I began to doodle in my sketchbook as i waited for the bell to ring. Most of my classmates weren't paying attention to the teacher at this point and just began to pack up and talk to their friends. The teacher continued to talk to the rest of the listening students until the bell finally rung. I stood up and walked towards the door.

• • • •

I was sweeping the floor, a couple people entered and left either getting snacks or nothing. I heard the bell ring as my manager came back in with his sunglasses, covering his eyes. I looked over and saw my manager, Scourge. He was taller and in his early 20's, he wore a leather jacket and dark jeans.. He smoked and would take awfully long breaks.

He walked over to me and said," someone wants to talk to ya'."

"Who?"

He pointed towards the glass door entrance. I looked over to the glass door and noticed a black truck. I put the broom to the side and walked towards the door. They noticed and walked out of the truck.

"Hello Maurice," a familiar voice called out.

I was surprised to find Shadow walking over to me. I wanted to ask how he found me or if he just stalks me but he would probably ignore those questions.

"What do you want. I need to get work," I spoke out.

"Just wanted to see you and ask you something," Shadow leaned against the black truck i presume that is his.

"Well please tell me later, I need to work right now and I don't have enough time for shenanigans."

Shadow walked towards me and pushed me against the wall. I looked at him with my face turning warm. He touched my cheek and was about to kiss me but stopped.

"Relax sweetheart, I won't go too far," he replied with a chuckle," come with me."

He began to pull my arm towards his car but I resist. He looked at me with a confused look. I removed his hand from my arm.

"Look dude. Who do you think you are, trying to take me somewhere. I barely even know you," I exclaimed.

"I wanna take you on a date," Shadow replied," because I wanna get to know you."

"Look, I don't trust you well enough and to me you may be some kid who wants to murder or something."

"just trust me Doll Face," he then walked to his truck and leaned against the door," I'll wait for you."

I sighed and walked towards the entrance of the store. I grabbed the broom and continued to clean the store. Scourge looked at me from the cashier and looked at me.

"Got a staring problem?" I asked.

"What's with the attitude Baby Face?" Scourge replied back," and Did that boy ask you out?" he then asked.

"What do you mean?" I replied, clutching onto the broom in my hand.

"That boy was standing quite close to you a few minutes ago. Is he your boyfriend?"

"No. He isn't. I don't even know him but we just met yesterday."

"Sonic, look. I'm concerned for you. Ever since we met you always were alone. Not since Miles moved away. But i want you to meet or at least hang out with a couple of new friends."

"I... Fine," I put the broom I held to the corner," I'm only doing this so you can stop being a worry wart."

I began to get my backpack walked to the front. I looked at Scourge and then opened the door.