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Sam had insisted that it wouldn't be a problem for you to join the yearly winter getaway at the Washingtons', but still you felt like an intruder. After showing up on Sam's doorstep unannounced with a bag packed for a fun weekend at her place, she broke the news that she already had plans. Instead of asking for a rain check, she invited you along. At first you had been hesitant about the whole ordeal, considering you didn't know anyone that was going to be there besides Sam and Chris. Sam and you had only been friends for a few months after meeting earlier at the pet shelter. You'd worked side by side as volunteers and quickly grew close over your love for animals. Chris you'd met only a dozen times or so, but still you two seemed to hit it off pretty well. Despite feeling unsure about a weekend high in the mountains with no wifi or phone service, you found yourself sitting on a bus next to Sam.
During the ride Sam filled you in about what happened a year ago with Josh's sisters, Beth and Hannah. The more she spoke, the more uncomfortable you became. A few times you tried to sneak off the bus when it came to a halt, but Sam assured you that it might be a good idea to have someone new up at the cabin. Maybe, you would become a distraction from the tragic loss of last year. Apprehensively nodding, you sat back down.
You slid down in the uncomfortable bus seat and pulled out your cell phone. The further the bus drove, the service bars began to disappear on the screen. Soon you would be out of contact with everyone. Scrolling through your texts, you notice a text from Chris. Before service was completely lost you skim through the text.
Chris: Sam said you were coming up this weekend! It'll be nice to see you again!
You: Yeah, not sure it's a good idea to crash the party...but Sam wouldn't let me go home.
Resting your phone back on your lap you shifted around to rest your head against the cold glass. It hadn't even been a minute before your phone vibrated with a reply from Chris.
Chris: Don't worry, Josh isn't going to care, he might be excited to make new friends.
You didn't even bother to reply considering you were unsure of how to reply. You'd heard about Josh only through stories and pictures. You had to admit the boy was attractive and seemed like a good guy from what you had heard. Yawning you settled in for the ride and tried to put your nerves aside.