Chapter 5

“That looks cool. You should tattoo that on your leg,” Stella said as she examined it.

“You think?” I said sarcastically. “Today is not my day.”

“Let’s go sit and have lunch.” Travis suggested. He helped me stand. It hurt to put pressure on my leg.

“This fucking hurts and itches.” Travis put me on the chair. I thought, I have to admit, Stella was right. This would be a cool tattoo.

“It probably will for the rest of the day. There is a cream we can put on it when we head back.” Travis said.

“I can’t eat. You guys stay here and I am going to go back for the cream.” I said.

“I’ll take you.” Travis said.

“We can come...” Stella tried to stand.

“No, you stay and enjoy. I just can’t stand this.”

“You sure?” Stella looked torn, but her eyes kept going to my leg.

“Yes. I am. Just come find me when you guys get back.”

Travis helped me to the cart. It wasn’t a long walk for them, but I was struggling to breathe. “Travis, drive fast.” I said. He looked over at me and his eyes widened