The Adventures of Max and Leo: Finally leaving the beach house

Max went to the kitchen, where Leo was preparing breakfast.

"Well, today's the day, Leo," Max said. "We're finally heading back for home after nearly two weeks of enjoying this beautiful beach."

"Yep, we sure are," Leo said. "And it'll be back to our usual grind. Dad will take us back home sometime this afternoon, though, so we have plenty of time to pack."

"Sounds great," Max said.

"Did you want to enjoy the beach one more time this morning before going, Max?" Leo asked.

"That would be nice," Max said. "I'm going to miss it when I leave it."

"Plus, you slept in your swimming suit," Leo said. "So, I thought maybe you wanted to get up, get fed and go out to the beach."

"Yeah . . . I did that a couple of nights we were here did I?" Max asked.

"You sure did," Leo said. "It was like you never wanted to change out of it at one point."

"No, I didn't," Max said. "But, I do appreciate you letting me enjoy the beach one more time before we go back."

"Of course, Max," Leo said. "If push comes to shove, I'll give you a head start on your packing."

"Thanks, Leo," Max said. "If push comes to shove, I'll wear my swimming suit on our road trip back home."

"I'm sure you will no matter how pushed we are for time, knowing you," Leo said. "I still remember when you spent a weekend with me that you wore your pajamas all day at my house on Saturday."

"And I loved doing that," Max said. "I'd do it all over again if I wanted to."

"I wouldn't doubt it for one minute," Leo said. "Well, anyway, breakfast is ready. I made pancakes."

"Awesome, thanks, Leo," Max said.

Leo fixed himself and Max a plate and then the two sat down to enjoy breakfast . . .

A few hours later, after breakfast and some time outdoors swimming and surfing, Max came back inside, where Leo had just finished packing.

"I got us all packed up, Max," Leo said.

"Wonderful," Max said. "To be out there one more time was so much fun."

"I'm sure it was," Leo said. "Are you ready for lunch?"

"I sure am, Leo," Max said. "What are you going to fix?"

"Some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches," Leo said. "Oh, and by the way, just so you know, I put some leftovers of some of the things I've cooked for you in your packing bags so you can enjoy the food I made for you at your house."

"Sounds great," Max said. "The last time you did that, I shared some with my mom and she was really impressed."

"Sounds fantastic," Leo said. "I'm glad she was impressed. I should cook for her sometime."

"Well, I was hoping in the future, we'd have a sleepover at my place and if we finalize those plans, maybe you should," Max said.

"That would be really nice," Leo said. "I'll bring my sleeping bag from the camping vacation. I got it cleaned after we went back to our houses from the camping vacation, so I'll be sleeping from a freshly cleansed sleeping bag."

"Ah, the thought of that sounds so relaxing and refreshing," Max said. "I just might get to do that on my own bed tonight."

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure your mom washed your sheets while you were gone," Leo said. "So, you'll know the feeling."

"Great," Max said. "Well, let's eat."

Max and Leo went to the kitchen so that Leo could fix himself and Max some lunch . . .

Later that day, Leo's dad came to pick up Max and Leo. Max and Leo placed most of their stuff in the truck and a couple of bags in front of the back seats and got in the car and they started off for home.

"Well, we're heading off for home," Max said. "We'll be back to work with a refreshed mind."

"We sure will be," Leo said. "And you'll be skateboarding, bike riding, coming over to my place from time to time and it won't be long before we go to school."

"Yeah, this summer has flown by fast," Max said. "At least I'll get to see the teacher I really like again."

"Mrs. Harris?" Leo asked. "Yeah, she really enjoyed your work in years past, has she?"

"She sure has," Max said. "I hope she continues to enjoy my work."

"Strangely enough, I hope so, too," Leo said. "Either way, I hope you have a great school year."

"I know you will, Leo," Max said. "Since you do have a brilliant mind"

"I'm glad you have faith I will, Max," Leo said. "Well, what do you want to do during the road trip home?"

"Well, after all that swimming and surfing I did today, I could go for a massage," Max said.

"Sure thing, Max," Leo said.

Max leaned against his side of the car and propped his feet on Leo's lap. Leo then began to massage Max's feet.

"Ah, that feels so good," Max said. "Thanks, Leo."

"You're welcome, Max," Leo said.

Leo continued to massage Max, whom felt relaxed to the point of falling asleep. Leo got a blanket out of one of the bags that they had sat in front of the back seats and placed it over Max.

"Sweet dreams, Max," Leo said and then closed his eyes and fell asleep himself . . .

Max woke up from his nap . . . on the couch at the living room of Leo's house. When Max looked around and saw where he was, he said, "Leo, are you here?"

"I sure am," Leo said from his room. While coming to the living room and sitting on a nearby chair, Leo added, "Either you were really tired or you must be a deep sleeper because you slept throughout the rest of the road trip and my dad and I carried you inside and laid you on the couch."

"Well, thanks, Leo," Max said.

"You're more than welcome," Leo said. "So, did you enjoy your nap?"

"I sure did," Max said.

"You're welcome to stay here for the night if you wish," Leo said. "I can have Dad bring some of your stuff in here."

"That would be awesome," Max said. "Maybe tomorrow, we can even go ahead and take care of the pool shopping."

"Sounds great," Leo said. "Also, my dad is going to order some pizza. Want some?"

"I'd love that," Max said. "Thanks, Leo."

"You're welcome, Max," Leo said. "Want to go to my room and play some video games?"

"Sure," Max said. "Let's go."

"Alright then," Leo said.

Max got up out of the couch and followed Leo to his bedroom so that the two can play some video games.