Chapter 20: Isabelle: She Did You a Favor

"Are you going to tell me where we're going?" I ask as I hook my seat belt.

"Nope." Hannah checks her rearview mirror and then backs out of her parking spot. "But it won't take long to get there."

"You know kidnapping is a crime, right?"

She laughs. "You got into my car willingly. It's gorgeous outside, and we need an afternoon off, so sit over there and hush."

"Wow, you're bossy." I stick my tongue out at her and then stare out the passenger's side window. "We are still going to your house, though, right?"

"Eventually."

After the last bell rang, Hannah all but dragged me to her car, demanding I go with her under a cloud of secrecy. Originally, I was planning to go home, check on Mom, pack my stuff, and then go to Hannah's. This sudden change in plans is certainly unexpected. I'm not complaining, though. She's right - I do need an afternoon away from everything to decompress and hang out with my best friend. And considering she's the only friend I have left