The weeks went by and Zoey had a blast working for Jiku. He treated her with a lot of kindness and she was even paid well, well enough to still host the concert.
"Hello, there, what can i get you?"
"Hey Jiku, this new chick is smoking!"
"Hey, she's a woman, not a chick."
"Yeah, yeah, so when'd you decide to hire such a fine girl?"
"Hm?"
"There are lots of people who'll probably come even in the day time to just see her."
"Huh, interesting."
"Here you go sir, than you for coming...oh! Aren't you..."
"Yes, we're from the cafe, but we refuse to dine there when you aren't there, you're our fave server."
"Thank you, thats very sweet."
"Well, what do they have here?"
"A whole assortment, go ahead and choose."
"We can choose our own!"
"Yep, you can."
"Thats cool."
"Alright, everything is set up for tomorrow night." Zoey had her crew meet at Anya's place, since it was larger then her own.
"Now, we've all been over the program, and we have the tickets all sold, and we'll have ticekts at the door, for those who want to buy and watch."
Zoey smiled, "Well, since this is the night before,"
She pulled out a bottle of sake. "Lets party."
"Zoey, you kids are under age though!"
"Come on mom, just for tonight,"
"I...ha...fine, but only for tonight, and none of you are going to home with alcohol in your systems, you'll be staying here."
"Alright!"
So they all partied.
During the party, Zoey went and sat outside under the large tree. "Ha...what a nice night, hm, those stars...so breathtaking."
"I agree." Dren said sitting next to her.
"Hm? Came to get fresh air?"
"Yes, and no, came out here to sit with you."
"Hm, so you remember anything about your past?"
"Somethings, and you know it's cool being around humans that don't freak out."
"Hm, well, these people arent the freak out type."
"I've noticed, dad seems way too young to be a dad to three kids, with two almost in their 20s."
"I know, oh, and your mom, very beautiful, still is, time has been real good to her."
"Same with you...you're alot nicer then you used to be."
"Hm...well we have no reason to fight anymore, do we?"
"Nope."
"I didn't think so,"
"Hm..."
"You want to kiss?"
"Not while I have bad ally breath. Also I know for a fact that if I kiss you just once, I wont be able to stop."
"Hm, then," She kissed his cheek,
"I'll kiss you."
"Hm..." Zoey smiled.
She couldn't believe how close they'd become and they were only getting closer. The strange thing was, she didn't mind the closeness, or the fact that she spent more time with hm instead of Mark.
In fact Mark was begining to seem like only a good friend, and Dren, well he was becoming more then a friend.
They sat there together for a very long time and didn't pay attention to the certain blond that had just arrived. Not until he spoke.
"Zoey,"
"Hm? Hey Elliot, whats up?"
"Ah...well...I wanted to say that I'm sorry, for what happened."
"Hm, so am I and I didn't mean that 'hell' thing, I was just angry."
"I guessed that, but I...hm?"
"I'll see you inside kitty cat."
"K."
"You seem to be getting along really well with the alien."
"Elliot, you know that he's not an alien, he's Anya's brother."
"So, then why the long ears?"
"You know about Anya's family don't you?"
"Not really,"
"Well, come and ask them."
"Ah..."
"Its alright, Anya was hoping you'd come."
"Hm, so you started working for Jiku, huh?"
"Mhm...I'm sorry Elliot, but Jiku is a really nice guy, who is having a very hard time."
"Hm, I went to talk with him the other day and he said that his shop ahdn't been that busy for a very long time, but now that you work there, its one of the busiest places."
"Hm, yeah, mainly due to the fact that I'm a woman."
"Yeah, but it's still busy."
"Mhm...hey...Elliot, why not see if Anya wants to work for you?"
"Ah...hm...thats an idea."
"It'll keep her out of trouble, and you two can be together for a long, long, time."
"Hm...you sure are a smart match maker."
"Hey, you and Anya have it all, you just need to know how to, expess it."
"Ha...tell me about it."
"Well? You coming inside?"
"Yeah."
It turned out that Anya became Elliot's new waitress, and he spent the night too, but he slept on the couch, while Zoey and Dren shared his room and bed.
That was very nerve raking, but they got through the night, perfectly.
Everyone was ready to head to the concert grounds and set up. Elliot drove Anya, Zoey and Dren, and Mika, Anya and Dren's little sister, and Anya's parents drove their friends.
They arrived at the grounds and began the set up of the ticket booth, the refreshment stand, and the washrooms, as well as getting the stage prepped.
A hand landed on Zoey's shoulder, "Hm?"
"Hello, I'm..."
"Oh, my god! You're Candy5!"
"Ha, ha, yes we are, are you miss Momomiya?"
"Yes, I am,"
"Where would you like us to set up?"
"Oh! Ah...follow that man there,"
"Thank you."
"Hey Zoey...whoa! Was that just!"
"Yep, Candy5!"
"Wow! How'd you get them to play!"
"I...I don't know,"
"Huh, well, it sure is cool."
"Yeah, I'll be right back."
Zoey walked over to the girls. "Hey,"
"Oh, hi, you're wondering why we're here right?"
"Well...yeah, not that I'm not happy to see you here,"
"Ha, ha, Jiku is my grandfather, when I heard what you were doing to help him, the girls and I, we couldn't get here fast enough."
"Jiku is your grandfather! Wow."
"Thanks for what your doing for him."
"My pleasure,"
"Well, we're going to go practice."
"Alright, show starts at 6pm."
"Great."
Zoey hurried up to the stage, where Dren was helping to set up and having a difficult time.
"Need some help?"
"Hm? Oh, yeah, this thing is...whew, heavy."
Zoey grabbed an end of the sound system and together they set it up.
"So what is that thing anyway?"
"A sound system, thats what makes the music loud and clear for all to hear."
"Heavy as hell!"
"Yep, thats because of the amps, and special hardware."
"Still its heavy."
"Mhm, lets get something to drink."
