Secret Music Notes

7

"Ash wants to pick up Trent." Skylar says over the speaker.

"Ryan wants to get Kenn." I hear Alex reply in the passengers seat.

"K. I'll get Trenton and you guys get Kennedy." She replied.

"Works for us." He says before saying a quick goodbye ending the call.

"Directions, Ryan?"

In fifteen minutes we are at the park, running around atop the jungle-gym and gymnastic bars.

Kennedy and I climb to the top of the bars, carelessly hanging upside down from them. Ryan and Alex stand a few feet away, willing us to not fall.

"Please don't hurt yourself." Ryan pleas.

"We won't." Kennedy says, sending a grin in my direction. Immediately I sit up on the bar, letting go and trusting that I won't slip.

"See. All good!" She says, grabbing the bar that is holding her at her knees as if she's going to pull herself up to sit next to me.

"We didn't di-" She cuts herself off with a fake screech, letting her legs and one hand fall. She dramatically grabs at my leg, causing me to "fall", clutching the bar and Kennedy's free hand last second.

"Fuck!" Alex screams, not catching onto the joke till laughter escapes our mouths.

"I hate you both, so much." Ryan pouts, eyes still wide with slight fear.

We jump down, and I high five Kennedy, "That was great!"

She strikes a pose, "I know!"

Ryan comes over to us, wrapping his arms around Kennedy. "Scared me, Kenny."

I laugh, making a heart with my hands before skipping over to the balance beam.

"Please don't fall." Alex says, crossing his arms as I step onto the bar.

"I fucking won't!" I say, skipping a few steps before jumping off.

"All is good. All is well!"

"Yeah, yeah."

I hear screaming from the tire swing and smile to myself as I see Megan and Trenton pushing Ashley and Skylar on it.

"Cute."

I turn to see Alex looking at the same sight as I am. I hum, signaling that I agree.

"So are you."

I turn to see that he has turned to look at me. "Wow. Your first day and you're already flirting with me?"

I smirk as a pink tint covers his face.

"You're cute too." I whisper as I jog away.

I hide underneath a part of the jungle gym, hoping he can't find me. Perks of being small; you can fit in tight places where most people can't get you.

I almost laugh as I see him walk past me, but cover my mouth before it comes out.

After a few minutes, I start to come out of the small space. Before I can even get halfway out, Alex jumps down from the top of the slide area I was hiding under.

"I thought you'd never find me." I fake pout.

"Bitch. I knew you were there." He laughs.

"Hey. That hurt my feelings!" I cry out.

He walks over and wraps his arms around me, "Oh I'm sorry."

Shoving him off I mumble a whatever before walking away.

"It's getting dark. We should head back." Skylar says, sitting on the hood of her car.

"I agree." Ryan says, wrapping his arms around Kennedy to keep her warm.

"Yeah. You all want to stay at my place tonight?" I offer, seeing as how it is getting late.

"You sure?" Kennedy asks.

"Course," I lean against my car, "it's not like I don't have more than enough space."

"True." Thomas yawns.

"Everyone in?" I hear Lindz ask, followed by nods and verbal agreements from everyone.

With that, we all pile into the cars before speeding back towards my home.

Upon arriving back to the house, we sprawl ourselves over my bedroom furniture and floor. Kennedy and Ryan are on a huge chair. Lindz, Thomas and Skylar are sitting on my bed. Trenton and Ashley are on a small pull out couch, the rest of us on the floor.

"Now what?" Thomas asks, yawning shortly after.

"Sleep?" I hear Kennedy suggest, I look over to see her already half asleep on Ryan's shoulder.

"I second that!"

"Same!"

"Sure. Sleep it is."