Sang Insane | ✔

Chapter Nine

North Star and I walk out of Bob's Diner. I guess there really is a working bell. It rings out gently announcing our departure. North starts to stride into the parking lot and I follow him.

Some part of me tells me that this is not normal. Me blindly following a huge man wearing all black who I just met yesterday. But I don't think that I care at all. North Star is my first best real friend, or my FBRF.

He stood at a black Jeep and gets in the driver's seat. I follow suit and climb into the passenger seat.

"Seatbelt," North Star commands looking at my seatbelt pointedly.

"Oh yeah," I say sheepishly. "Sorry, this is the first time I've rode in a car with a seatbelt."

Normally I just ride the bus. If, for some reason, I need Master or Father to take me somewhere, I just ride in the trunk where I am out of the way and they don't have to deal with me.

I haven't even made it to noon and I have eaten new foods and now I get to ride with a seatbelt for the first time!

North Star's face contorts into a mask of shock and anger. He puts the car into gear and we start off.

"Hey, North Star? Where are we going?" I decide to ask.

"****, I should have said something. Never get into a car with someone without knowing where you're going, Sang Baby!" North Star exclaims.

I wait, but he doesn't say anything so I remind him, "You still haven't answered. Plus, I trust you, silly goose."

"Oh. Yeah. Well... It's actually a surprise," He says meekly looking at me sheepish.

I roll my eyes and huff.

Sometimes I think he is a weirdo. Other times I know he is a weirdo.

"So, Sang. I think we are all a little curious about you."

Really? Huh, I don't think I have ever had someone be curious about me in a nice way.

"Why don't we play the favorite game," I suggest. I think that it was very helpful. Yes. Yes, I am proud of myself.

"The favorite game?" North Star inquires glancing at me before returning his attention to the road.

"Yup," I reply popping the 'p.' "You ask them what their favorite whatever is and they have to choose one favorite."

He hmms and says, "Worth a shot. What is your favorite color?"

"Pink," I say in a duh tone. "Now you answer your own question."

"Black is my favorite color."

Shocking.

"What is your favorite animal?"

"My favorite animal would have to be a black panther."

I smile and say, "I love all animals, but skunks have a special place in my heart."

"Skunks? Don't you think they're gross?" North Star asks shocked.

I get a little angry at that. "Skunks are incredible and adorable creatures. You can't write them off because they defend themselves when they are scared even if there is no real danger!"

North Star gives me a calming smile.

"It's okay, Sang Baby. I don't mind skunks, I guess I just was a little shocked to see a girl actually liked skunks."

What? I don't like skunks.

I loooooove skunks!!!

"What is your favorite terrain?" North Star asks taking his turn.