I was driving down I-75 when I saw them on the side of the road. Two young hitchhikers -- a boy and a girl. Normally I wouldn't stop for just a guy, but figured with the girl it would be okay. As I pulled over onto the shoulder, I could see smiles on the two faces as they ran up to my Lexus. .
When they reached the car I asked them how far they were going and they gold me Miami, which was about 5 hours passed my destination, but I could take them along for about an hour. I unlocked the doors and they climbed in. He went into the back seat, and she up front with me. She said her name was Carrie and she was about 5'4 with a cute face and incredibly tight curly hair. I couldn't really see her body because she was bundled under some cold weather gear. Steve was her boyfriend and I would admit we was a good looking guy, although I didn't think he was good looking enough to go hitching across the country with!
I pulled away from the shoulder and onto the highway and we began chatting. Seems they were from up north and had been hitching all the way down 75 because they wanted to see Miami and move to someplace warm. Both had gone to college, but decided it wasn't for them and then the idea for this great adventure had come to them, and thus their journey began.
After about 2 hours of driving we came upon an exit and I began to pull off. They started to thank me for the lift and I laughed. Then explained I was hungry myself and asked if they were hungry or needed anything. They both hesitated, and I could read their expressions. Yes they were hungry, but did not have the money. So I told them it would be my treat, which again brought bright smiles to their faces.
We pulled off the highway and stopped at a fast food place and told them to order whatever they wanted. I had never seen people eat so much! Each of them had two combo meals as well as a chocolate shake and apple pies! It made me feel good to help someone out, so I didn't mind spending the money.
After a quick bathroom break we all piled back into the car. I climbed in first and shut my door, and saw Steve pull Carrie aside for a second to speak with her. She smiled and nodded her head and then they both piled back into the car.
"Everything okay?" I asked as we began to pull out of the parking lot.
"Everything is perfect," came Carrie's reply. "We were just saying how glad we were that you pulled over.