~Tony POV~
I was sitting at the edge of the bed thinking when I heard a knock at my door.
I looked up, “Hey” was all I said.
“Hey, um so you want to do something today?” she asked. Was she crazy? We would probably end up murdering each other.
“I don’t know if that’s a good idea.”
“Why?”
“Well first of all, you can barely stand me, and I don’t know if I’m up for anything….” I said honestly.
“Well even if I can’t stand you, or you can’t stand me, being stuck in here is boring. So I’m not asking I’m telling you to get ready so we can get the hell out of here.” I gave her a surprised look. “The bathroom is at the end of the hall.” She told me as I grabbed some of the little clothes I had in my backpack. ”Thanks.” I replied. I headed to the bathroom and showered and got dressed. I entered the guest room to finish up then I went to go look for Kari. She saw me standing at her door she got up and we headed down stairs. She grabbed the keys and we headed to her car. Once we were in the car, she read a text message and I saw her face-palm herself and slump in her seat.
“Everything ok?” I asked a little curious.
“Um yea. I just got a text from work and they need me to do something.”
“You have a job?” the words slipped out of my mouth. As soon as they were out, I knew it sounded way worse than what I meant.
“Yes I do actually.”
“Oh. Well what do you work as?”
“I’m a nature photographer. My boss said that a customer urgently needs mountain-view pictures and she needs me to get the job done.”
“Oh well you want me to go back inside?” I asked. God probably didn’t even want us hanging out.
“No no no. You can come with me. You up for a trip to the mountains?” I could tell she was really making an effort. She was probably just doing it because she felt bad for me but I guess I might as well enjoy her being kind while it lasts.
“Ummm sure if you don’t mind.” I said trying to make an effort myself.
“No not at all. I’ll be right back let me just go grab my camera.” She exited the car and returned moments later with her equipment. She turned on the car and music was soon flowing through the car.
“No way,” I said very surprised by what I was hearing, “you like AFI?”
“Yea it’s one of my favorites, do you think I’m weird or something for it?”
“No it’s just that they are one of my favorites too.” Maybe we had some things in common.
We drove for about two hours just listening and singing along to music before Kari had to put gas in the car. After she was done, we drove a little further until Kari decided she had found a good spot. She seemed like she really needed to focus so I told her that I would go for a walk while she took her pictures so I wouldn’t distract her. With that, we each went our separate ways.
~Kari’s POV~
As soon as Tony had left for a walk, I regained full focus and began to take pictures. The setting was so beautiful and I was pretty confident about the pictures. After about a half hour, I began to walk a little further to get different scenery. I spotted the perfect view from on top of a pile made of boulders. I put my camera around my neck ad began to climb. Once I reached the top, I took pictures until I thought I had enough. I put my foot down to descend from the top of the pile but I missed my step. I tumbled to the floor and winced in pain. I had twisted my ankle. I tried to get up but instead ended up rolling down a hill coming to an end as I looked up at the sky. I was in double the pain now. I held on to my ankle hoping that it would help ease the pain but touch made it even worse. I began to cry out and scream. I tried to move but failed miserably. All I could think to do was yell for Tony. I yelled his name numerous times to the top of my lungs. Just as I had given up all hope, I heard hurried footsteps coming down the hill as little pebbles began to roll down.
~Tony’s POV~
I was walking calmly trying to find my way back to the car when I thought I heard my name being called. I stopped for a second wondering where the voice was coming from. I didn’t hear it again so I shook it off and began to walk again. I walked for a little more when suddenly I felt something near my feet. I looked down to see that Kari’s camera was on the ground with Kari nowhere in sight. I picked it up and heard the voice again. I scanned the hill I was on until my eyes stopped on something. It was Kari sitting on the floor clutching her foot sobbing in pain. Without thinking, I ran as fast as I could down the hill.
I finally reached her and asked her, “What happened?!”
“I fell down the hill and twisted my ankle. ”She said in between sobs.
I looked down at her ankle which was already becoming extremely swollen. “I’m taking you to the hospital.” I said.
“No its nothing really.” She said.
“No I’m taking you and that’s final.” I picked her up bridal style and she wrapped her arms around my neck. She cried into my chest as I walked hurriedly to the car. I finally reached it and placed her carefully in the back seat.