We had been walking for miles and miles on end. The forest was humid and bugs swarmed about. I had no idea how I got into this. The only thing I can remember is my mom saying that I needed to get fresh air and that I spent to much time on my Xbox. A gamer has to be dedicated right? But anyway, now I’m stuck in basically an adult version of the Boy Scouts, no electronics allowed. I hate my mother.

“When are we going to stop?” My legs and feet are seriously killing me. Nathaniel turns to look at me kindly. I don’t need his simpathy.

“We’ll rest when we get to the next landmark on the trail. It’s only a few miles, don’t worry Matty,” he chuckles, ruffling my hair. I jerk from under his hand and glare at the tan overmuscled man and continue walking.
*
Almost everyone is wheezing, after the last three hours without water.
“Are we there yet?”

“Almost.”

“You said that last time.”

“Patience is a virtue, Matty.”

“My name is not Matty and where is this map?”

“I lost it.”

“What?!”

“We’re lost, sorry.”