I'm about 3000 words into a new Kaylee and Kevin short story. I'm not really sure what the plot is, but I'm not letting that stop me. Sometimes you just have to let the characters go and see where they lead you.
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Kevin followed Kaylee through the door in the side of the bus and dropped his backpack onto a nearby seat. Kaylee climbed into the front passenger seat like an old pro.
"Thanks for taking us to the bus depot, Ms. Tranter," Kevin said, glancing around at the otherwise empty bus before taking a seat behind the driver and automatically buckling up.
"It’s no problem," Kaylee's mother replied, closing the door and easing the vehicle into motion.
Kaylee giggled, which he normally found sweet, but this time raised the hairs on the back of his neck.
"Kaylee, I know you want me to try relaxing my need for control, but since we're on our way, can I please have my ticket and the itinerary so I at least know what bus to take? Just in case we get separated."
"That's a very reasonable thing to ask, Kevin," Ms Tranter replied. "But it's not necessary.
"And you might want to brace yourself," she added, then leaned forward and slapped a large red button that had been attached to the dashboard.
Published on February 08, 2024 13:49