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The Car Ride

Kim and Ron were walking home again after school without talking.

Kim, if only I could…He reached out to touch Kim's shoulder. She shrugged away, and then picked up her pace putting distance between them.

"It's not what you think Kim!" Ron said, not quite yelling. "I wasn't doing what you thought I was doing!"

"And how do you know what I was thinking!"

"Kim, I know you! You tend to jump to conclusions!"

Kim was standing about 50 feet away, arms straight down her sides, and her hands balled into fists. If this was how he was going to talk to Kim, then so be it. Ron swore he saw heat radiating from her as a result of her anger.

"You… you men are all alike!" She harumphed loudly, and stomped off towards her house.

"You'll find out what I was doing tonight, Kim!"

HUH? It was her turn to be confused now. Am I being too hard on Ron?

She glanced over her shoulder at Ron as he was walking to his house. His head down, hands stuffed in his pockets.

Kim opened the front door, and who was there to greet her, but her brothers. "Kim's having a lovers fi-ight!"

"Stuff it, Tweebs!"

She stomped upstairs to her bedroom, and flopped herself down on the bed. As she lay there, a thought came to her. I wonder if Wade could help?

She contacted her friend using her computer and logging onto a chat window.

Hey Wade, what's up?

Not much Kim, hows it going?

Hey Wade, could you do me a favor?

Sure… whatcha need?

Could you check and see what kind of activity has been going on with Ron's computer?

Are you sure that's ethical Kim?

It's Ron we're talking about. I could say I was worried about him.

Are you sure about this K?

Pwweeeeese?

I suppose I could do a cursory look. I won't give you any details, but I'll let you know if it's anything good or bad

Thanks W… You rock…

About 30 seconds pass

Well Kim, I found something…

G or B?

VERY G!

What the heck was Ron up to? She hated not knowing what Ron would do next.

The two teens were getting ready for the night out, and each had their own thoughts.

Ron: Boy I hope Kim gets over this soon. I hate not telling her what I'm going to do tonight, but I think she'll like it. It's going to raise our relationship to the next level. Aww Man, now I'm getting nervous. I still love you Kim…

He looked at the paper he had written the lyrics on again. He then folded it up, and placed the piece of paper in his pocket.

Kim: Maybe I have been a little hard on Ron for the past couple of days. I really didn't see what was on his computer screen, and when he turned around… I saw…what did I see? It was dark. I thought I saw his… but I didn't! Ron was right! I DID jump to conclusions! I hope he will forgive me. Hope he doesn't dump me. I still love you Ron…

Kim had asked her Dad earlier in the week if she could borrow his car for Friday night. Reluctantly, he agreed. After all, Kim DID get a B- in her driving class, and had no trouble getting the learners permit.

She pulled into the front of Ron's house, and before she could open her door to get out, Ron was already out the front door, and walking up to the car.

He opened the car door, got in and slumped over. Kim just looked at him.

"Seatbelt, please." Kim said quietly.

"Oh…" Ron said as he clicked it into place.

"We're meeting Mon and Brick there, right?" Ron asked, just trying to make small talk, hoping she would talk to him.

"Yeah… We'll be there in about 10 minutes." Kim said.

"Kim… I," Ron started to say, at the same time Kim started to say, "Ron… I."

"Jinx?" Ron asked with a small smile.

"OK, you got me. I owe you." Kim said with a smile.

They both laughed a little at the on going joke between them.

"Kim, you have no idea how good it is to hear your voice again. I never want that silent treatment again."

"Ron, you were right. I did jump to conclusions. I didn't see your computer screen, and definitely didn't see… anything…else. I… jumped to conclusions. Like you said." Why was it so hard for her to apologize? "I'm sorry." She then placed her hand on his, while sitting at a red light.

Ron took her hand in his, and leaned over to give her a kiss. Suddenly he was thrown off balance, and his head hit the back of the seat.

"Oops… Sorry Ron. The light turned green."

"Yeah, you did that on purpose." He said, but with a smile.

"Oh Ronald… It's so good to see you smile again. I'll never give you that silent treatment again. At least if you don't do something really, really stupid."

"Who, me?" Ron said with his goofy grin.

They drove the rest of the way in silence, just smiling at each other.

He's planning something, I know he is Kim thought

They arrived at the bar, parked, and walked up to the front door, seeing Mon and Brick arriving at the same time. The front of the bar had a large sign. FRIDAY: KARAOAKE TEEN NIGHT! Then in smaller letters, Non-alcoholic drinks served only! It was an idea the owner had to pull in more revenue, and it seemed to be a huge hit. This was the opening night.

As the four friends walked inside, they didn't see the flying car arrive, and land just down the street in a vacant lot. Two figures got out, one in a blue lab-coat, and the other in green.