Chapter 9: These Oxfords Can't Handle a Mile.
In class (Calculus), Browen and Reid were pretty much quiet, still awkward. The class ended. Browen got up and left. She was out of the classroom and told the girls what occurred. "So, not much of an ass?" Alexandra asked. "No he is, he's not a simple asshole but more of a complex asshole." Was that a compliment? "Thankfully, he was there," Teresa emphasized. "Yeah, well last class of the day, let's go." Browen wanted to change subject. They all herded to Physics class. It was as boring as they thought it would be. Reid was not in this class either.
Browen started to space out. Let's summarize my first day of school. Practically late with no breakfast, being harassed constantly, almost raped, saved by a pervert, and bored to insanity. Lovely. I think I should leave out the details to my parents. The bell rang and brought Browen back to reality.
She went to her locker. Elliot walked up to her, "So, we'll see you at home?" "Yeah," she replied. The three girls went off to their house. Browen finally closed her locker and went outside of the school. Fuck! I didn't use my car this morning. Since the school just ended, the place was too crowded to use to teleport home. She didn't recall the distance between the school and her house. Shoe leather express (walking) was the only option. The weather was pleasant at least.
She was walking across the parking lot. "Hey Browen!" She turned and saw Tyler. "Hey." "Are you walking home?" "Yeah, I used this morning because I overslept and still managed to be two minuted late. And unless I want to perform a public magic show, I have to keep it on the low." "I see. But don't you like live a good mile or so?" "Maybe?" "Well, I'll drive you home, I don't mind." "Am I out of your way?" "Not really besides your Reid's karma and your kicking his ass now," he laughed.
"What about me Baby Boy?" Reid just came from behind Tyler. "I'm just saying it's nice for once that someone doesn't take all your crap like Browen. So how about it Browen?" "Okay." "Let's go." Tyler and Browen walked to the Hummer. She noticed that Reid was following. "Oh, I hope you don't mind that I drive Reid too?" I should've mentioned Reid was coming too. "No, it's fine." Dealing with Reid or walking? I don't think these oxfords can handle a mile.
Tyler hopped into the driver seat (a rare sight). Reid went to grab the front passenger door and stopped. "Do you want to sit up front?" "I don't care." He went into the backseat. Browen opened the door and sat next to Tyler. "So, how come we're driving your ass home?" At least, the awkwardness was gone. "I used to get to school can't do to get home with everyone here." Tyler commented, "Yeah, at least some people have inhibitions." "Inhibitions only make you crazy. At least Browen can't get addicted or age. If I was you, I would constantly use."
"That's not the point. I'm sure Browen has a sense of balance," Tyler countered. "Well? Do you?" Reid asked point blank to Browen. "Sorry to break it to you Tyler, but I'm a Power whore." "See! At least she's honest," Reid smiled in victory. Maybe we have more in common that I thought. "But at least I don't try to blow up girls' dresses for stupid underwear bets!" Or maybe not.
Browen directed Tyler to her house. Sure enough, Browen and Reid were back to normal. Tyler put the car in park and got out of the car with Browen. "Tyler, where are you going?" Reid whined. "Tyler is being a gentleman, if you even know what that is," Browen snapped. Reid groaned and got out of the car. They walked Browen to her house. She opened the door.
"Hey anybody who cares, Browen is home!" she yelled. Teresa and Elliot came to the door. "Sorry Browen, I didn't realize you left your car here," Elliot said. "No sweat, I forgot myself and Tyler was my savior and offered a ride." Teresa locked eyes with Tyler and blushed. They all talked for a few minutes. "Well, I gotta head back and do homework," Tyler announced. Tyler proceeded to the car.
Reid started back to the car. "Hey Garwin, wait up," Browen followed. He stopped, "Yeah?" "Why'd you help me out back at school?" she wondered. "You gave me a legitimate reason to fight Abbott."That, and maybe the thought of you and him would make me puke. Why would that? "I figured. I wouldn't think you would save a bitch out of chivalry." Geez, thanks Garwin. "Well, thanks again, I guess." "Well, you're welcomed again, I guess," making fun of Browen.