Nature's Freak - BOOK 1 ✔ (Unedited)

Chapter 22: Road Trip

After about a mile or so, we pulled up to a gas station and both got out the car. I took out some cash from my pocket and passed it to Kai who just raised his eyebrow at me. "Go and buy some snacks and an energy drink for me please while I refuel. Get Hazel a packet of nuts," I spoke in a soft tone as I shoved the 20 dollar bill towards him.

He gentle pushed my hand back and gave me a small smile. "Don't worry about it. Keep your money," he insisted. Before I could say anything, he turned on his heads and walked away. Shoving his hand in his hoodie pocket, he pulled out a pair of shades and put it on.

Letting out a sigh, I turned around and walked towards the gas pump before typing in the amount I want and refueling the car. I shivered a bit as it was getting a bit colder. Walking towards the trunk, I opened it to see Ethan and I duffel bags. Opening mine, I pulled out a hoodie. Staring at it, I felt a little heart broken as it was Victor's hoodie.

Why would I even pack this?

Shoving it back into the bag, I looked around and saw another hoodie but this one was mine. I grabbed it and slipped into it. I opened Ethan's bag and pulled out one of his hoodie. As I took the hoodie out, it revealed 2 of the leather books that Ethan had under his bed. Pulling out one of them, I shut the trunk before going back to the pump.

Opening the back door, I covered Ethan and Hazel with the hoodie and placed the book on the dashboard in-between the passenger and driver seat. Closing the door, I looked up to see Kai walking back with a bag in his hand. I thanked him before he got in the car which he gladly replied with 'you're welcome'.

After paying for the gas, I got in the car and we headed into the local town and drove to the nearest fast food restaurant. We landed by checkers and I passed through the drive-thru. Kai got fries and a bacon burger with a Coke and I got Ethan fries with fried chicken with a Pepsi and for myself, I got fries and a cheeseburger with a Sprite and 4 water and a extra small cup.

Kai offered to pay for the food but I declined his offer. I paid for everything and turned the lights on inside the car. Parking up in the parking lot, I unbuckled my seat and turned to see Ethan and Hazel was still sleeping.

"Ethan," I spoke in a soft voice. He didn't move or make a sound.

I got out the driver's seat and hopped into the backseat before closing the door. I gentle pulled the hoodie off him and Hazel and placed it next to him. Looking at Hazel, I gentle took him out of Ethan's hand and placed him on my lap.

"Hazel," I called in a soft tone. He just stretched out on my lap on his back and let out a yawn. I swear this is a dog stuck in a squirrel's body.

I then started to scratch his stomach causing him to start pushing my hand away. I continued to repeat the action and he became to chatter with his eyes closed causing Kai to laugh from the front seat.

"Hazel, come on. Get up. I got you food," I chirped. He then slowly opened his eyes and stood up on my lap before chattering.

"What is he saying?" Kai asked.

"He what's to know what I got him and it better be good since I woke him up," I laughed and Kai joined in.

There was a bag being rustled around in the front and looked to see Kai passing me a bag of nuts along with a napkin, cup and water. He then passed me a fruit cup which he probably got from the gas station that was part Du which had some grapes and slices of watermelon.

I took the things from Kai and set them up for Hazel. He then chattered and I nodded in reply.

I looked towards Kai, "He said thank you," I translated.