Authors notes: I'd like to take this opportunity to make all of you readers aware of a fanfiction called "Tension" written by -TiFFaNY-TWiSTeD-. This is -TiFFaNY-TWiSTeD'S first story on and if you haven't already then I suggest you all check it out as she is a very talented writer. :)
"We're here." Sean announced as he pulled in to the parking lot of Smith's Used Auto Parts. Emma looked at the dilapidated building.
"I know it's not much." Sean said. "But my friend owns it."
"Your friend is running his own business?"
"Yeah, his name is Ryan Smith. He was actually Tracker's best friend growing up. They used to hang out when they were younger. He opened up this shop about a year ago and hopes to get a new location once things get up and running."
Emma and Sean got out of the car and entered the shop. Inside there was a counter with a middle aged man standing behind it. There were also a few chairs in the corner with a few magazines lying on a table. "I'll wait over here." Emma said whispering in to Sean's ear.
Sean approached the counter.
"Can I help you?" the middle aged man asked.
"I'm here to see Ryan." Sean said.
"He's out back. I'll go get him." The man went through a swinging door.
A couple of minutes later 23 year old Ryan came through the door.
"Little Cameron!" He exclaimed as he walked through the door realizing who was waiting for him. He came out from around the counter and gave him a hug. "How you been man?"
"I've been good." Sean replied.
Ryan eyed Emma sitting in the corner reading a magazine. "And who is this?" he asked.
"Ryan this is Emma….my friend." Sean said as Emma looked up from her magazine smiling and giving Ryan a small wave hello.
"Your friend, eh? Well I hope your keeping Little Cameron here out of trouble."
"I try." she said and went back to reading the magazine.
"Follow me out back Sean. I got the parts you needed all ready. I just want you to look them over first before I pack them up." Sean followed Ryan behind the counter and through the swinging doors to the back of the shop where all of the used parts were stored.
"Nice place you have here Ryan." Sean said noticing the huge inventory of used parts.
"Thanks man. Business has been picking up. I hope to only be here for another six months before we get into a bigger location." Ryan said walking over to a shelf and gathering the parts needed to fix Mr. Simpson's car. "Here's what you asked for."
Sean looked over the parts. Everything seemed to be in fairly good condition. "Everything looks good Ryan. I'll take all of it."
Ryan grabbed a couple of boxes and started packing the parts in to them. "So Emma, huh? She's hot." Ryan said making small talk.
"Yeah, she's gorgeous." Sean said.
"But your just friends?" Ryan asked quizzically.
"It's a long story man. I'll give you the short version. We dated on and off for the past couple of years. I broke up with her a few months ago and really hurt her." Sean said helping Ryan finish packing the parts into the boxes.
"Well she can't hate you too much if she was willing to go on a road trip with you."
"I guess." Sean said shoving his hands in his pockets nervously.
"You still care about her, don't you Little Cameron."
"Is it that obvious?" Sean asked.
"Come on man, I could always read you like an open book when it came to women. You try to act like a tough guy but when it comes to someone your really interested in you wear your heart on your sleeve."
"Hey don't say that to loud. I wouldn't want to blow my tough guy image." Sean said jokingly.
"So what are you waiting for?" Ryan asked. "Go for it before I do." He laughed and punched Sean in the shoulder lightly. "You know once the girls get a piece of Ryan Smith then they would never want another man again." Ryan said cockily.
"It's good to see you haven't changed one bit." Sean shook his head and helped Ryan carry the boxes out to the front counter.
Emma lifted her head up from the magazine she was reading once the boys returned to the front room. Ryan gave her a smile and wink. She had the feeling that she had just been discussed in the back room.
Sean paid Ryan for the parts and was just about to leave when he remembered the blown tire. He explained what had happened and how the spare tire was leaking air.
"Looks to me like you have two options." Ryan said. "First you could try sealing the leak on the spare tire by using a sealant. If you go this route you have to make sure you don't drive the car for at least 12 hours after applying the sealant to the tire as it needs time to dry. Or I have a shipment of used tires coming in tomorrow morning. I could set one aside for you and you could pick it up tomorrow. Either way it looks like you'll be spending the night in Wasaga."
'Spending the night?' Emma thought. 'I definitely didn't see that coming but I guess it wouldn't be too bad. It would give me and Sean a chance to talk.'
Sean considered the options and decided to wait and get a used tire from Ryan in the morning. Sean and Emma headed to the car with the boxes of parts.
"It looks like we are stranded after all, for the night anyways." Sean said apologetically to Emma.
"It's okay. I'll just call my mom and let her know what happened and that we'll be back tomorrow afternoon." Emma said. "But where will we sleep tonight?"
Sean thought about that for a minute. He didn't want to stay with his parents. He wasn't ready to see them yet. He also didn't want to bother Ryan as he felt Ryan had already down enough for him. Then a light bulb went off in his head remembering Jay had a tent, sleeping bag and pillows in the trunk. "I know just the place." Sean said smiling. "I think you'll like it there."
A little camping adventure for Sean/Emma. Thanks for being patient...Semma will emerge shortly :) But of course you have to read the next chapter when it's posted to find out more!
