Debbie
“Rain… River is…” I panicked.
"I'm okay!" River yelled from the other side. "But the path is gone! I can't get across without climbing gear!"
“Are you hurt!?” I asked, screaming.
“No! I'm not! Wait!” he called back.
I waited.
In seconds, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I reached for it. It was a text from River.
River: I have to take the long way. It’ll take hours in this storm, but trust me, I’ll make it. I’ll meet you guys at the second cave in the morning. Tell Rain I said to keep you safe.
I turned to look at Rain. He was staring at the rockfall with a strange expression. He didn't look worried at all.
“See,” I said, showing him the screen of my phone. “River sent me this.”
His eyes scanned the screen.
"Well," Rain said, wiping rain from his forehead. He turned his cros
