Raising Lexi (Year One)

8-When the Cats Away -part 2

Lexi found it a little difficult to relax and enjoy her new found freedom. Maybe it was because she was sitting in the backseat of Dalton's car while Chandler took it out for a joy ride. She didn't have to jump into the car with him, however, the thought of just getting out of that house for even just a few minutes was just too tempting. Besides, Lexi argued with herself as she anxiously looked out her window peering into the dark night, what could go possibly go wrong? It's just a quick little ride...right?

Chandler slowly eased his way onto the main road. He took a right out of the subdivision because it was easier than trying to maneuver across the road if he took a left.  He had been driving some. However, that was with Dameon, so without him there to confirm if it was clear enough to pull out, Chandler didn't want to risk it.  

They road for a few minutes before Lexi leaned up, poking her face in between the front seats. Since Chandler had the radio cranked up really loud, she practically had to yell to talk to them.

"Don't you think we should probably turn around and go back now?!" Lexi shouted. If they were listening to her, neither one answered her. They probably didn't even hear her, she grumbled to herself as she slid back into her seat.

"Man, it rides nice." Tyler cooed. 

"It is She...She is not an it." Chandler corrected as he caressed the steering wheel, "She is a lady. One...fine lady." He purred more to himself. "And, yes...she is one smooth ride."

Tyler agreed, reaching up and running his hand across the dashboard in front of him. Lexi noted it was like he was stroking a cat. She just rolled her eyes at both of them.

"How fast can she go?" Tyler asked. 

"She can top over 200 miles an hour." Chandler replied, adding a sly grin.

"Really?!" Tyler exclaimed. "Have you ever hit 200 before?" He asked excitedly talking over the music.

"Not yet." Chandler replied. Lexi immediately pulled herself back up, leaning in between the seats again. 

"What do you mean...not yet?!" Lexi demanded as she swing her head back and forth between both of them. Again, neither one answered her. This time she wasn't going away.

"Chandler!" Lexi practically shouted. "Have you really done this before?"

She looked to Tyler, whose attention was on Chandler. If she went based just on how Tyler was currently looking over at Chandler, both wearing that same...should-we-tell-her look on both their faces...that it would be a yes!

"A couple of times." Chandler tossed back to her over his shoulder.

"A couple of times!! Are you crazy!!" She practically shrieked. 

"I know what I'm doing." Chandler scoffed. Lexi's mind was reeling. He really was crazy!

"Hey don't go getting all freaked out." Chandler said as he reached up and turned down the radio. Before Lexi could yell at him some more he quickly continued on. "I'm very careful and I know how to get it back exactly where it was parked."

"Driving it over 200 miles an hour is hardly being careful!" Lexi pointed out.

"Don't fret your little head off, Sis. I haven't driven it that fast......yet." He added shooting another smirk over to Tyler. 

"We probably should get back home." Lexi mentioned again, it's like she couldn't shake this unsettled feeling she had slowly creeping up her back. 

"We will." Chandler reassured her. "Right after I make one stop." He muttered more to himself as he now steered the black sports car off the main road onto another street.