Cody POV
After a good run in the woods, Jared and I were both feeling calmer. I felt bad about not being up front with my mom about skipping school. I just didn't want her worrying about me. I knew that she would understand why I skipped, and why I didn't tell her, but that would have to wait until later.
By the time I finished my run, it was time for school to be out. After shifting and putting my clothes back on, I climbed into my truck and drove to Ben's Bike Shop. When I walked in, I didn't see Ben at first but I spotted his son Theo manning the front desk.
He looked up when the bell rang and grinned at me. Theo was only fifteen, but he already had a good head for business and could repair bikes almost as good as his dad. They often went to junkyards and landfills, found old disca
