Okay. So, I am starting this story because I thought it would be a fun idea and a little blurb into my life. I got the idea while I was in the shower and everything just clicked, the characters and my coordinating friends that match up. Some character interactions will be different, for example my character will be Lucy and instead of Levy or Natsu as Lucy's bff, it'll be Cana because my actual bff is very similar to her. This is how most of the interactions will be and it will be a modern AU, no magic, just everyday crazy shit that has actually happened to me while working at Target. Anyway, on with the story. ~Savy
Another day, another dollar in the life of a broke college student working at her local Target. Holiday season had only just begun, and it was looking like it was going to be a disaster already. The day had been busy, but now at 10 o'clock on a Saturday night it was dragging by unbearably slow.
"Hey! Lucy!" Cana yells as she comes around the corner riding an electric cart. Lucy can't help but giggle at the sight. Somehow her best friend made slow nights entertaining. Cana rides up and stops in front of Lucy, "Do you think we can sing Christmas carols without pissing off the managers?"
"I think they can't say a damn thing about it considering there is literally nothing to do and no customers." Lucy sighs and perks up her voice sarcastically, "Sorry I meant to say Guests."
Cana lets out a boisterous laugh and drives the cart up to the front and plugs it in. She then saunters up to the register beside me and flips on her light. "Ya know…Don't you think Target could save a lot more money if they closed the store up at about now instead of 12 o'clock." She sighs heavily and leans against an endcap.
"Probably, but I think they like to make us suffer." Lucy looks down an aisle and sees a man walking up. She puts on her best fake cashier smile. "Hello sir, are you ready to check out?"
"Sure am." He smiles back and walks to put his basket on the belt. Lucy walks behind the register and types in her usual 8 digit number and 4 digit pin. She starts the belt and his groceries slowly come forward. He stares at Lucy long and hard as she rings up his items.
"So…How is your night going so far?" Lucy asks and briefly looks up at the man.
"Better now, I'm just ready to go home. A long day at work, ya know?" The man answers with a chuckle.
Lucy laughs briefly and replies, "Oh, I know all about those kinds of days. You've been my first guest since I got off break 30 minutes ago, it's been unbearably slow."
They go through a normal mundane conversation as they all are when suddenly, "Hey, you have really nice veins. Like they are practically pipes."
Lucy looks up confused and feels extremely creeped out at the same time. "Um, thank you?"
"Your eyes are really nice too. A beautiful golden brown, but your veins are just amazing." His smile brightens.
At this point Lucy is feeling extremely creeped out, uncomfortable and ready to get the hell away from this man. "Um, your total is $57.89 cash or card?"
"Cash, I don't like people keeping tabs on me." He unfolds his wallet and pulls out three 20-dollar bills. Lucy get him his change as fast as possible and hands it to him with an uneasy smile.
"Here you go sir, $2.11 is your change. Have a nice night."
"I will, hope to see you again soon." He winks, takes his bags and walks away.
As soon as the man was out of sight, Lucy whips around and looks at Cana with large eyes. "Please tell me you heard all of that!"
"That was by far the creepiest fucking thing I have ever heard in my life."
"He is going to rip out my veins and hang them up like fucking Christmas lights!" Lucy hysterically yells.
"Who's gonna make you into Christmas lights, Luce?" One of the cart attendants, Natsu, comes around the corner.
"That freaky fucking guy that Lucy just rang up." Cana makes huge gestures with her hands.
"Don't worry Luce, I will walk you to your car tonight if it makes you feel any better. I promise to make sure no creepy guys getcha." He gives her a cheeky smile and walks to the offices in the front of the store.
"I've been telling you for years that Florida is full of psychopaths, believe me now?"
"Yes Cana, I believe you now."
