Part 1
“Man, I got to take a mad pee.” Katrina said loudly. Parents of the little rugrats gave us a dirty look.
“You can go there, in the polar bear cage.” Vicki laughed loudly. (She was the only one laughing at her jokes usually)
“Very funny bitch…” Katrina said back in her usual monotone voice.
“How can you have to piss? We just got here.” Vicki huffed. The two had taken a trip to Baltimore over their spring break. They were bored and they figured they could kill a day and still be cheap by going to the zoo.
“I drank like 4 sodas on the way down.” Katrina whined.
“Just shut up. I think the potties are over here” Vicki said. She tugged Katrina's arm towards the bathroom. As they approached, they noticed an enormous line to the woman’s room.
“What are they giving away in there?” Katrina shouted. “All I want to do is take a piss and I have to wait till I’m motha fucking 80!”
“Calm down…….its not that long. Only 50 people” Vicki giggled. Katrina gave her a patronizing look. “Ok, well, we could always use the guys…” Vicki said.
“Fine with me.” Katrina said. She was already walking to the guys door before Vicki practically had the words out of her mouth.
“Maybe we’ll get lucky and we’ll catch some guys with their pants down.” Katrina said wickedly as she pushed the door open. There was a guy standing at a urinal paying no attention. He was stick thin with a black baseball cap on. He had weird tattoos up and down his arms and Vicki could see his sunglasses as he turned around to see two girls go into the stalls. Vicki heard the door open and close, and she started talking.
“Trina, did that guy remind you of someone?” Vicki asked slowly.
“Um, a weirdo?”
“Naw! That weird guy from that group Monica jams to…Blackstreet Boys or something.”
“Oh, yah! The freak one that humps the floor”
“Yah”
“No, the guy in here was better looking. Anyways, I didn’t see a panda tattoo.” Katrina said. With that they both started laughing.
“I guess then it wasn’t that…” Vicki stopped as she stepped out of the stall. The guy was standing by the sinks looking at her. He raised his eyebrows.
“What’d you say?” Trina asked as she came out of the stall. She stopped when she saw the guy standing there. She looked at him and started laughing.
“What’s up” Katrina said in between laughing. Vicki shot the guy a half-embarrassed glance.
“Here’s the panda bear” the guy said pointing to his arm. Vicki raised her eyebrows and Katrina started laughing again.
“What’s so funny about a panda bear tattoo?” he asked gruffly.
“That guy from the Bebop boys said that it was a symbol of racial equality to him…And my little sister adores pandas now. She has the guys tattoos drawn on her arms in permanent marker.” Katrina laughed.
“What are you doing in the men’s room?” he asked.
“The line was too long and we had to pee. We figured we could go in here and maybe see a dick or two in the process.” Vicki giggled. The guy raised his eyebrows again.
“Well, I guess you guys are very smart then. I like liberation. I wish women would come in here more often.” He laughed. Trina and Vicki just looked at each other both thinking ‘This guy is a fucking loser’
“The groups name is the Backstreet Boys.” He said matter of factly.
“That’s great…..” Katrina said. The girls started walking towards the door.
“Wait! I haven’t even introduced myself yet ladies.” He said blocking the path for a moment.
“Great” Vicki muttered. The guy took off his sunglasses and did a little bow thing.
“My name is AJ” he said smiling.
“Bye.” Katrina said as she pushed him and ran through the door. Vicki flashed him a smile and followed. The two girls practically ran into another guy walking out of the bathroom. The guy bumped into Trina, but stood there stunned for a minute to see girls leaving the men’s room.
“What a weirdo!” Vicki said as they walked down the path. She pulled up her baggy jeans a little and smoothed down her tank top.
“I know. I really believe that he’s that weird guy from that group. “Why would they be in Baltimore, at the zoo?” Katrina reasoned stopping to look at the polar bears again.
“I guess that’ll teach us to go into the men’s room.” Vicki sighed. “But he had cute eyes.”
“Sure Vic………sure he did…” Katrina laughed. Vicki was absolutely boy- crazy.
“Anyway, where do you want to go next?” Vicki asked looking around.
“Well, first we’re going to get a gun, so I can kill all these little mofo kids!” Trina said loudly, looking deadly at a few passing ankle bitters. “But then we should go to “Africa”.”
“Word, I want to see the lions.” Vicki said. She turned around and saw the carousel. “But, first, I want to go see the guy running the carousel!!!! Word!” Katrina looked over at the guy quickly.
“Word! Let’s go see the hottie first!” Katrina said switching direction of her steps. They went up to the ticket booth and bought a ticket each.
“Are we going to just stand there?” Trina asked, now skeptic of the idea of harassing even a hot stranger.
“Hell yah. He doesn’t know us, and plus, he’s majorly hot.” Vicki said reassuring Trina. They walked up to the gate and they guy gave them a weird look.
“Um, you want to ride the carousel?” the guy asked skeptically.
“That’s part of what I want.” Vicki said. She winked at him, put her sunglasses back on, and they walked up the little trailer leading to the carousel.
“At least his name isn’t Bob” Katrina said as they sat on two horses.
“Yeah, it’s Scott, so were safe on that” Vicki laughed (Bob is a mad scary hick guy that likes toothpicks. And turkeys) So the ride started and Scott came over and started , making small talk with Vicki and Trina.
“So, why are you sitting on the horses? I can think of a place you can sit where you’d be much more comfortable.” Scott asked.
“Well, Scott, the movement of the horses reminds me of…things…and since I’m not getting the real thing right now, I’ll just have to look at you and pretend.” Vicki said. Vicki is a terrible flirt. Scott looked at her smiling, amazed that people were so forward.
“Well, Scottie, what time do you get off.” Vicki asked smiling.
“Well, I’m guessing about two hours before you’ll be getting off…” he replied.
“That’s what I’m talking about now!” Vicki said extravagantly. Just then there was a voice saying, “Those two are the ones I was telling you about!” Katrina and Vicki turned around to see the guy from the bathroom pointing at them and talking to a few other guys.
“Shit” Katrina muttered.
“Well, Scott, I’ve got to go.” Vicki said dismounting the horse. “I’ll be back” With that, Trina and Vicki hopped over the chains and ran towards the grass. They soon came to where the rest of the animals were and started strolling through them.
“There are the flamingos…” Vicki said pointing. They walked over and stopped and watched the birds.
“We have flamingos in Florida” said an almost familiar voice. Katrina and Vicki looked around to see the bathroom guy. With him were two other guys, a short dark haired one and a tall dark hair.
“Superb” Vicki muttered.
“Isn’t that the guy that bumped into me and didn’t even excuse himself?” Katrina said, her eyes narrowing. “Were you raised in a barn?"
“Actually, he was” the guy laughed. “But, really I’m sure he was just so shocked by your beauty that he was unable to speak.” Vicki laughed and elbowed Katrina. The guy was just her type; dark hair, green eyes, and well built. Katrina smirked and turned her back to them.
“Well, you two don’t remember my name? I’m AJ. This guy is Kevin and this is Howie” AJ said pointing to the tall one, then the short one. Katrina mumbled a rude remark instead of a hello.
“Hi” Vicki said flashing them a huge smile. AJ was cute and so was the Howie guy. Katrina liked Kevin, she could tell, by the rude remarks.
“So, what are your names?” AJ asked.
“I’m Fife and that’s Babs” Katrina said sarcastically. Vicki stifled a giggle and they both started walking again.
“I told you they were spunky.” AJ said to the other guys. Katrina and Vicki started cracking up at each other.
“So, are you two from around here?” Howie asked.
“Yep, Vicki lives in that cage over there” Katrina said cracking up. Vicki shot her a dirty look.
“We're not from around here” Vicki responded pleasantly.
“I thought your name was Babs.” AJ laughed. Vicki just smiled.
“We like to keep guys guessing.” Vicki smiled. The girls walked ahead, the guys remaining a few feet behind. They came up to a sitting area and the girls sat down to look over the map for a few moments.
“Are you girls thirsty?” Kevin asked.
“We don’t have any money” Vicki said giving them a pitiful look.
“We’ll buy for you” Howie said smiling at her.
But then we’ll feel bad” Vicki responded.
“No. We insist. What do you want?"AJ asked. They all looked at Katrina.
“I’ll drink my spit, thanks.” Katrina said sourly.
“We’ll both have diet cokes, thanks.” Vicki said. As they walked away, she slapped Katrina’s hand.
“Would you be nice? I know you like that Kevin guy. He’s just your type. Be nice to him” Vicki said. Katrina narrowed her eyes and sneered at her.
“How do you know I like him?” Katrina asked.
“Because, I know how you act around guys you like. I’m not dumb, you know.” Vicki said. “Use your charm, hell open up. If they’re really that pussy group, I bet girls throw themselves at him all the time and he’s not used to the hard to get types.”
“Anyways, Lets plan a route. We’ll go by the giraffes, the monkeys, and then back by thew carousel.” Katrina said just as the three guys came back. Kevin sat next to Katrina, and Howie and AJ sat on either side of Vicki.
“Thank you very much for the drinks.” Katrina said politely. Vicki smiled and took a sip of her soda. They all sat there quietly for a moment.
“So….ladies……what are we doing after this?” AJ asked.
“Seeing the giraffe’s.” Katrina muttered. Everyone laughed but AJ.
“Thanks for the sodas guys.” Vicki said as she stood up. Trina followed and they continued. They walked past the giraffes, and made their usual sarcastic remarks about the other people at the zoo. There was the guy without his shirt on, the weirdo with the hat, the Ken and Bob look-likes. When the girls were laughing, the 3 guys just stood there looking puzzled. They walked around the Africa part and ended up by the carousel again.
“I want to ride the train” Vicki announced. The guys snickered, and Kevin coughed uncomfortably, but since the girls barely knew who the Backstreet Boys were they didn’t get the joke.
“I want to go on the train too.” Howie said.
“Me too.” AJ piped in.
“I’ll sit out.” Katrina said walking towards a bench.
“I’ll keep you company” Kevin said following her.
Howie went and bought three tickets.
“You bought me a ticket?” Vicki asked, being as flirtatious as possible. “You’re such a sweetheart.”
“I even bought you a ticket J.” Howie smiled at AJ. Vicki linked her arms through each guys arm and proceeded to the train.
“ I could tell you were a sweet guy just by looking at you.” Vicki said to Howie. “Isn’t he a great guy AJ?” Vicki knew that she had started something between the guys when she saw AJ give Howie a dirty look. She turned her head to Katrina and gave her a wicked look and grin. Vicki then broke off of the guys and ran and took a seat on the train. AJ ran and took the seat next to her and Howie grumpily placed himself in front of them.
“Let’s switch sunglasses.” Vicki said to Howie. He took them off and handed them to her. She placed them on her eyes and looked around.
“Wait!” Vicki exclaimed. She grabbed Howie's hand just as he was putting the sunglasses on.
“You have the biggest brown eyes I have ever seen.” Vicki said as she took off her sunglasses to get a better look. Howie blushed a little before his sunglasses back on.
“Are you guys really from that group?” Vicki asked turning to AJ.
“Yah, but don’t say it too loud, some 12-year-old might come attack us.” AJ responded laughing.
“Well, I wouldn’t know. Trina's sister loves the group, but I have no clue.” Vicki said. The train pulled out slowly and chugged along the small tracks.
“Is that the smart mouth one? Trina?” AJ asked.
“Oh! Yah….I forgot she told you fake names. Her name is Katrina and I’m Vicki.” She responded.
“Nice to meet you Vicki.” Howie said as he took her hand a placed a kiss on it. AJ then took her hand and gave her a big kiss on it.
“You guys are funny?” Vicki said as she wiped the spit of the back of her hand.
Meanwhile, Katrina was trying her best to be pleasant to Kevin.
“So, um, are you really in that group or whatever?” Katrina asked not looking at him.
“Yeah” Kevin responded shortly.
“Oh, why are you in Baltimore?” Katrina asked.
“We have a concert tomorrow night. The other guys are chilling with their girlfriends and the rest of us were bored. So us single ones decided to come to the zoo.” Kevin responded. Katrina looked over at him and smiled.
“Don’t you ever get sick of being attacked by little girls?” Katrina laughed. Kevin laughed too and was just about to respond when they were interrupted by shrieks of giggles from the train. They both looked up to see Vicki being tickled by AJ.
“She’s such a huge flirt.” Katrina said shaking her head.
“I think she’s pretty funny.” Kevin remarked. They both remained silent for a moment while both AJ and Howie fought for Vicki's attention.
“You know what Katrina?” Kevin said looking at her. She raised her eyebrows at him. “You’re pretty cool when you’re not being a smart ass.” Katrina laughed.
“When you’re not being grumpy, you’re pretty cool too.” Katrina said smacking his arm. All of a sudden Vicki came bouncing up to them. AJ and Howie followed, giving each other the evil eye.
“You two making out ok?” Vicki asked pleasantly.
“Oh, yes.” Kevin said. Katrina smiled broadly and shook her head enthusiastically.
“I see you two knuckleheads are at odds with each other again.” Kevin remarked grinning. Katrina shot Vicki an accusing look and Vicki just shrugged her shoulders in response. The two girls ran ahead a little to talk about the guys as the aforementioned guys battled it out behind them.
“Kevin’s a cutie.” Vicki whispered to Katrina looking over her shoulder.
“Hell yeah he is. And actually pretty nice.” Katrina said smiling.
“What about you and your two new boy toys?” Katrina asked. Vicki laughed.
“They aren’t my boy toys…….yet.” Vicki responded mischievously. AJ came running up to them.
“Would you beautiful ladies like if we bought you dinner tonight?” he asked.
“I dunno……I heard that The fleabag motel we’re staying in was going to give out crusts of bread tonight.” Katrina quipped. Vicki laughed.
“I’m taking that as a yes.” He said turning his head sideways.
“We’d love to.” Vicki responded smiling brightly.
“Awesome” he said. He ran back to the guys to tell them. Kevin and Howie and AJ caught up to the girls.
“So, were all going out?” Kevin asked smiling at Katrina.
“Yah, but we need to change. Vic is starting to stink.” Katrina responded. Howie came up and buried his head in her hair.
“Naw, she smells really good.” Howie said. Vicki stuck her tongue out at Katrina. They reached the exit and walked out slowly.
“So, do you want to meet someplace?” Vicki asked as they reached her car.
“Is this your car?” AJ asked a little stunned. She had a silver BMW convertible.
“Of course. My grandma bought it for me” Vicki responded.
“I’m coming with you guys then! Howie, Kev, we’ll meet you in 2 hours at the Mexican place downtown.” AJ said going to the door.
“Well, who invited you?” Katrina said putting her hands on her hips.
“I did! I think it would be fine if he came.” Vicki said sticking up for AJ.
“Well, fine. You go with Vic. Can I come with you two?” Katrina asked Kevin and Howie.
“Of course. You can take a shower at our hotel if you want.” Kevin said. He took her arm and led her to the guys car. Howie looked at AJ, then looked sadly at Vicki.
“Have fun Trina!” Vicki shouted as she drove away.
