More of the multi-part chapter. Lola gets a bit annoying in this chapter, but she's 7 months pregnant, so cut her some slack haha.

Out of the Woods, Part 2

"So, how do you guys even know Maya?" Lola asked on the way to Maya's house. She sat in the backseat blasting the A/C and fanning herself. The weather wasn't that bad, but Lola felt crazy warm all of a sudden.

"Well, she's been friends with Tiny like, forever," Shay said from the passenger seat, shivering from all the air conditioning. "And she used to date Zig."

"Yeah, and she and Miles went out too," Frankie added. Shay slugged her. "Ouch! What?" Frankie cried, clueless.

"Relax," Lola called from the backseat, still fanning herself. "I'm not one of those girls who flips out just because my boyfriend has exes."

Shay snorted. "Yeah, good thing for that, right?"

Lola rolled her eyes. "That wasn't aimed at you," she muttered. "God, and why is it so hot in here?!"

"Uh, you're the only one who's warm,"Frankie pointed out, turning the A/C down a notch. "Shay and I are freezing up here."

"Ughh," Lola moaned, draping her arm across her forehead. "Another hot flash."

"Well, you are in your third trimester now," Shay said. She turned the A/C back up, deciding to just deal with the cold for Lola's sake.

"I hate this," Lola cried. "Being pregnant sucks!"

Frankie shrugged. "Only two more months to go though, at least," she offered, smiling weakly.

Lola sighed, feeling like she was about to cry again. "That's too long," she groaned, clutching her stomach. "I want it out now."

"Uh, can you not do that in the car?" Shay said, laughing a little. "That's kinda gross."

"Yeah, please Lo, no early labor in my car," Frankie added nervously.

Lola rolled her eyes. "Relax," she said. "I'm still only seven months along." She groaned, massaging her stomach. "I'm not due til July."

"Good," Frankie said, pulling into the driveway.

Maya was already standing outside waiting for them. She tossed her sleeping bag and backpack into the trunk and climbed into the backseat. "Hey, guys," she said, awkwardly scooting in next to Lola. "How's it going?"

"Just fabulous," Lola muttered.

"Sorry," Shay spoke up, apologizing on Lola's behalf. "She's like, super hormonal."

"I am not," Lola snapped. She grabbed the jumbo bag of Cheetos on the floor and started devouring them.

Maya just shook her head, laughing. "Well, Grace and Jonah are on their way to the campsite," she said, reading her phone.

"So are Miles, Esme, Zig, and Tiny," Frankie said. She paused. "Wow, that is kind of a weird combination of people."

Shay sighed. "I just want to get to the campsite already," she said. "I'm so nervous about this weekend with Tiny."

"Ooh, have fun you two," Maya smirked.

"Condoms," Lola reminded Shay.

"Yeah, thanks, I already got the 12 you insisted on giving me," Shay muttered.

"Well, as long as you don't do what I did my first time," Maya laughed. "I was on Molly."

"With Miles?" Lola asked awkwardly.

Maya winced a little. "No," she said, looking down. "With... Zig."

"Uh, if you've heard any rumors concerning a pool, they're completely untrue," Frankie piped up.

"Can we stop?" Lola said. "I really need to pee."

Shay groaned. "We literally just left."

"And I'm seven months pregnant," Lola said, taking another handful of Cheetos. "I warned you I was gonna suck to travel with."

"There should be a gas station at the next exit," Maya said.

They pulled over at the rest stop. Maya and Lola went in while Shay and Frankie waited in the car.

Lola turned to Maya as they washed their hands at the sinks. "I'm sorry I'm being such a huge bitch," she blurted out.

Maya smiled. "It's okay," she said. "It's understandable, given everything."

Lola sighed. "Will it be weird for you? Having me and Miles there?"

Maya shrugged. "Not really," she said. "He and I broke up a long time ago." She grabbed a paper towel. "And I don't judge you or anything, just in case you thought I did."

Lola nodded. "Thanks, I guess," she mumbled. She reached for the paper towel holder. "I remember when me and you and Tiny and Zig used to double date all the time last year."

Maya smiled slightly. "Yeah, that was fun," she said.

"Yeah," Lola agreed, smiling back. "Well, until both Zig and Tiny screwed things up."

Maya rolled her eyes. "Guys are the worst."

"Yeah, tell me about it," Lola laughed. "The last one got me pregnant."

Maya just shook her head, smiling a little. "You're lucky to have Miles though," she said, pulling her hair into a ponytail. "He's a good guy."

"Yeah," Lola said softly, running her hand over her stomach. "He is." She stared at the floor. "Why... why exactly did you guys break up, then?" She bit her lip. "I mean, if you don't mind me asking."

Maya sighed. "I don't know," Maya said. "We just weren't right for each other. I mean, he was always freaking out over every little thing, and he got jealous a lot..." She shrugged. "Guess it just wasn't meant to be."

Lola gulped a little. "Oh," she said quietly.

"But he's grown up a lot since then," Maya added quickly. "He'll be there for you. And the baby."

Lola nodded. "He has been," she said.

"Good," Maya smiled. "Now, let's get back to the car. Frankie and Shay are probably wondering where we are."

"Okay," Lola agreed. She took a deep breath and walked outside towards Frankie's car, clutching her stomach. She felt the baby start to kick again. It didn't matter how many girls or guys had had Miles first, Lola tried to reassure herself as she took her seat next to Maya. This was her and Miles' baby. And they-- the three of them-- had a bond nobody could replace.