Five Survive

by Holly Jackson

“What if I said you were the right people, in the right place at exactly the right time.”

Ummm hello?? Also never trust the best friend...

“I’ll tell you what I mean.” Static. “Oliver Charles Lavoy. “Madeline Joy Lavoy. “Reyna Flores-Serrano. “Arthur Grant Moore. “Simon Jinsun Yoo. “Redford Kenny.”

Duuuude this is soooo creepy

“Want to know a secret?” Arthur said, his voice dipping into whispers, eyes flashing from behind his glasses. “I think you’re smarter.”

Simon you’ll

Comma

“Come on, guys! We did it, we’re getting out of here. Alive!”

Are you stupid?? There's obviously more than one guy!

“I should have told you,” the voice cut back in, sputtering at the edges. “There are two of us.”

No duh this group is full of idiots

“You’re telling me there’s a chance I’ve been driving across state lines in a stolen vehicle?” Oliver rounded on Simon. “Do you know how bad that is for someone like me?” He bared his teeth. “For me and Maddy, considering who our mom is?”

Does he ever not think about himself??

“No.” There was a growl to Arthur’s voice now. “She does not have to.”

Aww

“It’s me,” she said, framing each word carefully, choosing the right ones. “I’m the witness.” She paused. “The protected witness, in the Frank Gotti case.”

I knew it was one of them!

“My name is Arthur,” he said, pausing, eyes flicking to Red, latching on. “Arthur Gotti.”

I’m sorry I didn’t try harder to protect you. I’m sorry I never got to tell you. I’m sorry I never kissed you.