(James)
"What was that about?" I said as I got into my car and drove off. Driving as quickly as legally possible until I spotted her standing by the side of the school near the elementary school
"Hey anyone called an Uber" I joked pulling up in front of her
"Hey what took so long?" She asked with a smile
"Sorry I was talking to Sophie for a second," I said
"Don't worry about it. I'm just happy for the ride" she said before she entered the car
"So what exactly happened to your bike?" I asked driving away
"Oh it crashed" she repeated
"Are you really okay?" I asked concerned
"I already told you I'm fine. I wasn't the one driving and I jumped off and rolled luckily only getting a few scarps"
"Then shouldn't you pay for the
"So where's your bike?" I asked
"The tow truck took it a while ago," she said
"Cool. So when are you getting it back?" I asked
"In a couple of days or so," she said
"Cool so are you going to be taking the bus then?" I asked
"Well I was kind of hoping a certain genius would offer to be my chauffeur for the time" she said playfully
"Sure. My schedule is a lot freer now that detention is over but you should know I'm at school pretty early in the mornings" I said
"Oh yeah that's fine"
"Okay. I'll pick you up at five starting tomorrow" I said
"Five?" she said and I just nodded
"I still can't believe it's been a month already," she said
"Yeah I think we should do something to celebrate," I said
"And what do you have in mind?" she asked pressing against me
"Um... Dinner maybe... if you're interested I mean" I said my cheek turning a small shade of pink
"You're so cute when you're shy. I'd love to have dinner with you" she said making my lips curve into a silly smile
"Thank you. I'll pick you up at eight. You won't regret it I swear" I said.
(Sophie)
The school day had just ended and I was on my way to the bus stop when Nick pulled up beside me on the sidewalk
"Psst, beautiful," he said
"Hello, can I help you," I said still walking
"Yeah. I'm looking for directions" he said
"Where to?" I asked
"Your heart," he said winking at me
"Wow, such a cheesy pickup line. Does that work for you?" I said
"Depends, do you want to go out with me?" he said
"You seem nice but unfortunately I have a boyfriend," she said
"And what would you say if he was here?" Nick asked
"I would ask him why he wasn't at school today," I said no longer playful as I stopped walking and glared at him
"And he probably would say that the business he had run a little later than expected and that he's very sorry," he said still giving a playful smile
"And what business is that exactly?" I asked
"Come on Sophie, you know that's private," he said
"Private, Nick? We've been dating for four years and I don't even know where you are half of the time especially these past two years" I said
"Four years?" he said as if he realized something before he started laughing
"What's so funny?" I asked
"I can't believe I forgot. Now I know why you're so upset" he said confusing me
"Okay, babe. I'll make it up to you I swear. But you'll have to walk home on your own okay" he said
"What?" I said confused before he left
"The hell is he on about?"
I was utterly confused but I had piano lessons so I decided to just leave it at that.
(James)
"Man I'm tired," I said leaning back in my chair. I had been working on my A.I. program ever since I got home from school. I had planned to only spend a few minutes looking over the code but once again I lost track of time
"Wonder what time is it?" I asked stretched before I noticed Bernard whimpering by my feet
"Feeding time already huh Bernard," I said as I looked at my wristwatch and saw that it was eight o' five (8:05)
"Oh my god I'm late," I said as I rushed out of the lab and to my house after getting Bernard his food
I charged into the bathroom and showered as best I could in three minutes then I looked for something to wear.
I put on my red t-shirt and blue ripped jeans with white jays before putting on a black leather jacket with a silver atom symbol over the crest pocket, slapping on a chrome watch, and rushing out of my room
I grabbed my house keys and fresh flowers from my mother's garden before I started looking for my car keys but when I looked at where it normally was I saw a note
"Yo Jay, I'm borrowing your car for a date with my Shinning Star for our anniversary, sincerely Carlos" I read
"Damn it. I told you I was going to use it. I even left a note" I said before a noticed something else
"P.S. sorry for your note" I read before sighing and taking up my old car keys.
It was something I built using spare parts of Dad's old cars during middle school and even drove around town. I stopped using it freshman year because Dad bought me a new car after his promotion. I don't know if it's still working because I hadn't checked it in four years.
'Oh well,' I shrugged jumping into the car and driving out. I drove quickly to Betty-Ann's house, pressed the doorbell, and waited for about five minutes before the door opened and a woman vaguely resembling Betty-Ann, but with long brown curly hair, came out. I had guessed she was her mother so I greeted her
"Good evening ma'am is Betty-Ann here?" I asked a bit embarrassed
"Yes. I'm her mother and you are?" she asked
"Um...I'm James Taylor, I'm a friend" I said
"Oh, James you've grown so big. It feels like I haven't seen you in forever"
"Um thank... you," I said confused. I mean I was sure this was the first time I had met her. She never once came to the elementary school or middle school so I had no idea where she would have seen me before
"You are friends with my daughter?" she asked looking at me oddly. It was as if she doubt the very possibility
"Yes I'm actually here to pick her up," I said
"Oh really? I wouldn't think she'd have a friend like you. Especially with her rowdy behavior and her social circle", she said
"That's enough Beth," Betty-Ann said slightly shoving her out of her way and walking over to me
"Oh Betty-Ann, I was about to talk to James here about some of your other friends," she said
"I can see that but don't you have somewhere to be? Preferably a ditch" she said bluntly
"Oh yes," she said taking out her keys and walking past me
"Now Betty-Ann don't screw this one up. Like you always do" her mother said before getting in her car and driving away
"I'm sorry about that," Betty-Ann said
"No problem, you look amazing by the way," I said. She was dressed in a shoulder-strap shirt, high-waist tight pants, and a pair of red vans
"Thanks, you look great yourself. Love the perfume" she said
"Thanks. Here" I said trying to hide my blush as I gave her the flowers getting a giggle in return
"Shall we get going?" She asked as I turned and showed her to the car
"Um... What happened to the other one?" She asked
"Yeah Carlos borrowed my car without telling me so I had to pull out this old thing," I said opening the door for her
"Wow, I wanted to get a ride in it back in middle school. I thought it was much cooler back then though" she said getting into the car
"Sorry, I should have kept my keys with me," I said as I entered the car
"No, it's fine. I was only messing with you" she giggled
"Oh" I smiled starting it up
"Let's go" I smiled
"Okay," she said as I pulled out of the parking lot
"So where are we going," She asked
"I was planning on a picnic at the park"
"Oh the park," she said disappointed
"What's wrong?" I asked noticing the change of expression
"Nothing it's fine. Let's get going" she said before I sighed then an idea crossed my mind
I gripped the steering wheel and made a sudden U-turn.
"What are you doing?" she asked having been whipped about due to her lack of a seatbelt
"Sorry about that, I was just thinking of a change of destination," I said
"To where?"
"It's a surprise" I smirked at her