The tents were down, Dior and Merlyn were packing up their backpacks and still arguing over who would carry the heaviest load.
“Would you guys quit messing around already? We've got a long way to go before we arrive at border town”. Lori said, her eyes rolling slightly as she stood beside me, her hand wrapped around mine.
“That's rich coming from you, Lori”. Dior scoffed, reluctantly slinging the bag over his shoulder. “Considering you've done nothing but cling to Samantha all morning".
"You guys don't know what it's like to be the only girl in a group like this". Lori sighed, folding her arms across her chest. “Sometimes, it feels like I am speaking a different language and no one gets it".
Merlyn wrapped his arm over both mine and Lori's shoulders, drawing us into a gentle hug. "O
