Savanna rubs her eyes as she feels the sun shining on her face.
" 9:16 " reads a small alarm clock.
Looking around through squinted eyes, she takes in her surroundings.
A soft bed with all black covers.
Black curtains drawn to reveal a view of more apartment buildings.
A Harley Davidson poster showcasing a colorful motorcycle.
A small bedside cabinet... a glass of water... and a small sticky note-
"Savanna. Be back in a bit. Had to run to the store. Make yourself at home. Cheers, Luke".
Sav blushes, and stumbles out of bed toward the living area.
A worn couch is draped with a blanket and bed pillow.
Lucas slept there last night.
Arriving in the kitchen, she opens the refrigerator. She scans the shelves to see if there's anything worth eating before Luke gets back.
Spotting a small yellow jar, Savanna reads the label.
" 'Vegemite' ? I didn't even know that was a real thing."
She mutters to herself, laughing.
After brushing her hair and teeth, and applying a thin coat of mascara, Sav hears the apartment door unlatch.
"Morning, lovely." Luke's soothing voice calls
as he sets a few bags on the small kitchen island.
"Morning." Savanna replies shyly. "What'd you get?" She asks with the curiosity of a small child.
Lukas smiles, beginning to take groceries out of their reusable shopping bags.
"I got peanut butter, dish soap, biscuits, Vegemite..."
Sav chuckles, to which Luke replies with a raised eyebrow and half smile.
"Don't you already have Vegemite in your fridge?" She asks, amused.
"How would you know?" Luke smirks, eyeing her.
Realizing what she's admitted to, Savanna hurriedly exclaims "Oh! Well you're from Australia, so I just assumed. Well I think you're from there. What's it like?"
She says a little too loudly.
Lucas shakes his head, laughing.
"Sav, it's fine."
She smiles awkwardly.
"You can steal from my kitchen any time."
He snickers.
Savanna turns away, blushing.
"So what now?"
"Well after breakfast," Luke explains, turning on a small stove "We can get back to planning if you'd like."
"Okay." Savanna nods. "But when can we actually leave? For Mexico."
Lucas turns to face her with a patient smile.
"When I'm sure you're ready."
YOU ARE READING
Sheltered
Teen FictionAs Savanna's dull life takes a turn for the worse, will she make the right decisions? And more importantly, will she be able to handle the pressure of a new, more dangerous path? When disaster opens new doors, risks, and romance, will Savanna Peters...
