Jose's P.O.V

He is so handsome when he sleeps.
Such an innocent soul in such a terrible world.

But he is the light at the end of this dark tunnel.

"Jose," he yawned, awaking to the light of day, to my fingers running through his hair and along his jaw.

"Good morning." I smiled.

He wiped his eyes with his balled up fist, and stared back at me with awe.

Tyler's got a handsome face and an electric soul-- I'm so lucky.

I bent down and softly kissed his nose, to which he giggled like a 7 year old.

"Good morning it is," he laughed. "Where is everyone?"

I looked around and sighed, no one was in sight. It was just me and him in our shared sleeping bag.

We took a break on the road and ventured out. Everyone.
Most of them took just a walk to the lake that was across the woods, and others went to hunt for game.

But me, I chose to stay in the RV with Tyler. Reasons being:
•I don't know what could be in the woods
•Tyler slept in like a precious baby and I just couldn't wake such a beautiful sight

"They're out for a walk."

He sat up and kissed my forehead gently, then got up and headed to the bathroom.

I sat for a second, staring out the small window. It was so bright outside, and it would be such a lovely day to go to the beach if this wasnt the zombie apocalypse, ya know?

Suddenly, Tyler returned and joined me once again in the sleeping bag.

"Do you just want to lay here and cuddle, all morning?" He asked.

I shrugged, because quite frankly it wouldn't matter what we did. You get my drift?

He laid down and I wrapped my arms over him, pulling him close as my chin rested upon his shoulder.
This was all I needed.
Just a bit of love. Just a bit of correlation.
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Ryan's P.O.V

Max fiddled with the clip of the gun. He was so amazed at how well the bullets fit and how the clip slid into the grip of the gun. I'm glad he's ready to learn about guns-- so he can protect himself.

Not to say that I won't try my hardest to protect him and everyone else at any cost, it's just one day I'll be gone and he'll have to do it on his own..

"Ryan?"

"Yes Max?"

Silence... he spoke my name but never replied and I always hated when he did that. Because usually, when he does this its because he has something to say but he's afraid to say it.

I hate it.

"What is it?" I asked, now making eye contact with him.

"Uh.... Do you love Reese more than you love me?" He murmured. He murmured so low that I could barely hear him. His words came out soft and slow, almost as if he was ashamed to ask the question.

"Of course not," I exclaimed "why would you think that?"

"You and I never do the things we use to. You know, tag and hide n seek--- or even have a regular conversation."

He placed the gun down and fiddled with the ends of his shirt, I walked over to him and leaned agaisnt the tree--- staring down at his small, frail body.

"I'm sorry bud. I've been a little tied up with the team and all. How about you take the passenger seat? Reese can take a break and you'll have me all to yourself." I said "sound like a plan, little brother?"

I emphasized the words 'little brother' because I don't want him to forget that I am his brother and that we are family, and he's the only blood that I've got left.

He glanced up at me and playfully punched me in the arm.

"Yeah." He smiled.

I pulled him into a hug and ruffled through his hair as he giggled uncontrollably, it felt nice to hear him laugh-- and see him smile.
His laugh made me laugh.

"I love you both equally, okay? Never forget tha--" I was interrupted by two hands being placed over my eyes. The hands were warm and the person behind me stood silent.

"Guess who," They spoke, and it definitely wasn't Reese because her voice is much more fierce but the person sure did try to alter their voice.

Instead of guessing, I pushed the hands off my face and quickly shot around--- to reveal Bella. She had on an all white dress, it was more of a night shirt but the girl was so small it seemed like a dress...And she walked bare foot, with her hair in a high ponytail. Her skin was so white it glistened in the sun and perhaps I would say she looked like a ghost.

"Hello!" She smiled.

"Hey Bell."

"Hi Bella!" Max exclaimed, and then he went back to fiddling with his empty gun. A look of astonishment across his face.

"What's up?" I asked, to which she smiled haphazardly.

"Oh nothing, just strolling around on this beautiful day."

"You be safe out there, okay?" I bellowed, sounding like a father more than a person who was simply looking out for her.

"Yeah," she smiled "Thanks for caring, Ryan."

"It's nothing, really, anyone would do it. We're a team." I nodded.

"Columbia Commaaaaanndoooooo!" Max exclaimed, and we all let out a faint chuckle.

After that, there was complete and utter awkward silence where she stared at me without blinking and I picked at the bark on the tree.

"Have you seen Reese?" I asked, attempting to break the silence.

"Yeah... uh, she's down by the lake--- with a few others. They were playing in the water but I didn't want to stay around."

"Oh okay," I nodded "I guess I'll head down. Watch Max, will you?"

She sighed.
But I dont know why, she told me she doesn't have a problem with watching Max now.

Oh well.

I gently moved her out the way and her finger tips ran along my forearm.

Nonetheless, it was strange but I shook it off.
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Kimmy's P.O.V

"Over there!" Montana shouted, viscously pointing to a bunch of small flowers along the road.

Park quickly shot his head around and instantly ran to the flowers, to pick them.

I didn't know why Dr. Montana, or Park, was so eager to pick a flower but I quietly followed along..

They walked over to these Daisy like plants, examined them and then yanked then from the ground.

"Great job Park." Montana said. They both looked up at each other, smiled at the same time--- followed with a very attractive hair flip from park and a drop of sweat running down the side of his face.

Montana didn't sweat, she was near perfect.

"This is a chamomile flower!" She exclaimed, handing one to me.

"These can act as sleep aid, treatment for fevers, colds, stomach ailments, and as an anti-inflammatory." She said.
I examined it and sniffed it, and it sure did look medical.

"Uh, it can also treat irritation from chest colds, slow-healing wounds, abscesses, gum inflammation, and skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, chickenpox, and rashes."

"So this would be useful if someone accidentally touched poison ivy?" Park asked.

"Exactly," she nodded.

They made eye contact once again and smiled at each other passionately, and suddenly I lost all enthusiasm.
Park and I asked Montana to teach us all she knows about nursing, just in case one day she's gone, and she agreed but this is turning into a flirting adventure for them. Not a nursing one.

"I think I'm done for today." I faked a smile, "I guess we can pick back up tomorrow?"

"Of course," Montana nodded "be safe Kimmy."

And with that, I tossed the Chamomile back to her and wandered off.
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Charlie's P.O.V

Just me and Tyrone. It hasn't been like this in forever. I'm never alone with people anymore, they think I'm a ninja. One minute I'm there and one minute I'm not-- but truth is, they just don't pay attention well.

"I was thinking maybe we should go raid a few places in the city." He said, adding onto our previous conversation about low food.

"Do you remember what happened last time? You got kidnapped," I chuckled faintly, out of satire.

"Yeah, don't remind me." He laughed "But I was thinking, just you, me and Ryan. The strong ones."

"What about Reese?" I jarred, taking up for my best friend. "She's strong and you know it."

"Of course, the girl's got more balls than Tyler. I'm just saying, maybe she should stay back this time, the kidnapping fucked her up in the head, Charlie. They did unimaginable things to her."

I winced at the thought. At the thought of Reese surrendering, and letting whatever happen to her. That bad ass she!

"You're right. I'll talk to them about it, but I can't guarantee they'll be on board."

"That's okay, as long as they know the pla--"

POWWW.

Tyrone was interrupted by a loud gunshot from behind, we both instantly ducked and glanced back to find Max standing with his gun up, and a wanderer on the ground.

"What the hell," Tyrone sighed.

"It was after you. I'm sorry," Max said, approaching us. "I didn't mean to scare you."

"Well next time set out a fair warning. The gunshot popped my ear drum yo. and you shouldn't use your gun out here, it'll just attract m--"

"Lay off," I said, patting Tyrone on the back. "You're getting well at aiming, and shooting for that matter. Has Ryan been teaching you?"

"Yeah!" He smiled "he was teaching me a while ago but he went off and then I saw the thing chasing you two so I followed."

"That's great Max, thanks for saving us. Now, go back, there will be more aaand, I think Tyrone and I can handle it."

"Okay Charlie!"
He hugged me tightly and glanced at Tyrone once more, "sorry again."

And with that being said, he took off.
And I couldn't help but think,

That kid's gonna be a warrior.
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Kai's P.O.V

Cody stood in the water, shirtless. His long wet hair curled around the edge of his neck, his bangs draped over his eyes, and his pants sagged lower than my self esteem.
And that's pretty low.

He was a skinny boy, yes, but he has the imprint of abs. They weren't visible unless he did certain things and when he did do them, I noticed.
And his v line...... God bless Cody Dallas.

"Hey, Kai." He yelled, breaking me of my thoughts.

"Y-yeah?"

BANGGGG

The sound of a gun. Reese instantly perched up from the water, her wet hair was stuck over her eyes and she was alert. Like a police dog perhaps.

"Get down!" Reese exclaimed, gesturing for Cody and I to duck.

So we did.

We didn't know where the gunshot came from, or why a gun was even shot, but we knew something was wrong...or maybe it wasn't, but there sure was about to be.
Wanderers' got a good sense of hearing.

"Reese," I semi shouted, "We gotta leave now or they'll come when we're not expecting it."

"I know. Listen," She bellowed. "I need you and Cody to stand your guard. Watch each other's back while I get the others. Make it to the RV if you can."

She reached behind her back and pulled out a very small pistol, she then tossed it to me and headed off out further away from the lake, further into the deep dark woods.

And it was just Cody and I, and this cold gun amongst my trembling hands..
I turned toward him as he descend from the pretty water, but, he was even prettier.

He finally reached the land, where he gathered his jeans and quickly put them on.. and it reminded me of the time when I first saw Cody shirtless. We were at the Haven. It was our first night there and when I saw his pale, yet define physique, I died a little on the inside.

But, as time has gone past, and the many times I've seen him shirtless now, I don't seem to be phased anymore.

Breaking me of my thoughts, he came toward me.

His body was still very much wet, but atleast he wasn't in his shorts that stuck to his body anymore. No more distractions!

"Give me the gun and get to safety." He demanded.

"I've got it." I argued.

But he insisted. He bombarded me and took the gun from my hands, then looked afar.

I just stood there in shock.
How rude.

"They're coming," he sighed "Go."

"Give me the gun and you follow along."

"No, I swear I'm behind you." He jarred.

"Cody, Reese said stay toge---"

"Let me protect you!" He shouted "let me protect you Kai.."

Whatever, I thought.
But why is he so anxious to protect me now?
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