Shift Happens

Prologue

  Laughter filled the car as the group drove down the highway returning from spring break together as a crew. In the front seats were Bobby and Max while P.J. and Miss Mochachino were snuggled up in the back. Bobby turned up the radio as 'Mr.Brightside' by the Killers played. The bass in the truck shook the vehicle as he took a drag from his blunt, his glasses hiding his bloodshot eyes. "Want some dude?" He asked Max with a grin.

Max shook his head looking at the highway signs. "We're getting too close to the campus for me to take a whiff. Unlike you man I enjoy my trips. We're stopping by Roxanne's first. Then we have to drop P.J. and Mocha to their new apartment. Im sure you guys want help" He said looking back at the two glued together not even focusing on what was going on in the front. Rolling his eyes gaining a grin from Bobby. "Don't say I didn't offer any help P.J. when we drop your asses off and zoom. The point is I don't want to be high out of my mind trying to bring our bags back into the dorms"

Bobby nodded and took another huff. "I can't believe you are leaving us man." He looked into the rearview mirror meeting his eyes. "It was about time me and Mochachino get a place of our own. " Trying to sound mature Mocha grabbed his cheeks speaking in her honey-like voice. "Now come on baby, you begged me to find an apartment. You're lucky Ms.Peg is a realtor so it wasn't much of a problem." She cooed as the truck got off the exit entering the campus grounds. Driving past the Bean Scene Mocha smiled pointing to it. Then making their way through the Greek Sector going past blocks of Greek houses. Max rolled his window down as they pulled up to Sigma Iota a Sorority Roxanne pledged. Seeing her moved in Mocha hopped out the back of the car going to hug her friend. The two had been mutual online for so long that she was excited to put a face to the name.

Pete got out helping Roxanne with her bags making small conversation wishing her luck in the new house. Max and Bobby stayed in the truck listening to the music that played softly in the background. Just as Max was going to close his eyes an Aston Martin DBS zoomed passed Bobby's truck to a few houses down the street. Max translated the letters plastered on the large house 'ΓMM' to Gamma Mu Mu.

Getting out of the driver's seat was the one and only Bradley Uppercrust III. Max tapped Bobby practically drooling over the car that sat in front of them. Bobby lowered his glasses appreciating the fine piece of metal. "Damn dude, makes your ride look sorry."

Max gave a betrayed gasp shoving his friend. "Don't speak badly of my prize Cobra! Besides that's Daddy's money. I saved many Christmas, Birthdays, and job after job to pay for my ride." Watching Roxanne, Mocha, and P.J. walk out of the house and approach the truck Max waved towards the others. He smiled seeing Roxanne in her comfy college gear. Her hair was messy from the hours of moving her stuff into the huge sorority house.

"Hey, Maximilian!" Called out Roxanne. Max gave an embarrassed look. "You know you can just call me Max. Even my father doesn't call me that." He groaned. She couldn't help but giggle. "But Maximilian is so much better." She said curling her hair with her fingers. Max couldn't help but ruffle up her hair sighing. "Call us if you have any problems alright? You are in the scary Greek territory" He said wiggling his fingers dramatically. Mocha flipped her hair walking over. "Im sure our girl has herself handled. Plus she is in a sisterhood that can help out"

Some girls called Roxanne over before she could even speak. Waving goodbye she ran off back inside. Mocha and P.J. got back into the back of the truck, hitting the side to have Bobby start driving off. Bobby reversed into the Sigma Iota driveway before driving in the direction of Gamma Mu Mu. Slowly driving past Max couldn't help but gaze at the owner of the car. He had a feeling he would see him later especially since his car was fresh out of the shop waiting for him.

Zooming off to the apartments across from the student dorm rooms Max could see the excited couple whispering to each other all giddy. Bobby and Max teased them as they pulled up. P.J. helped Mocha out of the truck, grabbing their things. "We're ok from here, thanks for the ride. I'll text you guys when we get settled in" He reassured as he held his girlfriend close. Max gave a nod as a goodbye and watched them walk off.

"Guess it's just me and you, Bobby.." He trailed off with a sigh.

"You say that as if is a bad thing" Bobby gave a fake frown and drove to the dorm parking lot. Putting the truck into park he hopped out the truck grabbing his small suitcase. Max grabbed his bass from the side compartment. The two didn't need much over the break since their parents kept their room the same way. Walking up the stairs the two were greeted by excited students. Some people were already talking about parties being thrown to celebrate coming back.

Max's keys dangled as he opened their door. He walked in immediately going over the window. Lifting the blinds he looked over the scenery with a grin.

He was happy to be back....