A Different Virus

Chapter 5: Connecting

I sit down on the couch and everyone suddenly runs to me and looks at DeLainey, Jaycie and Bear. I tell Patrick and Chandler that this is family. They all give me a hug and got rowdy now that I got back. I tell Jordan and Lainey EVERYTHING. They believe me, surprisingly. I have Chandler wrapped in my arms and everybody is asleep, but me, Jordan, Lainey and Bear. I'm so confused and I feel pressured and anxious.. I start to think about all our situation and I start to believe that we will get through this. That I will get us through this if it is the last thing I do.

Me: "Lainey?" I say as I sit there motionless.

Lainey: "Yeah?"

Me: "You should pack a bowl.."

Lainey: "For sure." I hand her the bong and the weed.

Jordan: "So this is your...?" Lainey looks at him.

Lainey: "Sorry mister 'I'm gonna shoot my crush's brother', but my name is DeLainey, you get to call me Lainey because you're not family, and this one over here, is my sister." She glares at him and Jordan looks at me and shrugs.

Me: "Alright knock it off now guys. Lainey, this is Jordan."

Lainey: "Don't caree." She says while packing the bowl.

She is even more stubborn then I remember, I guess it's been awhile. I'm just glad that she's here now. With all of us. She's ready with the bong and I get first hit. I take my hit and I try to give it to Jordan. He reaches for it but DeLainey grabs it and shouts.

Lainey: "and thank youu!" she takes her hit.

I mean-mug her and look at Jordan, who's just sitting there waiting for his turn. I see her give it to Jordan and I clap my hands a little.

Me: "Well someone is being nice!"

Lainey: "Just shut up? Okay?" I laugh.

Now it's time to talk..

Me: "So what are we gonna do about this situation? Is there a barn nearby?"

Jordan: "I'm not sure.. but I know that there is a corn maze around, and that's where barn's are located aren't they?"

Lainey: "Well no shit Sherlock.."

Me: "We don't know that for sure!" I take my hit and glare at her.

Me: "So what I'm thinking is we get gas for the RV and look around. We can get some gas from other cars if you can do that. Then, we head out where ever that corn maze is, and observe for any sign of life near there."

Jordan: "Yeaahh, I don't know how to get gas.."

I got kinda mad, I'm the one doing everything.. I need some help or some guidance from anyone. I start to feel alone a little bit.. but then Lainey gives me a big hug and tells me that we're gonna get through this. She knows when I'm sad or feeling some type of way, she's one of the few people that keep me motivated, one of the few people who can actually help me.

Me: "Well is there a gas station around? Maybe you can get gas."

Jordan: "I think I can.. I'll head out tomorrow morning for the gas. But this time, you stay here and I go."

Me: "Alrighty then."

I don't know what to do. It's not alright. I don't know what the hell I'm doing and I don't know if it's the right thing for everyone.. I'm just trying to keep everyone alive. I don't need blood on my hands.. especially my OWN. I need to keep everyone safe.

Me: "Me and Lainey stopped at the Liquor Store and got a few things.."

Jordan: "Ahh shiit."

Lainey: "Not for you though." She grabs the duffel bag and glares at him.