Quinn

Currently, I'm on the roof of Rafes house smoking some weed. Of course I felt How Much Is Week by Dominic Fike was very appropriate so here we are. Listening to one of my favorite artists and smoking weed.

"If you had to use one body part besides your arms or legs during a zombie apocalipse, what would you use," I look at Rafe, whose eyes are probably as red as mine. I skipped everything else today because all we did was stay in bed and talk.

So now here we are, staring at the stars, asking random questions. "I would use my head so I could just head butt them." Dang I should have taken that out as an option. "I would use my vagina." I probably shouldn't have said that when Rafe was mid hit because now he's dying.

"You can't just say that," he said. "I just did," I smile at him as I take the weed from him. "But let me tell you how I would do with my vagina during the apocalipse. I would simply flash them because who could resist a good pussy?" I shrug, knowing I'm right.

"High you is something else man," Rafe mumbles to himself but I catch it. "You know you like it," I sing and move closer to him so I can cuddle. "Is that the big dipper?" I ask because I am really bad with constellations and stuff.

"Do you see the north star?" Rafe points but I can't see so I shake my head no. He pulls me closer and grabs my arm so he can point in the direction of the star. "Oh I see it now."

This is so nice, I wish it could be like this all the time. Don't get me wrong I love how it is back home, but there is just something so nice about this. I know I have said this before, but I think it was a good thing Zach told me to come here.

I think my fear was just seeing Rafe again in all honesty. Whatever it is though, I'm glad that I'm here with someone I truly care about. Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if I never met Rafe.

Or Zach and Genevieve for that matter. I never want to find out though because that seems like a world of sadness which is a place I don't want to live in.

I stifle out a yawn as I snuggle myself further into Rafe's embrace. I start to feel myself zone out as the music slowly becomes softer until I can't hear anything anymore. I feel Rafe pick me up and carry my back inside onto the bed.

A few minutes later, I feel it dip beside me and know that he is right there, Theo probably only a few feet away. Theo has grown fond of Rafe and it makes my heart warm every time I see them together.

"I love you," I hear Rafe whisper to me as he drifts off to sleep. Well now I can't sleep because he said he loves me. What the hell! I wanted to say it back but I still feel like it's too early to say that word yet.

Yes, I know we dated before so that could be why but we aren't even official yet and he's already saying these words to me that make my insides feel like jelly. Gosh curse this man and his stupid ability to make me feel things.

And here I thought I was going to die alone.

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Rafe

I decide to attempt and make Quinn breakfast before she wakes up. She has always been an early riser so hopefully she takes some time to get out of bed today. I woke up at six in the morning for her. If that doesn't say feature boyfriend material, I don't know what does.

I try to make one of her easy favorites,
pancakes. Those are easy enough I think. I get the flower, eggs, milk, baking powder, butter, vanilla extract, sugar, oil, and some chocolate chips. I also found some fruit in the fridge I'll use for later.

As I'm measuring out the sugar, I accidentally drop the bag into the wet mixture and curse at myself. "Fuck!" I scream but have to stop so I don't wake up Quinn. I need this to go right. A little less ingredients won't make that much of a difference.

I finish up the recipe and add my chocolate chips and put it in a frying pan and wait for it to be ready. For now, I go to cut the fruit up and into a bowl for later. I also found some whipped cream I could use for the pancakes.

Once I'm flipping my pancakes, I feel two arms wrap around me and a cheek on my back. I turn around and see a sleepy Quinn with my sweatshirt on and her hair in two braids. Damn does she look good right now.

"What are you doing," She asks, very groggy as she goes back to hugging me as I run a hand up and down her back. "I was trying to make you breakfast before you woke up," I say as I watch Theo jump up on the counter.

Stupid fuck better not touch my shit. "I think I woke up a little earlier because it felt cold on the other side." She pulls away from me and goes to take a seat on the counter next to Theo.

I finish getting the pancakes on the plate and decorate each one to look like a smiley face with the whipped cream.

I top the whipped cream outline with the leftover fruit and it's complete. I grab her some silverware as she takes a seat on the island right across from me. "I could get used to this," Quinn mumbles through a mouthful of pancakes.

"Gald to be of service," I say, moving to the other side to kiss her head. "I'll be back, I'm going to shower." As I'm getting ready to shower, I keep seeing Quinns phone light up. I know I shoudn't look, but I do anyway.

GUS: Quinn please let's talk about everything.

GUS: Answer the fucking phone now.

QUEEN GENEVIEVE: Gus keeps texting me and Zach what do you want us to do?

ZACH ATTACK: No idea if Gen texted yet, but be careful if you see Gus again. We think he's up to something.

QUEEN GENEVIEVE: Call us as soon as you get the chance.

GUS: I will find you Quinn and when I do you will regret it

GUS: You may not be at the motel anymore, but I'll be waiting.

QUEEN GENEVIEVE: I think I clogged the toilet...

QUEEN GENEVIEVE: Sorry :( I didn't mean to

ZACH ATTACK: I'm calling a plumber don't worry.

I'm pretty sure Zach and Genevieve were the ones she was on the phone with last night. I was going to question why she was talking to a guy before she told me before we went to bed that Zach is Genevieves fiance.

She also told me they plan on getting married next year and she gets to be the maid of honor at the wedding. I don't think she knew how excited she was because she was talking about it for a good hour.

I decided to leave the texts alone for now and have an idea on what to do to distract her from everything that's going on in her life right now. From a now clogged toilet, to this stupid fuck named Gus trying to get my girl.

She won't know anything that happened because today is a no phone day.

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Quinn

I'm back in Rafe's room- which is basically my room now, and am just chilling on the bed with Theo when I see him finally emerge in a towel. He knew damn well what he was doing with this. Is it bad to say I want to jump his bones?

Nah I don't think so.

"Wanna drop the towel or..." I trail off and immediately cover my mouth in shock. I just said that. Rafe doesn't seem to mind though because he laughs at my embarrassment. He just drops the towel and to say I am the most disappointed EVER in my life.

He has on underware already.

What a sad day this has become.

I think he can visibly see me get upset because he says, "It's okay sweetheart, you can see it again one day." At that I throw a pillow at him, but miss as he laughs and gets himself dressed in a pair of swim trunks and a shirt.

"We're going on The Druthers all day so wear something comfortable." AHHH we are going on a boat. I lied when I said it was a sad day because now it's a great day. I get to see him shirtless literally all freaking day.

I think I have an idea of what I'm going to wear so I quickly hop in the shower and get ready. As I leave the bathroom and go into the bedroom, I see me and Rafe have switched places. Now he's the one with Theo and I'm in a towel.

"Wanna drop the towel or..." Rafe says the same thing I did not too long ago which makes me laugh. I take off the towel and reveal my bikini for the day. It's a cute little yellow floral print.

My outfit itself I think is also pretty cute and appropriate for the boat. Plus it sort of matches my bikini. I only brought two which was a rookie mistake. Maybe I'll make Rafe go to the store and buy me some.

As for my outfit itself, I decided on a simple gray tank top with some Kakhi shorts and this fleece sweater for when it gets to be on the chilly side at night. I also paired it with a pair of flip flops I stole from Rafe.

Before we are able to get on the Druthers, we decide to go to the store and buy some things for our day on the water.

We picked up some sandwiches, susi, pasta salad, some fruit as well as chips and lots of water. We also bought a lot of candy to last us a solid week. With all the exercise I'll be doing, I deserve some sweet treats in my life.

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After bringing the cooler on the boat, Rafe helps me up and we make our way down the marsh for what will be the best day ever. I am getting flashbacks to a few days ago though with Gus and him trying to kiss me.

I think that is one thing I will keep from Rafe forever. Some things are just better off not being said. As we drop the anchor on the clearest part of the marsh, we decide to eat our lunch here and just look at everyone passing by.

"She's totally cheating on her husband with that man," I say, eating my sushi. Me and Rafe used to play this game sometimes when we were out where we had to guess someone's life story. It's pretty fun once you get into it.

"But the husband knows about the affair and they are only togethether because he used to be a pouge," Rafe finishes as we move onto the next person.

It's been around two hours since we have played the game and are just now getting into the water. Taking off my shirt and shorts, I watch as Rafe looks at me up and down as I do the same. Gosh he's so handsome.

As we both get into the water and swin around, I am getting major flashbacks to Gus. No, I won't allow myself to think of him anymore. He has taken up too much space in my brain and he needs to leave.

"Can we play Marco Polo?" I ask as Rafe agrees. Although we do argue about who is who. I wanted to be Polo but so did Rafe. I got what I wanted after our rock, paper, scissor tournament because I'm just cool like that.

"Marco!" I call out and wait to hear Rafe say something. "Polo!" I hear from what sounds like the other side of the boat. Maybe this was a bad idea because I can't see the boat.

"Marco!" I scream again and wait. This goes on for a while until I give up because it's too hard so I make Rafe switch with me.

After a few rounds, we start to get a little chilly and notice the sun almost setting. We decide to get our leftover food after we dry off a little and put on our clothes. I decided to put on my sweater because the wind is starting to pick up a bit.

As we watch the sun start to set I see another boat approach. Any guesses on who it is?
Fucking Gus.

Of course he has to ruin the best day I've had since I got here. Can I just get one day where I don't have him in my mind, for the wrong reasons might I add. "Rafe start the boat Gus is here." Rafe is already one step ahead of me as we start to drive away.

I knew this wouldn't be easy, because when is anything ever easy in the Outer Banks? Let me tell you, never. Gus has to pull a gun and start shooting at us. At this point I'm panicking so hard I can't even hear Rafe calling out my name.

"Quinn!" Rafe yells extra loud to get me out of my trance. "There is a gun under your seat. Get it and start shooting wherever you can." I do exactly as he says and start to shoot. As much as I want to shoot him, I don't know if I have the aim.

I hear multiple bullets flying in every direction and then I hear Rafe let out a scream. I see he's bleeding out. Now I see red at this point. I may have never driven a boat before but there is a first for everything am I right?

I try to steer away while firing a shot every few seconds. The first time, I shot a hole in his boat. The second one goes right into his leg. I make a sharp turn before he can shoot any more bullets at us.

I make the boat come to a stop and immediately go check on Rafe. That fucker shot him right in the arm. It isn't deep enough that he is going to die, but it's deep enough and I can't risk letting him die when I just got him back.

"Hold on Rafe I'll get you to the hospital," I say as I wrap up my shirt on his arm to prevent it from bleeding out any more than it already is. I have no idea where the hospital is right now because Rafe said no phones.

"Think, think, think," I say to myself as I come up with an idea. "The radio!" I scream and go to it. "Hello? Somebody help me," I say into the radio, hoping that someone can hear me.

"Hello?" I hear on another line. "My boyfriend just got shot at and I don't know where the hospital is. I'm near The Wreck." At this point, funny enough, I am a sobbing disaster.

"Just stay on the radio with me ma'am and you will be alright okay?" The man on the other end says as I agree. "I'll get you to a hospital soon. I promise," I whisper to Rafe.

So much for the best day ever.