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The ups and downs of spring break

Chapter 46: The ups and downs of spring break

The night before had been full of laughter as the six friends, plus Kitten, stayed up late with high spirits and pizza. It wasn't until a few hours later that they all fell asleep. Their late night escapade resulted in their late awakening this morning. One by one they each awoken. The first one being Kori, who was always the morning bird. Slowly the others followed her lead. Vic and Karen had taken over the kitchen preparing breakfast as Kitten, Gar and Raven occupied the couch. Kori sat on one of the kitchen stools, quietly drinking a cup of orange juice. Dick had woken up as well but only came downstairs for a drink of water and then went back upstairs, saying he had stuff to do and for them to not bother him.

"Karen," Gar called out, looking over his shoulder and at the kitchen. "How much longer till breakfast is ready? I'm starving."

"Just a little while longer." Karen assured him.

"Yeah, so shut up and quit your whining grass stain." Vic said.

Gar turned to him. "I do not whine!"

"Yes you do," Raven said dryly. "All the time to be exact."

"You are all rude." Gar said annoyed as he crossed his arms and slumped in his seat.

"Don't listen to them, Gar." Kori said sweetly, hoping to boost his spirits.

"You shouldn't spoil him, Kori." warned Raven.

"Hey, if she wants to spoil me then let her."

"Does any one know what Dick is up to?" Kitten asked. She couldn't take being with them that long with out Dick, especially after yesterday's ordeal.

"Forget about him," Vic said absently. "That dude likes to keep his secrets."

"Ok everyone," announced Karen. "Breakfast is done so come and get it before Vic eats it all."

"Hey!"

Karen laughed at him and placed a plate in front of everyone. The small group of teens instantly smiled. Karen and Vic had made pancakes.

Kori took one bite and she smiled broadly. "Karen, this is delicious."

"I'll say." Kitten said quietly. She hated to admit it, but the pancakes that Karen and Vic had made actually tasted good.

"Who votes for Karen to make breakfast for the rest of spring break?" Gar asked, raising his hand.

"Do I look like a kitchen to you?" Karen asked Gar.

"Yes."

"I see you guys started breakfast with out me."

Everyone dropped their forks and turned to look at Dick who just walked into the kitchen.

"Dude, it's about time you came down," Vic said. "Sit down and grab a plate to eat."

"Ok, but after breakfast I want everyone to grab their swimsuits," Dick said as he sat down. "We're all going swimming today."

Alain moaned in his sleep, twisting here and there. He was surprised he got any sleep. After all, he was still in the car. Alain looked to his left and saw Wally was still driving. His facial features looked as if he was exhausted and hadn't gotten any sleep. By now Alain began to wonder how long he was asleep. He looked out the window and noticed that they were on a road surrounded by trees.

"Wally, where are we?" Alain thought by now they would be in the city.

Wally clutched the steering wheel and suddenly became tense. "Ok... promise not to get mad."