Page 48 of Rebel Summer

Will you bring me a burger and fries on your way here tonight? I’m starving.

ME

That’s going to cost you.

DAX

I’ll pay you when you get here.

ME

Not in money. Two hours.

DAX

If you want to add two hours onto your time, that’s your business.

ME

No. Two hours OFF what I owe you. Since bargaining is a thing between us now.

DAX

One.

ME

TWO. And I won’t make you pay for it.

DAX

ONE and I will pay for it.

ME

Fine.

I was almost to the end of my shift when my phone buzzed again in my pocket.

DAX

I’m dying. Where are you?

ME

Such a baby. I’m almost done.

DAX

Are you bringing a Coke?

ME

That will definitely cost you extra. One whole hour.

DAX

Never mind. Just the burger and fries. And you.

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