Can't Have It

Chapter 8

I practically run out of class, almost tripping on my stool, and crashing into another student. I make it to my locker without killing someone and take deep breaths before carefully slipping out the note.
The paper crumpled between my fingers and I unwrap slowly, maybe that will make the outcome better. When it's fully exposed I don't even read it. I just stare for a few seconds before remember I have other things to do and there's people staring.
"1 right, 2 lefts, 1 right, 3 down on the right "
What the hell is that supposed to mean? Sorry but could he be any less vague? I'm sure asking him what it means is not an option so I make my way to Skye's locker to see what she makes out of it.
"It's simple. "
"Oh really genius, what is it then"
I reply sarcastically.
"They're directions"
"Way to state the obvious"
"No I mean like take a right once your out the school doors and then the lefts or whatever, they're directions that lead somewhere and that somewhere will be the third building on the right."
"No it can't be that simple"
"I think the point was to hide in plain sight. Besides, you got any better ideas?"
"Fine, after school, you and me follow these directions if it's some creepy high house, we turn back, if it's a regular neighborhood you wait outside for ten minutes to walk me home and if I'm not out you can walk home."
"Fine by me, as long as you fill me in on e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g."
"Deal."
"No."
"What?"
"I mean it! Everything! Not just some broad overview! Every fricken breath he takes."
"I know!!!"
"Fine."
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"Okay so what are we doing?" I ask Skye as soon as we're out the school doors.
"Just give me the note and I'll lead".
I hand her the crumpled price of paper that was laying in my backpack.
"Okay so we're going that way" Skye tells me whilst pointing to the right of the building. We walk down the sidewalk until we meet another intersection and take a left. We continue on following the directions until we've taken the last turn.
"Okay so it says 3 down on the right. If we're doing this correctly, it should be there."
We walk down the quiet neighborhood and stand still at the end of the winding street. Skye stops abruptly and stares up at our destination.
"It looks normal to me" Skye blurts out.
"You can't go anywhere. What if we got this wrong? If a stranger opens that door thinking we're crazy you're going to explain so get your ass over here."
She trudges up to the doorstep where in waiting for her. I take a deep breath and ring the doorbell. A second later the door opens. I see Brad standing at the doorway, and here Skye creepily sneak off the doorstep.
"Um...hi!"
He looks down then up and then down before breathing heavily and motioning me inside.
"Would you like some tea?"
Who the hell is this guy? Not that I know him very well but did he seriously plant a treasure map so I could have tea with him? I was mad.
"You didn't ask me over here for tea. What do you want Brad?"

Flashback;
I mean that'd be awesome if some random person gets the door. Hopefully it is some random person and I can go home. What would I do if Brad opens that door??? Like hey, I'm that girl that was creepily stalking you at lunch and embarrassed you but I got your note and decided to show up at your house, btw I brought a plus one. Wow... I can't believe how ridiculous I'm going to look , I have to get out of here.
*Door opens*
Flashback over