Forgotten-Emily

I am jerked awake by a loud scream that causes me to rise as I cover my ears. I blink around the tent disoriented as I look at Julia. Wait. Tent. Julia. What the hell. As I stare at her in shock she rushes forward and tackles me as she starts to squeeze the life out of me. I quickly hug her back with a chuckle as she starts to shake, and her tears wet me shoulder.

"I'm alright Jules. I'm alright" I say as I pat her on the back and try to reassure her. Her only response is to hug me tighter as there is a commotion at the door to our tent. Slowly other faces start to fill my vision as I see Bernard and Anthony quietly enter. The space in the tent quickly becomes crowded as everyone looks at me with astonished expressions.

I look away from Bernard's heavy gaze. He made no moves to hide the relief at seeing me. Julia finally releases me, and I take a much needed deep breath as I smile at her tear stained face. Reaching forward I wipe the tears form my best friends face.

"Where the hell we