Eric tossed his bag of clothes in the back of the old station wagon he'd had since sophomore year, pushing aside some boxes of water and snacks so Sara would have room for her stuff, which looked to be enough for a month, let alone a week. She was hugging her mom and saying goodbyes as he hauled one of her bags up, his eyes involuntarily looking her over. God she has the best bod in the entire county, what I wouldn't give to... he thought, his young adult mind wandering to softer and more intimate places, however a firm hand on his shoulder shocked him back into reality.
"So sport, what do you and my little princess have in mind for this little road trip?" her dad said, an edge to his voice that made Eric's mind go racing with nerves.
"We're going to uh...look for ghosts and explore some of the tourist attractions in other counties, Sir." Eric spluttered out as he regained his composure "You know, research and all that."
"Sir? C'mon Eric, you know you don't have to call me that. You've been around Sara and our family since your parents moved here with you when you were a kid." Sara's dad laughed as he slapped Eric on the back, grinning as he headed back to give Sara one more hug. "I know you two will have lots of fun, just make sure to write back when you two get famous for finding ghosts, y'hear?"
"Yes Sir, er...I mean, Don." Eric caught himself, waving as he opened the passenger side door for Sara. "You ready to go, Princess?"