Company

Although Aaron could sense there was something off with Amber's behaviour he shrugged it off as nerves. Plus with the literal apocalypse happening, surely there would be safety in numbers. Aaron found himself instinctively grinning as he responded; "Company sounds nice, be good to meet your new friends." A chorus of laughter followed before Amber spoke once more; "Of course babe, the others and I intend to drop by soon."

Not wanting to make a bad impression on Amber's newfound friends and knowing he didn't have long until their arrival. Like a man possessed Aaron dashed into the kitchen grabbed a black bin liner and hurriedly set about emptying the overflowing rubbish, throwing in a few can's before leaving the bag in the kitchen. After returning the last empty glass and dirty plate to the kitchen, Aaron returned to the lounge.

The place was noticeably cleaner, an exhausted sigh fell from his lips as his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of...