Loyd's P.O.V
They told me that they were in. What the hell did that mean? I would have taken them with me even if they'd have said no. I went against my orders for this. I'd hate myself if I fail. These kids... they have no idea. The world isn't all happy and beautiful. It's gone. It's dangerous. Lucky that they lived in a secured place and never found that out. But now, I'm going to have to show them. I don't have a choice. I told them to pack up. That we'll set out tomorrow. They agreed. But only because they're oblivious. They don't know what's coming. I have to do this. When they told me they're ready, I saw it in his eyes... Harry's eyes, that he was unwilling. I knew he didn't trust me after what I had said before. But he would have reacted in a dumb way that would make him regret. I'd seen Mr. Skale's attitude and I was sure that Harry's wouldn't be any different.
Bryce tried to stop me. But I ran. I didn't want his help. I'll do it myself. Do this all myself. Stop everything myself.
His father made me promise to do this. This isn't my fault. I was just following his orders. I'm doing this for the world. Harry would understand. He had to. He needed to understand that this isn't my fault.
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Harry's P.O.V
"Man," Jaden grumbled, "I haven't eaten like forever. I'm starving!"
Nickie frowned, looking up from a book she was reading, "yeah, me too. Shouldn't like Lyod give us something to eat?"
They both looked at me expectantly. I was sitting on the carpet, trying to soak in the heat from the fireplace. This place was really cold if you ask me. It was official. We were all leaving at the night. Lyod told us that if we want to avoid any sort of trouble then we should travel in the night. Nickie and Jaden agreed, so did I but I was still not ready to leave. I still didn't want to trust Lyod. I noticed how his eyes kept on shifting towards me when he talked and that made me feel uncomfortable. It's funny how quickly for me he changed. In the car he seemed nice. Now... not so sure.
I shrugged, "Lyod said we should help ourselves."
Now it was our turn to look at Nickie, Maybe she new how to cook?
She shook her head, "I haven't cooked since I was nine. I don't know how to so don't get me started on that."
Jaden groaned, "I could really use a sandwich right now."
"I know how to make a sandwich." I muttered so no one would here me. They wouldn't like my idea for a sandwich.
"Then why don't you make one?" Jaden said, rolling his eyes.
"You may not like how it tastes." I stated.
"I don't care how it tastes! As long as it's food, I'll shove it down my stomach." Jaden snapped.
I got up, "I'm telling you. It's not something you'll like. But if you insist."
Walking to the small kitchen. I opened the cabinets in search for the ingredients. I smiled remembering how my dad use to love these. I hated them but they'll do now. I'd eat just about anything. He use to eat them whenever he felt 'bitter' as he put it. I'd tell him they were disgusting but he'd wave his hand off, telling me that I was jealous that they tasted way better then what i make. I'd just laugh after that.
I never thought I'd be remembering such a stupid thing from my past. But now, everyone savoured even the smallest memories. No matter how weird, embarrassing, dreadful they were. Everyone wanted to escape from here. That's why the world is filled with more day-dreamers than ever before.
Grabbing three plates, I placed the sandwiches on each one of them and walked up back tp the living-room.
"Smells nice." Nickie smiled, not taking her eyes off from the book as I handed her a plate.
Jaden scrunched up his nose, "What is that smell? Why's it...sweet?"
I grinned, "Sweet-cheese sandwiched dude. Try 'em."
He picked up his sandwich and looked at me, "What the hell did you put in it?"
"Um... caramel syrup, cheese and bread." I shrugged, sitting on the floor.
Nickie laughed, but Jaden was take aback, "What...?"
"I told you that you should have cooked dude."
Rolling his eyes, he mumbled "Whatever" before taking a huge bite then I would have expected.
"How is it?" I asked. Like it mattered.
"I'll give it a 5 out of 10?" Nickie chewed.
"So that's a good thing?" I had no idea why I was so eager.
She smiled, "Can't say it was a bad thing."
I looked at Jaden, "What about you? Like it?"
He looked at me with confusion, "Reminds me of rainbows and unicorns, dude. You put glitter in too?"
I laughed, he liked it. He was smiling. I knew he liked it.
I would have enjoyed mine as well like them if it wasn't for Lyod barging in the room, shouting,
"We're going! Now!"
I frowned, "What-?"
"I'm telling you. We're going now! Come one let's go! Get up!" He looked so anxious.
What the hell is wrong with him? Can't he let us enjoy a little?
I looked at Lyod with horror, watching him leave the room after what he said. He wanted us to get going? So soon? Why? I stared at Nickie and Jaden, their expression matching mine. I didn't wait for them to speak. I ran to Lyod room, staring in disbelief to see him stuffing food in three school bags.
"What the hell are you doing?" I yelled, "You think it's easy for us to do whatever you want to? You think we'll follow you wherever you go? Do you-"
"Do me a favor and shut that hell hole for once." Lyod muttered, picking up a can of beans and putting it inside the bag.
"We're not going." I hissed, "Not till tomorrow. You said it's daylight. Those infected will get us if we-"
He ignored me completely, walking past me with the bags. I followed him back into the lounge. Angry. Did he think this was a joke? What if there actually was danger out there. Then what?
Throwing a bag at Jaden then to Nickie he said, "Alright let's go. Can't keep sitting here now."
"What are you talking about, dude?" Jaden said, eyes wide, "We can't go.."
"We can and will if we hurry." Lyod said, dryly.
The two got up, hesitantly , confusedly looking at me then at Lyod.
"We're not going." I said, taking a deep yet firm breath, "Not without any explanation."
Lyod stared at me. I stared back. Neither one of us blinking. Slowly he stepped closer to me, his green eyes blazing.
"Fine," He said, "Whoever wants to stay, then do so. Stay in a dark house, with no idea whatsoever about why, when and how those infected virus-people will come and make you into one of them! Fine by me."
I clenched my fists, grounding my teeth together. That was all I could do in front of this guy. Nobody said anything to stop him, so Lyod continued,
"If you want to stay, Harry." He pushed a finger hard on my chest, "Then do it by all means." He pointed at my unsure friends, "But don't drag them in the well with you."
I was baffled, speechless. His speech had been enough to have convinced those two but not me. Never me. But I hated to admit that he was.... right. And i was wrong. I can't put my friends at risk when they wanted a peaceful life. Can't I?
"Now, you coming or not?" Lyod asked, annoyingly.
I stared at him with a desire to choke him till he begs for me to let go but shook that thought out of my head. We need him. No matter how stuck-up and bossy he acts.
I grunted a yes. Nodding, he handed me the last bag in his hands.
"Come on then." He said, heading to the door.