After Edin by Michael Robertson

Author:Michael Robertson [Robertson, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Infected
Published: 2019-09-10T16:00:00+00:00

William and Matilda leaned against the back wall, holding one another as night settled in. Max and Olga sat nearby, the shadows inside the church’s roof almost hiding them from sight. They were close, but from the way Olga leaned towards him, not as close as she would have liked. The stench clearly didn’t bother her.

The fading light turned Artan into a silhouette. Only a few feet away, he faced out in the direction of the large metal structure like a gargoyle on the edge of a Gothic building. The metal frame’s base stretched at least fifteen feet by fifteen feet. Decay had bitten the top off. How much taller had it been in its heyday?

As she nestled into his hug, Matilda said, “What was that about earlier?”

“Which part?”

“The chivalrous bullshit part. Again!”

“Huh?”

“Like when you let me go first up the back ladder of the gym in the national service area.”

“I told you, that was because you’re the fastest climber. By going up first, you cleared the ladder for us quicker.”

“Okay, let’s say I believe that—and I’m not saying I do—how can you justify waiting for me back there? You think you’re stronger and faster than me or Artan?”

“No.”

“What, then?” Despite still leaning against him, Matilda’s frame had tensed.

The words caught in William’s throat.

“Come on, if it’s not your male ego, what the hell is it?”

“I’m sorry. I see that I shouldn’t have done it. The thing is, I care more about your life than I do my own.”

Matilda relaxed. It took her a few seconds to say, “Oh.” She leaned into him again.

William rested against the wall, held Matilda, and closed his eyes. Hopefully sleep would come, but even if it didn’t, the rest and proximity to his love would be more than enough to get him through tomorrow.

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