"Coach! Some guys outside. He wants to talk to you."
"Thanks Ryan. Can you tell him I'll be right there?"
"Sure coach. And remember, you're taking us to McDonald's."
Ya, I remember. Now get going."
I was on this adventure on my own. Michelle had already gone home.
"Alright guys, did your mom's say it was okay for you to go."
A chorus of yes was heard.
"Then go to my van. I'll be there in a minute. I have to talk to someone."
A chorus of Ohh, and bad kissing noises were heard. Apparently Ryan has a big mouth.
Outside was a guy. Four, actually. Them. Tyson and Max were arm wrestling in the middle of the hall.
Kai was leaning against a wall with his eyes closed. Ray was sitting down on a bench, head in his hands.
As the door opened and closed, he looked up. He got up and crossed the hall to me. He stuck his hand
out and I grasped it. His handshake was firm and warm.
"Hi. I'm Ray."
"I know. I'm Hilary."
"We don't mean to be rude, but Ryan told us you were going to McDonald's. Tyson's hungry so maybe we could
come with you."
"Sure."
"Do you think you could give two of us a ride? Me and Kai."
"Well-"
"Hey coach. Luke's mom is taking a few of us in her car. So you can bring your boyfriends along!" Ryan
yelled, then scampered for cover.
"Okay. You and Kai have a ride. Large black van outside with munchkins running around it. I'll be there in a minute."
I turned and strode back into the now empty locker rooms. I changed back into my tight black hip-huggers and
a shirt that said, 'I didn't forget, I just don't care.' I pulled my hair back into a low messy ponytail, slipped into
my flip-flops and headed out.
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The ride there wasn't so bad. The guys plotted against me so that Kai rode in the front seat with me. For some reason
I get the feeling that they want him to be my boyfriend. Ah! Like Mr. Cold over there could have feelings.
McDonald's wasn't too far away. When we got there, all the boys took off running so I was left with them.
We all sat down at a booth in the corner. Max and Tyson were on one side giggling and acting like school girls.
I sat with Kai on the other side while Ray pulled up a chair to the end. I told the guys that I didn't know what I wanted
so they should go on ahead. Truth was I knew exactly what I wanted, I just wanted to be alone to think. I started humming
Evanescence's new song. I stopped when the guys came back. I left to get myself a cheeseburger and fries. And some sort of drink.
As I waited for my food Avril Lavigne's song, 'Slipped Away' popped in my head. I hummed it for awhile. That song could
apply to a lot of people. Scary. I got my food and walked back to the table. Max and Tyson were blowing bubbles
and throwing french fries. It was going to be a long night.