Day 2: Lights Out Part II

The civilians waited to see what Nikolai would say. By the time he finished speaking into the walkie-talkie, he sounded a little angry.

—Megan says she can turn on the power, but it will take a while. A group is getting ready to leave... I've told her about our location and they'll be here soon. For the moment we can go into the offices... the cold is killing me —Nikolai covered himself with his arms even though he had a jacket on.

—Inside is cozier, that's for sure —Lawrence smiled, inviting everyone in.

Before long the group was inside an office, in the middle of the room talking to each other.

—So... survivors. How many people are in your group? Five? Six? —Clark laughed sarcastically.

—There are about twenty-five of us, or more. We can hold our own —Jason contradicted almost instantly. —We have guards watching the shelter, a place set aside for the infirmary, and several places to rest as well. I'm sure you'll love it.

—You should know beforehand that to enter our shelter you must undress. —Nikolai smiled. —We want to evaluate you... some of you may be bitten without realizing it. It is better to keep the group safe before letting any possible danger in.

—Stripping us naked? There's nothing Clark hasn't seen —Chris began to laugh, causing Clark to embarrass himself by covering his face with his hands.

—God... I'll give anything to have a safe place, I don't give a damn if you have to look at my cock. Although I'm telling you beforehand... I'm not infected —Said Lawrence so confidently.

—What about you guys, what do you have to say beyond surviving the apocalypse? —Nikolai asked as he wanted to get to know these people a little better.

—Well, I'm Chris Anderson. This is my boyfriend, Clark Kennedy.

—I'm Clark Kennedy, it's a pleasure. My man and I used to work different jobs in this stupid mall... he used to work in an electronics store while I used to be a furniture and appliance salesman. I honestly don't know how we are still alive... most of our friends and most likely our families are dead. We only have the two of us —Clark clung to Chris' hand, stroking it.

Clark Kennedy—We weren't sure about coming here at first, but it was our last resort. We were relieved to see that there were no zombies and the place was pretty much available to us. I decided to go out for supplies but saw that it was already too dark... so I opted to go back.

—And you made the best decision, Teddy Bear. I wouldn't want anything bad to have happened to you...

—And what about you, Lawrence? How are you holding up? —Jason wanted to start a conversation with the quietest man in the group.

—I'm Lawrence Redfield, you should know it by now... I... I'm... I'm probably out of a job already... gosh, it's too stupid to think about it... I'm worried about my family and my dog: Skips. I've seen my friends die, I've seen what sick people do out there... I don't think I could stand it if you guys end up being like those groups that give false hope to survivors like us and then wipe them out. Can we really trust you? —Lawrence looked straight into Nikolai and Jason's eyes, worried.

Lawrence Redfield—You don't have a choice. If you want you can stay... we are not forcing anyone to come with us. It's just an invitation. In case you're wondering and just to be on the safe side... —Nikolai pulled out a crayon drawing from a notebook. It was a drawing of a bunch of pink and yellow flowers.

—What is this? —Lawrence took the drawing and looked at it in wonder.

—It was what Kali, the youngest member of our group, drew. She is seven years old... she lost her twin brother, though she is too young to understand death. She is the symbol of hope that our group was looking for. We are not the good guys of course, but we are not inhuman. If we risk our asses to rescue children... I think it speaks for itself what kind of people we are. Besides... in the shelter Malcolm is waiting for you, and from what I remember he was very happy at the very idea that you might be alive. Do you want to come and surprise him? —Nikolai approached Lawrence and grabbed him by the shoulder.

—I think life is a risk... —Lawrence smiled, taking a deep breath.

—You're going to have fun with us killing zombies. We're trying to clean up Grand Mont Plaza, we plan to barricade the mall so we can use the plaza as our home to rest and roam. Eventually we will run out of power and not risk people being in a dark shelter. We also plan to make a vegetable garden or something on the rooftop... the food from the mall will last us a few months minimum... but by then we want to be prepared —Nikolai inspired confidence in the trio who seemed determined to join the group.

—I will do whatever I can to keep Chris safe... —Clark held his boyfriend's hand and nodded to Nikolai's proposals. —Tell us what we should do and we will gladly help.

—I am pleased with his enthusiasm.

Shortly after that the power came back on in the building. Nikolai's walkie-talkie rang, it was Megan notifying that a van with a group of five people were on their way to their location. That it was best to signal exactly where they were.

—Well, ladies. Jason, give me your flashlights, I'll signal with them to come pick us up.

—Of course. Here you go.

Nikolai went out through the roof, leaving Jason alone with the three workers.

—So are you guys up for coming with us? —Jason asked one last time just to be sure.

—Why not? Besides...I'm sick of this shit —Chris took off his worker's badge and tossed it in the trash can.

—Jason, right? I was watching you and I was wondering... Wouldn't you like to have some fun with Chris and me as soon as we get to your shelter? You know... we could make a good threesome. You could put that big thing inside me while Chris' tongue does some magic there...  —Clark reached over to Jason and patted his shoulder.

—It would be a great way to thank you. What better way to help our savior release tension? We could invite that man with you and have a great orgy together. You know... you two can top us and we'll be pleased —Chris continued. Jason was red, but he was laughing.

—Just imagine it, Jason... having two men kneeling in front of you gargling that tool of yours... asking... BEGGING you to... —Chris moved his hand to Jason's crotch, lifting his shirt slightly. Clark started to unzip Jason's pants and inserting his two fingers inside.

—Oh, ha, ha, ha! I don't know... I'm too tired, besides... I already have someone to release tension with. Still, I appreciate your invitation.

—Too bad... Our invitation is open in any case you...

Nikolai entered some time later announcing that help had arrived. Before Jason came down he was stopped by Kalinic who smiled at him.

—You know I heard that, right?

Nikolai just smiled.

—Hey...

—I won't stop you, Jason. The current situation doesn't give us the right to decide for each other... and in our relationship. I don't want to control you. If you want to go and fuck them you can do it, I don't mind.

—But Nikolai... I don't want to, I don't want to do it. I'm really sure I want to be with you, no matter what the circumstances are or how many men come across... yes I will tell you that there are men I find attractive... but I know I don't want to go to bed with any of them. That's why... I want to be with you.

—Oh, Jason...

Nikolai embraced Jason and kissed him, a deep kiss that Slater himself felt as further proof of his love.

—Let's get out of this mess. We'll talk about this later.

The duo went downstairs quite happy.

They were ready for anything.