All good things come to those who wait

By LoriLynn

Trixie sat watching the minute hand slowly creep across the clock face. It was Friday and school would be closed for a whole week for spring break. She was rewarded for her efforts by the shrill sound of a bell cutting through the school. She quickly grabbed her books and scurried to her locker to put away her things. She was practically stampeded by the other students hurrying off to enjoy their escape. She spied Honey across the hall and haphazardly made her way over to her.

"I can't believe these kids!" Honey exclaimed shutting her locker door and melting in with the crowd. The girls where quickly whisked outside into the fresh warm air. It had been an unusually warm spring which only added to their spring fever. They saw an opening and quickly headed for the student parking lot. They were seniors this year Trixie still couldn't believe she had made it this far.

Since Jim, Honey's brother, and Brian, Trixie's brother, went away to college they left the bob white station wagon for the others to use. The bobwhites are a group who banded together to help a variety of causes. The other members are Mart, Trixie's slightly older brother, Diane, Mart's girlfriend, and Dan the newest member of the group. When they weren't helping between charities and school work Trixie and Honey liked to sneak in mystery or two. When they graduated this fall they planned on joining Jim and Brian at Boston University.

Jim's working towards his masters in education which is required for him to open the school for underprivileged boys he always dreamed of. Brian is working on his doctorate. He and Jim were always the most practical of the group . Which caused Trixie and Honey great frustration. In more ways than one. Mart and Dan went to a different college. They already had their spring break so they would only be able to come up for Easter.

The girls finally reached the old station wagon. Trixie unlocked the door and threw in her jacket. They rolled down the windows and then scanned the receding mob for Diane. They soon spotted the thin dark haired girl hurrying towards them. It was her turn to drive. All three had gotten their license last year. Trixie smiled remembering Jim's gentle voice as he patiently instructed her on the process over and over again. She giggled remembering how she drug out the lessons for weeks pretending not to understand just so they could spend more time together. A little trick she picked up from Di.

"What's so funny?" Honey asked knowing that only one thing could bring that look to Trixie's face.

Trixie blushed. "Just thinking."

"About Jim I bet."

"How can I not? I've only seen him once since Christmas. This week is going to be the best ever." Trixie and Honey planned were going on hiking trip with Brian and Jim. They asked Di just to be friendly and were relieved when she declined. Trixie still couldn't believe that her parents gave her permission to go.

Di soon arrived and Trixie offered to hop in the back where it was safer. Honey gave her a dirty look Di was the worst driver of them all. It wasn't that she was a bad driver she usually was just too busy talking to watch the road carefully. Honey quickly pulled on her seat belt and held her breath as Di backed up the long vehicle. They were soon on their way.

Di dropped both of them off at the Manor House where Honey lived and waved by as she cautiously turned around and headed down the steep driveway. Trixie headed into the huge three story dwelling without giving it a second thought. They headed up the stairs to Honey's room to finalize their plan.

"You think they'll go for it?" Trixie asked hesitantly.

"Of course they'll go for it. They're guys." Honey said emphasizing the last word.

Trixie smiled wryly. "Yes they are but I mean... oh I don't know." Trixie said exasperated flopping down on floor.

"Don't tell me you-Trixie Belden are scared." Honey said her eyes flashing her challenge. "I guess if you don't want to share a tent with Jim you don't have to. I thought you and Jim were close."

"We are close. But we haven't got as close as you and Brian. Yet." She said smiling.

"Your just sharing a tent for Pete's sake. You don't have to share a sleeping bag. Unless you want to."

"Are you and Brian?" Trixie asked amazed by how much Honey has changed in the years they have known each other.

"I hope so." Honey replied suddenly not quite as sure of her self.

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Trixie walked home slowly deep in thought. As she neared her house she sighed. She knew what she wanted. She just didn't know how Jim felt. They had only gotten to kiss once before and he was the one who stopped first. She climbed the steps to the back of the house and opened the door quietly. She was hopping she could sneak up to her room to think but no such luck.

"There you are." her mom said as she opened the door all the way. "I was hoping you could run down to Mr. Lytle's store and pick a few items for me." They had just opened a large mega market in Sleepyside but if you were in a hurry Mr. Lytle's was more convenient. Trixie agreed her mom gave her the keys to her buick and Trixie headed out. There were a couple of kid's grabbing the usual pop and candy bars Trixie headed in the back to pick up the items on the list. Milk, eggs, bread and Band-Aids. They should buy stock since Bobby's constantly skinning something. As she was deciding on the pokemon or nascar Band-Aids her eyes swept over to the condoms. She quickly looked around the store before grabbing a pack and sliding it in her shirt. Mr. Lytle eyed her suspiciously at the checkout counter. He quickly rang up her total. $10.34 She gave him a twenty and told him to keep the change as she hurried out of the store. The greedy little man wished her a good day and moved on to the next customer.

Trixie hurried to her car and quickly pulled out onto the main road. She pulled over at an entrance to a new subdivision and pulled out her package. She looked at it intently. "For her pleasure" she read, Her hands were starting to sweat so she quickly put the box in her purse.