Chapter94: 94

The next day, Chris asked me if I wanted to go shopping. He said he was heading into town, and he thought I might like a fun day out. Truthfully, I just wanted to spend time with him. If he’d asked me to tour the sewage treatment with him, I would have gratefully accepted. The first thing he suggested doing was having my hair done. “What’s wrong with my hair?” I asked. “Nothing, it’s beautiful,” he said, stroking my waist-length blonde hair. “But I thought you might like something a little wilder. You know, just for fun.” “Like what?” I asked him. “I don’t know, I was thinking dreads,” he said. I burst into laughter. “Dreadlocks? Me?” I cackled. “Why not?” he asked with a shrug. “How about braids? Seems a little less permanent,” I told him. “Alright, we’ll give it a try,” he said. “Can we take your bike?” I asked. “I really don’t think that’s a good idea with your hand and all,” he said. “But I promise I’ll take you for a ride as soon as your hand is better.” I sighed. “Fine,” I relent