Chapter 3

Road Trip…

I loaded up Sideswipe, with the help of Bumblebee. Nervousness filled my stomach. Not because there was a possibility that I could get in trouble but for the fact that I didn't know how Sydney would react.

"Is Bumblebee coming with us?" Sideswipe questioned.

"He better be or I'm going to hurt him, with my super strong coon- hunter skills!" I said before Bee could answer, and sideswipe giggled.

"Ok? But how are you so sure that she won't remember you? I mean didn't you two used to know each other like you were sisters? Bumblebee asked.

"Don't worry about it too much, I already have that covered. I've got a three o'clock hair appointment in Nebraska tomorrow, and plus I look completely different any way. I've lost a lot of weight, and my face is smaller. She won't even be the least bit suspicious. I'm still nervous though." I explained.

"Well I think we're all set. Are you guys ready?" Bumblebee's holomatter asked shutting sideswipes trunk.

"Well if were going to be in Nebraska by tomorrow then we need to get going!" Sides interrupted.

"Oh puhleeease…ya'll are giant robots who can drive extremely fast under government permission, don't even start that crap with me!" I exclaimed climbing into the passenger's seat of my mech's car mode. I was already getting used to the sideswipe "imprinting" on me thing. We drove away from the giant base.

"So Sideswipe does this mean that we're dating now? If not I can totally understand." I asked casually.

"I guess it does, if you want to that is…I would really appreciate if you would." He answered without missing a beat.

` "What do you expect me to do, hear that you fell in love with me, and then you don't even offer to go out with me? I asked sarcastically.

"Thank you Sarah, I really appreciate you doing this for me even though I've treated you bad. Well my love, it's late, and you really should get some rest because I hope to be in Kentucky by late tomorrow evening." He said sincerely.

"Ok." I mumbled. "G' night sides love ya." I responded snuggling up to the seat.

"Uhhhh…" He responded.

"What is it?" I asked in a worried tone.

"Oh never mind its nothing. He continued driving, and I fell asleep.

I woke up to Bumblebee being childish. Apparently sideswipe had told him about us.

"Ewww!" Bee exclaimed. "That's gross."

"Sarah, honey are you ready for your hair appointment? Sideswipe asked, I could hear bumblebee making gagging sounds in the back ground.

"Yeah I guess!" I added enthusiastically. "Bumblebee you're a great friend and all but don't ya think the noises are a bit much?" I stated.

I walked into the salon ignoring Sides, and Bee's comments about how late I sleep in. I knew exactly what I was going to do.

Walking out I couldn't help but giggle at their expressions. My hair was now Dark brown with red streaks, and extensions.

"WOW! Bumblebee exclaimed. Sideswipe elbowed him.

"You look. Beautiful!" Sides grinned.

"I look like you used to! I've already heard about your past so don't worry about that." I explained.

"Umm… I think we should probably get back on the road. That is if were going to be in Kentucky by tonight." Bumblebee informed us.

We drove off, and once again I snuggled up to sideswipes seat, ignoring his grumbling, and whining. Sure enough we made it to Rockcastle in a few hours. We drew a lot of attention. Basically because the new Corvette stingray concepts are not for sale, in fact there is only one in the whole world, and I was riding in it.

"Well guys, we start school tomorrow. Aren't ya'll excited?" I asked.

"You betcha!" Bee exclaimed. "This is the first time I get to go to school where someone other than ratchet is teaching us." I started giggling.

We decided to stay in my old church, Hickory Grove Pentecostal church's parking lot, for the night. We already had our fake transcripts e-mailed to the school. Every thing was set. Our plan was to stay here for a few days, then "kidnap" Sydney.

I drifted off to sleep.

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