I woke up in the backseat of an old car to the smell of old rubber tires, rusty metal, and…donuts? I slowly open my eyes to see Sofia holding a greasy bag of donuts, her small hands and mouth covered with chocolate frosting.
"Uh…what..?"
"GOOD MORNING! Alex and I couldn't sleep, so we woke up SUPER early today to find something to eat! I finally found someone who's as much of a morning person as I am!"
"Oh. My. CODE! Can't I enjoy my much needed sleep around here! SERIOUSLY!"
"You're cute when grumpy!"
"Oh my code, SHUT UP!"
"You don't want a donut then?"
"NO WHAT I WANT IS MY MUCH NEEDED SLEEP! IT'S 6 O' CLOCK IN THE MORNING!"
"Sofia, give him a break. He's not a morning person like we are. Let's eat outside for a bit," said Alex. Finally, someone is on my side in this!
I continue into my sleep when suddenly I am interrupted by a beeping sound. I groaned and glanced at the small touch screen in the car reading, "1 New Call". I touch the screen, and the familiar voice of Mercedes appears.
"Alex, it's me. About yesterday, well I know that no apology will ever be enough for what he did. I can say sorry for an infinite amount of times and it will never be enough. I shouldn't even talk to you. He hit you because of me. I understand if you never want to see my stupid face again."
I was beginning to get tired of listening to this message until…
"…Heh you know what's funny? Sometimes I get these strange dreams that we're together. Like one time I dreamed that we were at the beach splashing water at each other. You chased me into the water until we went in too deep and I suddenly remembered that you couldn't swim. I pulled you out of the water, and I saved you. You smiled at me and then pulled me in for a deep kiss. What's even stranger is that this dream seemed too real, as if it actually happened. Like a memory. Of course it's just a…dream."
Oh the drama, this love triangle or whatever makes me sick to my stomach, and I lose the appetite to eat anything. Though I couldn't help but wonder that there is seriously something off about this place. What does she mean "Like a memory"? This woman is crazy. Why can't she just make up her mind of who she wants to be with!? Holy code she's worse than…NO…I shouldn't even think about her. That little cheat… she went with him. Oh why…why…
"Turbo! You're awake! Yippe!" Sofia's annoying voice suddenly interrupted my thoughts.
"Oh great."
"Turbo, why are you glaring at me?"
"Glaring? I'm not glaring. I'm simply admiring your presence."
"Aww that's sweet!"
Though Sofia is an annoying, stubborn, and bratty little glitch, I can't help but enjoy having her around. Her happy-go-lucky attitude and her infectious smile have grown on me, though I have no idea how long this will last. I'm not planning on having her around since I don't think she'll like the idea of me taking over this game.
"I hoped you slept well sir. I don't know if you consider sleeping in the car seat comfy," said Alex.
"Are you kidding me? My old car was practically my bed back in the day, and trust me it was much smaller compared to your car."
"I'm glad to hear that. What game are you from?"
"Turbo Time, from the 80s. Sadly, it was unplugged."
"I'm so sorry. I can't imagine…and the 80s!? Wow you're retro!?"
"I guess I am. Gah, I hate the word retro, you're making me feel OLD!"
"I feel like a baby. This game has only been around for five years!"
"I've been around for three!" proclaimed Sofia with her wide smile.
"Hah! I'm not the youngest!" replied Alex.
"Just because I'm three doesn't make me a baby!"
"You sort of look like one, pipsqueak," I remarked.
Sofia glares at me, her violet eyes staring deep into mine. She turns around and I hear a soft mutter of I'll show you someday.
"You'll show me what?"
"Oh! Nothing! It's none of your concern!"
"What are you hid-"
"Turbo! You still have to teach me how to drive!"
"Oh. Right. Problem is, WE DON' HAVE A CAR!"
"You can borrow mine!" suggested Alex.
"Wow thanks! Are you sure though? What if we crash it?" asked Sofia.
"It's fine; I have another car in a different garage. It's not like I can use it anyways. I'm not allowed to race."
"You can count on us that we'll MAKE Marty let you race!"
"Good luck with that. Have fun you two!"
"Thanks! Come on Turbo, get in!"
"Okay okay! Geez kid!"
Sofia pushes me into the front passenger seat while she takes the wheel. She just sits there, and then looks at me expectantly.
"What?"
"Tell me what to do!"
"Oh um, turn on the engine."
Sofia turned the keys and the car rumbled to life.
"Now what?"
"Great! So, just back it out of the garage…"
Unfortunately, Sofia backed up too far and ran into a trash dumpster.
"Uh oh…"
"It's fine. Just turn the wheel to the right and go." I sighed.
"O-okay…" she turned the wheel and off we go, from the small alley into the streets. Lucky it was morning and the streets were empty. While Sofia drove she ran into lamp posts, benches, trash cans, none of which slowed the car down. I turned my head and saw Sofia form a smile on her face, a rosy glow appeared on her cheeks.
"Oh Turbo, this is so much fun! I LOVE crashing into stuff!"
"Yeah, yeah, keep your eyes on the road!"
Suddenly we heard a siren and lights appear on an intersection. There was a black and white car, and I immediately knew what it meant.
This will be one hell of a ride.
