Fight to survive

4. Airport Selfie

The bus ride was long. I had to catch a shuttle bus for whatever reason. saying goodbye to my family was really hard. I couldn't stop crying. no one could. I said goodbye as if it was the last time I would ever see them. Which was a good possibility that I wouldn't. I looked over to my brother who hadn't said a word to me all day. He hadn't even been able to look me in the eye. He was staring out the window looking really upset. "I'm really sorry dylan. I didn't want this to happen." I said feeling miserable. "Whatever you couldn't control it." he said sounding angry not looking away from the window. I moved from the front seat to the very back. I pulled up my shorts to see my thigh. 1, 2, 3 scars left. I used to cut myself and I hadn't done it in 2 years. I looked at them to remind myself that I was in a dark place and I am stronger for coming out alive. I think scars are like battle wounds - beautiful in a way. They show what you've been through and how strong you are for coming out of it.  I looked out my window and saw a flock of birds flying in the sky. Ugh how I wish I could be a bird, I could just fly away whenever I wanted. birds wouldn't be apart of reality shows and they certainly would not kill their friends for "fun." The bus turned around a corner and we pulled up into the airport. I got out the bus and collected my things, waited for Dylan and headed in together. We walked past the escalators and went into the elevator. We went up and went to the 2nd floor. We came off of the elevator and saw Anya the life Ruiner standing waiting for us. "Helloooooooo" Anya said in a high pitched voiced. "I bet you must be so excited, being apart of a huge event like this. I ignored her stupid comment and changed the topic. "Um I know that this is a random question but do you think that the hunt will ever end?" I ask sounding rather... stupid. Anya rolled her eyes but answers the question. "The Hunt isn't just a punishment to the world but it reminds everyone that reality TV was - is - an amazing thing." Anya said. We all just stood their in awkward silence. "So... when are the others coming?" I asked "What's taking them so long." Anya looked down at her feet. "As an apology to putting in this unfair position the producers sent them stretch limo's each. On the way they stopped to get a massage." I couldn't believe this! I am the one that should have gotten an apology. "Well how long will the be?" I snapped. "They should be here in about 15 minutes." Anya said. Yes I definitely hated Anya. She was the biggest life Ruiner ever!!!
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My friends had arrived. things were awkward but we mostly just talked as if we weren't in this situation. Some started to cry, others wouldn't speak much. I decided to do something weird considering the situation. I pulled out my phone and got the group together. "One final selfie? for everyone to remember us by." I said started to cry. we all huddled together and some of us started to cry. "And cheese." I said as I snapped A few pics. I went onto my Instagram and uploaded them with a goodbye status. I uploaded them to Facebook as well. As a big friendship group we did a massive group hug. "Whatever we get put through in the arena, please know that I don't want to do this and I will always be your friend. I'm so so sorry. I think if you guys as my family. I would never ever want to put you through this situation." I started to cry again. "Soz to interrupt but our jet just arrived. I know that you may not like being in the hunt but think of all the great opportunities you are getting out of this. Limo rides, Massages, private jets. The whole star treatment." Anya said. I could not believe what was coming out of this woman's mouth!! she was complete bonkers!! Not only does she treat us all like idiots, she hires limo's an massages for everyone BUT me an she interrupts are group hug. Anya really was a life ruiner. We headed outside and walked onto the jet. Wow! it was amazing, big and spacious and just immaculate. the TV screens were big and there was so much leg space. Boy I hated Anya's comments but I could get used to this.