NTR Rogue in the Apocalypse-Chapter 186: Lover’s Reunion 2

John didn’t sleep much these days. He was always on edge, there was always something keeping him awake. Even with Stephanie laying peacefully on his chest, he still had to find Julia and bring her back.

"John, John..." Stephanie repeated in her sleep.

Her eyes fluttered open, and she looked up at John, smiling as she saw his face.

"Are you alright? Did they hurt you?"

She shook her head and rested her chin on John’s chest, listening to his heartbeat.

"I’m fine, John, don’t worry about me," she whispered.

"Stephanie," John whispered, brushing a strand of hair out of her eyes.

She looked up at him and he continued, "tell me what happened, what they had you doing, where and why. Please, tell me everything."

She nodded and proceeded to tell John what had happened from the moment she was thrown into the portal, right up to the moment John had found her.

"So, you never saw Julia?"

"No, I was with the men in black suits the entire time, they had me fighting monsters, mostly."

"I see, that explains why your skills levelled up so fast," John mused.

Stephanie’s eyes narrowed, "how do you know that, John?"

John’s eyes widened at the realisation, he had let it slip. He heaved a deep sigh and turned to look at her. He had no reason to keep this from her, but he was simply used to keeping things to himself.

"Aside from borrowing your skills, I can also see their level and some more information."

"W-wha... really?" Stephanie gasped, her eyes widening.

"Yeah, it’s part of my Class."

Stephanie shrugged and rested her chin on John’s shoulder.

"I missed you," she whispered, and John’s breath caught in his throat.

He had missed her too, and he couldn’t deny it. She was the first of his girlfriends in this new world, but he hadn’t realised how much he cared until now.

He shifted her off him and she sat up, her face contorted with confusion and pain.

"Hey, hey, I’m not going anywhere," John chuckled.

She smiled and giggled softly, "well, don’t make me worry then."

"Well, we have the morning to ourselves. We can do whatever you want. I’ll return to look for Julia later."

Stephanie grinned and hopped off the bed, her eyes wide and playful, "let’s go!"

John chuckled and followed her as she led him through the halls and out of the base.

Outside, the air was cool, and the sun was shining brightly. It was a beautiful day and John could feel his heart flutter as he watched Stephanie walk ahead, her feet dancing and her hips swaying.

Right at that moment, John had decided he grow stronger than anyone else. He could never allow anyone again to take something from him. The world had already taken so much from John and this new world was his chance, a chance to take back.

He would protect the people he cared for, and he would continue his journey. He had a long way to go and he would not falter, even in the face of overwhelming odds. He would do anything, anything, to protect what was his.

Stephanie turned and smiled at him, her eyes filled with warmth and joy.

"So, where are we going?" John asked.

"Well, I wanted to show you something, but it’s a little far..."

"How far are we talking about?"

"It would be a two-hour walk from here," Stephanie said timidly.

John chuckled, "don’t worry, we can take my bike."

Stephanie nodded, and they went back into the base. John grabbed his bike keys and they went outside.

As they started the bike, John could see her smile as the wind whipped through her hair, making her look like an angel, free and careless.

As they rode along the road, Stephanie kept a tight grip on John’s waist, her face buried in his back. The feeling of freedom and the wind on her face made her feel alive again, and she could almost forget about what had happened.

Stephanie realised then that she was only truly happy when she was with John and she wished the two of them could just disappear together. The thought put a smile on her face, but it vanished when she remembered she was not the only one for him and that the world needed them to fight.

John parked the bike and they got off, and Stephanie led him down a path to a beautiful waterfall. John stared in wonder as the water fell into a crystal-clear pool, and he could see fish swimming in the depths.

"My parents used to bring me here all the time. They liked to hike and I was their little hiker," Stephanie giggled, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

"It’s a beautiful place, Stephanie, thanks for bringing me here," John said softly, and Stephanie smiled, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"Come on, let’s sit," she gestured towards a fallen log.

John sat next to her and looked at the waterfall, taking in its beauty and feeling a sense of calm.

Stephanie leaned on his shoulder, "I wish I could’ve met you before the apocalypse, John."

John smiled, "you wouldn’t have liked me before the apocalypse, Stephanie."

Stephanie raised an eyebrow, "why not?"

John sighed, "Dalia didn’t tell you about me?"

"Yes, but I only know what she told everyone, you know..."

"Fair enough," John muttered and began telling Stephanie everything. He told her about how he was as a kid, how he always faced everything head-on and with a smile, but then life happened. He told her what really happened with Dalia, the story about his mother, the bullying in high school and then how his mentor found him and trained him.

Stephanie listened, her eyes filled with empathy and sadness. She didn’t interrupt and let him speak.

Finally, John finished his story and a single tear rolled down Stephanie’s cheek.

"That’s so sad," she whispered.

John shrugged, "it’s okay, I’m used to it."

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"Still, you shouldn’t have to go through that."

Stephanie climbed on his lap and hugged him and John hugged her back, but the rustling of leaves broke the moment, and they looked up.

A frail feminine figure soaked in blood staggered towards them, her long blonde locks dripping with blood.

Stephanie gasped and jumped to her feet.

"Amber!?"