Bittersweet Candy Bowl

20. Hot Pursuit, original chapter posted 9/6/06

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Transcript

*Mike runs along the pavement, a determined look on his face.*
Mike: It’s only another couple of blocks away.. I’m making good time..

*Mike sprints past Lucy, who looks surprised.*

*Lucy turns around, confused.*
Lucy: ?

Lucy: Mike?
*Mike freezes.*

*Both look annoyed.*
Lucy: Where are you running to?
Mike: Bus stop.
Lucy: Why?
Mike: I’m going to Maraschino.
Lucy: Why?
Mike: Umm..

Mike: I’m in a hurry, okay? No time to talk!
*Mike walks away, surprising Lucy.*
Lucy: Hey, wait!

*Lucy puts her hands on her hips and looks on, scowling.*
Lucy: …

*Mike stands alone at a bus stop, looking nervous. After a moment, Lucy joins, to his surprise.*

*Mike flinches and begins to sweat.*
Mike: What are you doing here?!
*Lucy crosses her arms.*
Lucy: I’m not letting you blow me off! I’m coming, too!
Mike: But..
Lucy: Don’t try to stop me!

*Mike and Lucy begin arguing.*
Mike: Why the hell do you wanna bother me?!
Lucy: You always do the same thing!
Mike: No, I don’t!!
Lucy: Liar!!

*The bus arrives.*
Mike: I really am not in the mood for this!
Lucy: Well, too bad!

*The bus leaves. Mike sits aboard and slumps against the window, looking irritated. Lucy sits across the aisle from him and kicks her feet up in the air in frustration.*

*Mike glares at Lucy.*
Mike (thinking): She’s so damn stubborn..

*He crosses his arms and closes his eyes.*
Mike (thinking): Sandy was always so much kinder..

*The bus drives on.*