"Nah, I'm honestly not feeling well"
The woman replies, "Aw I'm sorry! You don't have to go if you're feeling bad! We can always go another time! We got long lives to live anyways." You frown a little; you think to yourself, "What an odd thing to say." You shak it off and nod. "Yeahh, I think I'm gonna sit this one out guys, sorry." Being supportive, your friends help you get your bags back out of the car. Soon you're waving goodbye as they go off to the cabin trip without you. A feeling of relief washes over you as you're waving goodbye. You already begin feeling better. For a split second you rethink your decision, but by now it's too late. You head inside and unpack your things and continue the day as normal. You get breakfast, watch a movie during it. You go for a walk today, you requested time off for the trip so you have the next few days off. Soon, day turns to night and you begin to shower. You like to stay informed so you but the news on while you shower.
2:00 A.M.
After a long day to yourself, a shower is exactly what you needed before bed. The hot water starts and you begin to relax. Your TV then makes a sound that gets your attention. "Breaking News: Three young adults reported missing around Big Bear Lake. They were staying in a rented cabin for a few nights near Big Bear. Witnesses who notified the police recall hearing screams from the cabin for a little while before it went silent. No current evidence of any foul play." The words are spoken but you but you don't react. You feel as if you had no connection to these people, but you know they were your "friends." You realize you could've gone with them and possibly suffered the same mysteriouss fate as them. The thought scares you for a moment, but the reality settles in. You're home, and safe. You step out of the shower to turn off the television and continue your shower. Finally you get into your bed after cleaning up. You feel almost calm after what had happened. You think of what might have happened, but in the end you don't truly know those people so why should it bother you? You feel your eyes getting heavy and allow them to close. You fall asleep comfortably in your bed.