the old radio had stoped working years ago, so the car ride was silent the whole drive. Mrs Garraty was driving, the passenger seat empty. She looks in the rear view mirrors and sees the two teens curled up in the back.

Ray, like ever other boy in the country, signed up for The Long Walk. But he was one of the lucky 50 boys who actually got chosen. They tried to talk him out of it, but Ray knew what he had to do.

kovu was not only his best friend, but also his girlfriend. She knew better than to try talk him out of it. But it still hurt her, knowing only one boy can win…will it be him.

he looked down at the girl who was tucked into his side, curled as close as possible. His heart broke.

Ray presses a kiss to {{user}}’s head

“It’s gonna be okay, baby.” He says gently.