Lost

Chapter 4 - First Day in Tulsa

I woke up the next morning at seven am like I always do and started getting ready. I decided to go with a more girly look today. I put on a pair of light wash jeans, a floral tank top, a jean jacket, and my converse. I then took my hair and fishtail braided it down my back. As for my makeup I did a very natural look with light brown eye shadow, light eyeliner, and lip gloss.

After I finished getting ready I went downstairs to see if I could make something for everyone for breakfast. As I looked through the cabinets in the kitchen I noticed Aunt Karen had everything I needed to make pancakes from scratch. As I am making pancakes I remember my aunt needs to leave in ten minutes and t would be nice if she had a fresh lunch as well with her good breakfast on the run. Knowing this I decided to make her a sandwich for lunch and prepared a to go box for her breakfast.

As my aunt ran into the kitchen to grab a banana and leave she sees me with two bags and a to go mug of coffee waiting for her.

"Breakfast, lunch, and coffee all ready for your work day" I say shocking her. She just smiles, gives me a hug and a kiss on the cheek as a thank you and runs out the door.

After Aunt Karen left I finished making the pancakes. As I was finishing Keith and Kelly came down dressed and ready for the day. They came into the kitchen and and started to eat, continuously thanking me for breakfast.

After we ate I told Kelly to let me do the dishes and then we would go but then Keith told us to just go and that he will clean up. With that said Kelly and I left the house.

"So where are we going?" Kelly asked as we got into my car.

"I was thinking we get our nails done and do a little shopping" I responded as I pulled away from the curb.

"OOOOH FUUUN" She squealed and I laughed.

First stop was the thrift store. I wanted to get stuff to decorate Kelly's room and I wanted to pick up some new clothes for myself. Together we found posters, picture frames, a clock, and books that Kelly liked for her room. Next I find a white t-shirt, a couple of different shirts and two new pairs of jeans. Kelly found a couple of shirts she likes and sa pair of pants. Out total is six dollars and thirty three cents.

Our next stop was the nail salon. Kelly and I both got french manicures and while we were waiting for them to dry I decided to start up a conversation with Kelly.

"Having fun?"

"YES!" She squealed "Although you probably would rather be hanging out with people your own age." she stared at her drying nails and I could see the slight hope in her face that what she just said was not true.

"Nonsense I am having a blast!"

"Really?" The look of hope filling her features.

"Yeah so much fun that I think we should make this a tradition. Once a week for the whole time I am here and whenever I come to visit in the future we have a girls day"

"OK!" She exclaimed while her face lit up. "Minnie? Can I as you a question?"

"Of course" I say looking over at her with worry.

"Why is this the first time I am meeting you?"

My head drops and I can't seem to meet her eyes while I respond. "Well my parents and I had gotten really busy over the past ten years so we were unable to make the trip out here, but I promise I will be around more often."

"Ok" She nods.

"Can I ask  you a question?" she nodded "What do you write in that book in your room?"

"I am writing a story"

"Oh? what is it about?"

"It it about a team of mortals who spend their days fighting supernatural beings to protect the world."

"That is awesome! How far along into it are you?"

"I'm almost done"

"May I read it when it's done?"

"Sure!"

When our nails were dry i paid four dollars for our manicures. The next stop was the pizzeria down the street, then the grocery store for stuff to make brownies. Last we went back to her house and baked.

Once the brownies were done I realized it was five o'clock and I needed to get ready to meet Keith's friends. I decided I wanted to change my outfit to something more fit for a race track. I put on my new white t-shirt with black ripped jeans, my black converse and my racing jacket that was a gift from my friends. It has my racing name 'Deranged D'Amico'  on the back.Next I undid my hair  and took off my makeup. I decided to put my hair in a high ponytail with the front pieces of my hair braided back into it. For my makeup I decided to do just a little winged eyeliner, mascara, and a nice nude lipstick.

Once I was ready I went downstairs to say goodbye to Kelly and Aunt Karen before getting into my car and driving to the race track.When I pulled into the parking lot of the track I noticed Keith's car and parked next to it. I got out of my car and headed to the track. The track is just a big oval surrounded by bleachers and a fence, it doesn't look like much but to me it looks like home. Once inside the fence I spotted Keith and ran over to him.

"Hey two" I said as i stood behind my cousin.

"Minnie! You make it!" Keith greeted me which grabbed the attention of the six boys that stood with him. "Let me introduce you to the gang. This is Dallas Winston, Johnny Cade, Steve Randel, and the Curtis brothers; Darrel, Sodapop and Ponyboy." He said as he pointed to them accordingly.

"It's nice to meet you guys" I said sending the group a smile.

"The pleasure is all ours" Said Darrel as he shook my hand, he seems to be the oldest of the group.

"Yea it's about time we met the cousin Two-Bit won't shut up about" said Steve with a laugh. I looked over to Keith to see him looking down embarrassed, I laughed and decided to find out who was racing. I find out that Steve and Sodapop race as a team together which is really cool.

"D'amico?" I hear someone from behind me call out my last name and I turn along with Keith which grabs everyone's attention and instantly the group is silent.

"Lewis?" I respond as I see a racing friend of mine walking toward me.

"Well well well aren't you a long way from home?"

"Well I am out here visiting my cousin what's your excuse?"

"Racing duh. Oh you will never guess what Mark and I overheard."

"What is the gossip of the track this time?" When it comes to knowing things about the racers Lewis knows everything.

"Turner was going to race but when the commissioner heard about his track record the won't even allow him in the rink."

"Good"

"Well I will catch you later D'Amico" Lewis said as he left I just waved him off.

"How do you know Lewis?" Asked Sodapop.

"I met him racing back in oaklahoma City"

"You race?" Asked Steve

"Yep"

"Who's Turner?" Asked Ponyboy

"He is a traveling racer"

"What's his 'track record'?" Asked Johnny with a look of worry grazing his features.

"Well he has earned his racing name 'Twisting Turner'  for constantly flipping cars off the track by clipping their back wheel"

"Damn" said Darrel just as the horn went off to signal that the race was about to start. So we wished Steve and Sodapop good luck and went to find seats in the bleachers. Throughout the race I could tell Keith wanted to ask me some questions but I was too immersed in the race. I will talk to him later. I hope it's nothing serious.