Creativities Dead End (Book 1, Series 1) (Zombie Apocalypse Au)

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"So El- Where did you get the headband?" JJ asked softly.

El tensed and looked down at the headband wrapped around his wrist. He bit the inside of his lip and held back tears.

"Um... it was my friend, Nikolai's, headband.... He was killed when this all ha-happened" his voice cracked.

The scene viewed in his mind and it was like it was all happening again. Nikolai screaming while his flesh was ripped from his body... He had nightmares about it. He couldn't sleep. It had already been several months...

"I'm sorry I asked. It looks like it's still painful to think about..." JJ responded. El nodded in response.

JJ gently pulled El into a hug and he let him.

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Robin watched Oliver walk away and he slowly straightened himself up. He caught his breath and stumbled back into the cabin. A trembling hand ran through his dark hair and he leaned against the wall. "Shit- shitshitshit-"

He looked around the cabin in a panic. What was he going to do? What was going to happen?

He ran out of the cabin and to the water. He pulled out his last cigarette and lifted it to his lips. Robin pulled out his lighter and lit the cancer stick.

He looked out on the water and how it reflected the storm that was coming. "Tonight is not going to be fun." Robin mumbled as smoke bellowed from his nose.

Robin heard rapid footsteps behind him and turned to see Jay. He screamed as Jay pushed him into the water.

Jay looked down on Robin as he scrambled to get out of the cold water. "FUCKIN LOSER!" He then ran off laughing.

Robin sat there gasping. He moved his drenched hair from his face and looked down at his clothes.

Rage burned within him.

He stomped up to the camp again only to be watched by a few campers. Virtual and Ally, who were tying down loose things outside, looked at him and there were scowls on their faces. Even growls. Robin caught sight of Oliver and Daylan, who he had noticed were talking with Thomas, glaring at him.

JJ and El sat there staring at him too... but they just stared. No scowls or bad looks. Just staring.

Robin trembled and walked back into the cabin. Ezmeralda looked over at him.

It took a second for her to process that he was shivering and was drenched... but as soon as she realized she was on her feet and helping him.

"What happened!?" Ezmeralda exclaimed as she took off Robin's coat and hung it up.

Robin went silent for a moment.

"Are you cheating on me-"

Ezmeralda stopped and let out a laugh "What!? No! I already told you this!" He voice quivered with fear.

"Then why is Oliver and Jay and Virtual and- Everyone- so against me!" Robin snapped.

Ezmeralda looked down. "I don't know-"

She knew very well.

Robin had become reckless and most of them have seen or heard them fighting. Not to mention, everyone was there to see the cigarette burn incident.

Robin took off his shirt and pants, looking at Ezmeralda.

She heard Robin change and putting on different pants. Robin got into bed and pulled the cover on himself, letting the warmth take him. Ezmeralda hesitated before turning to him and smiling.

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By nightfall, everyone was hidden in their cabins. It was pouring rain like hell. The lighting was blinding and the thunder was deafening.

Nobody could sleep and some campers were terrified. The water rushing and loud noises were overwhelming.

Robin had a warm beer in his grasp. If he wasn't going to sleep and not allowed to smoke in the cabin, then he was going to drink the pack of beer he was saving.

Ezmeralda was sitting on the edge of the bed trying not to throw up. She couldn't decide if it was from the smell of beer or the amount of anxiety she had about the storm.

"Do you have to drink right now!?" Ezmeralda asked loudly, trying to be heard over the storm.

Robin nodded.

Ezmeralda shook her head and got up. She grabbed her hoodie and put it on for more warmth.

"You are just setting yourself up to die quicker-"

Robin snapped his head towards her. "Get me another beer." Robin hummed as he sat on the bed.

"No!"

Robin looked at Ezmeralda and scoffed. "What?"

"I said no. I'm your... girlfriend .... Not your slave." Ezmeralda stated firmly. Robin glared at her as he got up. She backed away and stared him down.

Robin stepped up to her and they glared at each other. Ezmeralda finally said the words she wanted to for a long time.

"If you want to get married so badly then I want some respect!" Ezmeralda exclaimed.

She watched Robin raise a fist. She suddenly cowarded.