On The Run

Chapter Twenty-One

A few minutes later I sit across from AJ outside on the curb behind the parlor.

The cool April breeze rustles his hair, and the flashing lights behind us illuminate the street perfectly.

That's when I feel something cold smash into my face.

I look over at AJ in shock to see him laughing hysterically, while pulling his icecream back into his hands.

Glaring, I jump to my feet, before dumping my dish onto his head.

Without warning he tackles me into the grass, tickling me while I laugh like a maniac.

This felt good.

It felt like we were free.

I let out a breath as he finally stops, before rolling over so that we are laying next to each other, looking up at the stars.

That's when I notice how dark it is, and pull out my phone.

9:00.

"AJ, we missed the meeting!" I exclaim, sitting up, and his eyes widen.

"Let's go," he gasps, and runs off down the road, pulling me by the hand.

•

As we climb into AJ's car, my phone rings out, and I reach for it before answering.

"Hi," Lila breathes from the other end, and I groan.

"Hey, Lila. We're on our way," I huff, pulling a wad of napkins from AJ's glove compartment and wiping off the remaining ice cream that is plastered to my face.

"No! No, we're not there, listen-"

I hear a long beep and look down to see that my phone has died.

"AJ!" I demand. "Lila said they aren't there."

"Alright, well let's just go and see if Carlos or anyone stuck around to clean up or something." He states, and I nod.

After a quick glance at his ice cream covered hair, I toss him a napkin with a giggle.

"Clean yourself up," I poke him, and he shoots me a sideways grin.

"Anything for you, princess."