carriers.

As i walked into leslie and i's apartment i saw her sitting on the small brown couch reading a book. i plopped down beside her making her jump in surprise. "jesus, youre so quiet sometimes. i didnt even hear you come in." she said shaking her head.
"well, i guess thats a good thing. you know being quiet and all, no one could hear me coming." i said and she nodded, not really paying that much attention to me. "HEY!" i yelled making her squeal. "WHAT?" She yelled back with eyes as big as saucers. i laughed. "what do you think of the new guy?" i asked, playing with my fingers. "hmmm... well, hes cute. but im not to sure. something seems strange. cant quite put my finger on it. but he looks like he could handle himself. so how he was left behind by his group is beyond me. looks like he's strong. thats a quality people need in groups these days." she deadpanned.
She was always one to be honest, not giving a shit if it hurt someones feelings. thats how she felt and she didnt care. "yeah, bit strange. but mom seems to trust him for some odd reason. She's to trusting. didnt even question the guy i brought back a few weeks ago. just asked a few questions and BAM welcome home buddy." i said and she nodded. "well, for your information, Louis is a good guy, ive talked to him alot." she said looking away as a small blush started to form on her neck. "oooooooo someone has a crush"
"shut up, i do not have a crush" she was determined to make me believe that since she knew i'd take the piss out of her if she did. crushes were something you couldnt afford these days. Not when people were dying left and right. including said crush, or lover. it was useless. But she was the type of girl who still believed in something 'magical' could happen. i didnt think anything in that area was worth it. people live and die. no matter the circumstances, especially now. Murdered, diseased, kidnapped. everything in between. no point in it really. i wasnt gonna let someone bring me and my family down because i liked them. "come on, lets go to dinner" she said as she put her book away. nodding i followed her to the hall.
our new neighbor,harry, was coming out of his room at the same time and he looked at us with wide eyes. "s-sorry. your mom came a minute ago and told me dinner was ready in a few." i didnt respond just walked in front of him and he followed. lesie behind him. walking down to the entry way of what we made a small cafeteria you could see the 75 or so people gathering around for dinner. Harry's eyes became wide at the amount of people but i guess i shouldnt be surprised. everyone took seats around the tables and plates were piled with not very much but still enough to satisfy. just as he picked up his fork a loud clap was heard causing him to jump and clutch his chest. "we would like to welcome our new members. this dinner is for the 2 boys that have now joined our camp."Jack said looking at Louis and Harry. "you are apart of us now. if you turn on us, you die. if you hurt us, you die. as long as your doing your part and stay with us you will be fine. tomorrow the two of you will go out with a group lead by Nex. Trust her and her instincts. shes better than the rest of us. Now, enjoy your dinner everyone." he said as everyone started to eat their meal.
i felt a hand on my arm and looked over at harry. "u-uhm. who's nex?" he asked looking a little frightened. "shes pretty much the leader of the groups who go out. shes smart and has been on more runs than anyone. mostly by herself. dont cross her. she'll kill you faster than the diesease." i said with a straight face. Harry's eyes as well as Louis' widened. Leslie smirked and quietly laughed to herself. "Jesus, have we met her yet?" Louis asked sounding scared. Leslie looked over at me and i nodded. "let me introduce you?" she said and they both tried not to appear frightned. "n-no its ok we can meet her tomorrow. not sure how to handle it if she is how you say she is. she sounds like she wouldnt be all that pleasent to be around if im honest. little scary." louis said making leslie howl in loud laughter. they both looked at her like she was crazy and i just smirked to myself. "what" harry said.
she looked at me still amused, "boys.meet nexus . the head of the savages." she pointed at me.

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