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The next morning when they got up Katie was in a very good mood. It seemed to her that things were going very well. She had her best friend staying with her and they were having lots of adventures. Now she was going shopping. Katie loved to shop. She loved to shop for other people even more. You see she had a plan. Sean's birthday was coming up and for the first time she was going to be able to see Sean on his birthday. Usually she was at her grandparents on Sean's birthday. Katie was very excited to be able to spend his birthday with him. It is unfortunate that they have their birthdays when they do as circumstance has not allowed them to spend a birthday together since Katie's sixth birthday just after they met. Katie can't see Sean on his birthday (August 23) because she is at her grandparents and Sean can't see Katie on her birthday (September 9) because he is at school. This year Katie wanted to make Sean's birthday very special. So she was sitting at the table eating her breakfast thinking.
Katie when do you want to go to the mall asked her mother? Pardon said Katie. I asked when you wanted to go to the mall said her mother. Anytime is good for me she said. What about you she asked Sean? I can be ready anytime he said. Alright said Mrs. Robinson. Katie why are you so distracted this morning asked Mrs. Robinson? I am just thinking. Trying to decide on something said Katie. What is that asked her mother? Oh I am trying to decide what it is I want when we go shopping said Katie lying. Is Bill coming asked Katie? No he said he did not want anything to do with shopping said Mrs. Robinson.
When is he going to get his school supplies and books asked Sean? Oh I already got those for him said Mrs. Robinson. I always found it fun to go to Diagon alley to get my school supplies and books said Sean. You usually see some of the kids from school and have a chance to catch up on what went on during the summer. Will I be able to do that asked Katie to her mother? Yes sweetie you will. Next year at this time we will be going to Diagon alley to get all of your school supplies. Will I be able to get my own wand then asked Katie? Yes you will. We will go to Ollivander's and you will be able to pick out your first wand.
Ohhh I can't wait it will be so exciting to have my own wand. I will be able to do magic then. One thing you have to remember is that you are not allowed to do magic outside of school except for very very special circumstances. Like if your best friend is going to hurt herself and you need to save her said Katie looking at Sean lovingly. Yes something like that said her mother. By the way how are you feeling, is your back still hurting asked Mrs. Robinson? I feel fine said Katie. I get a little stiff when I wake up but you said that would go away didn't you Katie asked her mother? Yes it should go away shortly.
Well I guess Sean and I should get dressed to go said Katie. I guess so said Sean. They got up from the table and headed off towards the back of the house when Katie stopped. Oh Sean go ahead I have to ask mommy something. Katie returned to the kitchen where she found her mother. Mommy??? Yes Katie what is it asked Mrs. Robinson? I was wondering if we could buy Sean his birthday present today? I guess so what is it you want to get for him? I want to get something that will say that he has been here so that he will have something to show everyone. Also I want to get him something that will keep him warm. He says in his letters that it gets cold in the castle in the winter. Could we get him a sweatshirt or something like that asked Katie? I guess so. We can go to the bank and get some money out of my account and we can get a really good one said Katie. If you want but how are you going to get it and not let him know what you are doing asked Mrs. Robinson? That is what I was thinking about at breakfast. If you were to leave Sean and I in one of the stores and go to get it then he will never know. That sounds good. I guess when you are trying on jeans I can run off and get the sweatshirt for you. Where do you want to get it from asked Mrs. Robinson? I was thinking about ROOTS© sweatshirt. Those are really nice and warm. Alright said her mother. You had better get to your room and get changed or we will not get there for a long time. Thanks mommy said Katie as she gave her mother a hug and kissed her on the cheek. You are very welcome.
When Katie arrived in her room Sean was already dressed. I will leave you to get dressed he said. Ok I will be out in a moment. When Katie came out of her room she was wearing a t-shirt and shorts. Mrs Robinson looked at her and decided that her little girl was no longer a little girl. Sean saw Katie and was shocked. It was probably the t-shirt, it was a little small but he did notice that Katie was well maturing. He did not want other boys looking at her as he was at this very moment.
They climbed into the car and were off to the mall.
Did you do your stretching exercises Katie asked Sean? Yes I did I don't want to pull a muscle carrying all the bags. Katie just laughed. When did her laugh start sounding like tinkling bells Sean thought? Sean shook his head to clear his thoughts. Then he leaned down and whispered in her ear. Katie I think you need to ask your mom if you need a well a bra. What she whispered back? A bra said Sean so red that he thought he was going to die. He had to do this he did not want anyone looking at HIS Katie. Katie just looked down to her chest and shrugged. I will ask but I don't think so. What is wrong with you? You are so red in the face. Are you sick or something she asked? Or something thought Sean. No I am fine I guess I must be a little warm. That is ok I will ask mommy to turn up the air conditioning. No it is ok we will be there in a moment.
When they got there they parked the car and noted where it was. They walked into the mall. When they were walking towards the door Katie took Sean's hand. Is it ok if I hold your hand she asked? Sure said Sean. Katie just smiled.
Are you going to be ok Sean asked Mrs. Robinson? Yes why he asked? Well we do need to buy some things for Katie that may embarrass you. I don't embarrass that easily he said confidently. Alright let's go.
The first store they started at was Marks and Spencer's. We have Marks and Spencer's in Belfast said Sean. Do they said Katie? Yes they do it is a great store my mom loves it. What do you need to get he asked? We have to buy panties said Katie. Panties thought Sean what have I gotten myself into!! They have the best panties here they last and always look good said Katie to her mother. Yes they do said her mother. I guess we should get some for your brother too. I guess she said. Come on Sean it is this way.
They made their way to the back of the store where the teen clothes were. What colour do you want asked Mrs. Robinson? I think white cotton would be the best she said. I guess but could we get a few with some colour asked Katie? Sure we can said her mother. They picked out ten pairs of panties for Katie and then chose some socks too.
Next stop is to get some underwear for your brother. They went over to the men's wear department to pick out some underwear for Bill. This was a little easier for Sean. He could feel better picking out men's underwear than women's. Sean you don't wear the same type of underwear that my brother does what is it that you wear? Mrs Robinson looked at Katie questioningly. Katie noticed this and told her that she had helped Sean unpack when he got there that is how she knows. Oh I wear boxer shorts. Oh are they comfortable she asked? Sean blushed. I guess so it is just what everyone else wears he said. Oh well Bill wears briefs. They are called tighty whities. Katie where did you hear that asked her mother? On TV said Katie matter of factly. Mommy maybe you should buy Bill some boxer shorts too. He may be more comfortable in those. I don't think that would be a very good idea said her mother. They picked up some socks for Bill and then went to the cash to pay.
Where to next asked Katie? I guess to Eaton's to get some of your school clothes. Alright said Katie as she handed Sean the bag. Katie went up to her mother and whispered to her mother. Mommy Sean said that he thinks I need a bra do you think I do? He did did he she asked? Yes mommy he told me while we were in the car. Oh well let me think about it she said. Ok said Katie and went back to take Sean's hand and walked along beside her mother.
He thinks my daughter needs a bra does he she thought. What is he doing looking at her like that? Well I did notice the same thing so maybe I shouldn't get too mad at him but even still. Then an evil thought came to her. Oh the Black in me is coming out she thought. I will fix him she thought.
They walked into the store and headed for the young adult section. Oh Katie I think that we should go over here first said her mother. Alright said Katie and she guided Sean along. I think we need to get you a bra said Mrs. Robinson quietly. Katie blushed slightly but Sean turned beet red. Oh well then I will just look over here he said. I will let the two of you pick that out. No Sean said Mrs. Robinson. We will want your opinion on the one's we choose won't we she said to Katie with a wink. Oh yes Sean please I do need your help picking out the one that I should get. It was you that pointed out that I needed one in the first place. Sean just looked at her in shock. I thought she was my friend he thought why would she do this to me? Then he saw that smiles on the two of their faces. Ok I know what I going on, they want to embarrass me. I guess I did step over the boundary so I do deserve this but I was only thinking of Katie's best interest. Or maybe my own.
They went to the bra section and Katie and her mother would look at the selection. When a lady came along to ask if she could help Mrs. Robinson asked if she could fit her daughter for her first bra. The lady did so and gave her the size she should be looking for. When they knew what size they could make a better decision. They choose a few and then asked for Sean's opinion. Which should I choose asked Katie? Why are you asking me said Sean? Well you are my best friend and that is what a best friend does. They give their opinion on things. I know nothing about bras I think your mother should be helping you make that decision. Alright said Katie laughing. I guess I can let you off the hook this one time. Just be aware that as my best friend you may be asked for advice at a future time.
Katie, are you saying that if I were to ask for your opinion on let's say what underwear I should buy you would not have any problem with that asked Sean? No I don't see a problem with that said Katie. I would be happy to help you said Katie. I just don't understand girls. Well join the club most boys don't understand girls and I can tell you that boys are even more difficult to understand said Mrs. Robinson.
Once they had chosen the bras they went on to choose some blouses and a couple of skirts. Can I get a couple of pairs of pantyhose and a couple of pairs of tights asked Katie? Sure that would be fine said her mother. Good said Katie. Sean can you help me she asked? What do you need asked Sean? I wonder what colour tights I should get to go with this skirt? Sean knew he was in trouble. This was not what he anticipated going shopping with them was going to be like but it was better to help choose tights than underwear. I think the navy and white would be good. That is what I thought said Katie.
Once they finished in that store they walked towards the store that Katie was going to get her jeans. Mrs Robinson knew that she was going to go and get Sean's sweatshirt while they were looking at and trying on jeans. So when they got there she left them to do just that telling them that she would be right back as she needed to go to another store for just a moment.
Katie found some jeans that she thought would fit her and went into the changing room. As she tried on the jeans she would come out and ask what Sean thought of the jeans. What do you think she would ask? Do these look good on me? Do you think they fit me properly? Helping Katie with the jeans was not so bad. They decided on a couple of pairs and waited for her mother to return. While they were waiting a sales girl came along and inquired how Sean was enjoying helping his little sister with her shopping? He is not my brother said Katie. He is my best friend. Oh so your boyfriend is helping you shop, you have him trained early she said. What did she mean by that asked Katie? Never mind said Sean. Don't worry about it.
When Mrs. Robinson returned she had a bag from ROOTS©. When Katie saw this she was very happy. I hope he likes it she thought.
Katie showed her mother the jeans she had chosen. They paid for them and continued on to buy some shoes and boots, a coat and school supplies. When they were finished Sean and Katie were carrying a lot of bags. The only bag that Mrs. Robinson carried was the gift for Sean.
Would you two like to have lunch out asked Mrs. Robinson? Yes that would be fun said Katie. We haven't had lunch in much said Sean laughing. I guess that is true said Mrs. Robinson. Not that I am complaining said Sean. I know said Mrs. Robinson. Not having to cook is a vacation for me. How about we take all these bags out to the car and then we can have lunch in peace. They took all the bags out to the car and then drove over to the other side of the mall that was closer to the restaurants. They went into a nice restaurant and sat down and ordered some lunch. When they finished their lunch Mrs. Robinson suggested that maybe they would like to go to a movie.
There were a few new movies that have just come out she said and I think you two might enjoy seeing them. They are not movies that I would like so this would be the only time that Katie could go to see them she said to Sean. I don't have a problem going to see a movie. Let's go said Sean.
I will leave the two of you here and I know that you will get home safely said Mrs. Robinson. Does that mean I get to take the bus again asked Katie? Yes sweetie it does. You showed that you are responsible enough the last time. Please remember to call when you go down to the bus so that I will have an idea when to expect you. If you want you can walk around the mall after the movie but call me if you are going to do that ok? Yes mommy thank you so much said Katie. Mrs Robinson gave Katie the money for the movie and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Thank you so much mommy I love you. Mrs Robinson smiled. I love you too she said.
Sean and Katie went to the movies and when the movie was done they decided to walk around the mall looking in the windows. We don't have this many stores in our mall said Sean. There is every kind of store here. My mom would love this. Well maybe you should get your mom to bring you back at Christmas and she can come to the mall and shop said Katie. I would love that but I don't think that will be happening.
When they got tired they headed to the bus station. When they got there Katie called home to tell her mom that they were just waiting for the bus and according to the schedule the bus should be coming in a few minutes.
While they were waiting Sean turned to Katie and asked her why he had to help her choose her first bra? I think that it was funny she said laughing. You were so red. It was my mommy's idea. I don't think she liked the fact that you noticed I needed a bra. She is not angry but she is like that sometimes. She says it is the black in her coming out. I knew it would be fun when we were in Marks and Spencer's buying the underwear. The moment I mentioned panties you did just what you are doing now. You turned so red. Ok said Sean. Can I be let off the hook on going with you when you buy underwear from now on he asked? Well I guess so for a few years at least. Alright. But I still get to go with you when you shop if I get a chance said Katie. No problem said Sean just as the bus pulled up.
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