Snippet #2366170

When she held his hand, his heart nearly exploded in his chest. "O- of course." The bus pulled up, and he practically sprinted to the doors, as if somehow the situation would be less awkward if they left the bus stop. going up to the driver, he went for his wallet, and realizing that it was still somewhere in his van, he knew he was screwed. "Hey there. how are you doing?" he spoke to the driver, smiling. he just needed to stall for some time until he figured out what to say. The man was older, in his sixties. His wore a very old wedding ring, and had a bad of candy hanging on the dash for kids. Grandchildren. Perfect. "My deepest apologies, sir, however I seem to have lost my wallet some time ago." the words felt awkward in his mouth at first, but slowly, his thick tongue started to feel smoother. "My friend is in current need of visiting her mother's mother who has fallen ill as of late." Finally, like he was running in the sand, and suddenly hit solid ground he had it. "We would be greatly appreciative if you would assist us in our en devour, and time of peril. For the car you see behind, is incapable of operation and has left us stranded after a crash most violent."

He took a breath, as if his lungs had collapsed. He almost had it. Perfect words. he thought that it did not work at first, and the man just stared at him, but slowly, he smiled. "Of course, hop on in! Where are you headed?"

Archer nearly collapsed from relief, "Just somewhere near the hospital please, sir." As he turned to find a seat, the man tugged on his sleeve, and handed him two pieces of candy. "Oh, thank you, sir." he smiled as politely as he could. when they sat down, he handed Ruby both pieces. "I don't like sugar that much." he whispered.