A/N – Okay, this is my first Little Shop of Horrors fanfic. Just to let you guys know, I've only seen the 1986 version with Rick Moranis (genius!). I hope you guys enjoy this! Two other notes – One-I'm making Audrey and Seymour 19 when the movie happened, and Two-this story takes place 7 years later. (Sorry it's short.)
Disclaimer – Obviously I don't own it, otherwise this would be a movie instead of a fanfic, right? Sarah is mine, though.
LITTLE SHOP OF HOPE
Chapter 1
"Isn't it funny, Audrey?" Seymour said to his wife as they looked at a small lot with rubble all over.
"We spent our whole lives trying to get outta Skid Row, just to return years later?"
"I know, Seymour, who woulda guessed that we'd miss that old flower shop?" she replied.
"I can't believe that after all this time, they never cleared the spot," she continued. Just seeing the mess brought a whirlwind of memories back to Audrey, and she sighed.
Hearing her, Seymour pulled his wife closer to him.
"All the plans have been made. We've got the blueprints drawn, the crew is ready to clear the lot tomorrow, and then they will start building the day after," he told Audrey, as she rested her head on his shoulder.
He looked down, and saw her smiling, which made him grin too.
"Let's go home," he said, and led Audrey to the car.
Once they were out of Skid Row, Audrey turned to Seymour and asked, "Do we have to watch them clear it tomorrow?"
"Do you want to?"
"No, I'd rather not."
"Okay, we'll stay home," he told her. Satisfied, she leaned back and closed her eyes.
The Next Day
"Audrey, you were the one who didn't want to go," Seymour argued with his wife.
"I know, but I can't help but feel like we should be there, watching our horrible past being taken away."
Seymour closed his eyes and shook his head, "Sweetheart, that past was destroyed the second we left." He opened his eyes and looked at her.
She sighed, "I know, Seymour." With that, they gave each other a small smile and hugged.
Meanwhile, back in Skid Row, a certain 13 year old girl was watching the rubble from the old store being cleared away. Her eyes were wide, and she couldn't believe it.
Suddenly Crystal, one person who was always nice to her (besides Seymour) came up behind her and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
Startled, the girl looked up. Once she saw who it was, she turned her gaze back to the lot. After a minute of silence, the girl spoke. "Who would be clearing out Mushnik's?"
"Girl, you know Mushnik's been gone for 7 years," Crystal replied.
"I know, but by having that mess there, I had something to remember Seymour by. You know he was the only person who treated me, a small six-year old at the time, kindly.
"I can't help but feel like maybe this is a sign that Seymour's back."
Crystal shook her head sadly. She felt awful, knowing it would hurt the small girl, but she had to say it. "Honey, you know he's not coming back. Once he and Audrey left, it was for good. It's not healthy to dwell on the past, not even on a man as nice as Seymour."
The girl sighed, "I know."
Crystal, the ever curious one, couldn't resist asking the one question that had been burning in her mind for as long as she knew this child. "Why did you like Seymour so much?"
The girl gave a surprised look, which turned to an embarrassed one. "Promise you won't laugh?" she asked nervously.
"Of course, child!" Crystal replied.
"Well, Seymour felt like a friend, brother, and a, a father all rolled into one."
Shocked by the answer, she pulled the girl closer and said quietly, "Oh, Sarah!"
A/N – I hope that's not too confusing. Basically, I'm saying that Seymour and Audrey are returning, and I'm introducing Sarah, who Seymour obviously meant a lot too. There will be more details in their past next chapter. Please review, but NO FLAMES.
