Scavenging

[Thursday] [6:58 AM]

Morning sunlight filters through the curtains, casting golden streaks across Alice's face. Beside her, Rachel sleeps peacefully, unaware that Alice is already awake and watching her lovingly. Quietly slipping out of bed, After washing her face and brushing her teeth, she returned to find Rachel sitting upright, wearing a sleepy smile. Neither spoke a word as they stared deeply into each other's eyes, drawing closer together in perfect harmony. Wrapped in a tender kiss, they expressed their feelings effortlessly, cherishing the quiet intimacy of the moment.

**** to part ways, they eventually broke apart and moved to change their clothes in preparation for venturing outside with Roman. Selecting durable garments suitable for foraging, they added extra layers for protection. Alice observed Rachel's toned physique in the soft glow of dawn filtering through the window. She marveled at the contrast between Rachel's muscular build and her femininity, appreciating her partner's unique beauty.

"Morning, sunshine," Rachel sing-songs, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

"Morning," Alice replies softly, unable to suppress her own grin.

Downstairs, she finds Roman in the kitchen, sipping coffee. He glances up as she enters, welcoming smiles spreading across his faces.

Rachel follows Alice down the stairs, joining her in the kitchen where Roman offers them drinks. After accepting glasses of cool water, they listen intently as Roman discusses their plan for the day.

Roman clears his throat, drawing her attention. "Since the infected appear to be congregating closer to home, I suggest we try heading west today. There's a grocery store a couple miles away. We should stock up on non-perishables while we can."

Alice nods. "That sounds like a good idea. Are we ready to leave now?"

Satisfied, Roman retrieves items from a closet near the front door. First, he hands each woman a motorcycle helmet, emphasizing the importance of protecting their heads during travel. Next comes lengths of duct tape, explained as useful for securing materials to their bodies or reinforcing damaged gear. Finally, he distributes weapons - a heavy iron crowbar for Alice and a sharp hunting knife for Rachel.

"These should suffice for defense," he explains gravely. "Remember, prioritize avoiding confrontation whenever possible."

Roman leads the way, with Alice and Rachel following closely behind. The streets bear witness to the desolation brought by the infection, with debris scattered haphazardly and abandoned cars littering the roadsides. Still, the trio maintains a steady pace, alert for signs of trouble.

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