Adopt a Yognaught

Chapter 27

It's the last week of my house arrest. Next week is Halloween, which is also my birthday. It falls on a Friday, and the Yogs have been asking me what I want for it. I told them a simple party and maybe a few gifts. They ask what type of gifts, I say maybe an iPod or my own laptop, so I can stop using Simon's. They seemed satisfied at my wishes, and stopped questions. 

During the last two weeks of my house arrest, Jelly, Mino, Crystal and I got enough money to purchase a good laptop. We did yard work for the neighbors and basically begged our parents, and we managed to get enough to pool together a good amount. Now we just need someone-an adult-to buy it for us. 

I'm still on house arrest, but I could probably convince Simon or someone to take us to the store. We talked it over through Skype and during school. We tried to get in contact with Taylor over the phone again, but the last time we tried was the only time it worked. 

"What do you think we should do?" Jelly asks over Skype. 

"I think we should get one of our parents to take us," Mino says. 

"Do you think we have enough?" Crystal asks. 

"I'm sure we do," I say. "But how will we get to the store?" 

"I could ask my mom or dad...." Mino says. Then after a moment, she adds, "Actually, they're pretty busy. I don't think they'll be able to." 

A smile stretches across my face as an idea comes to mind. "Have you guys ever wanted to meet the Yogscast?" 

The three are silent for a bit, then I finally hear Crystal answer. 

"Well, yeah!" Crystal says. "But what do you mean?" 

"I mean," I say. "Why don't I ask Simon or Lewis or Hannah or someone to take us to the store? That way, we could purchase the laptop, and you guys get to meet the Yogscast!" 

"That," Jelly says. "Sounds awesome." 

"But what about Taylor?" Mino says. "Won't she be left out if we got to meet the Yogscast and she won't?" 

"Well," I say. "We need someone to drive us to the hospital, don't we?" They all start giggling. 

"Sure!" Crystal says. I could see her smiling. "That sounds like fun! Ooh, I could just see Taylor's face!" 

"Should we all meet at the store, or should I have someone come pick us all up?" I ask. 

"Pick us up!" They all said in unison. We all started laughing. 

"Okay. How about tomorrow? Afternoon?" I say. They all agree, and then they give me their addresses to pick them up at. I write them all down on a slip of paper, and then we get off when Simon tells me we're leaving. I say goodbye to my friends, and we head out. 

On the way home, I ask them about our plan. 'Them' consists of Simon, Lewis, and Hannah. They looked at each other for a few minutes, then nodded. 

"Also," I add. "The reason I want you to pick them up, is because they want to meet you." 

They all share a knowing smile, then look at me. 

"I'm going to guess that's because they're yognau(gh)ts?" Hannah says. 

"Exactly," I say. Then I add quickly, "And they're not just using me to meet you guys, if your wondering. They were my friends since I enrolled in the school, and they stuck by me since. In fact, they haven't asked me to meet you guys, ever." 

"We're not worried," Lewis says. "You trust them, so they should be alright." 

I smiled and nodded.