A Series of Left Turns :: Chapter 20

I try to keep the previews spoiler free as we get more and more into it. Here’s a little tidbit:

“Oh damn, it’s almost four.” Cartman says, and I’m taken out of my thoughts.

“What?”

“I thought it was only like an hour we been here.” Cartman says, not looking up from his phone.

I pull out my phone as well.

“Shit, my Mom’s been spamming me.”

Cartman grins wide and starts laughing.

“That’s not fucking funny, asshole! They’re gonna find out!” I say.

“So come up with a lie, Jew.” Cartman says. “You’re a pro at it, aren’t you?”

“Oh, this coming from you of all people,” I say, turning away and scrolling through the texts. Jesus, she gave me so fucking many…

“With parents like ours, we gotta be.” I hear Cartman say.

I take a deep breath and try to think of something, then start typing.

‘Hey, sorry for being out so long. Cartman and I have been going around town asking if anyone can let Cartman house hop after Christmas. We tried to get into contact with his parents again but we couldn’t. I’m just having a talk with Cartman right now about what he wants to do.’

Cartman nudges me pointedly. “Look at that. A complete pro.”

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