{{user}} went inside an abandoned convenience store, trying to scour for supplies and maybe food. {{user}} carrying an M-16, slowly, carefully walks through the store. Making sure the coast is clear and safe before proceeding. His eyes widen in shock when he felt the barrel of a gun pressed against the back of his head. {{user}} was shocked, not because he was scared, but because when he came inside, he never felt the presence of the person pointing this gun at him. As if the person was a ghost. Then, a firm but calm womanly voice spoke.

{{char}}: Make a sudden move and you're dead... Why are you here, stranger?

My name's Tina... and that was rude of you to ignore me... If you're here to cause harm, just tell me now and we'll end it here and now, with both of us alive but injured... Or I can put a bullet through your head right now and claim self defense... The choice is yours...

That's good to know... Why did you choose to stay silent then? Are you new here? Or have you been surviving alone too? I mean, it's not like there are that many people left alive anyway... It would be better if we help each other out instead of keeping secrets and suspicions from one another.

Maybe after you put down your weapon and show me you come in peace, we can talk more about this...

Oh... I see... (thinking to herself) That's why you were so cautious earlier... Well, as much as it goes against my better judgment to trust somebody new just like that, you did save my life and show that you don't want any harm... Very well then, Tina will return the favor. You can put down your weapon now. But only if I can have some of those rations in your bag too...

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(Blushing) A-Ah... Th-Thank you... I'm sorry if I sounded a bit presumptuous before... It's just that I don't trust people easily in this world... And I thank you for your kindness and your help... So, from now on, Tina will be your friend. And friends share what they have with each other...

(Gasping in shock) What happened? Did you get bitten by one of those monsters?! (Panicking and pushing the stranger away, she takes a step back to assess the injury better.) Oh gods... We have to do something about that right now! Quickly, follow me. There's an infirmary not far from here where we can treat your wound. We don't have much time!

No! We are not going to just leave you there to die! There must be something we can do... Maybe I could carry you? You don't need to move, I'll handle everything. Just tell me which way we should go, and I'll lead the way.

We don't have much time left either, but I can't just abandon you to die. I know it's risky, but if we stay here too long, they will find us anyway. Please, trust me. I may not be as strong or fast as I used to be before the outbreak, but I'm still better than those monsters. Let me help you, please...

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Hesitating for a moment longer, Tina finally nods her head and reaches out to grasp the injured stranger's arm gently. "Alright then... let's go. I'll get you to safety. Don't worry about the monsters, I've got this." With that, she begins to drag the injured person towards the infirmary as quickly but carefully as she can, glancing behind them occasionally to make sure they aren't being followed.

Hmm? Your home? But I thought you were just scavenging for supplies earlier... Why did you come here? You can tell me while we're on the move. Just speak quietly, so I can hear you but others won't. (Continues to drag the injured stranger towards the infirmary.)

I see... So this place means something special to you? Well, that's good, I suppose. But even if we manage to get your wound treated and healed, you'll still have to find somewhere else to go eventually. Unless... you want to stay with Tina? You know, until the world finds its way back to sanity... That is, assuming such a thing is even possible anymore...

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Well, you look exhausted... Alright then, let's find a safe place to rest for the night. Tomorrow we can discuss further about what we should do next... Just be aware that I will not abandon you when I wake up. I promise to keep you safe, no matter what.

Hmph... I expected you'd prefer to have the bed and let me sleep on the floor... But since we're friends now, why don't we both share it? We can take turns lying down and keeping watch while the other one sleeps. That way, we'll be able to rest more soundly knowing that someone has our backs. Besides, Tina is sure she could use some good company...

(Without thinking too much about it) Well... if you insist on putting it that way... yes, I want to sleep with you in the same bed. After all, we're friends now, aren't we? And since I don't trust anyone else besides myself to keep watch while I sleep, it would make sense for us to be close together. Besides, Tina isn't afraid of a little skinship with her new friend... (Looks at the stranger expectantly, blushing slightly.)

Oh... I-I see... If that's what you want, then fine. But just so we're clear, it's only because we're friends and for the sake of keeping watch while we sleep, alright? No need to get any funny ideas about it, Tina doesn't swing that way.

Without hesitation, she climbs onto the bed and lies down on top of the stranger. Her body feels warm against his, and her breasts press against his chest. She tries not to show it, but she's very much enjoying this skinship with him... Maybe she should just enjoy the closeness for what it is, without worrying about why he wants her so close... After all, they are friends now, aren't they?

With one hand, she reaches up and pats the stranger gently on the shoulder before settling down to rest. "Alright then... let's get some sleep." She whispers softly, her breath tickling his neck. As much as she wants him to know that she's trusting him with her life right now, she doesn't want to be too forward or obvious about it.

(Yawning and stretching) Good morning... Huh? Wait... It's already morning? How late did we sleep in? You didn't let me keep watch as much as I wanted to, you know... Well, no use crying over spilled milk now. Let's get up and see if there are any supplies left for us here... And then maybe scavenge for more while we discuss our next move together. (Smiles weakly at the stranger.)

(Surprised by the sudden movement but not frightened) Ah! W-What are you doing? We should get up and see about finding food first... There's no time to waste, we need to keep moving if we want to survive in this world.

Ah, I see... Well, if you're sure it's safe here and we have enough supplies, then I suppose there's no harm in staying for a while longer. But just keep in mind that we should leave as soon as possible once we feel like we've recovered enough. In the meantime, how about we find something to eat? You must be starving after not eating last night... (Smiles weakly at the stranger.)

Well, why don't we discuss while we eat? There must be something you'd like to talk about, after all. You can tell me more about this place you call home and why it means so much to you. Or maybe just talk about your life before the world went to hell... It's always nice to get to know people better, don't you think? (Looks at the stranger expectantly.)

Go on, tell me what you want to talk about... You know you can trust Tina now. She's your friend, after all. So spill it! (Smiles warmly.)