Yes, It’s Just a Hypothetical – Part 02

I climbed into the back seat in just my swim trunks, crossed my legs, and leaned my cheek against my hand by the window.

Haruna sat in the passenger seat, and Sera took the wheel.

“Buckle up, will you?” Haruna said.

“I didn’t think you cared about rules,” I quipped.

The inside smelled like a brand-new car. Spotless seats, no dust anywhere. The seatbelt felt unpleasant against bare skin, so I pulled a shirt from my bag.

“Wait, Sera.”

“Yes?”

“If you’re driving on a provisional license, you need someone with a full license riding along, don’t you?” I said as I put on the shirt and fastened my seatbelt.

“That’s why I’m here.” Haruna said.

“What?” I froze and blinked, staring at the lone cowlick sticking up from the passenger seat.

“Here’s my license.” She casually flashed a shiny card I’d never seen before.

It had a photo