Come Whatever Storms

In the near future, a deadly flu-like virus decimates the Earth's population. The few who remain struggle to survive without electricity, fresh food, or any other amenities they once took for granted. John “Court” Courtland and his best friend Ronnie Densch are two such survivors. Court has never known a time when Ronnie wasn't in his life. They grew up together. But it's only as they begin to move forward in the post-apocalyptic chaos of Virginia that Court realizes he's in love with Ronnie. Always has been, and always will be, even if he never lets himself admit it out loud. Ronnie is a private, inscrutable man who lets no one close to him except Court. With winter coming on, Ronnie wants to move farther south to warmer weather, and Court follows without question. Along the way, they're joined by other survivors, a ragtag bunch all looking for guidance. As they travel, they hear faint radio signals from Fort Sumter, South Carolina, where a rebuild effort is underway. The world Court once knew has changed, leaving behind a dangerous and lawless landscape. But come whatever storms, he knows he can weather them with Ronnie by his side. Will Sumter turn out to be everything Court hopes for and more? And will he find the courage to tell Ronnie how he really feels before it’s too late?

J.M. Snyder · LGBT+

Not enough ratings

86 Chs

Chapter 65

“Another prisoner, maybe,” Adam said. “This one on a bike. Probably with a gun.”

“We have a gun, too.” Court pushed himself to his feet. His bad leg threatened to buckle, but it held his weight. Glancing around the campsite, he asked, “Where’d we put it?”

Adam snorted. “Like you can shoot it.”

“If we don’t have it out, Ronnie will get mad.” Then Court remembered he had tossed it behind him into the tent, and he leaned down into the open flap to get it. The sounds of motors grew louder with each passing second; they revved and voomed, choppy like a ragged cough. Court found the gun and stood, debating on whether to tuck it into the waistband of his jeans like Bree did or just hold it and hope he looked intimidating. He didn’t feel intimidating, that was for sure, but he didfeel quite pleased to be able to stand for once without help.

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