Our Hearts as One

Johan: Part 27

"A trip? A trip to where?" I asked. I held the phone to my ear with my shoulder while I searched through my closet for something to wear. Cassy and I were going out to eat but Ted called with an announcement.

"The destination is a secret. I already bought you a suitcase so pick out two weeks worth of clothing." Ted's voice sounded distant over the phone so I assumed he put me on speaker phone.

"Two weeks?" I asked in surprise. I settled on a red Avengers shirt that Ted got me a month back. I switched the phone to my other ear and then sifted through my jeans for a specific black pair.

"Yes? Is that too long?" Ted's voice came closer and he immediately sounded worried.

"Well I can't really say without knowing where it is we are going."

"If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise."

I was about to respond when I heard shuffling and muffled voices on his end. A second later, Ted came back. "I gotta go, babe. I'll call you later."

"Sure." I said and hung up the phone. The second before I dropped it on my bed it rang again. The caller ID said "Your Worst Nightmare." I rolled my eyes and answered. "Hey Cass."

I could hear her frustration. "How did you know?"

"Hmm... let's see. You're the only one who uses my phone, I recognized your number, only you would do something like that..."

"Alright, alright." Cassidy sounded like she was pouting. "I'm walking up to your door now."

"Okay. Someone will let you in. I'm getting dressed."

Cassidy paused. "Man and they say girls take a long time to get ready."

I snorted and hung up the phone, dropping it on my bed. I quickly tugged on my jeans and pulled my shirt over my head. I checked to make sure I had my keys and my wallet and left my room. Before I could even get downstairs I was bombarded.

"Where you going Jojo?" Tina asked.

"Out."

"Out where?"

"Places."

"Johan!"

"I'm going out to eat."

"Can I come?"

"No."

"No fair!" Tina pouted. I finished my descent of the staircase, hopping over the loose step on the way and making a mental note to get that fixed one day.

"Let's go Cass." I said. She was sitting on my couch playing a hand game with Leanne. She finished off the game and hopped up off my couch, picking up her purse in the process.

"Aww." Leanne pouted.

"Don't worry precious. I'll be back later." Cassidy hooked her arm through mine and we made our way toward my beloved Camaro. On the way to the restaurant Cass seemed fidgety. She picked at some nonexistent lint on her halter top and ran her hands along her light blue jeans. After she pretended to finger comb her hair for the 4th time I asked her what was up. She sighed in defeat. "My dad is home. He's stayed home for 2 weeks now which is a record for him but he's been extremely temperamental. He doesn't know I left home so I'm waiting for him to call and chew me out."

I was silent for a minute. "If he does, we'll face the music together okay? But for right now, just relax.

Cassidy breathed in deep. "Okay."

We got to the restaurant and I ordered Chicken Parmesan while Cass went with a Shrimp Alfredo. We ate in silence for a bit and then I remembered something.