Chapter 5
The cabin loomed large as we cleared the last bend in the path. It was a squat building with overgrown foliage snaking around the sides. Somehow, light shone from the inside, practically bursting through broken windows.
“This isn’t right,” I said.
“I know.” Gage paused for a second, but then continued with me. I was never so thankful to have someone at my side. It gave me the push I needed to finally vocalize my feelings.
“Hey, so, uh, when this is all over, you want to eat with me?” Smooth.
Gage turned to me and grinned. “Yeah, that would be awesome.”
Normally, I would have been overjoyed or said something horribly awkward to ruin it all, but the sack of dead possessions weighed heavy in my hand. I gripped the bag even tighter as we approached the few stairs leading to the
