Page 3 | The encounter

I noticed a bunker after walking far from my shelter to get food. I decided to enter to get more resources when I fell onto a tall man with long black hair with pink highlights, and a light dry pink scar across his eye, which was a beautiful black color. I stood up and apologized, but before I could get halfway into the apology he stood up and grabbed my neck, pinning me against the wall. 

" Hey kid, let me ask you this. And I better not have to ask again. Who are you, and why the f-ck are you in MY bunker? Huh? "

" My n-name is… " *I began to tear up after the realization that my family was long dead by now, I was really here, in the apocalypse I once joked about.* " I'm Julian… p-please don't hurt me, I'm not one of them. I-I- I mean my…family they're all… *I leant forward, as he softened his grip and pulled me into a hug*

" Julian, you can stay In my bunker with my squad. For now, if we get too packed and by then you're not of any help, You gotta bounce. Got it kid? " *He said hugging slightly tighter*

" G-Got it…. " *I sighed and snuggled into the strangers chest*

*He was clearly uncomfortable, or embarrassed, but in that moment I didn't care. I just needed someone to hold, now that I lost those I'd usually.*

*He blushed before gently separating us and holding my hand softly* " Come with me okay? "

" W-Whats your name? " *I asked, embarrassed of not doing so earlier*

" Damien, I'm sorry for my lack of manners. Now please let me put some Arnica on that wound on your neck that I also apologize for. " *He bowed, still holding my hand and then softly picked me up and sat me on the almost medical like bed and rubbed the Arnica on my bruise.* 

" You're really good at this whole medical stuff " *I giggled and then hopped of the bed, but I assume my movements were to quick, as the rest of his team pointed guns and other assorted weapons at me* 

" Who the h-ll is this kid? " *The unknown lady said as she laid her finger on the trigger of her pistol*

*Damien stood front of me, he pulled me behind him as I clenched to his shoulders* " This is Julian, nobody will hurt him or else they can find a new organization. "

*I start to get annoyed, these people don't know of me, nor my age yet they call me " Kid "

" Alright Alright, Enough. " *I come out from behind Damien* " How old even are you…. " *I stopped for a moment to count* " Four strangers? "

" My name is Abigal, I'm twenty four and I found this organization about 1 month ago. I'm their therapist and Im lead armory. " *She smiled, I notice her dark skin, and her lucious red hair. She is rather younger looking for a twenty four year old*

" You know most of this information by now, however, I'm Damien, Im nineteen and I'm the leader of this organization. Also a medic for this formation. *He closed his eyes and leaned against the wall and crossed his arms.*

" I'm Quinny! So nice to meet you darling! I'm probably the youngest! I'm only fourteen but Im a offense. And I'm great with guns! So i'm an armory too! And since they are rather shy this is our defense, and crafter, Amaris! She's 16 and rather introverted… " *Quinn said, scratching her cheek softly*

" She's right about all that. So please when you can, leave me the f-ck alone " *fake smiles* 

" Well, I'm Julian, I'm seventeen, but based on the calendar I brought with me, my birthday is in two days. I'm not looking forward to celebrating though. It's too ironic for whatever is going on right now. I'm good with crafting and machinery, maybe health. Also.. " *I take my switchblade and shig out of my bag* " I crafted these all by myself! With scraps. "

*I caught Damien smiling at me, visibly in awe. I'm not sure what I did to make him look this way but I don't mind.*

Damiens Point of View

( He's so f-cking cute. I should contain myself, in a situation like this I shouldn't focus on romance ) 

" Hey Julian, did you like any girls at your last shelter? " *Harley said happily*

" Hey!! That's not- " *I tried to protest before I was interrupted by his answer*

"I'm more into guys..but I wasn't into anyone in my last shelter. It's hard to think about love at times like this. " *Julian said fiddling his hands*

" You guys are making him uncomfortable. " *I said, signaling Julian to follow me into another room.* 

" I-its fine,,,unless you don't want me to talk to them. I'll listen… " he said, flashing the cutest eyes ever seen.

My mouth must of moved on its on cause suddenly everyone stared at me smirking and Julian blushed. 

" G-Good boy? " Julien asked.

" W-Wait I didn't mean to say that…I hope you'll forgive me. " I said , he stopped blushing and looked down sadly. 

" It's fine. " he shrugged and added – " So any lil relationships here? I love romance, especially literature. My favorite is webtoon. It's really old style. Back in twenty twenty three. It's a boy love called boyfriends and *yap session.*

" Gosh. Relax. Amaris and Quinny are dating. Fucking lesbians. " I said rolling my eyes

" Oh my gosh! I called it! What about you Abigail? " Julian asked.

" It's…not your fault for being curious. He was mauled by a zombie and we had to leave him. " She sighed, stroking her rifle. 

It was silent for a couple minutes til Julian bursted out crying. I immediately pulled him into a hug but he was so hysterical he stumbled and I was on top of him bracing us both to decrease impact. 

J-Julian–! I- I began to speak but then a flustered sweaty panting and tearful Julian stared up at me.

" Mm..D-Damien…s-shit…gah… " he said. Then I raised an eyebrow and looked at my hand placement. One was aggressively grabbing his ass and the other was around his neck. His hands were on my waist. 

" Shit! It was only to break the fall. I'm so sorry! " He said I then helped him up. 

" No its fine I was just out of breath…when you fell, your elbow hit my stomach…but I'm just realizing that…your hand placement…." He said, rubbing his ass. " Jeez couldn't have done it any softer? "

Julian POV

He began to blush profusely and apologize countless times. All I could do was stare at his soft pink lips. " I get it. It's fine " I said and was going to continue when a groan and a bang was heard outside the shelter. 

" Shit. Damien, get Julian outside… " Abigail said, pointing the rifle towards the door. But he didn't listen and knocked the door down causing two infected to creep in. They gripped on Damien's legs and pulled him down about to bite him.

 In a panic I cried hysterically and jumped on one stabbing it countless times and shot the other with my pistol. I then stared at a shaken and blushed Damien. I would've just fucking made out with him right then and there but I decided to just…lash out. 

" What the actual Fuck Damien? I know I've only known you for a day but that doesn't mean I don't care about you. That fucking scared me I thought you were gonna get fucking mauled alive. Or even worse…infected. ", I shivered. " Do you not even care about that?...All you were instructed to do was bring me to safety. What was that? Were you trying to impress me or something?! Because good job. I'm impressed that you could be so fucking careless. And I hate how much that just made me hate and love you at the same time. Oh my gosh you fucking idiot. 

" 

The room silenced and Damien blushed harder yet looked very ashamed. And Quinny and Amaris looked down nervously. And Abigail just looked worried and scared.

" Julian s-stop…you don't know how he gets. " Quinny whispered. I didn't know what she meant until I turned to Damien and his expression was dark and unrecognizable. He gripped my hair and pulled me back to stand up. Then he gripped my wrists and I flinched. But to my amaze he pulled me into a hug and everyone's jaw dropped.

" I'm sorry Julian don't hate me…I wanna be friends and make you happy and um do friend things with you…I think. " I hugged him back and responded. " I don't hate you, I'm sorry…"

He stood there hugging me for a while and then let go.