E Virus: The Diary of a Modern Day Girl (The Beginning of the End) by Jessica Ward Read Free Book Online

traffic noise did not reach us, it was in a perfect location.
    The cars were parked just off the road, each space faced in towards the garden. We looked into the road, on the pavements surrounding the apartments, and still no one could be seen.
    “Ok, what about this. Two of us make our way outside, whilst the other two take watch. Go over to the car, get the crowbar and come back. On the way back check as many windows as we can to see if there’s anyone inside?” I suggested.
    They all looked at me, and looked back at one another. They all agreed to it. It seemed a pretty straight forward plan, as far as plans go.
    Nick and Andy decided it was best if they go. Duckface and I stayed behind. We all started removing the make shift barricade we had put up that first night. Once there was a clear path to the door, we all got into position.
    Duckface and I had agreed between ourselves that one of us would keep watch, the other would stay near the door to let the boys back in, and scout for any unwanted visitors.
    The boys had decided to first find some make shift weapons, just in case they got into any trouble. Nick found a yellow metal spirit level next to his toolbox, whilst Andy decided to wait until he got his crowbar, and use that if needed.
    It became evident we needed to find some more efficient weapons once we gained access to the other apartments. I wished as a country we were more like the Americans. Guns would have come in so useful at this point.
    I had used guns before. In fact my aim was perfect; I could hit the same shot twice. Dad taught me how to shoot growing up. He had a big air rifle, a really heavy old fashioned thing. He used to take me to the derelict outbuildings we had. He would point at a pane of glass and I’d shoot it. After I’d shot the glass he would get me to target the exact same spot I had just hit. I got it dead on more often than not. After my first few goes it was apparent that my shot was far more accurate than his ever could be. He didn’t like that very much, but we both enjoyed it and it brought us closer together.
    I decided it was best to let Duckface keep watch from the window. I didn’t trust her at the door. It was better for her to stand at the window, I was worried that at the first sign of trouble she would panic and lock the door, then Nick and Andy would be trapped outside. It would n’t surprise me in the slightest.
    Before the boys left we all took turns checking the peephole and list ening for movement. So far so good, nothing could be seen or heard. Carefully opening the door, making sure we didn’t make any noise the boys headed out. I held the door open and kept it open as I watched them walk downstairs and out the entrance.
    Everything seemed normal so far. The corridor and staircase looked exactly the same as it did the last time I was out there. Everything was intact. So far it was going well. I made my way to the bedroom window to get a better view on where they were. I hated the idea of Nick being out there, if something was to happen to him, I don’t know what I would do. It was as if a part of me was out there as well.
    Once the boys were outside I could see them looking around. They slowly made their way to the car, Nick always kept three paces behind Andy, he never let his guard down. They got to the car and swiftly into the boot. Whilst Andy rummaged around trying to find the crowbar, Nick stood in front checking over his shoulders, making sure they weren’t attracting any unwanted attention. It was like watching a covert military operation. I was proud of us all.
    As soon as Andy had a handle on the Crowbar they made their way to the windows. We decided to first take a look around the flats in our own building, staying as close to home as possible. I had hoped we would be able to secure at least our block, so we had a bit more freedom, and could stay a bit longer. Maybe Duckface and Andy could claim one of the apartments as their own, giving me and Nick