Minnie had never really thought she needed any one to help her. Most of her life she had to do things on her own anyway, she had never really been in danger before, and therefore never needed saving.
She lived with her college roommate Daisy, they had bought a house together and they'd become so used to living with each other it was hard for either to imagine living alone. It was a fairly nice house, with a kitchen and the living room in basically the same space, a dinning room next to the kitchen, a front room, where the front door was located, three bedrooms upstairs, one for Daisy, one for Minnie, and the third for the occasional family member or friend who decided to stay with them, and two bathrooms upstairs and downstairs. The house had a small front yard where Minnie's garden was located and a larger backyard, where daisy had put a small round table with two chairs and an umbrella for outdoor dining.
The two enjoyed living in the house together, considering they were best friends and most of the time could stand each other, most of the time. One day Minnie had walked into the kitchen while Daisy was on the couch watching TV. Minnie walked over to one of the cabinets to get a snack but noticed it was empty, she then proceeded to check the other food cabinets noticing that they were all empty as well. She then went to the fridge hoping something was in there, but the fridge was bare except for a grape in the very back. As a last resort Minnie opened the freezer, but the only thing in there was ice. "Daisy?" Minnie asked looking towards her friend annoyed. "Yeah?" Daisy responded not turning back to look at Minnie, her eyes glued to the screen. "Did you go grocery shopping?" Minnie asked her, even though she already knew the answer.
"No, I thought you were going." Daisy shot back at her eyes still focused on the television. "Daisy it's your turn to go food shopping, and we're completely out of food." Minnie said matter-of-factly. Daisy finally turned her body towards Minnie from the couch "But I have to go to a social event for work, Terry invited me, and it would tarnish my reputation if I-" "Fine." Minnie said sighing "I'll do the shopping, I'll just take the car and-" "Oh...you're gonna take the car?" Daisy asked in an innocent tone "Yes." Minnie sated knowing what was coming "But the event is on the other side of town, plus I'll need the car's gps to get there." Daisy complained"Fine, can you drop me off?" Minnie asked annoyed "Um...What time is it exactly?" Daisy asked her. Minnie looked at the clock in the kitchen "Six o'clock." Minnie told her
"Six? Already? The party- uh I mean event starts at seven and it'll take me, like two hours to get there and-" "It's okay." Minnie interrupted her irritated "I'll just walk to the store." "Really, are you sure?" Daisy asked politely "Yeah, it's fine." Minnie said harshly, not even making eye contact with Daisy at this point."Great!" Daisy shot up from the couch already dressed for a party with a blue sparkly dress on and a blue scrunchy in her hair with matching blue earrings. Daisy grabbed a light grey open sweater that fit over her dress and her purse heading for the door. "Oh and Minnie, could you please pick up some extra breakfast stuff at the store? Remember we're hosting brunch tomorrow for the gals from work!" And with that Daisy left out the door.
"Sure Daisy." Minnie said angrily to herself after she heard the door close "No problem...It's never been a problem."
Stupid Daisy Minnie thought on her way back home after buying the groceries. Always partying with her work friends never pulling her weight around here. Even though Minnie knew that if Daisy didn't go to these work parties, or throw them from time to time her workmates might not think well of her, and since she was the newest employee as of two months ago, she had to gain their friendship and trust. Daisy could also be a very reliable roommate when it came down to it, she was clean, polite, never late with rent, and a true friend to Minnie. But ever since she'd taken that job at Gale's Dress Emporium as a fashion consultant/sales woman well, she'd been a lot busier and slightly less reliable.
She wasn't there for Minnie as much and spent quite a few nights out with coworkers. To be honest, Minnie just missed the old days when she and Daisy would hang out more, they seemed to be growing more distant since Daisy took on her full-time , Minnie grumbled to herself carrying the heavy bags home, it was sunset and soon it would be night time. Great Minnie thought Another night alone as usual, sitting on the couch reading...same as it ever was.
Little did Minnie know she wouldn't be spending the night alone, she would soon meet someone who would change her life for the better. Minnie turned the corner on her way home not noticing the slight bump in the sidewalk as she grumbled to herself, and suddenly as she bumped into the slightly elevated slab of concrete on the side walk, she felt herself tripping. As she fell forward Minnie closed her eyes tight bracing for impact, when suddenly, she wasn't falling anymore. Minnie opened her eyes slowly and realized that she was being held up, someone had caught her. She felt to strong arms holding one around her stomach and the other holding her shoulder. "Hey, you alright?" A male voice asked from behind her. Her mysterious savior lifted her up back to a standing position.
The boy standing before her was tall with black hair and warm inviting dark blue eyes, he wore a red jacket over a black t-shirt, dark blue skinny jeans, and red converse. Wow Minnie thought he's cute. Minnie suddenly became aware of how she looked, wearing a large grey sweatshirt and baggy jeans with her hair in a loose pony tail and an old pair of raggedy sneakers. She blushed slightly and looked at the ground "Yeah, thanks for ya know rescuing me..." "No problem!" the boy said with a cheerful smile "Need any help with those bags?" he asked in a strangely concerned tone. "Um no." Minnie responded "My house isn't too far from here, I think I can handle it." "Aren't they heavy?" the boy asked curiously looking at the seven bags Minnie was carrying that were full of food. "Well yes I suppose they are..." Minnie said looking at the bags and beginning to realize the pain in her arms from carrying them. "Then I insist you let me help you carry them." he said with a charming grin. "Alright." Minnie responded blushing and smiling.
The boy convinced her to let him carry five of the seven bags, the heaviest bags at that. "Wow." Minnie said watching him take the bags "what a gentlemen." "Thanks." the boy said smiling. "I'm Mickey by the way." "I'm Minnie." she responded. "Minnie." Mickey repeated to himself "Ya know I've always liked that name." Minnie blushed and nodded hearing the sincerity in his voice.
They walked and talked for awhile, finding that they had a lot in common, they both loved classic rock, older music, pop and love songs. They both had best friends as roommates, and sometimes couldn't stand them. They both enjoyed the sea and sailing. And their roommates were dating each other. They also laughed at how both Donald (Mickey's roommate) and Daisy freaked out after finding that they had the same last name and demanded they take a DNA test together. Luckily they weren't related.
Once they reached Minnie's house she grabbed the key out of her pocket, opened the door and let Mickey inside. "Thanks." Mickey said in response to her letting him in. "Nice garden by the way, yours or Daisy's?" "Mine." Minnie responded "Daisy hates gardening, finds it too dirty." Mickey laughed "Yeah, seems right, I've met Daisy before I kinda doubted the garden was hers, you two have a nice house." Mickey commented looking around. "Thanks." Minnie responded, as she began to put away groceries. "Oh let me help you." Mickey said rushing over to one of the grocery bags and taking out a loaf of bread. "No, no." Minnie told him, grabbing his arm. "I can handle it, besides you don't know where everything goes." "Fair point." Mickey responded chuckling a little.
There was a small silence as Minnie continued to put the food away. "So..." Mickey began, breaking the silence "I was going to go check out this new restaurant down town, and I mean it would really stink to go alone...So I was wondering if you would like to um if you're not busy or anything-" "Oh I'd love to." Minnie responded eagerly Mickey looked at her shocked for a moment because of how fast her response was. Minnie blushed embarrassed. "I mean" she continued "It would be lovely to go with you to this new restaurant." "Great!" Mickey said delighted "it's a date!" but as soon as the words came out of his mouth he and Minnie blushed wildly. "Yes," Minnie said after a few seconds "I suppose it is." "Cool." was all Mickey could get out of his mouth at that point.
"Just let me change my clothes." Minnie said as she started walking toward the stairs. "Why?" Mickey asked "you already look good." they both blushed at this. "Yes." Minnie began "but I want to look, nice for this uh new restaurant." And with that she went up to her room to change.
Minnie came back down stairs after about fifth teen minutes wearing a red ruffle blouse, a loose ruffled black skirt that went just below her knees and black flats. She carried a dark red purse on her shoulder. She was now wearing makeup, dark eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, and red lipstick. Mickey looked at her dumbfounded smiling as a blush formed on his cheeks. "So how do I look?" Minnie asked. "You look beautiful." Mickey blurted out causing them to both blush again. "But that's probably not what someone's supposed to say on a first date..." Mickey said staring at the ground embarrassed. "No probably not." Minnie said laughing "But it was sweet...keep it up and there might be a second date." Mickey grinned at this. "Shall we go?" he asked her gesturing towards the door.
"In a minute." Minnie said heading for the kitchen "Just let me finish putting the groceries away." "Allow me." Mickey said coming up with an grabbed the last bag of groceries, opened the refrigerator, and stuffed the bag in closing the door. Minnie giggled at this
"Ladies first." Mickey said gesturing to the door once again. "Charming." Minnie retorted still giggling. They went out the door into the night walking together.
Little did either of them know, this was just the beginning of their journey together.