Lost Hope Chapter 4

( now on this is going to be from Erin's point of view)

I woke with a gasp. The sound of ambulances was like fog in air. I took a backward glance and saw bodies scattered along the shore. The forest seemed endless.
I planted my hands firmly in the sand and heaved my body out of the water. To be honest I'd floated quite far since I was unconscious, I was just glad I didn't drown like the rest.
I climbed to my feet and rummaged through my rucksack, only to find half a box of matches that mum must of stopped me for earlier.

I tried to focus my eyes.
"hey? You! Psst!"
My eyes lit up as a voice came from behind. I swung around and squinted, scanning the forest. A boy ran out and fell into my arms. His leg was scarred and his hide boots were worn. His eyes filled with tears.
"Jason!" he sighed
"Who are yo-?"
"- just come on!" he interrupted.
Jason gripped my shoulder and dragged me to cover. A boulder bounced down the cliff and hit the exact place I was sat in before. I watched in shock and heard bones and bodies crush under it's weight. I looked up at Jason but his gaze was over his shoulder...