Woes of the Wingmen

№ 3:

"So?" Billy gestured with his hands and head.

"So what?" He seemed to be forgetting something.

"What'd she say, dumbass?" Vance asked him, excited for his response.

"Oh, she said yes. We're walking together after school on Friday. Gwen will cover for me."

"That's nice, Vance?"

He was eating his food and then he looked up.

"Oh, uh he said he could. But he'd have to lie to his parents. I'm gonna be picking him up."

"Donna said the same thing."

"You can drive? I thought you were only 15."

"Yeah, I mean legally by myself, no. But who said I cared about the law?"

"His parents will kill you if you get pulled over."

"Yeah, whatever. I'm sure they could care less. I mean a fucking kidnapper just got killed." 

The topic changed when Griffin asked, "Am I gonna be able to go to the movie?"

The four older boys all looked at each other. Not wanting to say it but they knew they had to. Billy decided he was gonna be the one to do it.

He looked him in the eye, "Griffin, I feel like you're too young to watch scary movies like that."

"But-"

"No buts, you're twelve years old. I don't want you to have more nightmares than you probably have."

"He's right, it's too scary for a kid your age. I wouldn't even let Gwen watch it. No matter how tough she seems."

His shoulders dropped, "Fine if you say so."

"I promise we'll do something with you, together as a group," Vance assured.

"I'm keeping you to that."

"Of course, Stagg," he laughed.

"So, anyway, when should I come over to your house, Robin?"

"It's gonna be after school, so probably around 3:00."

"Okay, then."

"What car do you drive, your parents?"

"No, I drive my mom's, which we share. It's a 1970 Porsche that's teal."

"It's a pretty sick ride," Robin added on. Vance nodded.

"It'll be Bruce's first time seeing it. Hopefully, he'll be impressed."

"I'm sure he will be Vance," Billy said.

"He better be."