His fated him
I know what a handshake is, but it would be my first experience of it, so I stare at his hand for a full second before grasping it, his grin falters, but he’s quick to smile.
“Alex.”
“Eddie, Eddie Benson.”
“Nice name, are you from the outer walls? I hear there are a lot of people our age hiding out there too.” he speaks fast, his grip on my hand stronger.
I flash him an uneasy smile, but they aren’t done. They fire rapid questions, giving me no time at all to answer any of them.
There’s a loud shrill in the air, and everyone pauses. I can finally breathe. But it looks like they can’t breathe.