10

Mika and I chose to avoid Conner for the rest of the week, not because we were afraid of him, but because we didn't want to be bothered. Neither of us liked drama or being forced into a corner for that matter. Besides everyone in the school knew whereever Conner went, drama wasn't too far behind.

Mika and I met up later in the hall after second period sice we both had gym together, we usually sat in the bleachers talking while everyone esle would play basketball together. I'd even show her a few drawings that I had done in the past every now and then or when she asked anyways. It was peacefull without having Conner with us and for once I could actually focus during the classes that we have together without him asking me to explain what we were doing every ten minutes.

"Okay I have to ask, how do you do it?" 

"Do what?" I respond a bit confused by her question as I put my sketch book back into my bag.

"This...being able to move forward so quickly after losing someone."

"To be honest, I'm not over it yet. I mean yeah it's rough not having them around, but I know they'd want me to continue my life instead of moping around like a zombie on pain killers." I say laughing a bit. "I miss them both though, but I'll always have them in my heart. As long as I keep that in mind, it's as if they never left."

"You're a strong man jay.." she says smiling softly.

"Somebody has to be" I respond making her laugh. "I mean it, most people would sulk for months before they were over something like that."

"Well lucky for me, I'm not most people." I say as the bell rings for lunch.

"I see...hold that thought" she says, taking her phone out her pocket as it rings. "Just a text, thank god." 

"Don't like calls?" I ask curiosly.

"No, I can't stand talking on it; too much work. But, on the other hand, your car is ready" she says smiling as we make our way out of the gym.

"That was fast, thought he said it would take a couple weeks"

"He probably made you a top priority, which is rare for him to do for people."

"Must make me speacial" I say laughing.

"Oh yeah, big time."

It wasn't much longer until the bell rang for lunch and we made our way ot of the gym. The halls were packed nearly to the walls with students either heading to their next class or to the cafeteria to grab thier lunch before heading outside to the patio. Lucky for Mika and I, seinors and juniors were able to leave the school during the lunch period; just as long as they were back before the bell rang for the net class. 

"So, shall we go pick up your new car." Mika says as we head out side to the parking lot and over to her car.

"Um, lets think..yes" I say laughing as I get in on the passenger side.

"A bit eager aren't we" Mika says laughing with me as she gets in and starts the car.

"I can't help it, I excited to see what it looks like." 

"You will shortly." she says as we pull out of the parking lot and take off down the road.

"I though the garage was on the other side of town."

"Suprisngly no, it's only a few blocks away from the school." she says as we stop at the light. "But most people make that mistake, I have myself a couple times."

"Glad I'm not the only one."

We pull into the parking lot of the grarage a few minutes later, I could see cooper  wiping down a small car with a rag as we found a parking space and got out of the car. I laugh as Mika nuges me lightly as we walk over and I return the nudge before walking a bit faster as we make our way inside. I spot cooper wiping down a small car; it looked as if it had just been washed, the headlights shined as if they were brand new and the tires were still wet from where it had more than likely been hosed down with water.

"So, where is the shiny new ride?" I say as we walk up to him.

"Your looking at it." he says with a laugh, tossing the towl over his shoulder.

"Really?" I say as I circle the car, looking over the details.

"You hate it don't you?"

"No, I love it..I just can't believe that I did'nt recognise it."

"Great, enjoy" he says tossing me the keys.

"Hey, what's this marking on the door?" Mika asks as she notices a off toned mark in the paint.

"Oh, that's the best part" he says as he looks back at us. "well don't just stare at it, there's a switch in the car."

I open the door and start the car, hearing the engine come to life and luagh as I look over at mika. "Hell yeah, music to my ears baby!" I say reving the engine.

"What are you waiting for" she says laughing at me "Flip the switch" 

"Okay" I say chuckling a bit"Just got to find it."

"Lord you both are hopeless" Cooper says as he walks up beside Mika "It's by the one for your headlights."  

"Oh" I say as I flip the switch and get out of the car. "Okay, now that's awesome! What is it exactly." 

"That my friend, is a job well done." Mika say placing her hand on my shoulder. "Thanks for the upgrades Coop."

"Anytime."

"F**k we gotta get back, got about two mins." I say, looking over at the clock.

"S**t, race ya?!" 

"Does a bare s**t in the woods? Lets go!" I say as I get in the car and back out of the garage and into the parking lot as Mika runs over to her car and gets in. I waited as she started her car and back out of her parking space, pulling up beside me and rolling down her window while motioning me to do the same.

"The race will have to wait till later, I don't have much gas left." 

"Boo! And I thoought you were up for it." I say laughing a bit. 

"Oh I am, but just focus on making it to the school." 

"Aye aye captain." I say as I roll up my window and pull onto the road behind mika, following her up the road and back to the school.