"Tok, what the fuck," stated Craig.
"Since we are traveling I wanted us to conformable," he explained. "It's not ours but a rental." Clyde is already sitting in the passenger seat so you guys will be sitting in the middle row or 3rd row. Depends on where you want to sit. I look at the GMC Yukon XL as I toss our bags inside.
"Token, where are we going first?" I ask for a piece of mind.
"I was thinking we would head east first and then back to west, finally destination home."
"Okay," I reply. "Craig I am taking the middle seat." Craig doesn't argue as he climbs into the back seat. I get comfortable in the middle seat with excitement kicking in. This will be my first time leaving South Park. Clyde has left for games and to tour schools. Token travels the world with his parents and Craig. Well he has left but it was when he was skipping school.
I am comfortable in my seat as Token heads towards Kansas first. Craig puts on his headphones and starts fooling around in his phone. Clyde is looking for something to listen to on the radio.
"My dad gave me 800 for the trip," he stated. "Is that cool or what?"
"That's awesome," I replied. "I saved up all my money, I have 600."
"I think we will be fine," replied Token. "The main thing I am worried about is gas of course. I am not so worried about the hotel stay as I am using the points my parents earned from all the travelling we do."
"Thank god for that," exclaimed Clyde. "I can't imagine what would happen if we had to pay for that too." I already know I wouldn't have been able to afford the trip if that was the case. I pull out my own phone and see I have a message from Wendy.
Wendy: Hey how is everything so far
Tweek: Everything is good so far. I am a little nervous about what we are going to be doing at each state but other than that I am fine
Wendy: Live in the moment. I almost wish Token had invited me
Tweek: Very funny, no girls allowed, jk, we wanted it to be just the guys.
Wendy: I know it's fine. I am going to be spending some time with Bebe anyways
Tweek: Have fun!
I don't have much to say to Wendy following that. I went to the internet looking up the courses at the community college I decided to go to. I was toggling back and forth between the art program and pottery program. They kind of fall under the same category so that is interesting. Only a few of the classes would be different.
We get a pretty good way before we actually stop to take a break. I am glad because I could some coffee and food in my tummy. We stop at this really cool looking diner. We head inside looking around. There is a sigh that says you can seat yourself.
"Look," exclaimed Clyde. "A carousel! This is awesome, can we sit here." Token laughs while Craig and I just stare at it. It is a round booth that when you sit inside it spins you around slowly. You are looking at outside and inside the diner. I wonder if people ever get sick on it although it goes slow.
"It does look pretty cool," I admit sitting down. I am surprised to see that no one is sitting on it. We get comfortable as a female server walks over to us.
"No one should be sitting here," she stated without saying hello.
"Why not?" asked Clyde.
"Too many big kids playing on here and getting hurt," she commented. I couldn't help but notice her pretty green eyes and dark auburn hair.
"We will be responsible," claimed Token. "I promise." She looks like she is thinking.
"Okay, cool," she replies. "Sorry about that. I didn't mean to come off rude most people get mad at me when I tell them that."
"We're not mad at you," stated Craig. "You are just doing your job." The server smiled.
"My name is Kenzie if you need anything, here are your menus. Do you know what you want to drink?"
"Coffee!" I cry out. "Sorry I need some caffeine, starting to get a headache." I felt stupid crying out for some damn coffee.
"Coke or Pepsi products?" asked Craig leaning on the table.
"Coke," she replied with her pen and pad in hand ready.
"Coke," said Craig.
"Sprite," replied Token.
"Water," stated Clyde. "Have to stay in shape for training."
"Yet it won't stop you from eating like a pig," noted Craig. Clyde looks embarrassed.
"Shut up," he hissed. Kenzie just smiles before walking away. "I can't believe you did that! Trying to humiliate me in front of that girl."
"Whatever," replied Craig opening the menu. "She didn't seem bothered. Why do you care? You want her number or something?"
"Stop teasing him," said Token. "Doesn't matter because I doubt Clyde will have time for a long-distance relationship." It's strange sometimes to hear my friends talk about relationships at times. I never really had one. There was one girl I was interested in dating but she ended up moving before we could even get anywhere. Other than that, it has just been Craig and that wasn't even real. We all have our meals picked out waiting for the server to return.
"What is the first stop?" I ask.
"Here, duh," said Clyde.
"Shut up," laughed Craig. "This should seriously count. Token what is our next stop?"
"I was thinking a cool BBQ place in Kansas and we can stay at a hotel there. By the way one of you will need to take the wheel tomorrow."
"Not it," said Clyde.
"Me too," I replied. I get nervous with driving enough as it is and this SUV is huge.
"Seriously guys," groaned Craig. "Whatever, Tweek can keep me company." I nod knowing I would sit with him.
"I wanted shot gun!" whined Clyde.
"You don't get a choice since I am driving," said Craig. We see Kenzie on her way back over with the drinks. She takes our orders and the menus. I am looking forward to having my tuna melt sandwich. The guys make light chit chat and everything is going great until the bring up my love life or their lack of.
"Tweek, did you decide on your classes yet?" asked Token.
"Gah, not really, I know it will be in the arts,"
"Ballet," clowned Clyde putting his hands over his head like he is a ballerina.
"Not funny," I replied rolling my eyes at him. "I am deciding between painting or pottery."
"Sounds like fun either way," said Craig before sipping his coke. "I am planning to just take basic classes until I decide what I want to do."
"Only you would not know what you are doing," said Token. "So Tweek any plans for college? Romantic adventures?"
"I am not thinking about that right now," I replied blushing. Jeez is that all they think about. I am lying, I have been wanting a girlfriend for a while now. Just waiting for the right girl to come along.
"I have been trying to get him to see Wendy," said Craig. "He's not budging though." I slap Craig in his arm. Clyde laughs.
"That would be nice," said Token. "You two do get along very well."
"So?" I replied. "I get along with plenty of people but that doesn't mean we should be dating."
"It's more than that," said Token. "I can see why Craig would make the recommendation." Kenzie walks up dropping off the plates and refill Clyde's water and Craig's coke. She asked if we need anything further before going to her next table.
"Token, you are going to stay in a dorm right," I ask to take the topic off of me.
"I sure am," he replies. "I am not sure if I should though. You know there might be a lot of parties and I don't have time for that. I need focus on my classes."
"God you are freaking out already," said Craig. "Summer just started. You have plenty of time to worry about that."
"You wouldn't understand since you never take anything serious," said Token slightly annoyed. Craig snorts before biting into his burger. I can tell that actually got to him.
"Let's relax and enjoy our meals," I reply. We got back to focusing on the meals in front of us. We finish our food quickly ready to get to our next stop. We all use the rest room while Clyde covers this bill. We take a selfie in the diner and then have Kenzie take a group photo for us. She waved goodbye before going back to her job.
We get to the car and Craig starts laughing.
"What's so funny?" asked Token. "Did we miss something?"
"Clyde, you might be getting a text from Kenzie," he explained.
"No I won't," replied Clyde confused.
"I slide her your number," smirked Craig. "You're welcome."
"Are you fucking kidding me!" exclaimed Clyde walking up and grabbing Craig.
"Stop it," I hissed. "She is watching." Clyde looks at the window and Kenzie is looking at us with a confused face. Clyde pushes Craig away and waves at Kenzie. She waves back laughing followed by a smile. I guess he didn't completely blow it.