"ALEX JANE ROGUE!" Oh shit. I am so dead.

"What the flippin flying flappy bird were you thinking. Omg do you ever think for a second before doing something!. Why are you so late!. We were getting so worried!. You went to the darn Mart. Not to scout the area in this ... I don't know.... weird shitty situation!. I thought that- that you got..." Al exclaimed in a hushed voice, throwing her arms here & there. Despite the whole 'you're in trouble' talk, it was a rather amusing sight.

Her face was red like her hair. Her eyes were wide but there was also a scowl on her face. I don't know how she does it though. Her left hand was placed on her hip. And her right hand's index finger was right in front of my face as she wiggled it left right. She looked like an angry mother scolding her child on breaking her favorite ancestral vase.

While I stood there looking like a child who is caught red handed eating dirt. It was not that I was intimidated by her, it was more or less, quite a funny sight but I'd rather not laugh because then it's going to be one hell. I was a bit embarrassed because non of these girl especially Alice, knew about Trevs being in the hallway. I bet Jas is probably standing there snickering. No, I know she is snickering.

Fidgeting on my spot, I mentally begged Al to stop but Alas!, my telepathic skills were not good enough.'Would you look at that. Miss Alex Rogue is getting embarrassed!' Oh shut it you damn walnut!.

" You're careless! Did you have a slightest idea-" she was saying something when a clearing of throat interrupted her "motherly rant". Her gaze drifted from my face behind me. Her eyes momentarily widened with surprise.

I came to know that Trevs was standing a few feet behind me. As for the dumbfounded look on Al's face, trust me when I say its quite a shocker or surprise per say to finally see someone you know or used to know.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything?", he asked. I can clearly hear a smile in his voice.
The shock soon wore off of Al and other girls. They pretty much sprinted toward him and tackled him in a hug. I stood there comprehending what the hell just happened! Damn they even put Usain Bolt to shame.

"Omg Trevs! You're here!"
"Thank God! Are you fine?"
"You're here! ... Omg!...wait how are you're here?"

"Well hello to you too ladies. Yes I am fine", he answered laughing at their wide eyed expressions.
"As for how I'm here..." He said slowly, amusement was shining in his eyes."well let's just say I happen to come across them in the town" he said giving a nod in my direction the rewarding them all a small smile.

Well if you're wondering why the girls suddenly hugged him? or let's say tackled him? Well... anyone would, if they saw someone alive after thinking that they're not going to see them ever again. Plus he wasn't our teacher. Not anymore, but we respected him non the less. Now we see him as our friend. And our main concern is to survive somehow.

The condition of our town wasn't severe, as much as I saw. Because the streets aren't swarming with the infected. We haven't seen any broadcast on the television. The electricity is on for now... but who knows what will happen with time.

It's just the first day of the incident and the streets are already empty like...it's been days. And our luck, we already had an encounter with the infected.

Right now from where I am standing. I can hear wind blowing outside. But no sound of any human or cars or animal. Its like everyone just...disappeared within thin air. No, this isn't right...it's almost like--like the calm before the storm.

Dread slowly sunk it's claws around my heart. Squeezing it. With some effort I willed myself to calm down and push the dread aside for now. Instead, I focused on the group that stood a few steps away, happy to be in company of someone they knew.

I could see pure joy and relief shining in their eyes. After seeing them afraid and on edge for an entire day, this sight was like a breath of fresh air. My chest constricted slightly. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for them. A small barely visible smile made its way to my lips on the thought. I can't express how much I love them. I would do anything to keep them safe and sound. Anything.

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