Shane smiles as he sees Monica walks out. She is a challenge to him, and he loves a challenge. He will see her at school tomorrow. Now that he knows about her, he will look for her in school. Shane smiles as he walks to his car to drive home. He sees the small figure sitting at the bus stop waiting for a bus. He stops and gets out.
"I can give you a ride," Shane says. Monica looks up. She is not in the mood to talk to Shane.
"Go away. I don't need a ride for you; my bus will be here any minute," Monica says, looking down. She does not have a cellphone as it is a luxury, and she, her mother and sister can not afford it.
"Nope, then I will sit here waiting for the bus with you," Shane says, not wanting to leave Monica alone in the dark night.
"I can take care of myself. It would be b
