Hey all here is chapter 2, let me know what you think. Hopefully if i get enough reviews from people wanting to hear more, i will post chapter 3 tomorrow!

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Getting there is half the fun

Ch. 2: Interstate Love Song


I rushed down the stairs as Drew honked the horn on his cherry red vintage mustang.

"lets go Edwards" he yelled between honks

I swung open the door, threw my bag in the back seat and plopped down In the passengers seat before buckling up.

"ready?" I asked with a smile

"defiantly we have six hours ahead of us before we stop for the night"

"well what are we waiting for then" I questioned in a playful tone.

I couldn't help but be in a bubbly mood. I was going to be in Eli's arms before I knew it. I had a fool proof plan and nothing was going to get in my way now. I sat there going through the fine details in my head when Drew started talking.

"so what kind of music do you like?"

"i thought I wasn't allowed to pick the music" I questioned

"your not, I was just making conversation"

"oh" I smiled

" I'm just kidding, as long as it's not some achy breaky heart crap, im down to listen to whatever"

"this is fine" I said pointing to the radio

"suit yourself" he smiled at me

"so I know this is a mustang, but what year is it? It looks vintage" I said trying to keep the conversation light

"oh yeah, this right here is my baby" he said patting the dashboard "she's a 1967 Mustang convertible, cherry red might I add"

"hmm a guy in love with his car, how cliche" I chuckled

"ouch, that hurts coming from a girl who has no car at the moment!" he smirked

we let the conversation grow silent. I decide to rest my head against the window and before I knew it Drew was shaking me awake.

"wake up Edwards, why don't you go inside and get some snacks and a Redbull while I pump gas"

I nod reach into my bag and grab my wallet before going into the store. It had grown dark outside in the short time I had fallen asleep. I glanced down at my watch, the short hand pointing to the 8 and the long hand was on the 6. I wondered how much longer we were planning on being on the road that night. I stretched my arms above my head, my body was a little sore from sleeping in an upright position. I was actually really grateful that Drew decided to stop, I had to pee something fierce. After I relieved myself I wandered around the store examining the shelves of junk food. I glanced out the window at Drew pumping gas, remembering what he said I grabbed two Redbulls a bag of Cheetos and Doritos and a kit kat bar.

When I got back to the car drew was already seated in the drivers seat.

"I can drive if you want" I said leaning against the window pane

"Thanks for the offer, but I'm good for now" he said cranking the engine

I climbed in and got comfortable while Drew steered the car out of the gas station parking lot

"so I got a bag of Doritos, Cheetos, 2 Redbulls and a kit-kat bar." I said pulling the contents from the plastic bag.

" oh so you do listen!" he said cracking open one of the energy drinks

"your so funny" I say popping a cheeto into my mouth

"cheeto me Edwards" Drew said holding his mouth open.

Letting out a little giggle I shoved a handful of Cheetos into his mouth.

" Thanks" drew gabbled

"Huh? What was that? I don't speak 'mouthful of junk food'"

for a while we playfully chatted and sang along to the radio while snacking on the junk food. The time seemed to fly by and in all honestly I was having a good time. Drew was actually good company.

"Clare can I ask you something?" he questioned, his voice becoming rather serious

"sure Drew what?"

"what exactly is your plan for when you see Eli?"

"Well, my plan is to go over to his house and tell him how I feel. Tell him that we belong together." I flatly state.

"Didn't he cheat on you?"

"not that it's anyone's business but mine, but yes he kissed another girl"

"and you want to get back together with him?"

"we have been through a lot together, he was there for me when I had cancer and when Adam..."

the car fell silent for a moment and then there was a loud popping noise.

"what was that?" I screamed

"crap, we blew a tire" he huffed pulling to the side of the road.

I was actually glad that the tire blew when it had. I wasn't really in the mood to defend Eli. I was also confused why Drew cared so much. It's not like he was romantically interested in me, was he? I glanced over at Drew who was on the phone.

" That was my Dad, he said to put the doughnut on the car and drive to the nearest town. We can stay there for the night and tomorrow morning we will get a new tire put on. Hopefully we can be back on the road by noon, I know how much you want to see Eli"

Drew got out of the car and started toward the trunk. I watched as he popped it open and began pulling out the doughnut and the car jack.

"do you need my help" I shouted out the window

"Actually if you could come hold the flashlight, that would be a big help"

I did as he asked and exited the car.

"here" he said handing me the flashlight "point it right there"

I watched and he gracefully jacked up the car, removed the tire and replaced it with a tiny spare. I was actually in awe of how effortless he made it look.

"That should get us to that motel" he said grabbing the flashlight from me, and pointing it at the street sign.


hope you all are enjoying reading this as much as i am writing this.

Much love, KJ