Bond of Misfortune (Dwake)

Chapter 9: Done and Dealt With..

When walking over to Claudette, I felt a slight breeze hit my back. Shivers ran down my spine as I hugged myself for warmth. I picked up my pace as I headed to Claudette's tent.

"Claudette, I'm here.." I whispered to the tent's entrance. It took her a couple of minutes before she unzipped the tent cover. I was relieved when I saw her caring smile.

"Come in, its not much but it is manageable." She chuckled, as she backed up inside her tent. I crawled down and shuffled inside. Once I was in, she zipped up the tent cover.

"Now.. You and Jake," She started and I gulped. I really didn't want a lecture about this.. "You have been ignoring him for the past few weeks. You know how he feels about you, he cares." Claudette was really trying to guilt trip me here.

"I know.. I just can't talk to him, now isn't a good time." I mumbled looking down at my tennis shoes.

"Why can't you? He is your boyfriend after all.." She stated as she mixed the herbs in her collection. I awkwardly watched, I didn't want to tell her. She might tell the others..

"Well, if you aren't going to tell me; you might as well tell him." Claudette mumbled, I could hear the annoyance in her voice. I sighed as I unzipped the tent.

"Thanks anyway Claudette." I carefully crawled out. Once I was out, the tent was zipped back closed once again. Walking over to our campsite, I sat on one of the logs.

I really didn't belong anywhere, I still gotten rude remarks and sassy attitude from the group. I guess David's ways had stuck with them..

I watched the bonfire sizzle and crackle right in front of me. It made me feel better, made me more relaxed. I guess it's due to the noise of them? That sounds stupid.. Now I look lonely, talking to myself.

I guess Claudette is right, I should talk to Jake.. I sighed as I stood up. Slowly walking over towards the tent, I saw a figure emerged from the forest. The figure was Jake's, oh how he had looked horrible.

I quickly ran over towards him, he seemed a bit dazed. His eyes were dull and the bags under his eyes were visable, his back was hunched as well.

"Oh Jake, what happened to you?!" He looked down at me, I held his arm tightly in worry. He didn't respond to me at all. The bags under his eyes were terrible, his skin was very pale.

"Jake, you really don't look so well.. Please come and rest." I ushered him over towards our tent. He barely seemed phased when I led him, which had brought a frown to my face. I unzipped the tent and helped him inside and went on in afterwards.

"Jake please.. I need you to speak to me.. You haven't spoken a word since you have returned." I begged him and he just laid there. Not a single word came out from his mouth. I gave up and ended up laying down and just watching the shadow of the bonfire. It was about 10 minutes and he finally said something.

"I have been thinking about this lately. What I mean by that is us; you are just a hassle to deal with. It just annoys me to even deal with you after I wake up. Dying for you, looking out for you, protecting you, what do I get in return? Nothing." His voice spilled venom, my world shattered within those first few words that came out of his mouth.

"J-Jake, babe.. W-What are you talking about?.. Surely you don't mean that." I nervously chuckled as I sat up to look at him. He looked back at me, I saw the anger from his eyes. The atmosphere was tense, I really didn't like this what-so-ever.

"Don't act dumb, Fairfield. Everything that I had just said was exactly how I felt. You ruined me, I was cool with everyone till you showed up. God, you are an idiot. Explains why your co-workers left you to die here alone." I was nearly close to crying, my vision blurred by the incoming tears. I honestly didn't know what to say or react to it. I was speechless..

"Tch.. Obviously you can't say anything. Dating you was a mistake, I wish we had never met. Now, get out of MY tent." He raised his voice at me. I shook my head, I choked back sobs as I crawled out of my ex-tent. I removed my glasses as I cried.

Letting my tears flow I went on over and sat by the campfire. I knew Jake trust didn't mean to be nice to me, his act was all a lie. Our relationship was also a lie..

"Why did I ever trust him?.."