Opportunity || Chandler Hallow

Chapter Seventeen

It was nice to be able to wake up next to Chandler every morning and fall sleep beside him each night. You didn't feel lonely at the apartment anymore. You had him there to keep you company. There was never a dull moment.

Jimmy had a video planned where the boys would try to survive in a rain forest for twenty four hours straight. For this survival video, they would not have access to tents as they would usually and would be limited to the resources in their backpacks. This also meant the boys would be leaning on Chris more than usual. Everyone followed Jimmy deeper into the woods. Chris was trying to find a spot for them to set up a makeshift shelter.

"This looks like a good spot. I'll figure out the shelter. Jake figure out food," Chris turned towards Jimmy and Chandler. "You two are responsible for water. If the water is moving really fast, you can drink it."

"Found it! We brought water!" Jimmy pulled out a water bottle from Chandler's backpack.

"Chris! We're done!" Chandler joined Jimmy.

Chris looked at them disappointed.

"Go collect wood and sticks then," He sighed.

You were in charge of filming Chris and Jake who were trying to build a shelter suitable for the night. Chris laid a tree branch between two trees, connecting the them as a base.

"Now we take smaller branches and sticks and rest them at an angle against this. Put some leaves on top and you got yourself a shelter!" Chris placed his hands on his hips and admired his invention.

Eventually, Jimmy and Tareq returned to the campsite. Where was Chandler? All three of them went out in search of a water source to refill the water bottles

"Hey Chris! I got water!" Jimmy exclaimed.

"Wait, where's Chandler?" Chris asked.

"He ran away. And just enough water so we have energy to go find Chandler," Jimmy handed Jake a singular water bottle.

Jimmy, Chris, Jake, and Tareq went off on the hunt for a missing Chandler. You knew it was just a bit so you weren't worried as far as them finding him. A few minutes later, they all returned with a shirtless Chandler. Chris got to work on setting up a fire.

"So while we were having to look for you Chandler, we depleted all our energy. So, it only makes sense that you do everything else here on out," Jimmy proclaimed.

"Everything?" Chandler looked worried.

"Everything. Logical. We need food. Can you find some berries?" Jimmy asked.

"I'll need a weapon," Chandler grinned.

"It's berries not bears," Chandler left and Jimmy turned to Chris. "We got rid of him, it's okay."

The boys put a few leaves on top of the shelter and decided it would be easier to use ponchos for the roof. You were getting worried about Chandler since he was gone for so long. You were about to go out and look for him until you saw him coming back. He looked worried and drained.

"Hey guys, I think I got bit by something," He was getting pale.

You helped him back to Jimmy and he sat down on the ground. His eyes were getting dilated. He wrapped his arms around your legs laid his head against them since you were standing.

"He needs to go to a hospital," You looked over at Jimmy.

"I don't want him getting hurt," Jimmy looked worried. "Can you take him?"

You nodded and helped him back up to his feet. You got him in a car and drove him to the closest hospital. You were scared but tried to hide it to make him feel better. The nurses in the emergency room took him almost instantly due to how he looked and the fact he was bit by some random bug. You were able to be in the room with Chandler. They connected him to an IV so the medicine go in effect faster. He looked over at you and gave you a small smile.

"Thank you," He said.

"You don't need to thank me," You placed your hand on his. "I care about you."

You were in the ER for at least four hours. He was happy to finally get out of there. You could tell he felt a lot better. Color was finally back in his face and he was just tired from the long day. You got a hotel near the rain forest, so you could check on the boys in the morning. Chandler was able to get a good night's rest. Thankfully, nobody else was bit by a poisonous creature.