"Can we please go Mina? This dress is fine." Rei's hair was
mussed and her cranky voice had come out. All in all it was proof of
her affection for Mina and her dedication to the cause that she hadn't
stormed out of Niki's already.
Mina studied the lines of the dress, ignoring her friend's glower. Frowning at the entire effect she shook her head. "Nope. That's not the one. It's too."
"Slutty?" Rei supplied helpfully, tugging down on the hemline which only made the neckline plunge dangerously low.
"I was going for Julia Roberts in 'Pretty Woman' before the makeover, but yeah."
Rei sighed. "What about the blue one with the poofy skirt."
Mina wrinkled her delicate nose. "Definitely not you. I'm thinking of something bold."
"You mean slutty."
"No, but sexy. You need something that's classy without being boring." She handed Rei a red dress with a fitted bodice and a slit skirt.
Rei shrugged into the dress, trying to be philosophical about the whole ordeal. She didn't even bother looking at her reflection. No point really. It didn't matter if she liked the dress or not. It was all a matter of if Mina did.
Luck smiled upon Rei. Mina loved the dress.
"That's the one!" Mina glowed with excitement.
"Yeah?"
Mina turned Rei towards the mirror.
"Yeah." They both said in unison.
After Rei changed and paid for the dress, the two headed for the food court to meet Jed. Rei was in no hurry to meet up with Jed. The kiss they'd shared a few hours was still fresh on her mind, much to her dismay. The sooner she forgot it the better.
Rei realized she was being far too silent. Mina would surely pick up on something if she didn't at least talk. "What about your dress?"
Mina rolled her eyes. "Please. I got mine weeks ago."
Rei smirked. "I should have known."
"Mina!"
Both girls turned to see two boys approaching. Mina waved brightly.
"Who are they?" Rei hissed, not liking the overwhelming possibility of having to make small talk.
"The blond one is Denny. We dated before he graduated."
The break up had been amicable judging from the enthusiastic hug the two gave one another.
Mina pulled back, grinning hugely at the boy. "So, how is college?"
Denny beamed back. "Pretty good. I'm even managing to go to most of my classes."
The dark haired boy behind him cleared his throat causing Denny to laugh.
"The impatient fellow behind me is Jordan Wiclem. He lives down my hall."
Jordan grinned rakishly at Mina. "Some of my friends call me Wicked."
Mina's smile turned teasing. "Are you?"
Jordan sighed regretfully. "Very rarely I'm afraid."
Rei started to roll her eyes at the whole exchange but couldn't when a pair of hands covered them.
"Guess who?" An all too familiar voice whispered in her ear, causing unwanted shivers to travel down her spine.
"Buddha?"
He laughed softly. "Hardly. Guess again."
The proximity of his lips to her ear forced Rei to remember the kiss and a wave of spite rose within her. "Darien?"
Jed's playful mood ended abruptly and he removed his hands from her eyes. "Sorry to disappoint." He muttered softly.
One look at his face was enough to have Rei feeling guilty and wishing she could hate him for it. He obviously had gotten over the kiss in her hallway and there was no reason for her not to have. "I'm not disappointed."
"You're not." He down looked at her in surprise. For a moment their eyes met with no pretenses. Rei felt entirely too exposed and quickly feel back into defense mode.
"Nope. No one else would carry my bags for me." She thrust the bag at him.
Back on rhythm, he held his hands up in the air. "Aww come on Rei. Keith's here too. Why don't you make him carry your bags?"
"Only if you offer to carry her purse." Keith informed Jed mildly.
Rei's smile gleamed evilly and Jed shot Keith a horrified look. He grabbed the bag from Rei's hands before she could take Keith up on his suggestion.
"Where's Mina? We need to leave before you and Judas plot against me further."
"She's right behind us, chatting with Shoney and his friend."
Jed looked over Rei's shoulder and grinned. "Honey, his name is Denny."
"Whatever. Let's just grab the girl and go." Rei's feet hurt and the Saturday mall crowd was beginning to get bigger.
The three turned to Mina and her new friends. Denny didn't look as though he was having fun. It was completely understandable as Mina and Jordan were engaged in the age old pastime of flirting. Poor Denny could hardly get a word in edgewise.
Jed walked up to punch Denny in the shoulder. "Hey Denny."
Denny smiled in relief to have someone to talk to. "Jed! Hey Keith. Let me introduce you to my friend." He turned to Jordan and caught his attention. "Jordan, these are friends of mine. This is Jed Hathaway, Mina's older brother."
Jordan shook Jed's hand, turned to Keith and froze.
"And this is-"
"We've met." Keith informed Denny stiffly.
Jordan shifted on his feet uncomfortable. "He's right we have. A long time ago. How have you been Keith?"
Keith didn't reply, opting instead to turn his back on the boy. "It was nice running into you all." His turned back made it clear that 'all' did not include Jordan. "I'll see you later."
Mina stared after Keith in shock.
If Rei was amazed by Keith's behavior she didn't show it. "Keith has the right idea. Let's leave."
Mina turned her astonished look towards Rei.
Somewhat reprimanded for her rudeness, Rei hastily continued. "It was nice meeting you.both of you." She felt it safer to not use names. She knew Mina's ex boyfriend couldn't possibly be named Shoney
Jed grinned down at Rei knowing exactly what her dilemma was. "We'll have to meet up again sometime, Denny." He turned to study his sister and Jordan. He didn't like how close the kid was standing to his sister.
She hastily bid the boys goodbye. "I'd better go. I hope I'll see both of you soon." Mina was looking more at Jordan than Denny.
"Count on it." Jordan said with a strange glint in his eye that Mina brushed off to bad mall lighting.
Mina waited until they were in the car to start blasting Keith's behavior.
"How rude was Keith?! What makes him think that it's acceptable to treat people like that? You know, I was beginning to think that maybe he wasn't as bad as I thought. But I was right the first time. He's a stuck up asshole. Poor Jordan!"
Rei shrugged. "Honestly Mina, I don't care if Mr. Won'tShutUp thought Keith was rude. Anyway who talks that much is hellbound." She slanted both Hathaways a look to let them know that they were among the damned.
"Let's ignore her." Jed decided. Mina agreed and Rei snickered. "Keith may not be the most social guy in the world, but I've never seen him act like that to anyone. He must have his reasons."
"Maybe he remembered an errand or something he had to do." Rei offered.
Mina slumped down in the back seat. "Maybe." She agreed, then remembered the way Keith turned his back to Jordan. "Maybe not."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
On Monday Lynda caught up with Mina at school and shocked the hell out of her by apologizing. Mina agreed to meet up at Blue Dog Pizzeria, happy to have her friend back.
"I'm so glad you decided to come Mina. We hardly see each other without other people around."
Mina nodded in agreement. They rarely even talked on the phone anymore.
Lynda continued, voice dripping with apology. "And again, I'm really sorry that we fought at Rendezvous. I only said those things because I was concerned about you. And disappointed."
"Disappointed?"
Lynda's voice betrayed genuine emotion for the first time in the conversation. "I know what people say about me. And I'm okay with it. I'm just doing what needs to be done to stay at the top of our school hierarchy."
"Lynda, you don't have to do anything."
Lynda glowered sullenly at the table. "Yes I do Mina. I'm not as pretty or outgoing as you. Boys wouldn't look twice at me if they didn't think I was easy." She huffed out a breath. "But I don't mind. Do you know why?"
"Why?"
"Because I remember what it was like to not be looked at all." She waved a hand dismissively. "But you shouldn't ever have to do the things I do to succeed, Mina. You're better than that."
Mina reached across the table and gripped Lynda's hand in her own. "So are you."
Lynda sniffed. "No more now Mina. Soon I'll start to cry and runny mascara is never attractive."
"Oh I don't know about that. It seems to work for Rose McGowan." She squeezed Lynda's hand. "It's been so long since I've hung out with you."
Lynda withdrew her hand. "Yes. You've been busy with your brother and what's her name."
"Her name is Rei," Mina supplied in a warning tone. "But what's new with the group?"
"Well," Lynda took a deep breath and began. "Marcy read that the early 90's were going to make a comeback, so she met me at the mall yesterday wearing neon orange bicycle shorts and an oversized shirt tied in a knot on the side. She even had one of those ridiculous side ponytails."
Mina tried not to choke on her pizza.
Lynda nodded. "I know. It was like something out of Saved By The Bell. I dragged her into Limited and made her change before anyone saw her. And oh! Did you hear what Todd said to Gena?"
Mina shook her head and settled back to catch up on the happenings of Rivercrest High.
The two chatted for an hour before Lynda made motions to leave. As she was exiting the booth Mina spotted Jordan walking through the door.
Lynda followed Mina's wide eyed gaze to the door. She gazed appreciatively at the boy there. "Can we say hot? Mina if you know him, invite him over."
Mina smiled. "Not to sound immature but," She looked at Lynda, her eyes completely serious. "He's mine. I saw him first." She waved to the boy. "Jordan, over here!"
Jordan paused then made his way over to Mina's table, smiling in fond recognition. "I told you I'd see you again."
Before Mina could respond Lynda introduced herself. "I'm Lynda Benson." She practically purred, ignoring Mina's claim.
"Any friend of Mina's." He said, shaking her offered hand.
Mina knew she had to act quickly. Lynda was her friend but when it came to cute, available boys their friendship had always been lost in competition. And Mina hated to lose. "It's a shame you'll have to part ways so soon after meeting. Lynda was just on her way out."
Lynda forced a smile. "Mina's right. I'm sure I'll see you around Jordy."
Jordan took the seat across from Mina. He leaned across the table. "Would you think I'm an awful person if I told you that I'm glad your friend left?" He whispered jokingly.
Mina grimaced. "She called you Jordy! I'd want her gone if I were you."
He made a face. "She did, didn't she? I hate that nickname. Makes me sound like a five year old." His face became serious. "Actually, I wanted to explain what happened at the mall with Keith."
"He's a pompous ass. What more explanation is there?"
Jordan nodded. "I'm well aware of Keith's.erm snobbishness. Last summer I worked at the country club to make money for school. My parents died when I was sixteen."
As she had with Lynda earlier, Mina reached across the table to squeeze his hand to comfort.
He squeezed her hand back to let her know he was okay talking about it. "They were hardworking people and I loved them. They didn't leave much in the way of inheritance so I've been taking care of myself since their death. I'd like to be a lawyer some day and law school is expensive. The country club was the ideal job for me. I was making good wages as well as contacts for my future. One in particular took me under his wing. Brain Taylor."
"Keith's father."
"Yes. He said I reminded him of himself in a way. And as a businessman he was always looking for a good investment. He believed I was one." He smiled, an eager light entering his eyes. "You see, he needed the best team of cooperate lawyers and if I turned out half as well as he expected I would be a much needed addition to the team. He took me along on golf games with college department heads. Mina, I played eighteen holes with the head of admissions at Stanford! It looked as though my carefully laid plans would actually be realized!"
"What happened?" Mina asked softly.
"Keith happened. I suppose he was jealous of all the attention his father was giving me. And of all the attention Jennifer Hollings was giving me."
"Who?"
"You wouldn't know her. She goes to an all girls academy upstate. Suffice to say Keith fancied her but she wanted me."
"What did you want?" Mina asked in a teasing tone.
"To succeed." Jordan replied. "Jennifer was beautiful but accustomed to getting what she wanted. And on the night of the Summer Ball she turned down Keith because she wanted me. He quickly flew into a rage and accused me of stealing. I was thrown out of the club."
"But he had no proof!"
Jordan shook his had sadly at Mina's naivety. "Keith is wealthy and that equals power. No one at that club would dare question his word." He paused and looked at Mina mournfully. "I lost all contact with Brian Taylor and his friends. They were my big chance at getting into law school. And now it's all gone."
Author's Notes
This chapter is dedicated to Katcin Lee who surprised me with It's Gonna Be Me, and the first two chapter of this story on a webpage in a super pretty format. With picture and everything! Joy!
Anyone else aside from Melete a Jane Austin fan? Because if you are I'm sure you know where I'm going with Jordan. Well, kinda anyway.
Kaze- When you get a keg you put in a barrel of ice (unless you're European and prefer your beer lukewarm. Blech!) to keep it cold for the partygoers. When the keg is empty it floats in the ice. I'd never heard the term either until one obnoxious fellow decided to scream "We've got a floater," twenty or so times at a party until he was threatened with bodily harm. Sooo, floater. Now part of my slang vocabulary through no choice of my own. And now maybe part of yours! ;)
VO1- Blue Gatorade and Jack? That's a bold mix. Congrats on surviving! I don't think I'll ever be compelled to try it. Jungle Juice is as risky as I get. Nothing like drinking something that was mixed in a trashcan or bathtub. On the subject of drink recipes, try Bacardi Limen and Coke. It tastes oddly like Sprite. Though people will look at you as though you're a retarded monkey for suggesting it.
Also, a more introspective Mina coming up in the next chapter or so. Keith's viewpoint won't be written for a few more chapters. He's a bit of a mystery for the time being.
I'm giving the doc option a shot but if it's all screwy I'll replace it by Sun. with txt. Next chapter will go up just as soon I finish transferring it from paper to computer. Yeah, I write old school, yo. Snicker.
Right, running away now before I get even more chatty.
Mina studied the lines of the dress, ignoring her friend's glower. Frowning at the entire effect she shook her head. "Nope. That's not the one. It's too."
"Slutty?" Rei supplied helpfully, tugging down on the hemline which only made the neckline plunge dangerously low.
"I was going for Julia Roberts in 'Pretty Woman' before the makeover, but yeah."
Rei sighed. "What about the blue one with the poofy skirt."
Mina wrinkled her delicate nose. "Definitely not you. I'm thinking of something bold."
"You mean slutty."
"No, but sexy. You need something that's classy without being boring." She handed Rei a red dress with a fitted bodice and a slit skirt.
Rei shrugged into the dress, trying to be philosophical about the whole ordeal. She didn't even bother looking at her reflection. No point really. It didn't matter if she liked the dress or not. It was all a matter of if Mina did.
Luck smiled upon Rei. Mina loved the dress.
"That's the one!" Mina glowed with excitement.
"Yeah?"
Mina turned Rei towards the mirror.
"Yeah." They both said in unison.
After Rei changed and paid for the dress, the two headed for the food court to meet Jed. Rei was in no hurry to meet up with Jed. The kiss they'd shared a few hours was still fresh on her mind, much to her dismay. The sooner she forgot it the better.
Rei realized she was being far too silent. Mina would surely pick up on something if she didn't at least talk. "What about your dress?"
Mina rolled her eyes. "Please. I got mine weeks ago."
Rei smirked. "I should have known."
"Mina!"
Both girls turned to see two boys approaching. Mina waved brightly.
"Who are they?" Rei hissed, not liking the overwhelming possibility of having to make small talk.
"The blond one is Denny. We dated before he graduated."
The break up had been amicable judging from the enthusiastic hug the two gave one another.
Mina pulled back, grinning hugely at the boy. "So, how is college?"
Denny beamed back. "Pretty good. I'm even managing to go to most of my classes."
The dark haired boy behind him cleared his throat causing Denny to laugh.
"The impatient fellow behind me is Jordan Wiclem. He lives down my hall."
Jordan grinned rakishly at Mina. "Some of my friends call me Wicked."
Mina's smile turned teasing. "Are you?"
Jordan sighed regretfully. "Very rarely I'm afraid."
Rei started to roll her eyes at the whole exchange but couldn't when a pair of hands covered them.
"Guess who?" An all too familiar voice whispered in her ear, causing unwanted shivers to travel down her spine.
"Buddha?"
He laughed softly. "Hardly. Guess again."
The proximity of his lips to her ear forced Rei to remember the kiss and a wave of spite rose within her. "Darien?"
Jed's playful mood ended abruptly and he removed his hands from her eyes. "Sorry to disappoint." He muttered softly.
One look at his face was enough to have Rei feeling guilty and wishing she could hate him for it. He obviously had gotten over the kiss in her hallway and there was no reason for her not to have. "I'm not disappointed."
"You're not." He down looked at her in surprise. For a moment their eyes met with no pretenses. Rei felt entirely too exposed and quickly feel back into defense mode.
"Nope. No one else would carry my bags for me." She thrust the bag at him.
Back on rhythm, he held his hands up in the air. "Aww come on Rei. Keith's here too. Why don't you make him carry your bags?"
"Only if you offer to carry her purse." Keith informed Jed mildly.
Rei's smile gleamed evilly and Jed shot Keith a horrified look. He grabbed the bag from Rei's hands before she could take Keith up on his suggestion.
"Where's Mina? We need to leave before you and Judas plot against me further."
"She's right behind us, chatting with Shoney and his friend."
Jed looked over Rei's shoulder and grinned. "Honey, his name is Denny."
"Whatever. Let's just grab the girl and go." Rei's feet hurt and the Saturday mall crowd was beginning to get bigger.
The three turned to Mina and her new friends. Denny didn't look as though he was having fun. It was completely understandable as Mina and Jordan were engaged in the age old pastime of flirting. Poor Denny could hardly get a word in edgewise.
Jed walked up to punch Denny in the shoulder. "Hey Denny."
Denny smiled in relief to have someone to talk to. "Jed! Hey Keith. Let me introduce you to my friend." He turned to Jordan and caught his attention. "Jordan, these are friends of mine. This is Jed Hathaway, Mina's older brother."
Jordan shook Jed's hand, turned to Keith and froze.
"And this is-"
"We've met." Keith informed Denny stiffly.
Jordan shifted on his feet uncomfortable. "He's right we have. A long time ago. How have you been Keith?"
Keith didn't reply, opting instead to turn his back on the boy. "It was nice running into you all." His turned back made it clear that 'all' did not include Jordan. "I'll see you later."
Mina stared after Keith in shock.
If Rei was amazed by Keith's behavior she didn't show it. "Keith has the right idea. Let's leave."
Mina turned her astonished look towards Rei.
Somewhat reprimanded for her rudeness, Rei hastily continued. "It was nice meeting you.both of you." She felt it safer to not use names. She knew Mina's ex boyfriend couldn't possibly be named Shoney
Jed grinned down at Rei knowing exactly what her dilemma was. "We'll have to meet up again sometime, Denny." He turned to study his sister and Jordan. He didn't like how close the kid was standing to his sister.
She hastily bid the boys goodbye. "I'd better go. I hope I'll see both of you soon." Mina was looking more at Jordan than Denny.
"Count on it." Jordan said with a strange glint in his eye that Mina brushed off to bad mall lighting.
Mina waited until they were in the car to start blasting Keith's behavior.
"How rude was Keith?! What makes him think that it's acceptable to treat people like that? You know, I was beginning to think that maybe he wasn't as bad as I thought. But I was right the first time. He's a stuck up asshole. Poor Jordan!"
Rei shrugged. "Honestly Mina, I don't care if Mr. Won'tShutUp thought Keith was rude. Anyway who talks that much is hellbound." She slanted both Hathaways a look to let them know that they were among the damned.
"Let's ignore her." Jed decided. Mina agreed and Rei snickered. "Keith may not be the most social guy in the world, but I've never seen him act like that to anyone. He must have his reasons."
"Maybe he remembered an errand or something he had to do." Rei offered.
Mina slumped down in the back seat. "Maybe." She agreed, then remembered the way Keith turned his back to Jordan. "Maybe not."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
On Monday Lynda caught up with Mina at school and shocked the hell out of her by apologizing. Mina agreed to meet up at Blue Dog Pizzeria, happy to have her friend back.
"I'm so glad you decided to come Mina. We hardly see each other without other people around."
Mina nodded in agreement. They rarely even talked on the phone anymore.
Lynda continued, voice dripping with apology. "And again, I'm really sorry that we fought at Rendezvous. I only said those things because I was concerned about you. And disappointed."
"Disappointed?"
Lynda's voice betrayed genuine emotion for the first time in the conversation. "I know what people say about me. And I'm okay with it. I'm just doing what needs to be done to stay at the top of our school hierarchy."
"Lynda, you don't have to do anything."
Lynda glowered sullenly at the table. "Yes I do Mina. I'm not as pretty or outgoing as you. Boys wouldn't look twice at me if they didn't think I was easy." She huffed out a breath. "But I don't mind. Do you know why?"
"Why?"
"Because I remember what it was like to not be looked at all." She waved a hand dismissively. "But you shouldn't ever have to do the things I do to succeed, Mina. You're better than that."
Mina reached across the table and gripped Lynda's hand in her own. "So are you."
Lynda sniffed. "No more now Mina. Soon I'll start to cry and runny mascara is never attractive."
"Oh I don't know about that. It seems to work for Rose McGowan." She squeezed Lynda's hand. "It's been so long since I've hung out with you."
Lynda withdrew her hand. "Yes. You've been busy with your brother and what's her name."
"Her name is Rei," Mina supplied in a warning tone. "But what's new with the group?"
"Well," Lynda took a deep breath and began. "Marcy read that the early 90's were going to make a comeback, so she met me at the mall yesterday wearing neon orange bicycle shorts and an oversized shirt tied in a knot on the side. She even had one of those ridiculous side ponytails."
Mina tried not to choke on her pizza.
Lynda nodded. "I know. It was like something out of Saved By The Bell. I dragged her into Limited and made her change before anyone saw her. And oh! Did you hear what Todd said to Gena?"
Mina shook her head and settled back to catch up on the happenings of Rivercrest High.
The two chatted for an hour before Lynda made motions to leave. As she was exiting the booth Mina spotted Jordan walking through the door.
Lynda followed Mina's wide eyed gaze to the door. She gazed appreciatively at the boy there. "Can we say hot? Mina if you know him, invite him over."
Mina smiled. "Not to sound immature but," She looked at Lynda, her eyes completely serious. "He's mine. I saw him first." She waved to the boy. "Jordan, over here!"
Jordan paused then made his way over to Mina's table, smiling in fond recognition. "I told you I'd see you again."
Before Mina could respond Lynda introduced herself. "I'm Lynda Benson." She practically purred, ignoring Mina's claim.
"Any friend of Mina's." He said, shaking her offered hand.
Mina knew she had to act quickly. Lynda was her friend but when it came to cute, available boys their friendship had always been lost in competition. And Mina hated to lose. "It's a shame you'll have to part ways so soon after meeting. Lynda was just on her way out."
Lynda forced a smile. "Mina's right. I'm sure I'll see you around Jordy."
Jordan took the seat across from Mina. He leaned across the table. "Would you think I'm an awful person if I told you that I'm glad your friend left?" He whispered jokingly.
Mina grimaced. "She called you Jordy! I'd want her gone if I were you."
He made a face. "She did, didn't she? I hate that nickname. Makes me sound like a five year old." His face became serious. "Actually, I wanted to explain what happened at the mall with Keith."
"He's a pompous ass. What more explanation is there?"
Jordan nodded. "I'm well aware of Keith's.erm snobbishness. Last summer I worked at the country club to make money for school. My parents died when I was sixteen."
As she had with Lynda earlier, Mina reached across the table to squeeze his hand to comfort.
He squeezed her hand back to let her know he was okay talking about it. "They were hardworking people and I loved them. They didn't leave much in the way of inheritance so I've been taking care of myself since their death. I'd like to be a lawyer some day and law school is expensive. The country club was the ideal job for me. I was making good wages as well as contacts for my future. One in particular took me under his wing. Brain Taylor."
"Keith's father."
"Yes. He said I reminded him of himself in a way. And as a businessman he was always looking for a good investment. He believed I was one." He smiled, an eager light entering his eyes. "You see, he needed the best team of cooperate lawyers and if I turned out half as well as he expected I would be a much needed addition to the team. He took me along on golf games with college department heads. Mina, I played eighteen holes with the head of admissions at Stanford! It looked as though my carefully laid plans would actually be realized!"
"What happened?" Mina asked softly.
"Keith happened. I suppose he was jealous of all the attention his father was giving me. And of all the attention Jennifer Hollings was giving me."
"Who?"
"You wouldn't know her. She goes to an all girls academy upstate. Suffice to say Keith fancied her but she wanted me."
"What did you want?" Mina asked in a teasing tone.
"To succeed." Jordan replied. "Jennifer was beautiful but accustomed to getting what she wanted. And on the night of the Summer Ball she turned down Keith because she wanted me. He quickly flew into a rage and accused me of stealing. I was thrown out of the club."
"But he had no proof!"
Jordan shook his had sadly at Mina's naivety. "Keith is wealthy and that equals power. No one at that club would dare question his word." He paused and looked at Mina mournfully. "I lost all contact with Brian Taylor and his friends. They were my big chance at getting into law school. And now it's all gone."
Author's Notes
This chapter is dedicated to Katcin Lee who surprised me with It's Gonna Be Me, and the first two chapter of this story on a webpage in a super pretty format. With picture and everything! Joy!
Anyone else aside from Melete a Jane Austin fan? Because if you are I'm sure you know where I'm going with Jordan. Well, kinda anyway.
Kaze- When you get a keg you put in a barrel of ice (unless you're European and prefer your beer lukewarm. Blech!) to keep it cold for the partygoers. When the keg is empty it floats in the ice. I'd never heard the term either until one obnoxious fellow decided to scream "We've got a floater," twenty or so times at a party until he was threatened with bodily harm. Sooo, floater. Now part of my slang vocabulary through no choice of my own. And now maybe part of yours! ;)
VO1- Blue Gatorade and Jack? That's a bold mix. Congrats on surviving! I don't think I'll ever be compelled to try it. Jungle Juice is as risky as I get. Nothing like drinking something that was mixed in a trashcan or bathtub. On the subject of drink recipes, try Bacardi Limen and Coke. It tastes oddly like Sprite. Though people will look at you as though you're a retarded monkey for suggesting it.
Also, a more introspective Mina coming up in the next chapter or so. Keith's viewpoint won't be written for a few more chapters. He's a bit of a mystery for the time being.
I'm giving the doc option a shot but if it's all screwy I'll replace it by Sun. with txt. Next chapter will go up just as soon I finish transferring it from paper to computer. Yeah, I write old school, yo. Snicker.
Right, running away now before I get even more chatty.
