《Survival》 ▪︎Skephalo-DreamNotFound▪︎

~{Chapter 18}~

George

"George."

I opened my eyes. I was standing, and Clay was in front of me.

I was confused, "Wh.. Clay why are you here?"

He didn't say anything at first.

"George!"

It came from his mouth but it didn't sound like him.

"Clay..?" I backed up.

He pulled out an axe. Suddenly he charged at me.

I wanted to scream but couldn't. I started running but tripped on nothing. I turned to see Clay hold up the axe above me and swing it down.

"George wake up! What are you dead?"

I jumped looking around quickly. I was back laying against the door.

"You okay? Did you have a nightmare or something?"

Nick was infront of me. His hands on my shoulders.

"Y-Yeah, I had a nightmare.." I said.

"Why were you sleeping at the door?" He asked. He was looking at me weirdly. I probably didn't look very good.

"I just felt like it," I said.

"Hey Nick where's Clay?" Darryl asked.

"Hm, I don't know I haven't seen him yet today."

My eyes widened. I got up quickly and ran to Clay's room. He was gone. I ran back and outside.

He really left.

"Clay!" I called out for him. Maybe he'd be there, but there was no answer.

I fell to my knees, overcome with the fact that Clay really was gone.

"Woah George what's going on?" Nick asked sounding concerned.

"Clay's not here," I said. "He left last night."

"What?! And you didn't think to tell any of us?" He exclaimed.

"I don't know," I said.

"Clay!" Nick shouted.

"Nick stop, you'll attract something, it's still early morning," Darryl said.

"Right. I wish those creepers burned too," He said.

I thought about last night. How we hugged, and kissed. And then how I had to say goodbye. How I wont see him again for a while.

"Hey.. George, its gonna be okay, he'll come back," Nick hugged me.

I realized I was crying, this time harder than yesterday.

"Oh George, you know he's not leaving us forever," Darryl squated down beside us.

"Y-Yeah.." I sniffed.

"He loves you, y'know?" He patted my back.

I blushed. "I know."

"Then stop crying and get your butt inside for some food," He smiled at me.

I chuckled, "Okay Darryl." I stood up. Nick kept his hand in mine as we walked. "We'll catch up, I need to talk to Nick," I said to Darryl.

"What's up?" Nick asked.

"I think it's better if we stay as friends, okay?" I said.

"Something happened between you and Clay before he left, huh?"