La Bala

Dieciocho

A/N: it's really weird to put this here but I must warn all of you that there will be some really really light smut at the end, it's super light like almost see-through but if you're uncomfortable with that typa stuff, you should skip the end part. I hope you enjoy this!

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"You know those beer-soda things, they're huge, they come in different colors and flavors? They're like some kind of soda or juice but they have alcohol, Yadadamean?" Carmen explains to her sister as she puts her car in drive.

"Are you talking about Four Lokos?"

"Yeah, I would like one of those."

"We're late to the funeral and you wanna get a Four Lokos?"

"Yeah, please and thank you."

"Ok, fine, I need to get gas anyway."

As soon as they see a gas station, Carmen gets out of the car and wonders around the convenience store. She takes in the extravagant packaging of all the high calorie items. She then sees a tall boy staring at the refrigerators in the back.

"Hi." She smiles towards the boy.

"Um, hey." She couldn't see him well because of her large sunglasses but he looked confused.

"How old are you?"

"Twenty four."

"Good. You ever had a Four Lokos?"

"Yeah, lots of times actually."

"Great. What's your favorite flavor?"

"Um I guess either the peach, strawberry lemonade, or fruit punch."

"Peach? Strawberry Lemonade? Fruit Punch? How innovative! Such exotic flavors. Which one do you think pairs well with Flaming Hot Cheetos?"

"I guess the fruit punch one?"

"What a choice." Carmen opens the fridge and takes out a large can. "Could you do me a favor?"

"Um what's the favor?"

"Buy this for me, don't worry I have money, I just need you to take this up front." Carmen puts the can in his hands, she didn't want to take the item up front due to the risk of getting carded. If the person behind the register recognized her, she wasn't in the mood today for taking pictures and talking about some old stuff. Normally, she would be happy to but not today.

"Why can't you buy it?"

"Personal reasons. I'll also buy whatever you're going to get."

The guy thought about the offer.

"Ok."

"Great, just let me get some stuff and I'll meet you up front."

Carmen grabs a basket and puts a variety of snacks in it. She does a twirl to the front counter area and takes the cash out of her purse. Giving him some cash, Carmen watched the exchange. When the younger man gets a receipt, she takes the items she picked to the register to purchase. After getting her change, she follows the stranger to get her beverage.

"Thank you for your service." She smiles as she takes the can away from him.

"You forgot the change." The guy raises the money, showing her the large amount since she gave him too much money.

"Keep it."

"Wow, thanks!"

Carmen gets back into the car.