Three Days Earlier
"Doctor, there's been a containment breach in sector 9 so we have reason to believe that two of our test subjects have escaped from this facility and to think we just had tracking devices placed on them too."
"You did well Williams but isn't the Snowfalls Ski Resort located right next to us?"
"Yes, Doctor!"
"Quick, notify the CDC in Atlanta, I think we have a serious situation on our hands. All it takes is one bite before countless people are infected so, we need to act fast before it's too late..."
"Yes Doctor, I'll contact them right away."
Three Days Later
Simon's POV
"Dude, Christmas break is finally here no cramming for exams just some good old R&R. I can't wait to hit the slopes tomorrow which reminds me but did you bring the beer, Jay?"
"Of course, whaddya think I'm an idiot? Wait, don't answer that! Oh did you hear, Shaun is working here now and I heard he has a girlfriend too.
"Really?!"
That person Jay is referring to is my longtime rival but that wasn't the case four years ago...
We were best friends since before we were even born but due to a misunderstanding, all that changed.
See, our feud began back in our senior year of High School. There was this new girl who had just transferred to our school and Shaun began hanging out with her and in the process, ignored me. Of course, this made me jealous so in order to get back at him, I tried hitting on her too. He found out and soon a nasty argument ensued resulting in us avoiding each other for the remainder of High School.
It hurt me so bad that he would choose some random girl over me because you see, I've been secretly in love with him since forever and to see him with somebody else killed me.
I would often watch him from afar and would even go as far as wearing a disguise so I could watch him during his track meets. Hell, I would go as far as stalking him on social media. I know, I know I'm such a creeper but love makes you do crazy things I tell you...
Shaun's POV
"Hey Shaun, over here!"
"What's up, Brand?
"You hear, Simon's throwing a party here?"
"That loser!"
So that loser Simon, decided to throw a party at the very place I work and my dad owns?!
The truth is, our feud began way back in High School when he tried to steal my then-girlfriend away from me. She had just transferred to our school so I decided to talk to her, after witnessing Simom kissing this guy in the locker room earlier that day.
This infuriated me because I was in love with him and, still am.
Anyway not long after our fight, we began competing with each other from how many girls we could get to who had the better car and this continued all the way to college.
Secretly though, I've been keeping tabs on him and discovered through some of our mutual friends that he was throwing a Christmas party at the resort.
I'm going to use this opportunity to finally tell him how I feel.
Simon's POV
"Simon, we just ran out of beer."
"Okay, I'll go and get some from the car."
"Need any help"
"Naw, just keep an eye on everyone to make sure nobody gets out of hand."
"Yes, sir!"
"Brr."
Damn, it's cold outside and the weather reporter said to expect at least six inches of snow by morning. It's a good thing I brought tons of food and beer otherwise, we'd be screwed!
Shit, it's dark out here maybe I should use my phone to find my car.
“Uuuhhh… Uuuhhh…”
“Who’s there?”
“Uuuhhh… Uuuhhh…”
I see someone near my car let me find my keys… Wait, I left them in the room, what am I going to do?!
Shaun's POV
“Brand, I’m going out for a smoke.”
“What about Jen, she’s been asking for you what should I tell her?”
“I don’t know dude, make something up!”
“Okay…”
The girl Brand is referring to is my girlfriend of two months who I met, during class. One night we had sex and somehow we’re dating now. Although I don’t love her I decided to bring her to work with me to show her off in front of Simon. I know it's not cool to use someone but I can't help myself when it comes to Simon I do crazy things. Like this one time, he got really drunk at this party and everybody else was too drunk to care and since I had just arrived, I was still pretty sober. I drove him home and then carried him up to his apartment, I lay there for several hours holding him until he passed out. Eventually, I left, but not before kissing him on the lips. Anyway, I lied to Brand, I just wanted an excuse to see Simon.
“Who are you and what the hell do you want?!”
Wait, that voice sounds familiar, shit that’s Simon, and who’s that guy next to his car? Whoever it is must work here because he’s wearing a uniform from the resort but I don't recognize him.
“Don’t come any closer, or I‘ll kick your ass! What’s your name, tell me your name so I can report you to your manager!”
“Uuuhhh… Uuuhhh…”
Wait, Simon sounds upset and there are even more people surrounding his car and they‘re walking funny. What the hell is going on?!
Simon's POV
There are even more crazy people, what the hell do they want?
"Uuuhhh... Uuuhhh..."
Why are they not answering me and why are they walking funny? I might be able to outrun them because they are walking pretty slowly. I have to think of a way to distract them so I can escape. Okay, I see an opening so now's my chance. I was on the High School Track Team, so I'm a fast runner and I know I can do this!
"Bye, you crazy bastards!"
A Few Minutes Later
Phew, I made it! Now let me catch my breath.
“Uuuhhh… Uuuhhh…”
“What?!”
Oh my god, this can’t be happening I was certain I could outrun them…
*Snap*
What was that, I think there’s somebody behind me. Crap, crap, crap!
“Ssh…”
“What the… Shaun?”
Shaun and I are together at last and finally, after all these years we kissed as we held each other tight, not wanting to let each other go.
Simon's POV
“I never thought I’d speak to you again...”
“Me too and, I love you.”
“Huh, did I hear you correctly did you just say you love me?”
Yes, I did and still do!”
After hearing Shaun say that he loved me, I wrapped my arms around him and held him tight.
“You don’t know how long I waited to hear those three words from you, I missed you so much!”
Shaun's POV
“What the hell is going on here? It looks like all the employees are going crazy!”
“I don’t know, but it seems to be a virus. If you look at them closely some of their flesh seems to be falling off.”
“We need to go warn the others.”
“Yeah, I know…”
Simon was right, we needed to warn our friends but I’m hoping it’s not too late…
Meanwhile At Simon's Party
I wonder what’s taking Simon so long? We’re out of beer now I should go look for him.
“Hey Jay, there’s no beer!”
*Knock, Knock, Knock*
“Simon, is that you?”
“Uuuhhh… Uuuhhh”
Shaun's POV
“Oh my god, I think we’re too late!”
“I’m sorry, but we need to get out of here!”
“I know.”
I need to get Simon to safety. It’s way too dangerous to go back to the cars and besides, we’re expecting six inches of snow by morning so that’s out of the question. We need to try to reach the shed, where the snowmobiles are kept and I think, I know a way to get there without being seen.
Simon's POV
“Look out!”
“Uuuhhh,… Uuuhhh…”
“Jay, is that you?”
“He’s not Jay anymore, I’m sorry.”
“I can’t believe it, not even forty minutes ago he was drinking and having a good time…”
“I’m sorry but we need to go now!”
“I know.”
Shaun's POV
“Quick, we need to get to the snowmobiles.”
“Agreed!”
“I know a shortcut, but I need you to grab onto my hand and not let go, okay promise me.”
“I promise I won’t let go.”
“Okay, but before we go, we need to grab some weapons to defend ourselves."
Simon's POV
Oh my god, Shaun and I are holding hands! Right now, I’m the happiest man alive and despite the current situation we’re in, I know everything’s going to be alright because he's here.
Shaun's POV
“You know, I didn’t love her.”
“Who?”
“My girlfriend from High School, I wasn’t in love with her I was just using her to get back at you.”
“Get back at me, but why?”
“Because one day, I saw you kissing a guy in the locker room and I got jealous.”
"Kissing a guy in the locker room? Oh! That was Zack Davis and it was his last day and he confessed to me that was in love with me so as a parting gift, I let him kiss me but nothing else happened. Remember, he had a girlfriend?”
“Aw, so that’s what it was? All this time, I thought… so, nothing happened then?!”
“Nope.”
“I love you.”
I grabbed Simon by the waist and kissed him and I told myself that if we managed to make it out alive I’ll ask him to come live with me.
“We better get going now..”
“Yeah, let's get going.”
Simon's POV
Shaun and I held hands while we made our way to the shed, he was warm and smelled good too.
“We’re here!”
But before we could breathe a sigh of relief, we ran into some more danger.
“Watch out!”
It was Brand, Shaun’s friend from work and he didn’t look good.
“Brand?”
“Uuuhhh…”
“Quick, run into the shed and find the keys to the snowmobiles…”
“I’m not leaving without you!”
“Hurry, you don’t have much time left, I’ll take care of this so go!”
“Okay but promise me you’ll be right behind me?”
“I promise, now hurry!”
We kissed and then I ran for the shed.
Shaun's POV
With Simon safely in the shed, I had to confront Brand.
“Brand, it’s me, Shaun.”
“Uuuhhh…”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Uuuhhh…”
“Don’t come any closer, or I’ll have to hurt you and I don’t want to so please, stay away from me!”
“Uuuhhh…”
Shit, this is bad he doesn’t seem to recognize me. I don’t want to hurt him but if he attacks me I don't have any other choice...
“Stay back!”
“Uuuhhh…”
A Few Minutes Later
“Shaun, hop on!”
Three Hours Later
"Look, over there Doctor!"
"I see Williams, they must be from the resort, we must stop them immediately before they get away and then place them in quarantine. We must make sure this virus doesn't spread any further..."
"Doctor, I think we're too late! I was able to track down the test subjects and it would appear that they are heading towards the town of Snow Falls."
"Then, we better hurry!"
The End
Or, maybe not...
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