| Marley's P.O.V |
He stayed quiet, not saying a word which made me think he had a fear that was holding him from letting it out.
"What are your fears?" he asked me, not revealing any of his. Clever guy.
This seemed quite fascinating yet embarrassing because I didn't know what my fears were. Or if I even had any. Everyone has fears. Possibly.
One fear then began to cloud in my mind.
"Losing the guys.." I started out. My mind became clouded with a dizzy feeling.
"They're my family....If I ever lost any one them, I don't know if I could ever live with myself anymore"
My hands began to tremble. My vision began to blur.
Oh shit, not again.
My breathing pace quickly increased. I began to feel the feeling of free falling to the ground and once my body hit the ground, my mind went blank.
| Nathan's P.O.V |
"I don't know if I could ever live with myself anymore", Marley slowly said. I tried to make eye contact with her to make sure she was okay but instead, kept her eyes looking down.
Moments later, she began shaking uncontrollably and went unconscious.
"Marley!" I exclaimed in terror, running to her side.
"Hey, Marley, wake up," I began reiterating verbatim. I placed my head on her chest, listening for a heartbeat and luckily, there still was one. I sighed in great relief. The others would probably kill me if she had no heart beat.
I had no chance of standing alone in this trying to get her up, so I had to let the others be informed. They might know what's wrong with her.
I picked her body up and carried her out of the store, on my way to find the guys.
As I arrived to Macy's, I prepared myself, not knowing what any of these guys would be capable of. I walked to the back door, my footsteps leaving an echo as I got closer to the back, disappearing in the air within seconds.
I knocked on the door, since it would be a friendlier approach than bursting in.
My heart pounded as I anxiously waited for someone to open the door.
The door began to open, revealing Adam. He smiled at me for a second then realized that Marley was unconscious and opened the door wide, asking me to come in.
Cason also rushed over and told me to place her down on the couch. Gently, I laid her body down onto the couch while Adam brought over a white wet towel and place it onto her forehead.
I moved away from the couch, letting them do what they had to do.
"She's going to be okay, right?" the only question I could ask at the moment slipped my mind.
Cason looked up at me and nodded. "Don't worry, it happens all the time" he walked up to me and gave me a pat on my shoulder.
I looked around, knowing that it was only Cason and Adam here, meaning that Rider and Dale were either together or separately from each other.I had to know.
"So where's Rider and Dale?" I asked and cleared my throat.
"They went to go look for more food cause we're running out" Adam answered.
I have to get Dale when he's alone.
I guess it will have to wait until then.
| Cason's P.O.V |
"So how did you survive all alone?" I asked Nathan who took a seat on a chair across from me.
"Well, to begin, it wasn't easy. It was very challenging because at most times, it was really hard to find food and shelter. Some days would be those good days where you have both. Others, it was vice versa. In order to survive, you have to do everything it takes to contain it " He began summarizing some of his journey based on surviving.
"I'll keep that in mind" I told him, pretty much fascinated by all he said.
This guy was really someone you'd want to have on your side. He posed no threat to us.
| Marley's P.O.V |
I opened my eyes, slowly, trying to recognize where I was at.
"Good. You're awake" Adam said, holding onto a water bottle. As he gave it to me, I curiously looked around, wondering where Nathan was.
"He went for a walk, he said to go around "Things Remembered" when you wake up" Adam explained already knowing.
I nodded, twisting off the cap of the water bottle and taking one full sip before getting off the couch. I handed Adam the water bottle and began walking out, on my way to where Nathan was.
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I walked into the store, a bell ringing as I opened the door, which made Nathan look up from whatever he was holding in his hand.
A small smile appeared on his face when his eyes met mine, making my stomach churn in so many different ways. Woah, that hasn't happened in a long time. And when I say that, I mean before the zombie apocalypse.
I never felt that feeling again up until now. You know that amazing feeling. That live feeling. Wait, what? Was is possible that I've developed feelings for Nathan so quickly? That's weird. Yet again, I like it.
"You scared me half to death when you went unconscious" he said, making small steps towards me. In his hand, he carried a small black box.
I let my eyes drift away from it, responding to his statement.
"Oh, yeah about that, sorry you had seen that. I'm used to getting them a lot but this one just came a little unexpected" I laughed, then began biting my lip when he was in front of me finally.
"Marley, I have to tell you something" he began looking down to the ground and slowly brought his hand to his side.
He likes me. I just know it. He feels that same feeling. Oh my gosh.
I just continued to stare into his eyes which now shifted towards mine.
"This is gonna sound crazy but meeting you has been the best thing that has ever happened in my life, honestly. Everyone I'm near you, my heart goes crazy and my mind goes blank and I can't help but to think that I may have a thing for you..."
He held up the small black box, opening it slowly in front of me. The box held a beautiful necklace that read "forever", making me awe in reaction. He took it out of the box and as I turned around, pushing my hair onto one side for him to put the necklace on me.
I waited for him to put the necklace around my neck but nothing happened. I turned around wondering what was wrong.
A sharp pain entered my stomach as a knife was injected within me.
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Damn. I apologize for not updating in so long. Once again, I blame school. Schools almost over tho so whooooo!! Sorry for the short update. Oh, yeah, also sorry about the cliff hanger. It'll make more sense, towards the end of the story. ;)
Alright, till I update again, see y'all later! ♡Tori
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