The Next Step
Nicole happened to escape any serious charges. She went out of the CHP office with Bruce right behind her. The sun still shined bright and the humidity shot right through them.
" Next time you may not be so lucky," Bruce said.
" So what?" Nicole said crossing her arms.
Bruce just stared at her as they walked, and didn't understand her thinking.
" Why are you being so impossible?" Bruce asked.
" Am I invisible to you?" Nicole asked.
" Nicole," Bruce said, " You are too young."
" I am not as young as you think I am," Nicole said.
" What are you trying to tell me?" Bruce said looking into her eyes.
" Bruce, I like you," Nicole said honestly.
" But shoplifting is not the way to get my attention," Bruce said in reply.
" Okay, I get it," Nicole said, " Now what?"
" Go home and stay there," Bruce said.
" And if I refuse?" Nicole asked.
" Do you want to end up back in jail?" Bruce asked.
Nicole then just walked away and Bruce just watched her.
" I guess that means no," Bruce thought.
