still a friend - j.k.

two

Ruth's POV

I made sure I had the last of my things as I waited by the door. They should be here in the next 10 minutes or so to pick me up. I was so anxious.

I had been packing for the last two days, I was so nervous about everything. I also had to make a trip to the store because I realized I was lacking supplies.

I wasn't paying attention to the window when I heard a horn honk from outside.

"They're here!" I yelled. I ran to my mom and dad to tell them goodbye and practically ran out the door.

Mrs. Kiszka waved at me from the passenger seat. They had rented a minivan for the little excursion. There was going to be 6 kids, plus the parents. The car ride was almost 3 hours.

"Where do I sit?" I asked walking out to the van.

"Behind me, you and Ron get the good seats!" Mrs. Kiszka giggled. I loved her to death. They were both so nice.

I waited on the van to open its slow doors and climbed in. I looked back to see Josh and Jake behind us, and Sam and Danny in the very back. Josh sat behind me, Jake behind Ronnie.

I got situated and they pulled away from my house.

"Are you excited, Ruth?" Mr. Kiszka asked.

"Very." I said. "And again, thanks for taking me and all."

"Of course, honey." Mrs. Kiszka said.

"Suck up." Josh whispered from behind me. I rolled my eyes at him and looked to Ronnie.

"3 hours." Ronnie said with that tone that just sounds painful.

"3 hours." I repeated. We looked at each other thinking about the agony. I could already smell the overlapping cologne from the boys. At least the put on cologne.

"Josh, stop shoving your feet under my seat!" I said turning to look at him.

"I'm not doing anything!" He said.

"I can feel your feet digging into my butt." I said. He rolled his eyes at me and removed his feet from under my seat. He had been doing it for the past 5 minutes, I couldn't deal with it anymore.

He was starting to act all antsy, we had been in here for an hour. We just stopped so Sam could use the bathroom.

"Josh." I said after a few minutes. He looked at me awaiting my words.

"Can I lean my seat back a little?" I asked sweetly. I wanted to sleep, but I was struggling to while sitting straight up.

"No." He said quickly.

"Please, it won't be far, just a little bit." I begged. He looked at me in silence for a few seconds.

"Still no." He said.

"Cmon, Josh. I'll do something for you if you'll just let me do this." I said. His face flickered, I hoped considering it.

"Anything? Like if I want you to do a chore or something?" He asked.

I hesitated a moment before deciding to answer. "Yes."

"Alright." He said. "You can lean it back. Not too far though."

I smiled happily and leaned it back enough to suffice. He didn't look like he was too happy, but he'd be alright.

I finally laid down and got comfortable for a little nap.

3rd Person POV

Ruth was fast asleep in the seat in front of Josh. Josh was second guessing the deal he had made with Ruth. He missed the leg room.