Smells Like Nirvana

Chapter 13

Road Trip

Crystal- I'm on my way over now. Are you ready?

Scarlett- I'm packed but I'm so not ready...

Crystal- b there in 5

Scarlett- k

The concert in Tucson was tonight at the Rialto. She was so excited! She hadn't seen Michael is almost 2 weeks. They were taking Crystal's car because it had better gas mileage, and a much better sound system. Putting the last bit of hairspray in her hair to keep it in position, she placed the lid on top and put it in her bag. She'd only be gone one night but she always packed like she was going to get lost. She had everything at all times. 5 pairs of clothes, in case she wanted to change, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 different purses and her back pack. Make up, under garments, books for school, and more homework for Michael.

Carrying her bags down the stairs she hears Crystal's car pull up into her gravel, horse shoe shaped driveway.

"Mom! Dad! I'm leaving. I'll be back tomorrow sometime."
"Ok sweetie, have fun!"

Rushing out the door, Crystal yells out her window "Bye Mr. And Mrs. Newton!"

Scarlett threw all her bags in the back seat. "Go! I want to miss all the early morning traffic."
"Yes maim!" Crystal saluted Scarlett. "So, first stop on our rock and roll tour... circle k! We need drinks and candy."
"I need candy. And wild cherry pepsi!" Scarlett said. Suddenly more excited.

They drove down the road a few blocks to the circle k. Looking down at her phone, Scarlett noticed 2 texts from Michael.

Michael- hey you... you on the road yet? What time are you going to leave?

Michael- I'm really excited to see you

Being careful what to say, she didn't want him to know she was on her way.

Scarlett- sorry I missed your text. I'm trying but can't promise anything.

Scarlett- I got stuck doing stuff at home. I am really trying.

Michael- what! So you may not even make it?

Scarlett- Michael I'm trying

Michael- are you upset with me? Is this because of the pictures? I told you how I felt about them.

"Scarlett we're here at circle k. We're you still going to get something?"
"Ya, sorry. Michael text and I'm texting him back."

Scarlett- Michael I'm not mad at you.

Michael- because that would be really screwed up. I haven't seen you in weeks! And if you're mad and said you're fine when you're not then that's unfair. How can I fix something if I don't know it needs to be fixed. I hope, if something is wrong, ever, you'll let me know.