Page 63 of Crash and Burn
I yawn and lean into Rascal.
“Ready to head back to the house,” he asks.
I nod my head.
“Are y’all ready,” he asks Minx and Raze.
“Yeah, I’m exhausted,” Minx says.
We make our way back to the truck and drive back to the house. Once we get back to the house, I head straight to my room to change into my pajamas, then go into the bathroom to wash my face. When I come out of the bathroom, Rascal is laying on the bed. I smile at him and climb into bed next to him.
“Thank you again for today.” I cuddle against his side.
“You’re welcome, Princess,” he says. I fall asleep almost instantly.
* * *
The next morning, I wake up before Rascal and hop in the shower. A couple minutes into my shower, he surprises me by joining me.
“Hey there, gorgeous,” he says.
“Good Morning, sleepy head.” I giggle. I move to the side to let the stream of water hit him so he can wet his hair. He grabs my bottle of shampoo, squeezing some into his hand and gestures for me to turn around. I comply and he massages the shampoo into my hair. After thoroughly lathering my hair, he turns me around to rinse it out. He repeats his movements with the conditioner. Only this time, once he rinses my hair, he kisses me.
“After we shower, do you want to go back to the festival to buy some things,” Rascal asks.
“That would be awesome. I’d like that a lot,” I tell him. We finish our shower and dry off. I wrap my towel around myself while he does the same and we walk out of the bathroom.
“I need to get clothes out of the other room. I’ll meet you in the kitchen.” He kisses my forehead and walks out, leaving me to get ready alone.
Twenty minutes later, I’m dressed and ready to go. I walk out to the kitchen where Rascal is talking to Minx and Raze.
“Hey! Are y’all coming back to the festival with us?” I sit at the island next to Minx.
“Yes! There’ssomany things I want to buy,” Minx tells me.
* * *
A couple hours later, we’re walking around the festival. Minx and I each have two big bags full of things we’ve bought. From candles and bath bombs to Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations.
“We should put a pause on our shopping and get something to eat,” Minx suggests.
“I second that! I’m starving,” I agree. “Plus, I really have to pee.”
Rascal chuckles. “Alright, alright. Let’s go feed the monsters.”
“Hey, now!” I laugh.
“What do you want to eat,” Rascal asks me.
“Hmm, a corn dog and some nachos!”
“Interesting combo, but you got it.” He smirks at me.
“Can you hold my bags while I go to the restroom,” I ask.
“Of course.” He takes my bags and I plant a kiss on his cheek.
“I’ll come with you,” Minx says. She hands Raze her bags and we walk to the bathrooms. “I’m really happy for the two of you. I’m glad Ras found you.”
There’s a line for the bathrooms. I get in one before Minx does. I do my business and get out. When I walk out, I glance around for Minx and don’t see her.
She must still be in the bathroom;I think to myself. Before I can step away from the port-a-potty, a hand comes over my mouth and nose and I’m pulled backward. Within seconds, everything goes black.
