The Things We Cannot Change by Kate L. Mary

Author:Kate L. Mary [Mary, Kate L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Press, LLC
Published: 2018-02-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

“Wake up, Jade.”

Trevor nudged me, but I had a hard time clawing my way out of my alcohol soaked dream world. I rolled onto my back and forced one eye open, but when he came into view I had to shut it again and blow out a deep breath. My brain felt like it was floating in a sea of wine. I tried to grab hold of it and drag it to shore so I could make sense of what I was seeing, but it was too difficult.

“Jade,” he said again. “Wake up.”

I swallowed and forced my eyes open, but the image hadn’t changed. Trevor was covered in dirt, his face sweaty and flushed. His eyes, which had avoided meeting mine head on since we’d arrived at the house, were now focused and crackling with something that felt volatile. Like a fuse had been lit.

“Whath’s goin’ on?” Even in my own ears my words were slurred. I pushed myself up and blinked again. “Why’re you so dirty?”

He let out a deep sigh and I could tell that he was trying to reign in his temper. “Because I was out there trying to find supplies so we don’t starve to death and I had to fight off a group of zombies, which wasn’t easy on my own. I could have used some backup, but you were here. Passed out. Drunk. As usual.” He shoved his hand through his hair, which was slick with sweat. “No more. This isn’t happening anymore. Do you understand?”

“I’m sorry.” I reached out to him, but he jerked away. “I’m sorry. I can do better.”

Trevor took a step back. “You’re going to have to, because I dumped out all the wine. It’s gone. All of it.”

I blinked, hoping to make sense of his words, but it didn’t work. “What?”

“It’s. All. Gone.” He over pronounced every syllable. “And the rest of the booze too, so don’t think you’ll just switch to vodka or tequila, because there’s nothing left.”

The reality of the situation hit me and I stumbled to my feet, nearly falling over when the room swayed. “You had no right! What were you thinking?”

“Are you kidding me?” He yelled back. “Do you have any idea what I’ve been through? Since the moment we set foot in this house you’ve been checked out. It’s been weeks and all you’ve done is drink and sleep. You haven’t even changed your clothes or showered. You reek of booze and filth. I’ve been going out and gathering supplies by myself, making sure we had bottled water and food and weapons. I’ve been cutting wood so we don’t freeze to death. Making sure we’re set for the winter, which is going to be long and harsh. Every time one of the dead stumbles up to the house, I kill it. But I can’t do it anymore, Jade. I can’t be alone like this, not anymore, and I refuse to let you drink yourself to death when you are one of the lucky ones.

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