Hunting season (mallison)

Part 6

When they stepped out of the steamy bathroom, the cold air contrasted with the hot air inside, giving both of them a chill.

''Have you eaten yet?'' Allison asked. ''No, not really, I haven't eaten since yesterday.'' Malia responded. ''Oh my god girl we need to get some food!'' Malia was confused. ''We're gonna hunt now?'' Allison bursted into laughter.

''What's your favorite food Malia?''

''Deer!''

Allison giggled. 'I don't think we can get deer today.We're gonna order some pizza, do you like pizza?'' ''Never had it.'' Malia shrugged. ''You're gonna love it, i'm going to get a large pepperoni pizza and two cokes okay? We can also get some ice cream if you want!"Allison said, enthusiastically. ''Okay.'' Malia smiled at the fact that Allison was so happy, her smile was contagious.

A tear fell down Malia's face. When Allison noticed, she asked what's wrong. ''I don't know why you're doing this for me Allison, ever since I ran away, I was always scared. I never felt safe. When you brought me in, I finally felt a sense of peace, like i'm protected. I can't thank you enough.'' Malia said, while crying.

Allison held Malia's hand tightly. ''I'm here for you Mal, I will protect you. Always. You don't deserve to be out there all by your own. You deserve to be safe. You don't need to thank me.'' Allison replied, smiling, with her eyes glossy, holding back tears. ''Also, I needed a friend.'' They both laughed.

The doorbell rang, Malia jumped and squeezed Allison's hand. ''Mal, don't worry, it's just the pizza delivery guy. Let's eat.''

Allison brought the pizza to her room. She opened the pizza box with a ''tadaaaa!'' Malia laughed.

''Wait, I want to record this!'' Allison took out her phone and started filming. ''Malia's first time eating pizza! Let's see how this goes!'' They both started bursting into laughter. Malia took a piece looking puzzled. She took a bite, pulling the hot cheese with her mouth. ''Sooo? How does it taste? ''Oh my god! This is amazing! ''I knew you would like it!'' Allison exclaimed. ''Now you try the coke.'' Malia opened the can and took a sip. The bubbles felt weird in her mouth, she spit it back in the can and made a face. Their stomach hurt from so much laughing. After they finished their meal, Allison went downstairs to get some ice cream. She yelled from downstairs. "Do you want chocolate or vanilla?" Malia screamed back, "I don't know!" Allison giggled. "Guess I'm bringing both!"

The door was open, Malia saw Allison coming upstairs, almost skipping. Malia loved that about her, always so happy! "Okay so, we have chocolate and vanilla, which one would you like to try first?"Allison asked. Malia thought about it for a second. "Hmmmm, the brown one." "Okay," Allison smiled. "Oh shit! I only brought one spoon." Allison said while opening the tub of ice cream. She took a bit with her fingers. "This looks so good!" Malia then took her finger without thinking and put it in her mouth, licking the ice cream off her finger. Allison stared in awe.

''Well that was different from what I ate in the woods!''

''What time is it?'' Allison asked after a bit of chatting.

Malia looked at the digital clock on Allison's phone. ''It's 3:40 AM.''

Come here, it's getting late.''

Allison laid down and patted down on the bed as a signal for Malia to lay down too. Malia put her head on the soft silk pillow, now face to face with Allison. Both of them smiled. Allison turned around and Malia wrapped her arms around her, being the big spoon. This is the most safe she had ever felt since she ran away from home.