After Ella and I stop crying of joy and hugging we let apart. We all decide on go get something to eat at the food court. I make my way over to the map, as my finger traces from the house to the food court, I hear from the hallway Martin and Ella getting along really well. "It's only a five minute walk guys!" I shouted to them, in response I hear a unified "yes". Martin and I put our things on the couches and got out the house. We set off towards the food court whilst getting to know each other a bit more.
Whilst Ella and I were catching up on things, we bump into Martin who was stood still and just looking up to a massive building with the words 'BUNKER 4 FOOD COURT'. All three of us stopped and stairs for roughly 30 seconds and raced into the building.
Instantly, we get hit with the smell of all different foods. Pie. Steak. Pizza. Hot dogs. And more. I don't have to scavenge for beans or potatoes. It was all here in front of me. I get nudged by Ella, when I look at her she pointed to my mouth. My finger traveled to my lips and I felt something wet on my finger. I was drooling over the food! Ella giggled as I wiped the saliva away from my mouth. I ran to the plates and bowls and picked three up, I passed one to Ella and one to Martin, and I kept one to myself. Then we helped ourself.
We all found a table with a plates full of food. My plate : 3 slices of Hawaiian pizza, a hot dog, steamed vegetables, fries, bacon, sausages, and a big slab of steak. I had a bowl of grilled chicken and halloumi salad as well. Martins plate : bbq ribs, roasted potatoes, carrots and peas, corn on the cob, 4 chicken drumsticks, and 3 chicken wings. Ella's plate: 1 sandwich. That's it. A singular ham sandwich. "Umm... Ella? You not getting anything else?" I coo to her whilst she blankly stares at the sandwich, she snaps out of the trance and shakes her head to clear her mind. "Huh? Oh. No, I'll be lucky if I get through this sandwich," she replies and I get confused, whilst I'm thinking of why she's saying this I hear Martin ask "Ella? Are you anorexic or have an eating disorder or something?" I look at Ella in desperate need of an answer, all I saw was a nod of shame. Martin and I consistently tried to convince Ella it's fine and she doesn't have to be ashamed of that all the way home.
What a day! I see my best friend who I thought was dead after 2 years, I make a new friend, after 2 years I have good food, now I'm about to have the best sleep of my motherfuckin' life! I see a set of pyjamas on my bed, I put them on and feel how comfy they are. I fold a corner of the bed and slip inside, getting cozy, i unfold it again and rest my eyes. Completely unaware of the night to come.
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Wasteland
AdventureA nuclear attack has wiped out Salford. 2 years later, a scavenger, Caitlyn shows you her story to safety and happiness. Follow her journey and see where it takes you both...
