I Have Lost My Humanity

What Is The Plan?

I took in a breath and then exhaled. "I think BJ and I can do this. Yes, more help will be good, but at this stage, we can't risk having more people on the street. How will I be able to watch everyone's backs and also mine? If it's just BJ and I, we can—"

"I'm not a child!" Bella vehemently replied.

"I can handle myself." She grabbed my shirt and pulled me towards her, which brought us face to face.

"I'll be fine, okay? I've already got a dad. You don't need to act like the second... unless we're doing the... you know what..."

Before I could say any more, she gave me a swift kiss and then left me there with thoughts crowding my mind.

As much as I had hope in the gadgets I built, I also didn't want to risk having too many of us out there.

"Bella!"

She was on her way to the kitchen and stopped just at the door with a quizzical look.

"Do you think Collins or Bright or my sister are smart or old enough to handle tech?"

She frowned. "No way! Those are kids. They will probably mess them up,"

"Then, who am I going to give the task of watching the movements on the streets with the drones and making sure the gate is ready to be opened immediately after we get back,"

It took a second to grasp what I meant. Immediately, she flicked at my forehead with her index finger. "I see what you're doing... Oh God, you..."

In this situation, I knew she badly wanted to do something to help. There was no way Bella could sit by and act nonchalant when we were out there risking our lives.

I was glad for her eagerness to help, but I needed her here not out there.

She once again pulled me toward her, and our lips merged. Enveloped in the softness of her warm lips and feminine fragrance, I felt the masculine urge to rip her clothes right open at that moment...

And I would have, if not for, my best friend's voice.

"You two should get a room. Have you forgotten there are kids here?" BJ coughed twice after speaking.

We detached from each other quickly but not before Bella whispered. "You better get back safe and come make love to me,"

My ears slightly reddened as I moved away and walked over to BJ, who looked satisfied. He winked and gestured in the direction of the kitchen.

"Don't worry about it. I know what to say."

...

Everyone had gathered to listen to the plans I and BJ hashed out. BJ told me that he had spoken to his mother and promised her that he would be fine.

While we were speaking, my mother also approached and hugged us both. It was as though they were wishing us farewells.

With Bella's help, we brought in the three drones I built from scraps as well as the spears.

"Do the drones have equipped weaponry?" David, BJ's immediate brother asked.

He was mostly quiet and preferred to stay in a corner with a book. I was glad he left his precious book to at least speak to us.

"If I had enough resources, I would have added some... maybe lasers *sigh* we'll just have to make do with this. They will help us detect infected and easily avoid infested paths.

I tested them as soon as I was done, and I saw they were all effective." I explained with a reassuring tone and then pointed at the spears.

"This was BJ's idea. I thought we could use the QUAX arms, but we don't have much ammunition left, so just in case. There are some tools in the shack, but that would leave you all with nothing to protect yourself with if we take them all. So, he created these to help along."

"What is the plan?" Sofia asked, and I looked at BJ.

"Bella and Samson will control the drones with the virtual helmet and give us visual reports. The virtual helmet has a high enough wavelength.

As long as it doesn't go beyond ten streets, signals will remain strong," I announced.

"The Knives will be used for close combat if any infected manages to creep up on us. Along with I and BJ's QUAX arms, since they are easy to whip out," I continued.

"BJ and I will also take a spear each, so the rest should be shared."