Chapter 2: Dumb Blondes…

Ah, the bus. How I've missed you, you old hunk of metal. It's times like this when I feel as if I've never left.

"Hi, Fi!!"

And times like this that remind me that I have.

"Hi, Annie."

"What're you doing?" asked Annie, settling into a chair next to me.

I sighed, "Just thinking how good it is to be home."

"On this little bus?"

"Annie," I said, turning towards her, "This bus is my life; it's practically all I know. Yeah, it's a little small, but it's been a home to me."

"Oh," said Annie, pausing.

It was during that short pause that we were presented with an overload of testosterone.

"Hi, Fi!" cried Clu, practically bouncing into the room, his eyes bright. "What's up?"

"Clu?" I asked, "Why are you so…perky?"

"Cause my Fi-Pod is back!" he said, nuzzling his head into my shoulder.

"Yeah, and you're my Bell pepper, but let's keep the goofy names to a minimum. Okay?" I said, ruffling his hair.

Annie looked confused. "Are you two…involved?" she asked in a hushed whisper.

I stared at Annie. Oh, she thinks…well, I'm not gonna pass this up.

"Yes, Annie," I said, stroking Clu's hair, "We are very much involved, and very much in love, and we'd really prefer you to not be here right now."

"Really?" said Annie, "Gosh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt."

And with that she left the room.

"Dude," said Clu looking at me, "I didn't know we were involved. Should we seal this moment with a kiss?" And he puckered up his lips moving closer towards me.

He wound up with a mouthful of pillow.

"Clu, you dumbass," I hissed, "I only said that so Annie would leave!"

"So you do want to be alone with me," he said, licking his lips.

I stared at him, "Clu, don't be dense."

Yes, I realize that was an impossible request.