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[gutties]

That's not really a thing that happens, is it?

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[extrasensory_problems]

The bathtub?

[california_dreaming]

Good boy.

[extrasensory_problems]

[oh man...that shouldn't get him so turned on should it?]

Okay.
Yeah, that sounds really good. Hot too.

[california_dreaming]

Then we'll work with it.

[extrasensory_problems]

Okay. I mean yes.

Urm.
You've made my day a lot better by the way.

[california_dreaming]

How in the world have I managed that?

[extrasensory_problems]

Because you gave me something nice to think about.

[california_dreaming]

Well, hopefully that will stay true. But I imagine that scent we pick up after the bike fetching will just make this new plan that much better.

[extrasensory_problems]

You know that's a really good point.

[Is it weird to say that he's actually looking forward to getting his bike now?]

You don't have to get in the bin by the way, I'll do that. I just need someone to help grab the bike as I lift it out.

[california_dreaming]

Alright, I can do that. Sounds pretty easy. Then I'll meet you at your place?

[extrasensory_problems]

Yeah, sure. That works for me.

You can drive over and I'll ride my bike home so I don't stink up your car.

[california_dreaming]

Exactly what I was going to suggest. No offense, but I love the car. And have to drop my step-sister off.

[extrasensory_problems]

No offense taken, your car is your girl and she's gotta stay clean.

You've got a step sister?

[california_dreaming]

Exactly. Not everyone gets that part.

[He nods to himself, forgets Carter can't see it.]

Little bratty red head over in the middle school.

[extrasensory_problems]

Well you've spent a lot of time on it so it means a lot to you, I get that. It's like my guitar.

Cool.

[california_dreaming]

Yeah, sounds about right. Anyway, I'll see you after school?

[extrasensory_problems]

Yeah, I'll meet you around back at the bin.

Thanks again, Billy.

[california_dreaming]

NP. Later.

[extrasensory_problems]

Later.

[The rest of the day is remarkably better because of Billy and by the time school ends Carter finds himself whistling to himself as he heads to the garbage bin out back.

His whistling is cut short though when he comes around the bend and gets shoulder checked against the bin roughly by two of the basketball guys.]

Fuck!

[california_dreaming]

[Billy's approaching as it happens, sees his teammates being dicks. And really, he doesn't know what to do about that.]

What, is it hunt the freak day? Thought that was next week.

[extrasensory_problems]

[One of the basketball guys sneers in Carter's direction whose body language is defensive but not scared, it's more like he's trying to patiently wait out this whole experience.]

We might have to up it to daily, this is little freak has been trying to poach other people's property.

They're not property.

[Carter says firmly, looking at the other boys with eyes that seem bright with anger. This of course earns him another shove.]

Shut up, freak.

[california_dreaming]

Seriously?

[Billy rolls his eyes and shakes his head.

What idiots. He's not wrong. Guess that's a midwest thing or some shit. Thinking you own people like they're properly. But you think this guy could 'steal' anything?

[extrasensory_problems]

((Continued over here))