Chapter 6
First shift with the crush's best mate, Tears, and Talent show results
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' ' thought
" " pretty self explained (dialogue)
MSN...MSN msn messenger covo
FLASHBACK bit self explanatory
(the wee stars)singing
(A/N) author note
Disclaimer: basically you know what I own and what I don't!! IF you don't I have come to this short, tiny conclusion. Anything that may make a lot of money (e.g. companies and TV shows) I don't own them.
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CJ rushed to the Java lava as soon as she could to make sure she was on time for her first shift.
"Hello CJ now before you start work make sure to wash your hands and to put an apron on" said Chaz. CJ nodded as she toke in all she had to learn. Not that it was anything new.
"Now Chucky will be here soon to help out with your shift today coz technically it his shift today but Monday is a shared shift" said Chaz.
"Ok" shyly spoke CJ.
"and relax CJ! You did well in your interview and I know you will do well here" said Chaz."Now I'll be in the office! Betty and Chucky will come later on" said Chaz
"Who's Betty?" asked CJ
"Oh she's Phil and Lil's mom. She helps out here" said Chaz as he went to the office. CJ put on her apron and washed her hands. She saw Chucky rushing in.
"Hey CJ!" said Chucky as he went to put his apron on.
"Hey Chucky you dad said about the shared shift!" said CJ.
"Oh right so it's you and me" said Chucky.
"Yeap" said CJ. A girl with long brown hair came into the room Chucky went slightly red as she came to the counter.
"Oh hey can I get Chucky's special surprise smoothie please?" said the girl. I look towards chucky.
"Oh um hey Nicole I'll make you one" said Chucky as he grabbed the fruit, ice, put it into to the smoothie maker and mixed all the ingredients. Chucky forgot to put on the lid and it splattered everywhere.
"Oh sorry CJ" said Chucky. CJ smiled as she laughed at Chucky's mistake.
"Its ok" said CJ as she wiped the smoothie off her skin. Chucky replaced the lid of the smoothie maker and gave the girl her drink. She payed over the money and went to sit near the computers to talk to some girls.
"Right how do I use the machine?" asked CJ.
"Right fruit in, then ice and you put the lid on. Put the button on then pour" said Chucky.
"Ok" said CJ. CJ started to make a cracking noise with the knuckles. I saw Tommy come towards the till as Phil and Lil sat down.
"What can I get you T?" asked CJ.
"Blackberry and strawberry smoothie for me and two cherry twists for Phil and Lil" said Tommy.
"Ok that'll be $2 and 50 cents please!" said CJ faking to be calm until Tommy went away after he payed and went to the table.
"Chucky how do you do Cherry twist?" said CJ.
"CJ that is the easiest one to make just put in cherries and cherry sauce mixed together" said Chucky.
"Ok" said CJ after she made Tommy's and washed out the jug. She started on Phil and Lil's. She placed the smoothies on the tray and went out with the tray.
"Here you go guys" said CJ as she passed out the smoothies.
"Who made the cherry twist?" said Phil as Phil drank it.
"I did after Chucky taught me verbally how to make it" said CJ. Phil seam pleased.
"You done well CJ. You got the amount of cherry sauce correct!" Chucky puts not enough and Kimmi puts way too much" said Phil.
"Thanks Phil!" said CJ.
"How's the shift going?" asked Tommy.
"Not bad!" said CJ. A few customers went round the counter.
"Emmm CJ can you stop socialising and help out?" shouted Chucky
"Soz guys better get back to work" said CJ as she went to the counter.
"Hey guys what are we doing for CJ's birthday?" said Tommy.
"I say we organise a surprise party" said Lil
"What age is she?" said Phil
"16" said Tommy
"Party it is" said Phil.
"Right ok we need a DJ, Harold can do that, venue Phil you organise that and Lil you do decorations. I'll get Kimmi and chucky to do smoothies while I'll get her cousin to do food" said Tommy.
"What are you doing?" asked Lil.
"I'll help what ever you guys need help with and the guest list!" said Tommy.
"Ok we'll need Kimmi to come over!" said Lil
"Brill I'll get Chucky to come over here in just a sec" said Tommy as he managed to make a paper ball. Tommy tried to aim for Chucky's head and he threw and managed to hit his head. Chucky turned round as Tommy signalled for him to come to the table. Chucky went over to the table.
"What is it guys?" asked Chucky.
"Yeah we thought of an idea for Friday for CJ" said Tommy.
"Oh right! Remember I have a shift here!" said Chucky
"I know that'll be the perfect opportunity for you and Kimmi to make smoothies for the party! It's going to be a surprise party so don't tell CJ" said Tommy. CJ looked over.
'I wonder what they are talking about' thought CJ as she switched on the smoothie machine and it all splattered everywhere. CJ switched it off. The customer didn't look please. Tommy knew who she was. He had seen her hanging around with Michelle
"Hey watch it!" shouted the customer as some went on her coat.
"Sorry" said CJ as she put the ingredients in again and in the smoothie maker with the lid on this time and poured it out.
"That'll be a $1 and 50 cents please." said CJ. The customer grunted and she handed over a $5 note. CJ opened the till to get the customers change.
"Here you go I'm so sorry about the machine" said CJ.
"You better be! I'll be sending the company the dry cleaning bill and I'll get you highland cow" said the customer as she stormed out the shop. Tommy noticed this as CJ wiped the mess up letting tears fall down into the remains of the pineapple and orange smoothie. Tommy went up to the counter.
"Hey come on CJ no point crying over spilt smoothie" said Tommy.
"Suppose" said CJ. Chaz came through.
"Hey CJ you ok?" said Chaz.
"I made a customer unhappy" said CJ.
"What did you do?" panicked Chaz.
"I forgot to put the lid on the smoothie maker and I splattered on her coat" said CJ.
"Hey CJ don't worry about it Chucky does that all the time" said Chaz."Aye but she says about sending a dry cleaning bill" said CJ.
"CJ you were fine today apart from that. You can go away from this shift early. You can come in tomorrow after school for your shift. I'll tell Kimmi that you're taking her shift" said Chaz.
"Thanks Chaz" said CJ as she toke her apron off and went away from the counter.
"I'll take you home" said Tommy.
CJ continued to cry as she got her stuff and walked home with Tommy.
"CJ it'll be ok" said Tommy.
"It's not only about that! Michelle's not leaving me alone!" cried CJ.
"CJ it's ok! Why did you tell us before?" asked Tommy.
"Because I'm scared. I was scared she would actually hurt me if I spoke. Auntie Magi has made me scared and I'm stupid and weak to late myself be this way" cried CJ. Tommy gently placed his hand on her shoulder.
"CJ you're not stupid or weak. How can a girl who understands Shakespeare be stupid? How can a girl who manages to talk about her faith after being hurt be weak? CJ you're the strongest and smartest girl I have ever met. I don't know what I believe but you seam to love people no matter how much they hurt you. I'm not sure if it's got to do with your faith," said Tommy. CJ looked up shocked. The two teenagers were quiet as they walked to CJ's apartment.
"Bye and thanks" cried CJ as she went in. Andy was slumped out on the sofa as CJ sat in the big armchair. Andy looked up.
"You ok CJ?" asked Andy. CJ wiped her tears.
"One of Michelle's mates came into the java lava and I splatter orange and pineapple smoothie all over her coat and she's threatening the suing the java lava and battering me in" said CJ as managed to stop crying.
"Have you told someone else CJ? About Michelle," asked Andy. CJ shook her head.
"CJ why?" sympathetically but angrily spoke Andy.
"Because I'm scared ok! I'm scared" snapped CJ. Andy was shocked.
"But why are you scared? What are you scared of?" asked Andy.
"She'll get me or worse she'll track down Auntie Magi and she'll get me" shakily spoke CJ. Andy sat up as he gave CJ a cuddle.
"It's ok CJ! Auntie Magi's not going to hurt you! Not when me and Torso are around any way," said Andy. CJ smiled as she wiped away her tears.
"Why do you put up with me?" asked CJ.
"Because I'm your cousin and blood's thicker than water" said Andy. CJ smiled.
After dinner CJ went on Msn messenger. She saw she had a lot of contacts on line.
(MSN
CJ: Tiny Singer:
Kimmi: Unique freak:
Lil: I'M NOT PHIL:
Tiny Singer: hey guys
I'M NOT PHIL: hey CJ u ok after wat happened at the java?
Unique freak: yeah no offence u looked bad
Tiny Singer: I'm ok now! Tommy and Andy helped.
Unique freak: note she said "Tommy" before her own cousin
I'M NOT PHIL: yeah lol!!
Tiny Singer: guys shut up! Me and Tommy r just gd m8s
Unique freak: you have a crush on him just admit it
Tiny Singer: ok he's the type of guy I would normally go 4 but I'm way outta his league
(I'M NOT PHIL sings out)
Unique Freak: ur not! Y r u 2 so blind? Just ask him out
Tiny Singer: u sound like Andy! Look I'm not sure it'll b fair 4 me 2 rely on him. He's bn brill but he has his own probs and its ain't fair 4 me 2 overload him on mines
Unique Freak: CJ he really cares about u!
Tiny singer: anyways better go. Can u cum in 4 me?
Unique Freak: k I and Suz will! Ttyl
Tiny Singer: ttyl
(TINY SINGER sings out)MSN
CJ woke up with nerves and anticipation. She knew today would be the moment of truth for her singing. CJ got up and showered and dried her hair into ringlets. She picked out a black "rock girl" sleeveless top with a pair of black trousers. One her ringlets had dried she tied them into a half ponytail. She walked to the kitchen to make her breakfast of toast and tea. Andy was lying on the sofa with his head upside down flicking through the TV channels. CJ sat on the armchair with her feet under her.
"Morning" spoke Andy from upside down
"Andy your going to faint if you stay like that" informed CJ. Andy sat up as he changed the channel for the billionth time.
"I'll be late after school. I'm doing a shift at the java lava" said CJ as she ate her toast.
"I have to work any way and so does torso" said Andy
"Where do you work?" asked CJ.
"Oh yeah Torso managed to get me a job as ast chef at La vita" said Andy
"Oh brill why did you tell me?" said CJ.
"Because you were down yesterday and I only knew about the job yesterday" said Andy.
"Oh" whispered CJ. Before Andy could say anything the intercom buzzed. CJ ran to answer it.
"'ello" said CJ with her mouth full. Andy laughed hard
"It's us" said Kimmi.
"Ok just a sec" said CJ. CJ went over to the sofa to grab her bag. She gave a weird look to Andy, killing himself with laughter on the floor.
"I have weird cousin" said CJ to herself as she walked out.
"Hey cool black look" said Kimmi.
"Thanks" said CJ as they walked to school.
During break time many students waited outside the auditorium. A teacher, who was one of the judges posted the piece of paper and then walked away. CJ, Tommy and Kimmi were near the back but they didn't want to push past. Some walked away crying, some were angry about not getting through and one or two jumped as they found out they were through. CJ got near the front and she read her name
"Clarissa J Petal- have you ever" read CJ out loud. Kimmi and Tommy smiled.
"You did it" said Kimmi. CJ was so happy she started to cry.
"I got through for something" screamed CJ. She gave Tommy a cuddle in her excitement but after realising what she did she pulled away.
"Sorry T" said CJ blushing. The bell rang at that moment.
"Yeah I'm going to go to class" said CJ as she rushed to her next class
WELL WE KNOW HOW CJ FEELS BUT DOES TOMMY FEEL THE SAME? WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT HER "SURPRISE" BITRHDAY PARTY FIND OUT IN LOVE IS LIKE A BLOSSOMING FLOWER
