-Max-

While (name) was off at work and the guys out practicing for the X-Games, I was left alone with my dad in the library. He had a pile of textbooks and began talking about homework.

"So, after we compare and contrast the Age of Enlightenment dark period with the Spanish Inquisition recessionary trends, we can get a head start on the trigger-norman– uh, triggy-tri– uh, the math!" He then goes sharpening a pencil far too small. "Then as a treat, I'll get us tickets to the Museum of Natural Arts and Sciences! I hear there's a spectacular leaked exhibit! But, only if we finish all our homework.." he says, returning his attention to his paper.

I let out a yawn of boredom and tiredness, stretching my arm out, when a paper airplane poked my face. I snap out of it and unfold the paper. It said, "Meet us in the Music Appreciation Aisle, 911!!" I look over and see PJ waving at me. I try making an escape from my dad by sliding under the table and walking away. Surely, it worked. Right—WRONG!

"Where're you going son?"

I stopped dead in my tracks. "Oh, yeah! Well, I was just gonna go to..You know, go to the..." Think fast, Max! You've gotta make a good excuse! My eyes landed on the librarian's desks, it had a sign that says, "Library Cards." Bingo! "Take you to sign up for your library card, dad! All new students need one!'

I grab hold of his arm and dragged him to the desk. There was the librarian stamping the the books and really concentrated. I cleared my throat to get her attention. She stopped for a moment, averting her eye at us.

"Good morning, gentlemen." She greeted. "I am the head librarian versed in all aspects of your school's library. Including, but not limited to fiction, nonfiction, periodicals, references, and policy. How may I help you?"

"Hi there, Ms. Marpolee?–Marpole.. Marpole! My dad needs a library card, would you mind?–"

"Oh, it would be my pleasure!" She accidentally cuts me off. "We here, at the college library, believe that owning a library card is a privilege, not a right!-"

This is when I made my escape. I jump over the boarded up table and hid behind. I peeked to see if dad caught me. Instead, he got distracted talking to librarian. I smirked at my success and the guys and I ran out of the library.

We were at the skate park and I was currently practicing my stunts. People were gathered around and they were hyping me up and cheering. I was having the time of my life when I see my dad step in front of me! I rammed into him, flying over the ramp. He hugged me tightly as we descended back down. We ended up switching roles, me winded and my father pulling off improbable stunts. He ended it off by using his loose, 70s pants to float back down and the audience was cheering. At this point, my patience was being tested.

I snatched my board back and took off my helmet, sure that I had enough for today. My dad began saying how fun it was but I didn't pay much attention.

Until he said this,"...what if I joined your team? I mean, we can practice together and wear them funny outfits and everything. It'd be a lot of fun!"

"Dad, as fun as it sounds, there are no openings on my team. 'K?" I say trying to get him off my back, and walked away.

Before we left the park we see the Gammas talking to my dad. A smirk grew on my face as I came up with a plan. I sped up to my dad and put my idea into action.

"Listen, dad, next to our team, the Gammas, are the team and the they need you more than we do."

"Yeah, Mr. Goof! The Gammas are like way hot, man!" PJ encourages.

"And besides," I add on, "we'll all still be around each other for practices and events all the time!"

"Well son, if you say so?"

"Go for it, dad."

He grinned and ran back to the Gammas, joining their team. As they walked away, we all laughed at his gullibility and walked home.

(Name) was already home and I'm guessing bored and tired out of her mind. She just sat at couch, watching a cartoon and nothing else. So, I decided to invite her to a dance club with us. She got excited and went to go change. Looks night I have something to look forward to later....