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Chapter 7: Road Trip
The past week has been a mixed bag for Bonnie. Her sisters have gotten worse, but, thanks to Ron's advice, she's been nicer to people even though it cost her some of her friends. It took a few days to for Kim to fully get over losing Shaun White like she did. It took a little longer for Monique to get over Kim not getting her an autograph.
"Ready to go?" asked Kim. Thanks to Wade they got 5 tickets to the Games.
"Let's rock" said Monique.
"Time to pick up the others" The plan was to pick up the rest of the gang and drive to Aspen where the WXG are usually held. The rest of the gang met at Ron's house where we now go.
"Thanks again for letting me come on the trip. My sisters have gotten worse and I didn't think it was possible"
"Think nothing of it. It took some intense negotiations but eventually Kim relented"
"You have me to thank for that" piped up Felix.
"Thanks"
"No problem. It was easy when I turned on the old charm"
"It's cute when he thinks he's charming"
"Hey, which of us has the girlfriend?"
"I hate when he does that" Suddenly Ron's cell went off. "Sup K.P." Silence except for Ron's occasional "Um Hm's" and "Uh Huh's" After hanging up, "They're on their way. They'll be here in 5 minutes" several minutes later after the greetings were over. They were on there way in Mrs. Possible's minivan with Kim driving, Felix had shotgun, and Monique sat behind Kim, Bonnie behind Felix, and Ron in the back.
"As my mom would say 'and we're off like a prom dress'" Said Felix. (AN: my mom has really said that before)
"Just remember, it's a three hour drive so everybody better have gone before we left because I'm not stopping for nothing" Kim joked. About an uneventful half hour later Ron leaned forward and whispered something in Bonnie's ear. Monique noticed this and wondered what Ron was up to. Her questions were answered when Ron and Bonnie started asking the classic road trip questions.
"Are we there yet?" Ron asked in a high pitched kid-like tone. Kim ignored him.
"How many more miles" Bonnie ask in a tone similar to Ron's. Kim ignored her as well because she knew what they were trying to do but she wouldn't give them the satisfaction.
"She's looking at me. She's touching me" Ron continued egging her on.
"I gotta go potty" Bonnie said. At this point Kim was gritting her teeth.
"Monique could you hit them for me?" But Monique didn't hear her because she was laughing too hard. Kim then looked over to Felix who was looking out the passenger window trying as hard as he could not to laugh, but Kim heard him snickering.
"I hate you all" she mumbled. "Don't make me turn this thing around"
"All right we're done" said Ron laughing.
"You'd better be, because if you do that again, so help me, I swear I will come back there and kill you all" A few minutes of silence later.
"Kim can we stop for a bite to eat soon? I'm pretty hungry" said Felix. Kim checked the dashboard clock which read 12:38 pm. "Sure, everyone cool with that?"
"Yeah" A few miles and good meal at a local diner later, Bonnie and Kim are by the minivan waiting for everyone else to show up. After a few moments of mildly uncomfortable silence Bonnie decided to say something.
"Can I tell you something?"
"Sure…I guess" Kim still didn't fully trust Bonnie, but decided to give her the benefit of the doubt.
"I think I have a crush on Ron"
"You stay away from him!" Kim yelled scaring the crap out of Bonnie.
"Whoa, calm down"
"Sorry old habits die hard"
"It's ok, I know our past has been rocky at best, but I'm a changed woman"
"Really?"
"Yes, ever since I started tutoring Ron in math he started tutoring me in life"
"Huh?"
"Over the last couple of months he has shown me that there is more to life then looks and popularity. I realized that I only wanted to please my sisters, and then Ron gave me some great advice, he said 'do what makes you happy' so lately I have"
"Wow, you really like him, don't you?" After hearing Bonnie's little speech she decided that Bonnie has changed for the better. 'I need to remember to thank Ron for that'
"Yeah I do. It's funny, they say women are from Venus and men are from Mars, but my sisters are from Uranus because they're a pain in the ass" Kim looked at Bonnie for a moment before they burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" asked a familiar voice.
"Oh, hey Ron, just talking to Bonnie"
"About what?"
"Nothing special"
"All right then when Monique comes out we'll go" A few minutes later they were on the road again. The seating arrangements were the same except Ron and Monique switched places. Ron was staring out the window enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains while Bonnie was enjoying the scenery of something, or should I say someone, else. Felix saw this in the rearview mirror and turned around to make sure he wasn't seeing things.
"What's up with Bonnie?" Felix whispered. "She looks like she has a major crush on Ron"
"She does" Kim whispered back. A few miles later the engine gave out.
"Shit!" yelled Kim.
"WTF!" yelled Bonnie.
"What happened?" asked Felix.
"The engine stopped" Kim said as she tried in vain to restart the engine. "Well, looks like we're stuck here"
"According to the map we're only a few miles from Aspen" said Felix.
"So?" said Ron.
"So a couple of us can go get help"
"Ok, but who's going?"
"How about Ron and Bonnie?" suggested Kim catching Bonnie's attention.
"Why us? Why can't Felix go, he's got the fancy flying wheelchair"
"Sorry Ron, but it's snowing out there and with the limited visibility it would be ill advised to fly"
"Makes sense, all right let's go" Fortunately it was 42۫˚ F. outside so they wouldn't be too cold.
"Good luck" said Kim as she watched them leave.
"I'm sure they'll be fine" said Felix.
"I hope you're right"
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