Chapter 13

J, S, C House

Carmen sits on the couch flipping through the channels on the TV. She checks her watch again. 3:30. “Where is she?” she says out loud to herself. She flips open her cell and puts her number in. She stares at the number before pressing send, contemplating phoning or not. She shuts the phone and returns her attention back to the television. She lets go of a sigh and rests her head back against the couch. “Don’t disappoint me…”

Wax

Shane turns the chair around, checking the length of Kelli’s hair. “Ok, looks good,” she says, turning the chair back around and holding up a mirror behind her so that she can see for herself.

“I have to admit,” Kelli responds standing. “I was a little scared when you said it was going to be short, but I like it.”

“Yeah,” Shane agrees. “And just think about it, now when you wake up, just a little bit of hairspray, mess it around a bit and you’re done!”

“That’s my kind of hair style,” she laughs. “Well, thank you.”

“No problem.”

“Where do I pay?” she asks, pulling out her card.

“Oh no, this ones on the house,” Shane pushes her hands away. “Next time.”

“Who says there’s going to be a next time?”

“Well, if you want a good hair cut, I know you’ll come back.” She winks and starts to sweep.

“Ok, how ‘bout I take you out for lunch instead then? I gotta repay you somehow…”

“Alright, if you insist.”

“I do,” Kelli smiles and leans against the desk, playing with her bangs. “What are you doing right now?”

“At this exact moment? I’m sweeping up all your greasy hair.”

Kelli’s jaw drops and she smacks her in the arm. “Shut up!”

“You’re right, it’s not greasy… I washed it before I cut it all off.” They both laugh.

“Well after you’re done with that, can I take you out?” she asks hopefully.

Shane looks at her and can see the anticipation in her eyes. She shakes her head. “Nah, I gotta get home. I’m helping Carmen set up her bed.”