We're In This Together

Chapter 7 - Ski Lodge

We searched that station. It only had 2 cans of peaches, which we let Rebecca have since she's eating for two, and a survival knife, which I gave to Clem. Our break was short-lived as a small herd of walkers were crossing the bridge, so we left in a rush.

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Sometime Later

We made it up to the ski lodge Luke mention before we crossed the bridge.

Rebecca: Well, what're we waiting for?

Carlos: We have to be careful.

Rebecca: Careful? We've been on the road for five days. My back is done being careful.

Alvin looks through some of windows.

Alvin: Doesn't look like anyone's home. These boards are nailed down tight, though.

Me and Clem went up to a railing and looked downhill.

Clementine: It's quite the view.

Y/N: Yeah, you can say that again.

Luke walks up to us.

Luke: Well, I'd be good to know if anyone's back there. You think one of y'all could take a look up in that tower thing? It'd easier for y'all.

Me and Clem look at each other.

Y/N: I'm afraid of heights, so.

Clementine just giggles and shakes her head.

Clementine: Fine...

Luke: C'mon, Clem. It'll be like climbing a treehouse.

Clementine: What am I? A monkey?

Luke: Hey, you said it, not me.

We walked up to the tower thing. Clementine looks up the ladder in worry.

Luke: Just take it slow, and me and Y/N will catch you if you fall.

Y/N: Probably.

She starts climbing it.

Y/N: You got a good grip?

Clementine: Yeah.

Luke: You know, when I was a kid we used to jump rooftops downtown. Now that was fun.

Y/N: Sounds stupid.

Luke: Yeah, the trick was not to look down, though.

Clementine slips, but catches herself.

Luke: Whoa, just look at me. You're fine.

Y/N: You just told her not to look down.

Luke: Good point.

Y/N: Just breathe, Clem. You'll be fine. I promise.

She climbs to the top.