The Little things that Matter
Nightroad
Be Sensible- Jimmy Eat World- oh yes Another Songfic….I can just see people clicking the 'back' button immediately. But if you've ever heard the song you'd understand where I'm going with this.
Let me have the keys and you can take a rest
from the lightless main street until the next
who knows what there was to see
before the light turned green
there's so much hell to live
They were up at 3 a.m. getting ready to set out, the trio had Plumber's business several states away and had to get there the day after tomorrow. Kevin arrived at Ben's and Gwen's house to pick them up, both groggy and fatigued. Gwen was wise enough to bring a pillow and blanket, but both were commandeered by Ben who fell asleep immediately in the backseat. Gwen sat in the passenger's seat and fought her heavy eyelids to stay up and keep Kevin company.
She was leaning far forward, leaning back only made sleep more tempting. Kevin had the air on full blast, it was his way of staying awake- the colder he felt the easier it was to stay awake. Her eyes were glued to the dark road in front, peaceful thought in her expression. The radio was on low, a mumble of heavy metal music could be heard but the words couldn't be distinguished. They made small conversation, Gwen too tired to really talk and Kevin simply enjoying the silence.
the static or the silence; don't know which is worse
the dial isn't broken; that's the way it works
to the new professionals irregular is normal
it's all in how you pray
not what needs to change
" We'll stop and get gas outside of Fayetteville, by then stores will be open." Kevin said in a low voice as he quickly took his eyes off the road to glance at Gwen and then the radio clock.
It was 4:34 a.m.
Gwen nodded in understanding. She rubbed her arms as the air condition blew, sending chills and goosebumps down her arms. Kevin noted this then leaned over and turned the air off.
"We can stop somewhere so you can take a nap, Ben isn't going to wake anytime soon and I don't want to go to sleep and just leave you up." Gwen said to him. Kevin shook his head.
"No, I'm good. I slept all day today."
"Out of necessity, or is that a routine?" Gwen asked with a raised eyebrow. Kevin shrugged his shoulders in response.
imagine we had canvas with the midnight cold
dig our fingers in and then we'd watch the snow
maybe i need stronger meds
don't let those feelings in
i can't get closer now
Ben began to snore several minutes later, making Kevin turn the radio up a tad bit more to block the aggravating snore. The headlights shown only the road ahead, the trees surrounding it were obscured into darkness but their outline could be seen by the subtle lightening of the dark morning sky.
"What do you have in mind for breakfast?" asked Gwen, trying to keep up some conversation. Kevin seemed to ponder this before answering, "We could stop at the nearest Diner whenever you feel hungry."
"But I asked what you wanted to eat."
"And I answered, whatever you want." Gwen clicked her tongue in mild frustration and was caught by a yawn.
"Lean your seat back and sleep Gwen, don't mind keeping me company."
"I like keeping you company."
Another stretch of silence took place before Kevin spoke again.
"Hey, Gwen?" He asked, a bit of hesitation and nervousness in his voice.
"Hmm?" She answered in a sleepy voice.
I'm on the losing side
but not every time
I'm gonna lose this love of mine
here are the words defined
but not one is mine
why are we still so afraid
the things we do deserve the rightful names
"About that incident with..." But he was cut off.
"Let's not get into this. Besides…"
Kevin looked over at her when she wouldn't continue, but had to smile when he saw that she finally lost her battle with sleep.
No he didn't mind being the only one awake, it made him appreciate what he had more. No, she hadn't completely forgiven him yet, but they had gotten things mostly back to normal, and that's all he could ask for at the moment.
Don't get comfortable
Don't be sensible,
Swing with all you have,
Stop me if you can.
