The Stockers (Completed)

16. 352

DAY 352, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

S: Finally.

H: Sorry.

S: I almost thought you got cold feet and didn't want to go anymore.

H: No, I just couldn't find my keys to lock the door behind me.

S: Aren't your parents home to wave at you? Mine did.

H: No, they're both at work. There was a note on the table, though.

S: That's nice.

H: So.

S: So.

H: Excited?

S: Yes. A much needed vacation can't go wrong. It's a shame we need to go to T and L's house first with all our luggage.

H: Yeah, what did you bring? A backpack and a suitcase?

S: I was about to ask you the same thing. Only a backpack?

H: Maybe I forgot something.

S: I do had to bring my books for school.

H: Oh, right. That must be it.

S: Can't wait to pretend to have done homework once I get home.

H: But first, the trip.

S: Yes, the trip.

H: L texted me K and R were already there.

S: So we're the last to arrive?

H: Yeah.

S: Well, according to my phone we have fifteen minutes left for a five minute walk. The rest is just stupidly early.

H: Doesn't change the fact we're last to arrive.

S: But still on time. And a time is a time. It was their decision to come an hour early.

H: Make sure to tell them that so we start the weekend salty.

S: I got the hint, thanks.

H: You're welcome.

S: You know what I'm worried about?

H: Tell me.

S: K and R.

H: How so?

S: I don't know for sure, but I think they hate each other.

H: Hate is a strong word.

S: I know, mother, but I mean it. Just pay attention to them. They're so distant.

H: Aren't they best friends?

S: They used to for sure. Maybe they've grown apart.

H: Why do you think that is?

S: I don't know. I know K has been getting closer to T.

H: Would that be the cause or the result?

S: No idea.

H: Maybe the trip will allow them to talk it out with each other. Who knows, maybe there have been some misunderstandings.

S: I hope so. They used to be so tight. It would be a shame to see that disappear.

H: We'll see. It's not really for us to know, is it?

S: No and yes at the same time.

H: Okay...?

S: No, as in it's their bond. If they want it destroyed who am I to say no it.