R is for Video Rental #atozchallenge #ShortStory anniversary

My theme for 2021 is a Young Adult short story. A double-date in the 1990s. An established teen couple sets up their best friends with each other, but it doesn't go well.

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Today's word count is approximately: 205 words

R is for Video Rental

I hear Yohann come up behind me. "Anyone else hungry?"

Madelyn huffs. "We don't have time to eat much. It's already seven-thirty."

"Are we allowed at your house?" Lance asks her. 

"What do you mean?"

"There's a video rental here. And XQZ. We could order take-out and watch a movie at your place. Or drop you off and go to Mike's, if your parents won't let us stay."

Under Lance's jacket, my hands form fists. I want to hear Mike's name like a hole in the head right now.

"We could get noodles and watch Lady and the Tramp. Or a scary movie." I hear Yohann say. "I can cover your eyes at the scary parts."

Madelyn laughs. "I love horror movies. Eye covering won't be necessary." 

And then bombs drop and explode as Yohann's attempt at flirting blows up so badly that a giant crater will be all that's left of this mall. My body shakes as I try to repress a laugh. 

Lance strokes my hair. "What about you, babe? Take-out Chinese and a movie sound good?"

"Sounds like two additional hours in the only place I want to be."

He kisses the top of my head.

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