@ElderGod-Carrots
I looked up but not behind me where the voice was coming from.
I looked up but not behind me where the voice was coming from.
A figure came into view beside you. To your surprise, you see that it's Luke, from the night before. "Maddie, it is you! Are you okay? What are you doing here?"
“Luke. Wha… what are you doing here?” I said still not looking at him.
"Not sure, really. I think I'm lost, I had no idea there was a forest here." (I have to leave for supper in a second, sorry.)
(That’s ok)
“Oh, ok.”
(brb, back in an hour-ish! ^^)
(Okie see you then)
(I'm back) "What about you? Are you sure you're ok?"
“I.. I’m fine. Me and a friend were looking for someone but we cant find him” I said trying not to look at him.
"Oh." He frowns. "Clearly this is the forest of lost souls. And where's your friend now?"
“He went to get something to eat. We lost Nathan’s- the guy we are looking for- tracks” I sobbed again “He said he would meet me back at the house but he didn’t. I knew i was a danger to him and he knew it too.” I looked at my hands.
"Hey, hey, calm down," Luke said soothingly. "No sense worrying about that right now. Did you sleep at all last night? You must be exhausted."
“No.. I… I didn’t, Crash and I were swimming untill l..late then we were worrying about Nathan”
"Hmm. Why don't you take a quick nap then? I'll keep watch until your friend gets back." Luke sat down against a tree and smiled at you reassuringly. "You'll feel better when you wake up."
“O.. ok” I sat back next to Luke and fell asleep pretty quickly. My head dropped onto his shoulder and I kinda felt safe. I felt like i did when i was swimming in the lake.
You slept for maybe a half hour. Then you were woken by voices. Opening your eyes, you saw that Crash had returned and was now eying Luke warily, holding an uprooted berry bush in one hand.
"Easy, buddy," Luke was saying quietly. "I'm not gonna hurt her."
Crash growled. "I don't know that."
“Wha.. What’s going on?” I asked still half asleep.
Crash glared at Luke. "I dunno. I brought you some food. Who's this?"
“Thanks Crash. This is Luke we met a couple of days ago.” i didnt realise how tired I was until now. I kept my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes again.
"Let her sleep, man," Luke said. "It's fine."
Crash dropped the berries and folded his arms. "You would say that, she's leaning on your shoulder."
"Wrong. I'm worried about her, and I see you are too. So chill and sit down. It won't kill you."
Crash grumbled, but sat. They let you sleep for as long as you wanted after that.
I didnt know how long i slept for but i awoke with a scream “AHH” i was panting and on the verge of tears again.
"Woah, Maddie," Luke caught ahold of you carefully. "Easy. Are you ok?"
“I.. I dunno it felt so..so real” I leaned into him “it was like i was there again, I couldn’t move do anything to stop it”
"It's okay, you're safe now. We've got you. Right, Crash?"
Crash momentarily forgot his dislike of Luke and nodded. "Yeah. We'll keep you safe, no matter what. Promise."
“Thank you.” I said and leaned more into Luke. I felt safe with him. he didnt run away when I told him what I was, didnt scream. “Thank you so much” I whispered.
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