Chapter 4: Kevin Grimmer

Sam walked into the Skulk and Lurk and walked up to the counter. "Kevin," she said. A man flat black hair and five o'clock shadow walked out from the back. He was dressed in a gothic punk outfit but the look on his face made him seem very nice.

"Hey sweetie," the man said. He kissed her lightly on the lips but she pushed him off. "Not until AFTER the wedding Kevin," she said. The man, Kevin, laughed and said: "I have something for you." "Okay," Sam said.

"Close you eyes and hold out your hands," Kevin said. "Okay," Sam said closing her eyes and holding her hands out.

"Okay, are they closed?" Kevin asked. "They're closed," Sam said. "Are you sure?" Kevin asked. "Yes," Sam said.

"Are you REALLY sure?" Kevin asked. "Kevin," Sam said punching his arm. "Hey, hey, with that attitude I might not give it to you," Kevin said. "Come on baby," Sam said.

"Okay," Kevin said placing something in Sam's hands. "Okay, open your eyes," Kevin said. Sam opened her eyes and saw a copy of Dark Spirits. "Oh my gosh, thank you, how'd you…" Sam started.

"They only had one copy left so I kept it in the back just for you," Kevin said. "Aw, you're so sweet, and you still bother to work here," Sam said.

They both laughed and Kevin said: "So, why did you want it so bad again?" Sam didn't say anything. Kevin sighed and said: "It's because of Danny, isn't it?"

"Look, Kevin…he was my friend, and I…" Sam started. "You liked him, didn't you?" Kevin asked. Sam turned red and said: "No! Well, maybe…just a little."

Kevin sighed. "Maybe this isn't a good idea," he said. "What? No! No, it's just, I miss him, I know I can't bring him back, but, even if I can, I love you now," Sam said.

"Well, okay," Kevin said. Sam smiled. "So, do you have a dress yet?" Kevin asked. "No, and does it HAVE to be white?" Sam asked. "Yes," Kevin said. "You're lucky, you get to wear black," Sam muttered to herself.

Kevin laughed and said: "Well, you should probably get one before the crowds form," Kevin said. "Yeah, you're right, bye," Sam said. "Bye," Kevin said.

Sam walked out and Kevin sat in his chair. Just then, someone walked in. It was a dark skinned woman with an orange skirt and yellow shirt on. She had jade green eyes, short curly black hair, and looked like she was about to fall asleep.

"Hello miss, what can I do for you?" Kevin asked. "Hi, do you have a copy of Dark Spirits?" the woman asked. "I'm so sorry, but I just sold our last copy," Kevin said.

The woman sighed and banged her head on the counter. "What's wrong?" Kevin asked. "I really need that book, I work at Axion lab," the woman said. "Oh, did you need it for tonight?" Kevin asked.

"What do you think?" the woman snapped. "Just asking," Kevin said. The woman sighed and said: "Sorry, I've been up all night trying to find one." "I'm sorry, I wish I could help," Kevin said. "It's alright, good day sir," the woman said walking out.

Kevin sighed and leaned back in his chair. He almost felt guilty now giving Sam that book, but he knew how much she wanted it.