Where are you going?””Nowhere special. I just have some… things to do.””Why did you pause?'”I’m sorry?””You paused. You have ‘some… things to do.'”No reason, I just–“”You’re up to something.””No–“”Then why’d you pause?””Get in the car.”She got in. He got in.”Seat belt,” he said.Why’d you pause?”His head drooped. “Because I’m up to somthing.””And why can’t I come with you?””Because it’s something sneaky.””Do you promise to tell me later?””I do.””Well all right then.” She clicked her seat belt into place. “Let’s go.
– Derek Landy –
Playing with Fire
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