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Nicole wore a mischievous smile as she waved Mhina's way. She was waiting for the time she got to see Mhina again and knowing that she had a whole four days to clap back on her just made it even sweeter. Don't think for a minute the girl forgot about the weak pop she received a few days ago. Ever since that day the Latina made it her mission to get back at Mhina and then some. And this little trip was exactly what she needed to get that done.

"Hola, Lucas." The girl winked and the blue eyed boy couldn't help but blush at her words. Mhina, on the other hand, let off a dry laugh and rolled her eyes. The trip hadn't even started and already she was annoyed. 

"Guys, you remember Nikki." Calum smiled, eyes moving from Mhina to his mates., hands stuffed in his pockets.

His mother furrowed her brows in confusion because last time she checked, Calum was only bringing his bandmates. He hadn't mentioned anything of a new fifth member. And that's what moved the woman to tug her son's shirt and nod towards her car. He followed behind and the two of leaned against the driver's side.

"What is Mali's friend doing here and what's she to you?" She asked, glancing over at the girl then back at her son. And he shrugged, trying to figure out an answer to that question because he couldn't tell his mom they were hooking up. I mean he could but he didn't want to get smacked.

So, he improvised.

"Me and her are just kicking it, mum. She's great company so I wanted to bring her along." Calum explained, knowing very well him and Nicole has done more than just kick it. They've licked it, flipped it, dipped it, slipped it, and ripped it...in that order.

And Calum heard when Mhina sarcastically laughed at his words causing him to smirk and shake his head.

"Just kicking it? I find that hard to believe if you're taking her overseas." Joy started, wearing an unconvinced expression and folding her arms over her chest. The tanned boy shifted feet and nervously bit his lip. But luckily, she continued. "And speaking of that, who is paying for her? Because I'm sure, as the sky is blue, not spending any more money." She wasn't trying to be rude but she already brought the tickets for her boys and Mhina so she wasn't looking to buy another.

The boy inwardly sighed when she didn't continue on his relations with Nikki. Because to be quite honest, he didn't know. He knew they got together a few times and did a couple other stuff but it was just that. Sometimes they'd call each other 'baby', 'babe', or other words of endearment but that's where the line was drawn.

"I got it covered, mum. Don't worry your little head." Calum smiled, bringing a hand down to pat her head, to which she smacked.

"Yeah, yeah. With what money?"

"What? You thought I was at lacrosse practice all those times? Nope. Selling drugs." Calum said with a straight face but it turned into a smile then a chuckle when his mother reached up to smack his shoulder. Which, due to her shortness, only reached his upper arm.

"You really thought I sold drugs? I can barely pass math, let alone, try to count up how many grams of weed equals a certain amount of money." He explained, shaking his head. He was terrible in maths. The only way he passed was from his mum hiring a tutor.

"Oh, son you wouldn't have made it in the late 70's." The woman said, tossing one of her bags into the passenger seat. And now, it was Calum's turn to be shocked. Of course he knew how savage she could be but he was expecting that. His mom...a plug? As in, she was the go-to-girl for pills, weed,etc? That didn't even sound right in the same sentence.

It was way too hard to imagine when he's used to the woman who cooks for the needy, saves animals from the trees, and apparently, fosters children.

The woman was reaching for her second bag when she noticed her son's stare, furrowing her brows.

"What?"

"You sold drugs?"

"S'not a big deal. It was a fad back then."

"Running a trap house was a fad back then?"

"Run a trap house? No, Calum that was your uncle Leo-this isn't important. We need to get going." The woman was quick to dismiss the subject because she was about two seconds away from telling him the time when she had to flea the Feds due to his dumb uncle who hid drugs into her car.

But that was a story for another time.

Calum wore an amused smile because he noticed how she was quick to change the subject. However, he shrugged knowing she wouldn't want to speak about it. He closed the door behind her as she settled herself in the front seat, bending down to her open window.

"Drive safe, Cal. Wear your safety belt and tell Ashton the same." His mom gave him a warning look, letting him know she wasn't playing with his behind. They had a drawer full of tickets from the boy not wearing his seatbelt. So, whenever he drove, she was quick to remind him.

And the boy chuckled because how do you go from talking about your time as a drug-to-girl to warning him of the law?

"Yeah, okay. Trap Queen." He mumbled, jumping away from the car when his mom swung her purse into his direction. She narrowed her eyes playfully and he threw his head back in laughter.

"Shut up, Calum and get in your car." Joy said, rolling up her window and grabbing her sunglasses.

The boy ceased his laughter and headed back to the group of five waiting by the silver hooptie.

"Dude, did I hear right? Your mom was a plug?" Luke asked excitedly, moving his glasses up to rest on his forehead.

"Well, don't let him know we-you were being nosey!" Michael said, smacking his arm. The blue eyed boy could've at least saved the question for later, he didn't have to let Cal know they were eavesdropping...accidentally.

But then again, they were only five feet away from them.

"Yeah...it was a back in the day kind of thing. I don't know. Anyway, you guys ready?" Calum asked, looking between them all but stopping when he reached Mhina. She felt his eyes on her but she wasn't paying attention to anything but the nuisance standing beside Luke.

"Yeah, but how are we doing this because she's got room for some lapping." Ashton said, slapping the back end of his car. And to his and only his surprise, one of the screws on the bumper got loose, causing the metal to slant.

"Room for some lapping my left nut." Michael mumbled, causing a titter to escape both Calum and Luke's lips.

"Eat me, Mike." Ashton replied, flipping him off, using the other hand to open the passenger door. "I guess you're riding with Calum then since you wanna talk all that noise." The curly headed boy shrugged, beckoning a finger Mhina's way and nodding to the front seat.

Luke and Nikki let off a few ooh's as Mike rolled his eyes and stood in defeat. Ashton was quick to remind both Luke and Michael that he was always the one they called whenever they needed a ride. And he gladly gave it to them with no charge. So, all that mouth about his car will stop or else they're catching the nearest bus or walking. (That's that bitter coming outta ash, y'all.)

"My car is going to be a bit...busy," Calum spoke up, winking at Nicki who made it to his side and clung to his arm. "So, he can't ride with me." He threw his arm over her shoulder and kissed her forehead, bringing a giggle from her lips.

Mhina caught a glimpse of the two and rolled her eyes so hard she feared they'd fall out of her head. She hated public display of affection. Like, holding hands or wrapping your arms around each other is okay but when you're clinging onto them and kissing, it's just too much.

No one wants to see you canoodling, it's a fact.

And that's what drove her to act on her strong feelings, no matter how extra it might have been.

"All this standing around and such," she paused, eyes falling on the pair before continuing. "Is unnecessary. We need to go." She finished with another roll of her eyes, taking her seat in Ashton's car. She didn't care for what either of them had to say after. She just knew she was mad and this trip was going to be more bitter than sweet.

"Something wrong, mija?" Nicole asked, finding Mhina's annoyed state to be humorous. "You seem a bit...tense." The Latina added, removing herself from Calum and making her way to the passenger's side.

The brown girl closed her eyes for a moment, probably hoping for Nicole as she approached the car that Mhina wouldn't reach out and smack the piss out of her. She wasn't even worth a legit punch to Mhina, that's just how she felt about the girl.

"Nicole, you seem a bit...anxious. Round two, maybe?" Mhina wasn't going to beat around the bush with this girl because she knew what's up. They were both aware of what happened and they both knew it was a matter of time until it happened again.

"I didn't come for that. I came for a nice vacation. It's been a while since I've been out of Aus." Nikki explained, throwing her hands up in surrender. Now, although she was lying her bum off, she honestly wanted to see Florida. She's heard so much about it from her friends and the internet that it was one of her goals. So, when Cal came to her about it, she was more than ready. However, it opened an opportunity to clap back to Mhina which was also something she was more than ready for.

"Let go, Nik." Calum called out from behind the Latina, breaking the quietness between the two women. Nicole smiled and patted the car door.

"Buckle up, señorita. It's going to be a long trip."

Alright so this went south mad quick and I'm so angry y'all okay so let me explain! So...I had some better written ish before this right? Had to re write it NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, BUT MF THREE TIMES! I was so angry! Lol so, it's a bit watered down since I can't remember my original writing *shrugs* however! I think I got most of what I wanted out of this chapter...it's mainly a continuation so sorry if it's boring. Next chapter is when it'll spice up again...you know I got y'all lol. We gone be in the plane, fam! Nahmean so I have some ideas for it and I can't wait to write it! So, comment and vote! Show this some loooooooOVe! Haha love y'all and thankxx