"I know that you just got here and you lack important memories, so I've arranged with Caleb that when he goes on his next food run that you'll go with him. You'll need to learn the ropes around here and get accustomed to everything."
I agreed in accordance. It makes sense, I can't freeload here for the rest of my life. I might as well do some chores.
After our talk, I headed to my room. When I opened the door I saw Caleb moving out some of his things.
He looked startled when I came in, we looked at each other for a second then looked away. While he continued with his packing silently, I sat on the bed and looked at him. Caleb was good looking in a roguish type of way. He was 6 ft tall and had a slight scruff on his face. He sorta kinda looked a little like Chris Pine actually. He had light blue eyes and brown hair as well as light dimples when he talks. He looked slightly muscular under his clothes but I couldn't tell. As I sat there my gaze fell on his butt.
' Ooh-nice ass ' I whistled in my head.
" Williams, are you-are you looking at my ass?"
Startled I jumped. "What? No!" I denied.
" Yeah right Williams, I saw you" he smirked annoyingly.
"You checking my out?" said Caleb with a smug look on his face.
I rolled my eyes.
" You wish, your pants got bird shit on it"
"Wait really?" and the dumbass proceeds to look.
I laughed sarcastically as he looked up at me resentful and continued packing his stuff.
A little later, he finished and exited quietly out of the room. I laid in my bed thinking.
I wondered about Erwin's wife, Anne, and his child melissa. What exactly happens when the aliens abducted you? Were you forced to make children every year for them? Were they treated like prisoners or animals? Why did this have to happen to earth?
Questions were raised but none could be answered. I turned around stopped thinking about it. One fact was certain I didn't want to be the one to find out.
The next few weeks flew by very slowly. I got settled in and became accustomed to life in the future and living with Erwin and Caleb.
Caleb and I actually got along more than we did in the beginning, at least were on speaking terms.
One day after dinner, Erwin announced that we need to make a food run and that he was going to travel to a nearby city to check if there were any updates on the aliens as well as the government.
It seems like once every few months Erwin would take a trip to nearby cities or towns in search of news. Because Ervin and Caleb lived mostly isolated form everything, they were not the most informed when it came to new information on what was happening in the world. These trips could take up to 3 days or more.
" So, I need you to take Amelie in the next food run with you. She needs to learn the ins and outs" he said looking seriously at Caleb.
Caleb nodded, fully aware of the severity of the matter. He then turned to me." Now Amelie, because of your sensitive identity, you'll need to disguise yourself as a male. Also, you'll need to disguise your scent, they can pick up on it if you're out in the open."
"Ok, sure"
"Good, I'm leaving early tomorrow. Both of you should also start the supply run tomorrow as well. We'll set off at sunrise. Caleb, try to make it back before dawn otherwise you'll have to spend the night out."
" Yeah dad"
" Alright get some sleep. we leave in the morning."
Erwin left and headed to his room. Only Caleb and I were left. It was my turn to wash the dishes so I cleared the table and took everything to the sink. In my thoughts, I didn't notice Caleb looking at me from behind.
" Let me help," said Caleb as he took the soapy dish from my hands and rinsed it in clean water. I was about to disagree but then I thought 'Oh what the heck if he wants to help ill let him.'
We washed the dishes in silence. When we were finished I headed to my room I notice Caleb behind me but I said nothing. Maybe he wanted to get something from his room?
I opened the door and went in, a second later Caleb held the door and came in as well. I turned to face him questioningly.
He looked nervous and fidgety.
" Spit it out Caleb I haven't got all night," I said annoyed. His behavior was weirding me out.
" Uh-i just wanted to tell you to remember to pack a change of cloths-just in case you know?" he chuckled and scratched his head awkwardly. I raised my eyebrow at him.
" That's it?"
" Yeah?"
" Then why are you still here" I giggled at the end. Amused at his stiffened stature.