I'm back. Now we'll get to find out what Carlos has in store for DA. Enjoy
Chapter 18
After making multiple phone calls, crossing off to-do lists, and finally tasting the sweet breath of freedom, Carlos was ready with step one of operation getting over Judd. Taking out his cell phone, he called DA. "Hello?" She answered on the first ring. "It's all set." He said. "Gather everything that has to do with or reminds you of Judd and meet me out the front of my house." Pranging up the phone, he told his parents he was going out with DA for a bit, and went outside. After a bit, DA's car came rolling up. Carlos peered into the backseat and saw five boxes and two garbage bags overflowing with mementos. "Did you clear out your room or something?" DA shrugged. "He gave me five gifts a day." She said. Carlos rolled his eyes. "Okay. Now move over. I'm driving." "What?" DA asked. "It's a surprise." Carlos replied. He took out a scarf and wrapped it around her eyes. "And besides. You won't be able to see until we get there." DA puffed her cheeks out in annoyance, but none the less, she let Carlos guide her to the passenger seat. After a bit, the car started to move. Sitting in silence for a bit, Carlos decided to break it and turned on the radio. "Hey, speaking of music.." DA began, "we still have to choose a final song." Carlos froze. Now that he was finished sleeping around, and DA was finished with Judd, the two of them shouldn't have a problem with singing a love song, right? "So, any ideas?" DA asked. Carlos was about to suggest something, when DA continued. "Anything that's not too mushy." 'ABORT!' Was all Carlos thought. They sat in more silence until a song came on. "I love this one!" DA cried out. "Me too." Carlos responded, turning a corner. Without warning, the two of them began belting out the lyrics:
We're too young
This is never gonna work
That's what they say
You're gonna get hurt
But I know something they don't
I hear your heart
Beating right in time
Right from the start
I knew I had to make you mine
And now I'll never let you go
Don't they know that love won't lie?
Don't listen to the world
They say we're never gonna make it
Don't listen to your friends
They would have never let us start
And don't listen to the voices in your head
Listen to your heart
This promise
Doesn't have to be too loud
Just whisper
I could find you in a crowd
I think it's time we ran away
Your father
Says I'm not good enough, and
Your mother
She thinks that this is just a phase
I think that we should run away
Don't listen to the world
They say we're never gonna make it
Don't listen to your friends
They would have never let us start
And don't listen to the voices in your head
Listen to your heart
You gotta listen to your heart
Go on and listen to your heart
Come on and listen to your heart
It'll tell the truth
It'll set you free
It'll say that you were meant for me
And this is where we're supposed to be
Don't listen to the world
They say we're never gonna make it
But I know we'll make it
Don't listen to your friends
They would have never let us start
And don't listen to the voices in your head
Love will never ever let us fall apart
You gotta listen to your heart
Come on and listen to your heart
You gotta listen to your
Come on and listen to your heart
Listen to your heart
Once they finished, the two of them burst into laughter. "Still opposed to singing love songs onstage?" Carlos asked. DA narrowed her eyes, even though it was pointless. "When I sing with you in the car, we both know we're joking, when we sing onstage though..." "Were here." Carlos interrupted, parking the car and escorting her out. "Okay. Now!" Carlos removed the blindfold and made a dramatic gesture. Blinking, the image grew clearer. "The Friz's?" DA asked in surprise. Carlos nodded. "Come on. She's waiting in the garage." The two went over where Carlos banged on the door 3 times. The door swung open and Ms. Frizzle came out driving the bus. "Hello, old friend." DA said, climbing on. After pushing a few buttons, the bus absorbed the mementos, and took off into the sky. "Where are we going?" DA asked. "Remember how we talked about launching Judd into orbit?" Carlos asked. "Wait..." DA began. "You mean were..." "WAHOOO!" Ms. Frizzle screamed as the bus burst through the atmosphere. Once the bus got into space, and everyone's clothes magically changed into space suits, Ms. Frizzle stopped the bus somewhere between the sun and mercury. Pushing a button, the inside of the bus was sprayed by something that felt like ice. "What is this?" DA asked, sputtering. "It's a coolant." The Friz replied. "Since you will be close to the sun, this is to ensure you don't get sunburnt." Carlos took a box and handed it to DA. "What you have to do, is take every item and toss it into the sun." "is that safe?" DA asked. Carlos shrugged. "It'll be out of sight and out of mind. Go on." He smiled. "You're not coming with me?" DA asked. Carlos shook his head. "This moment should be private. You're getting rid of an ex. I'll still be in the bus, but you need to do this on your own." DA nodded before floating out. While she was burning the items, Ms. Frizzle turned to Carlos. "That was a very nice thing." She said. Carlos turned to stare at DA who was chucking a pearl necklace. "Well, I love her." He replied. "And even if she doesn't love me back, I want her to be with someone who treats her right, not a wad like Judd was." Just then, the door flew open, and DA, laughing with ash on her face came in. "Everything is gone." She giggled. "Ok. Tomorrow at band practice, I'll let you know step 2." Ms. Frizzle, on the other hand, was driving the bus down to earth. When they hit the ground, and DA got rid of the ash, the two of them headed back home. "Don't forget tomorrow." Carlos called out. "Never!" DA responded.