When Our Worlds Collide

Plans Are Laid Out

Mara P.O.V.

Oliver and I were training more, we leave tomorrow for the grocery run. "So tomorrow, Mercedes is driving up and we have the middle. So then Shawn has the back to himself since Oscar and Max are driving the truck and trailer for the couch. Then we get the shit we need." He nodded, "How many stores do you usually go to?" I laughed, "Maybe 4 or 5. Depending on what they have for supplies. We split everything up so we don't buy out an entire store. Also, the bathroom in our room will be converted to a makeshift fridge. So pack warm clothes and other things to keep you warm." He furrowed his brows, "What?" I giggled, "We turn the temperature down a lot and buy a couple bags of ice to put in the tub. So we put all the cold stuff in there." I shrugged, "We can't have a house 2 cities away, it's more dangerous and there wouldn't be anyone to look after it." He nodded, "That makes more sense." I smiled, "Good. Now work on your stance. You don't want to be square to your opponent. Have your left shoulder face me, good. Now hold your left hand about chin length, yeah like that. Your right at about your nose, a bit higher. Then hold your chin down a little like when I'm looking at someone over my glasses, exactly. Your left foot forward so you are on your dominant foot more. Hold your feet apart at shoulder width and have your right foot out a bit more. When you are using your right fist, pivot your foot a little. No, like this." I did my own instructions and he nodded. "So like this?" He did it, "Yeah! Like that!" He grinned, "Yay!" I laughed, "Now. That's enough for today. I'm hittin the shower."

I was sitting outside, we have a small swing set and I was contemplating about life. "Is this swing taken?" I looked up at Shawn and smiled a little, "No it isn't. You can take it." He smiled, "What's got you thinking?" I shrugged, "Just wondering what I did to be where I am today." Shawn quirked an eyebrow, "What do you mean by that?" I shrugged, "Just a lot of things keep whirling around in my head. And I find myself doing things that I'd never do. Like sending someone on a solo mission, or beating up people for fun. Something is wrong with me, I'm flying off the handle. And something else is happening with my emotions, and I'm so tired of it." I sighed, "But that's my upside down cross to bear." He stifled a laugh, "I shouldn't laugh at that, it's just-" He burst out laughing, "Th-the ~Upside Down Cross~ it was just too much." I laughed as well, "What? I'm going to Hell!" He laughed more, "Babydoll if you are going to hell, I'm with you. I've done almost as much shit you have." I giggled, "That is true." He shook his head with a grin, "At least Oliver wouldn't go to Hell. He is so Smol." I laughed, "He is so pure." I had a grin on my face, and it felt right. "Your smile is still as beautiful as ever." I felt my throat tighten, "I-I need t-to go." I rushed up and sped off back to the compound. But Shawn grabbed my wrist, "I'm so sorry." I shook my head, "It's fine. It's just a compliment." I smiled a little with a faint blush, "But Thanks. It means a lot, especially from you." I then realized what I said and ran off.

I am super fucking screwed. I needed to call Oliver, "Come on, pick up." I but my lip, "Hello?" I sighed in relief, "Hey sweetheart." He chuckled, "What's Up?" I pouted, "Today is not good. I want to see you." I know that he was smiling, "Well come to my place and pack an overnight bag." I grinned, "Yay! So we could just meet the guys at our other base and then hit the road." He laughed a little, "You have another base?" I nodded even though he couldn't see me, "Yeah we do. We have over a hundred at my base, then about 50ish others at the one near the end of town. That's where we have the vans and bigger trucks. I mean, we have some big vehicles here, but the bigger ones are also there as well." He hummed, "That's cool." I smiled, "I'll see you in about 20 minutes." I hung up. Pack an overnight bag, "Hey Mercy!" I heard her groan, "What?" I laughed, "If I pack my bag for the trip can you bring it to the other base?" She walked into my room in just her bra and panties and I blushed in embarrassment, "Pardon?" I sighed, "I said, If I pack my bag could you bring it to the other base?" She nodded, "As long as I don't have to do pack up after we get everything." I growled and she backed up a bit, "Fine." She clapped her hands, "So hurry up." I shooed her out of my room and packed a bag with 3 pairs of ripped jeans, 1 long sleeve shirt with Green Day logo from Revolution Radio, 1 t-shirt with misfits band logo, and 1 fluffy yellow sweater. 3 panties and a sports bra, 3 pairs of fluffy socks. I was already wearing my doc martens, so I'll also pack my black converse. I had my black eyeshadow compact, a fluffy brush, my signature dark red lipstick, perfume, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, and my PJs in my overnight bag. "Alright people, I'll see y'all later!" I put on my helmet and got on my bike, racing down to Oliver's house.