Demetrius's Bunk

"Will you give me the shot Ben? I hate needles..." I reply tirdly

" i sort of have my hands full but if you bring it over here i can try." motioning my head towards the scared Anatkah the whole time.

"Eh, I can go without for now,"

" are you sure?"

"Mm..."

" ok then."

"Hey... Thanks," I say

" for what, i did nothing for you except steal a girl you like."

"You're my best friend, man,"

" not much of a best friend if i didn't back off when i knew you liked the girl i liked."

"That's life," I sigh

" i'm sorry."

"Not your fault. We'll always be friends. Hey, I'm just glad you two are happy," I smile tiredly

Anatkah kept her eyes closed. She knew she had hurt Demetrius by liking Ben... though for her it was more than simple like. It couldn't be helped however. Demetrius would just have to get used to the fact. She only hoped that he could forgive Ben if not her, and that his feelings wouldn't push him to do something he would later regret.

" Dem, your a true friend." I look down at Anatkah. "its ok."

"That's so easy for you to say," Anatkah murmured, still with her eyes closed.

" i'm sorry." I stay quiet now.

Gradually, Anatkah stopped trembling. She felt so out of place in the cabin. She wasn't used to confined spaces. Oh sure she'd built herself a small hut for winter and rainy days, but spent as much of her time roaming. She opened her eyes partially and her gaze fastened on a window.

" want to go now Anatkah?"

"If you want to," Anatkah murmured. She wasn't paying much attention and was slowly tuning things out as her mind slowly wandered.

" lets go but first you have to let go of me."

Somewhat reluctantly, Anatkah raised herself and let her arms come to her sides. She blinked and everything refocused.

I get up and say " Dem, we are going to get fresh air."

Anatkah held out a hand for Ben to pull her up.

I pull her up and say " m'lady."