over to Camila.
"You're going to be fine." I move some of her wet hair out of her face. I feel someone watching me and I look up to see Madison staring. She averts her eyes quickly.
Once we have the stuff I need we get started. I don't believe in a god but I'm praying to someone or something. I don't want to lose her, she makes me feel again.
As I mix the ingredients together my hands start to shake. Shit I can't do this.
"Madison. This has to sit out for two days." I whisper. She nods her head. "I don't think we have two days." She pats my back.
"I believe we do." She says. I sigh.
"I hope so too." I say.
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