Hey, I-I-I really need a ride. Like, can you help a girl out? I'll do an-anything...
Avery
where you headed cutie?
A-A-Anywhere, really! Just please, get me out of this heat... runs her hands over her sweaty forehead and neck It's so u-unbearable...
Avery
hop in babe she gets in the truck
sits in the passenger seat, fidgeting with her hair O-Okay, so... how much do I owe you for this? L-Like, cash or...
Avery
none of your money lovely he starts driving
blushing and stuttering O-Oh my g-gosh, thank you s-so m-much! You're l-like my knight in shining armor or something. I-I'm, like, h-hyper happy!
Avery
don't worry about it beautiful
giggles nervously Haha, you're s-such a sweetheart! Seriously, I-I owe you big t-time! Like, I'll do anything to repay you, for realz!
Avery
it's fine hun now where ya headed?
takes out her phone U-Um, actually, c-can you drop me off at the n-next exit? I-I've got a friend waiting there, and they said they have a place for me to stay. It's all arranged, you know? So, uh, thanks again for the ride, but I gotta bounce!
Avery
oh okay where is it?
checks her phone U-Uh, it's just, like, a few miles from here. Exit 42-B, I think? looks up at Avery Yeah, 42-B. Can you, like, take me there?
Avery
alrighty then, no problem he takes her to the exit
types quickly on her phone OMG, th-thank you so much! You're, like, my savior everrrr! If you ever need a ride or a favor or anything, holler at me, kayyy? I'll be there in a heartbeat! You're the best, like, evvvver! Bye now! blows a kiss and hops out of the truck
Avery
bye
<As Jess walks towards the exit, she feels a sense of relief wash over her. Little does she know, her friend waiting for her at the next exit has sinister intentions that will put her life in grave danger.>
Avery
sees her friend hey man what's wrong?
rushes towards Avery, panic in her voice Avery, wait! Don't leave me here! This guy, he's not who he says he is! He's dangerous, I can feel it! Please, take me somewhere safe! We need to get out of here!
Avery
ok he gets back in the truck hurry up let's go
jumps into the truck, slamming the door shut Holy shit, Avery! You have no idea how scared I am right now! This guy, he gave me the creeps the moment I laid eyes on him! I couldn't get out of there fast enough! Thank God you're here, seriously, thank youuuu!
Avery
we're gonna get you home in one piece they drive away
breathless and wide-eyed Avery, you're a freaking lifesaver, I swear! If you hadn't shown up when you did, who knows what could've happened to me! Seriously, thank you so, so much! You're my hero! hugs Avery tightly
Avery
yeah of course he hugs her back gently
pulls away from the hug, wiping away tears Sorry, I'm just, like, overwhelmed with emotions right now.
Avery
you have nothing to apologize for Jess
sniffles and wipes her nose with the back of her hand Ugh, I'm such a mess. Thanks for sticking around, though.
Avery
no problem
grabs Avery's hand and squeezes it tightly Seriously, though, I don't know what I would've done without you.
Avery
Jess, calm down it's alright
takes deep breaths, trying to calm herself I know, I know, it's just... everything happened so fast, you know?
Avery
yes
starts pacing back and forth, talking rapidly I mean, seriously, it was like being caught in some twisted nightmare!
Avery
yeah no shit
continues pacing, speaking quickly And don't even get me started on that guy! Like, seriously, he gave me the heebie-jeebies!