"Hey, George?" asked Alby, and George turned his head, his bleary eyes barely open.
"Yeah?" he croaked
"Tomorrow, we're gonna go to the Outside," said Alby, and George's eyes widened.
"What? But... the noises, you don't even know what's out there," said George, and Alby noticed his breathing getting quicker.
"It's okay, kid. Have you ever heard those noises during the day? They're only out at night when the doors are closed. As long as we get back before they close, it's completely safe. We just have to find out what's out there. It could be our way out," said Alby, and George closed his eyes, contemplating.
"They could just be quiet at night, not gone," said George.
"Kid, there's no other way out, I've searched every inch of this place. The only place I don't know about is through those doors,"
George was silent for a bit and then smiled, "Don't call me 'kid'," he said and then yawned.
"Okay, I trust you," said George and lied down, pulling the hide close to him. Alby smiled and closed his eyes. For the first time since he climbed out of that crate 5 weeks ago, he slept peacefully.
Someone walks into the room but I cannot see its face. It looks like a man and by the look of his posture, he seems very important.
"Why were you in my territory?" His voice is strangely calm however I think its the calm before the storm.
"I didn't know it was your territory! For gods sake how many times do I have to tell you people? Just let me go and I promise I won't say anything to anyone. Not like I have anyone to tell." The last part I said in a whisper. He didn't need to know the situation I was in.
I hear the cock of a gun making me raise my head. The all too familiar sound ringing in my ears. "I don't believe you bitch, so you better tell me the truth or your brains are gonna end up on the wall." Ah there's the storm.
"A gun doesn't scare me arsehole, I've had way worse things than that!" He steps forward into the light so I can see his features. He is extremely good looking but right now is not the right time to admire his beauty. I stare straight into his pitch black eyes, daring him to try harder than this.
He smirks and leans forward searching my eyes. Before I can even register what's happening, he punches me in the face.
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