Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2010 16:03:05 GMT -5
Spring Break '96
Caw! Caw! Caw! Don't let your eyes deceive you. The kilt wearing mop head is nowhere in sight, but where there is a lack of ravens is found an abundant amount of seagulls. It was that one long awaited week in march that all college students couldn't wait for. A week spent anywhere but at school. For John and his friends, their destination was Florida. Warm weather, beaches, booze, blunts, and bitches. There wasn't a better combination for this group of friends. There was actually a handful of people from their college heading down to the same spot. They all got together to split the expenses of hotel rooms and gas money. It worked out nicely. They had arrived late the night before which meant one thing for these undergraduates - sleeping in. Most, if not all of them had. But it was now noon sharp, eyes were opening and bodies were moving. The welcoming rays of sunlight shining into the room was relaxing. It felt good, really good.
The young, 20 year old was laying peacefully underneath the covers. His arms and shirtless upper body sticking out as he focused on a folded up newspaper in his hand. A pen that rested in his other tapped against the paper as he looked off to the side thinking. The hotel had provided them with the morning newspaper and John pulled out a certain section of it - the cross word puzzle. The television was playing quietly as he muttered over it.
John: What's a six letter word for passin' time...
He kept his eyes on the paper as his girlfriend rolled over closer to him. He grinned as he felt her hand slide up his abdomen. An even bigger one when he heard her answer.
Kate: Fuck me.
He glanced over at her, chuckling.
John: That's two words, girl.
Kate: Fuck hyphen me. There, now it's one.
She smirked, grabbing the paper out of his hand and tossed it over her shoulder. She nor did he care anymore about finding out that size letter word. They created one of their own as she gently moved over top of him. Her lips in search for his and soon found them as they sunk into a kiss. His hands exploring her body.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
”Open up, Cena!
The banging startled both of them, Kate realizing who it was making all of the noise and begged John to just ignore them. He grinned, apologizing as he tried to sit up. His phone started going off on the table beside them as his friends called his name again from behind the door. She finally moved off even after a rather convincing puppy dog face didn’t work. He grinned, shaking his head as he rolled out of the bed.
John: Just one minute, I promise..
He made his way to the door, unlocking it and pulled it open. In barged two of his friends. Rob was first, followed by Benny.
Rob: RISE AND SHINE, BEAUTIFUL!
Benny: Time to smell the fresh air..
No sooner did he say that, he cut the cheese and the air was anything but fresh. John covered his face in his arm, pushing Benny away from him.
John: Aw, come on man! That’s disgustin’!
Benny: Katie kid! Sleep good last night?
He just laughed, moving further inside. Kate just rolled her eyes, keeping herself covered underneath the blankets.
Kate: Ew, you’re so rude.
Benny: What?? So I’m a little gassy in the morning. I can’t help it.
Rob: Yeah, be happy you don’t have to room with him.
The other visitor made his way over to the bed, smiling as he took a seat on the end of it as John closed the door.
Rob: Hey, Kate..
Kate: (smiling) Hey.. I feel so sorry for you.
John crossed his arms, looking back and forth between his friends as he asked.
John: Did you guys want somethin’?
Benny: I don’t know about Rob, but I came to get what Kate got last night. You’re such a sexy beast I couldn’t wait any longer.
John’s turn to roll his eyes.
John: Why’d we bring him again?
Rob just laughed and shrugged.
Rob: We were gonna head out to just look around. See what’s goin’ on around here. Figured you guys should probably come too.
Kate: Is Lauren up yet?
Rob: Yeah, she was getting ready when we left.
John: Well, we just gotta get showers then should be ready. Give or take 30 minutes?
Rob: Sounds good. Just come down to our room when you’re ready.
Rob stood up, heading towards the door.
Rob: Come on, Benny.
Benny: Coming sweetheart.
They really were all beginning to question why they brought the guy with them. It wouldn’t be until later when he bought them alcohol that they were realize just exactly why. He was the only 21 year old. Once the guys had left, John turned back apologizing. Kate just shook her head, moving towards him. She grinned shyly, gently taking hold of his hand and tugged him towards the bathroom.
Kate: Shower?
She knew how to hit every soft spot in him as he grinned and gladly followed behind.
31 minutes later…
The two had met up with the others shortly later. Kate being united with her good friend Lauren while the boys tagged behind talking about different things. They were all heading towards the elevator and luckily they caught it while it was on their floor. All five of them getting in and heading down to the lobby.
To their surprise there was a small commotion going on when they made it down to the ground floor. One of their fellow schoolmates had set up his own little area inside of the lobby with all kind of handmade signs. He was even holding up one that read “You booze you lose!”. His shirt reading “Hugs not drugs”. He was shouting out all different kinds of things in awareness of drugs and alcohol. It was causing quite a scene. One that most people walked by laughing at because most of those people were college students.
Phil: DRUG FREE IS THE WAY TO BE! PCP IS BAD FOR ME!!
John turned to Rob, they knew the guy. He was in a lot of his classes and was always telling people about how bad it was to drink and do drugs. Nobody really liked the guy. Found him annoying more than anything. John muttered under his voice as they got closer to the one man riot against drugs and alcohol.
John: Seriously?
Benny: Hey, Phil!
Phil: Drug fre-..
He puts a holt in his campaign and turns to look in the direction his name was being called. The group of friends approaching him closer now and checking over everything. Phil knew them just as much as they knew him. It was an ongoing battle between each side.
Rob: Did you really come the whole way down here for spring break just to preach to people about not drinking or doing drugs?
Phil: I’m saving all of you. You should be thanking me.
John: Nobody’s gonna listen to you, man. It’s spring break. The reason most people are here is to get shitfaced.
Phil: If you’re a man who likes to spread shit on your face, then by all means John I won’t stop you. But what I won’t accept is my fellow students creating a bad reputation for my school due to their addictive habits. Alcohol kills people and the last time I checked you had to be 21 to drink legally. I’ve made very good friends with the bicycling policeman that patrols this block.
Benny: Well, I’ll be damned! Guys, I believe I’m 21 ain’t I?
They all acted shocked.
John: You’re legal man!
Phil rolled his eyes, coming back with a remark of his own. This battle was far from okay.
Phil: You think you’re real funny don’t you? While you may be over the legal age limit to buy the poison that will one day kill you, the rest of your friends are not. Therefore, that makes you a provider to underage drinking. A hefty fine that you will have to pay for each person you provide alcohol to. You might want to think about that before you go waste your money on a product that will make you fat and stupid.
Benny: Do you smell something?
Phil looked at him oddly before Benny tightened the muscles in his face and the next thing you know that very familiar sound followed by smell filled around them.
Benny: Ah, yes… that fresh air has returned.
This time it was funny as Rob, John, and the girls laughed. Moving away though as quickly as possible.
Benny: Evacuate the area, please. There are now poisonous toxins in the air. Go buy yourself a Pepsi or something, Phil. Everything should be back to normal when you return.
Phil covered his mouth in disgust, angry now as he watched the group of people walk away. He just pointed a finger and yelled back at them as they disappeared out of the front door.
Phil: I refuse to allow you to ruin the respectable name of Springfield University!
Later that night, nobody took the advice of young Phil who was preaching a straightedge life. Instead, the group of five enjoyed a night of drinking and beer pong in their hotel room. A night where John found himself getting rather lucky shortly after 2am and after that he didn’t remember much until the next morning when he woke up on the floor.
He was now surrounded by the steaming water hitting his body as he stood underneath the shower head. It was almost 1 in the afternoon and he was feeling the effects of their first night of spring break. It was quite an exciting one at that. Today, they had things planned out to just relax on the beach the entire day. They were debating on whether or not to drink again that night. Kate hadn’t been feeling good when she woke up this morning which probably meant John and her would just stay in a watch a movie or something. Once finished in the shower, he swapped places with Kate as it was her turn to take a shower now. John got himself changed into his swim shorts and a t-shirt, then discovered the little coffee maker in their room to make himself a cup of coffee. When it was finished, he relaxed back on their bed and turned on ESPN. It was no big rush today. It was no rush really for any of the days. They were here to relax and ignore everything related about school and that’s what they were planning to do.
Around an hour later they were walking towards the beach and water. They had brought their towels and chairs, making their way closer and closer. John stopped short though, listening carefully as he asked the others.
John: Do you hear somethin’?
Rob: Like what?
John: Just listen..
They all stopped, listening carefully and low and behold John had heard something. The very familiar voice of a certain someone in fact. They looked around and finally spotted the guy dressed in black. He had to be hot. Black shirt, black shorts, black shoes. This time, he was more obnoxious then the last because in his hand was a megaphone. His voice being enhanced throughout the crowd of people. He was down to only two signs now, one which read “You don't need Heroin to be a hero” while his shirt read “Dare to be drug free”.
Phil on his Megaphone: DRUG FREE IS THE WAY TO BE! LIVE YOUR LIFE STRAIGHT EDGE LIKE ME!
All of them shook their heads, looking around to see if there was a quick escape. John watching him carefully as people yelled different things in his face. Nobody seemed to agree with this straightedge lifestyle he was preaching.
John: You gotta be kiddin’ me. No wonder this guy doesn’t have any friends.
Benny: Want me to send more fresh air his way?
Everyone: NO!
Benny: Jeez, I was just suggesting.
They stood there thinking. It was bright, they were tired still and just wanted to relax.
Rob: He’s blocking the way onto the beach. Next one is a few hundred feet down that way.
John: You really wanna have another confrontation with him?
His voice shouted out again, this time he seemed to have his megaphone pointed in their direction. But they still couldn’t tell if he had spotted them yet or not.
Phil on his Megaphone: STOP UNDERAGE DRINKING! TEACH YOUR KIDS NOT TO DO CRACK! CRACK IS WACK!
A few seconds later, his voice was less yelling and more in a normal tone voice as a police officer on a bicycle drove by. The man was a little on the chunky side as he waved in Phil’s direction. Phil waved back as he said through his megaphone.
Phil on his Megaphone: Why hello there, my good, straight edge, handsome police friend Matthew!
So he really wasn’t lying about that. The crew opted to dodge the bullet and walked the extra few feet to get onto the beach. It was well worth it too as their feet sunk into the hot sand of the Florida beach. It wasn’t too crowded which was nice and they all managed to find themselves a little spot off to the side. Benny wanted to go into the water and they didn’t stop him. The remaining four just spread out and let the sun beat down on them. John’s hat covering his face and soon he found himself dozing off. It felt good, even if they could still hear the preaching words of Phil in the far distance.
The rest of their spring break was fun and relaxing in its own. They spent a few more nights getting drunk and partying. Even met a couple other people who invited them to a party on the beach. It was a close call that the cops busted but they safely got away. They would find out later that Phil had overheard their conversation at lunch earlier in the day about the party and told his little cop friend about it. It made them hate the guy even more.
Final day of Spring Break ‘96
Their farewell to spring break 1996 the night before was one of the best since they had arrived. Now it was the part they were all regretting - packing and driving home. They were in their respective rooms, throwing things in their bags and making sure they hadn’t forgotten anything. John was just about to zip up his suitcase when he remembered something. Glancing over at the sliding glass door that looked out over the beach, he asked Kate.
John: You get the bathin’ suits off the balcony?
Kate: Yup. Check out’s at noon, right?
John: Yeah, we got like an hour left.
She glanced down at her phone, reading the text message she just got.
Kate: Lauren said they’re almost ready..
John: Alright, we should be good to go in like 10 minutes.
He continued as he zipped his bag the whole way around, then set it up on its wheels. He turned to be met by Kate’s arms moving around his neck. Grinning as she leaned up and gave him a small kiss.
Kate: Thanks for making this the best spring break ever.
He kissed her back, still grinning as he mumbled against her lips.
John: No, thank you.
He helped her zip up her two suitcases shortly after and placed them with his. They took one final look around the room to make sure they had everything before he pulled out with his suitcase and one of hers. Such a gentlemen. They met up with the other guys next door and the crew headed back down to the lobby to check out. Surprisingly, Phil was nowhere in sight. In fact, they hadn’t seen him for almost 2 days now. The boys took care of checking out why the two girls chatted with each other and soon they were heading out to their car. It was quite a tight squeeze and a very long drive to have five people in one car, but they made it work.
Rob volunteered to drive first, John being chosen to sit in the back with the two girls who refused to be even remotely close to Benny. John didn’t mind though, his arm around Kate as she laid against him. The radio playing loud enough to hear but not overly obnoxious. They pulled away from the hotel and began the drive back to Massachusetts. The tune from the radio played softly before Benny’s voice startled everyone. He pointed towards the flashing red, white, and blue lights in front of them. He always found it funny when someone got pulled over.
Benny: Ohhhh shit! The fuzz caught someone. Hahahaha, sucks to be them.
Rob: Hey, wait… isn’t that Phil’s car?
John: Does it have the “Drug Free” bumper stick on it?
Kate: With the “Drug Free” license plate.
Lauren: And the words “straight edge” written across the hood with the “straight” spray painted over that someone replaced with “gay”?
They all laughed peering out the windows as Rob slowed down when they drove by. It was indeed Phil’s car and inside the driver’s seat was Phil himself. Everyone in the car broke into a laugh, waving and flicking him off as the cop was making his way back to his squat car. They found the situation hilarious as they calmed down again. Still chuckling over the situation. John leaning forward and tapping Rob on the shoulder as he mumbled.
John: Guess he's addicted to speed after all…
They broke into laughter again, John peering out the back window as they got further and further away. He finally turned around, smirking as they all joked around about it. They couldn’t wait until they saw him back at college. They’d never let him live that down. The joys of spring break. They were just a bunch of 20 year old college kids looking for a good time. They refused to let some straight edge campaign ruin their adventure.
