Runaway

Chapter 5 - Gravity

The boys didn't wake up until 10am and they both felt so blessed because neither of them had a hangover. It was amazing, they somehow managed to find the energy to actually get up and do something with their day.

They walked to the nearest McDonalds for a quick breakfast/lunch before having a small wander around the city. They could leave for their camping spot whenever they were ready, it was only an hour away. They had their frappes and just checked out the stores. Most of them were way overpriced, but Andy got a new pair of jeans and Shaun got a couple of shirts all on sale, so that was a good thing.

They found a Coles and Andy only thought it was fair that they go in and get some snacks for the next stop. They also got some more drinks and alcohol. They had no idea what was in the area of the place they were going. So they had to be sure, but they knew that for at least a couple of their meals they wouldn't need to be put in the fridge, but Shaun got some barbeque things so they could cook them there. They brought ice for the esky so the meat wouldn't go bad. He knew the place had a park nearby with a barbeque, that was another good thing.

They were packed up and ready to go one again just after lunch. They planned on getting there, setting up the tent and going for a surf until they were hungry again. They double checked everything before getting in the car, Andy started the car and off they went again.

For the most part it was quiet, they sung to the CD's they bought and roads were practically clear by the time they had past the popular towns. They felt lost, but the good kind, where adventure was involved. They had this thirst for wanderlust that they hadn't experienced before to this extent.

After about 40 minutes Andy needed to pee and the petrol was almost empty, so he pulled into a petrol station that was joined by a Subway. He figured there would be a bathroom there.

Shaun filled up the tank as Andy peed before paying for the petrol. He walked out, smiling at how his best friend just leaned himself on the car, looking like a diva with his sunglasses on and crossed arms.

"You wanna drive?" Andy wondered as he approached Shaun, he nodded

"Sure, not scared of dying?" he laughed, Andy threw him the keys

"Not yet. You haven't been that bad" Andy admitted, getting in the passenger side as Shaun got in the driver side

"What did I tell you? I'm a good driver"

"Shaun you are literally the worst driver I have ever seen" he told him seriously before turning on his phone

Shaun started the car as he raised a question "What are you doing?"

"Checking my phone. I won't reply to anything" he promised

"You're really sucking at this whole 'ignore the world' thing" Shaun said his opinion before going back onto the rural highway.

"Shut up. After this I won't go on until you ask me to"

Shaun grinned, as if that was impressive of Andy to say.

His phone had a heap more calls from yesterday, some actually from his parents. He had a few texts from his siblings and Bradie's girlfriend too. Bradie was the only one to leave a voicemail.

"Wait" Andy interrupted the stereo by turning it down, playing the voicemail out loud.

"Okay, what are you and Shaun doing in Melbourne? Guys I really need you both fuck"

It hung up abruptly and Andy couldn't help but stare at Shaun hopelessly.

"I want you to turn your phone off now" Shaun told him in a voice so calm it was almost chilling