I thought I may as well put chapter 2 up now. I hope you like it.
Can you break though 2
Shannon stood at the doorway watching the scene that was unfolding in front of him. He had always envied the Jeff for the way he found it effortless to speak to anybody. Jeff was a friendly person, warm and charming, but never offensive, he was a toucher and for some reason people were comfortable with that. At present, he had H giggling over some bad joke.
"There you are"
Jeff said as he handed H her cup of tea, which H placed on the small table available.
"Shall we get this interview started then?" Shannon, having finally found his voice, enquired.
"Of course, where do you want me?"
"Excuse me?"
"Sorry, I mean where would you like to conduct the interview?" H giggled.
"Um..well here will do, if that's alright, it's gonna be kinda informal. I mean, I've already read your CV and spoken to you at length on the phone. You are what I have been looking for, um..exactly what I have been wanting, what we all want, uh I mean what I need. Oh crap, I didn't mean that, well I mean, we do want you, but not in the sexual sense, not that there is anything wrong with you, I wouldn't mind…oh Christ I'm rambling now!"
Shannon stopped talking; he was just digging himself into a bigger hole. He glanced at Jeff, who was trying, but failing, to hide his amusement. Shannon noticed H's expression was that of mild panic and confusion. Damn, he couldn't keep looking into those eyes. He tried again.
"What I was trying to say, unsuccessfully, was that I would love to offer you the job here, if you still want it, that is. It would be real nice to have a female tattooist round here, if only to keep the men in check"
Shannon could feel the beads of sweat collecting on his forehead and the silence filling the air as he awaited her answer seemed to stretch for miles.
"I would love the job, thank you for taking the time to er.. interview me, as it were. I better be off then, it's been.." H paused "An experience. Thanks again Mr Moore"
H offered her hand to Shannon as she rose to leave. As their hands linked in the gesture, H felt the hairs stand up on the back of her neck and her stomach flipped. Christ girl, get a grip! Her heart was thumping in her chest and her mouth was dry, making it difficult to swallow. She held Shannon's gaze until he dropped his. Something about his green eyes made her revert back to her teenage years; she needed to get out of here fast she realised.
"Shannon, call me Shannon. It was a pleasure to meet you, see you on Monday about ten"
"Bye Shannon, bye Jeff"
H waved and walked towards the door, trying to move her feet as fast as her brain wanted them to move, reaching for the handle on the front door, H pulled the door open and took a much needed breath of air as she stepped onto the sidewalk.
Shannon watched as she walked away, he was rooted to the spot and he was struggling to control the thoughts running through his head.
"Good choice with that one man, she's nice" "But seen as you are struggling to breath right and your face is the colour of brick, I'm gonna guess that you know that already"
Shannon groaned at Jeff's words.
"Christ Jeff, I'm in trouble aren't I?"
Please read & review, I would really like to know whether it is worth continuing. Thanx H xx
