Chapter 16
"Ok, we have to figure out the most successful way to ration out the food so that it'll last for as long as possible. Let's do a quick check of what we've got." Nyla announced.
"Alright, let's see. We have two six packs of bottled water..." Nick started.
"Hey wait, put those outside to keep em cold."
"Oh, good idea." Nick grinned, standing and walking to the door, opening it and setting the packs on the stoop.
"We can't leave them there too long or else they'll explode, but for now." Nyla finished, as Nick walked back over.
"Let's see what else, five bags of Doritos, Three bags of Lays and Two bags of Corn Nuts."
Nyla rolled her eyes. "You never could just have one or two bags of anything could you?"
"Nah cause see, one or two bags is never enough."
She sighed. "Go on."
"Ok, there's a bag of celery and carrot sticks." Nick frowned.
"We can put those outside too. And no frowning Carter, SOMEONE has to attempt to be healthy here." She announced as he walked over and set the bags of carrots and celery outside with the water and pop.
"I'll have you know, that celery doesn't even have dietary value." Nick stated.
Nyla blinked, he was right.
"And hey! Ya didn't even...OH! You did! Dip! Cool!" Nick grinned.
"I know you woulda just sulked if I hadn't." Nyla smiled.
"You know it! What else, two six packs of Coke and Vanilla Coke..."
"We'll starve but at least we'll have a ton to drink."
"I know, isn't it great!"
She groaned. "Keep going Nick."
"Two bags of pretzels, two bags of white cheddar flavored popcorn. Mmm, my favorite, are these for me?"
No use denying it.
"One, one of them are for you."
"Aww Nyla, you shouldn't have!"
"I know." She groaned, but Nick was still going on.
"Peanuts, cashews, trail mix, and...Ohh! Rice Krispy Treats!" Nick cried.
"You're as bad as a little kid, I swear."
"These are my favorite, you know that! You're too good to me Nyla."
"Yeah yeah, anyway, so how should we divide this?"
He shrugged. "Can you even really divide chips?"
"I guess not. I guess, we'll just have to eat carefully and sparingly. We'll just leave the stuff here, put all the chips and stuff together and the smaller bags together."
They worked quickly, getting organized and getting things separated.
"Ok, I think that's everything."
"Hey look, a fireplace." Nick called, walking over to it. "I wonder if the flu is open." He looked around, finding the lever and flipped it. "There, it should be now."
"Oh, a fire would be nice."
"Alright, I'm gonna go out and see if I can manage to round up some wood." He announced, pulling his coat and boots back on.
"Ok, I'll just see if I can do anymore...organizing." Nyla blinked.
"Yeah, you do that." Nick smirked.
"Shut up and get outta here." She called as he made his way out.
