Pedicures [Lupa/Lucy][/tlvg/]

“Where are we going?” Lupa said from the passenger seat.

“I told you that I couldn’t tell you.” Lucy said as she took the car onto the interstate.

“If this is a kidnapping, you’re doing a bad job of it, mom.” Lupa said as she tried to read the exit signs that came up.

“Haha!” Lucy laughed. “If it were, you wouldn’t see it coming, sweetie! But really, you are statistically more likely to be abducted by someone you know. That’s why we have codewords. Flash?”

“Bang. I still think you should tell me where we’re going.” Lupa said, none of the signs were helpful.

“It’s a mother-daughter day. I thought it’d be nice to get out of the house and spend some quality time together. It’ll be fun. Promise on my immortal soul.” Lucy said, raising a hand in an oath.

“Mortal soul?” Lupa questioned.

“What?” Lucy said, looking confused.

“What?” Lupa responded.

“Anyways, school’s going okay?” Lucy asked as her hand rested back on the steering wheel.

“Yes.” Lupa answered.

“I just wanted to make sure. School can be hard for girls like you; opinionated, smart, pretty.” Lucy paused. “Got a boyfriend?”

“Mom...!” Lupa groaned, she could have guessed the question was coming as soon as she got in the car.

“I just want to know. It’s perfectly okay for a girl your age to be interested in boys.” Lucy says. “Or girls. Or whatever. The important thing is protection.”

“I would throw myself from the car if you didn’t have the child locks on...” Lupa fumed.

“Hilarious. But really, if you need condoms, I already have plenty.” Lucy added.

“Is it possible to die from embarrassment?” Lupa said.

“You should be proud that your mother is sexually active.” Lucy said matter-of-factly.

“Don’t remind me...” Lupa muttered.

“I had four siblings by the time I was your age. If anything, I’m holding back.” Lucy said. “We’re getting pedicures, by the way.”