They aren't following us," Corey said. " aren't they following us?""They know it won't be hard to find four kids tearing through the woods," Rafe said. "Daniel's right. We need to split up. Better than that, we need a target. One person to make more noise than all the others put together. That'd be me." A wry smile my way. "I'm good at causing trouble.
In the story, Corey expresses concern about whether they are being pursued, indicating a sense of urgency and fear. Rafe counters that it won’t be hard for anyone to track them down, given they are just four kids making a ruckus in the woods. This dialogue highlights their predicament and the natural tension of being in a potentially dangerous situation.
Rafe proposes a strategy for escaping their followers by suggesting they split up to confuse them. He volunteers to be the distraction, knowing he has a knack for causing trouble, which he believes will draw attention away from the others. This plan not only emphasizes his confidence but also shows their need to work together creatively in a time of crisis.
