Blank Space

Chapter 9

I waited till he was in the car with the door close.

"What the fuck Henderson!" I yelled punching his arm. He let out a yelp and grab where I had punched him. "I just fucking lied to my best friend! What the fuck is your problem?" I continued to scream.

"We have to get going. I had to tell a little white lie to get you to come with me." He said still rubbing his arm. He put the keys in the ignition and back up out of the drive way. He was a pretty decent driver but that didn't make me feel any safer being alone in a car with him.

"So what you're kidnapping me?" I said looking out the passenger window. He laughed. "What the hell is so funny Kyle? This seems a lot like kidnapping to me."

"Oh really Francesca? Because I'm pretty sure you willingly got in the car. If I was kidnapping you, you would be in the trunk unconscious, you wouldn't be getting any special treatment just because I know you. In the trunk like the ones before you." He said with a smirk. I felt my breathe get caught in my mouth. He looked over at me. "Chill I'm kidding. I've never kidnaped anyone, nor will I ever."

"Then where the hell are we going?" I asked trying to catch a glimpse of setting familiar. We just past the high school, going in the direction of my house.

"I'm taking you home."

"Okay...? Do you have a reason for that?" I ask looking over at him. His face was lite up by the moon and he look flawless. He looked over at me and for a second I forgot what I had just asked him.

"We are going to your house so that you can pack a bag. Here this explains." He said turning his attention back to rode and handing me a piece of paper.

Frankie and Kyle,

It is time to start on your weekend journey. Kyle pack a bag and go to pick Frankie up. Hand her this note and wait in your car for her to come outside. Now Frankie, pack a bag for the weekend. Tell your mom that you are staying with Danae for the weekend and will be home Sunday night. Then text Danae and tell her your mom is taking you phone away for the weekend and that you will talk to her on Monday. Then kiss your mom goodbye and get in the car with Kyle. It is a few hours away to your first location so get some sleep.

Love, Thomas

"You have got to be fucking kidding me!" I yelled throwing the note back at him. "So that's why you told Danae that I was in trouble. It's only Thursday though. How am I supposed to play off that I'm staying with Danae for the weekend starting tonight and also convince Danae that I have a good reason for not being at school tomorrow?"

"I don't know. You're a smart girl. Figure something out!" He yelled back pulling onto my street. He parked in front of my house and waited for me to open the door.

"I hate you, you know that!" I yelled slamming the door. I walked up to the front door and unlocked it. I pushed it open and walked into the kitchen. "Hey mom! How are ya?" I asked taking a seat on the couch.

"I'm good why are you home so early?" she asked putting her book down next to her and look at me.

"Well okay here's the thing, Danae wants me to spend the weekend with her starting tonight. I have had a pretty crazy week and we were planning on skipping tomorrow and just having a girls weekend. Is that okay?" I ask hoping she wouldn't see right through my lie. I have never lied to my mother before so this was scary territory for me.

"I don't see why that wouldn't be okay. I know you two have been through a lot and I think you two deserve a girls weekend." she said with a smile.

"Thank you so much! I'm gonna get a bag together and then head over."

I hugged her before running upstairs and packing. I grabbed a couple outfits, some shoes, my makeup bag and my toothbrush and hair brush. I grabbed my phone charger and headed downstairs.

"So honey, is Kyle Henderson dropping you off at Danae's?" she asked as I made it to the bottom step. How does she even know he's here?

"Yeah, he was leaving the party and said he would bring me home to get my stuff and then take me to Danae's. Is that okay?" I asked praying she wouldn't ask anymore questions.

"Sure sweetie, have fun. Love you."

"Love you too. I will see you on Sunday." With that I walked out the door and towards Kyle's car.

"You better hope this doesn't blow up in my face Kyle." I said slamming the passenger side shut.

"Whatever you say Princess."

I took out my phone and began texting Danae. I feel this awful feeling in the pit of my stomach, I've never lied to her and even the thought makes me sick.

Me: Hey my mom is taking my phone. She found the liquor in my room and was furious. I will have my phone back on Sunday.

Danae: OMG! I could have sworn I had put it away. I'm so sorry!

Me: It is no big deal. Also I'm not feeling too well so I'm gonna stay home tomorrow I'll see you on Sunday.

Danae: Okay! See you then!

"Okay, Henderson. Let's get going. The sooner this weekend begins the sooner it will end." I said looking out the passenger side window.

"I really think this weekend will be good for us."

"Whatever you say Henderson, whatever you say."