Detour

Science and Geography class went by like usual. Three oh five found me walking Callum to the detention room which was right across from the library. As he settled in I went and was instantly approached by Mrs Whitford and asked if I could help her return books to their proper shelf. I like Mrs Whitford so I agree and before I realize what time it is Callum is passing me one of the last ten book to be replaced.

“Hey Glover is there anyone you wouldn’t help?” Laughing as he takes a book and puts it in its proper place.Within minutes we are finish and return the cart back to the main desk. Saying goodnight to Mrs. Whitford, Callum and I walk out hand in hand, I thought we were going home but little did I know Callum had other plans.

After leaving the school property, I usually go north but today Callum turns south “Did someone forget the way home?” Callum continues to walk south, before turning into the parklot of the small strip mall next to the school’s students parking lot. It wasn’t much of a mall, a pizza joint, real estate office, video rental store and a small doughnut/ diner place. Callum walks to the doughnut place, holding the door open for me, I stop in a parking space confused

“What I got a sugar craving that needed to be fulfilled!” A smirk on his face as i walk past him to go in. Once we’re both inside, Callum leads me to a booth close to the back, after were settled he motions to the only server, who comes over

“What can I get you?”

“Two curelleurs and two cokes and a fork please!” After she leaves Callum looks at me “What?”

“Why a fork?”

“So I can eat the curelleur without getting my fingers sticky!” For some unknown reason I loose it and burst out laughing causing everyone nearby to turn and stare at us! “Gee thanks as if I don’t feel strange enough, know everyone here will know what a weirdo I am!”

“Oh Callum I’m sorry, it just I’ve never met anyone who eats doughnuts with a fork before!” The server returns with two plates and two glasses, sitting on in front of both of us.

“And who gets the fork?” Callum raises a finger and is presented with it “Hey don’t let them rib you I use a fork when I eat certain doughnuts also!” As she walks away Callum gets a ‘I’m not crazy!’ look on his face as we both begin to eat. As I finish I get my wallet out, which has a grand total of seventy-five cents, not even enough for a package of gum let alone a doughnut and coke!

Callum watching me, just shrugs “What do you think i wanted you to pay for my cravings, getting the money out as we both make our way to the front of the doughnut shop. After paying we start the trek home once more hand in hand