Chapter 2- Flying Solo
"Are you sure you can handle this?" asks Ellery as she looks at me worried. I give her a brilliant smile and energetically nod my head yes.
"Don't worry, don't worry~!" I say sweetly as I wave her off. "What? Do you not think I'm qualified for this?"
"No.. it just seems... as if you're working yourself to the bone," says Ellery as she watches me put my things away in my locker. "You have school still and you always keep the shop open for me till really late at night when I can get back from the competitions... I'm really sorry to do this to you!"
"Don't worry about it~! Don't worry~!" I say with a laugh. "You know, for such a successful boutique owner you sure are very serious a lot."
"Are you sure?" asks Ellery as she sheepishly looks at me.
"I'm positive," I say as I start putting on the clothes in my locker, the first article was a pink bra with black polka-dots and frills, with a pink raglan long-sleeve tee shirt from Mint Sprinkles and topping it off with a tan denim jacket from über cloth. I also put a high-waisted floral tiered skirt from Le Spark and put a white bow-trimmed beret from PopQuiz on my head. There was also fake black square-frame glasses in my locker from Marzipan Sky and a purple butterfly necklace from AZ-USA. Under my locker were rainbow striped thigh highs socks from StageDive and white lace-up tall boots from AZ-USA. I look at myself in the mirror and add up all the totals together, making it equal over $630. My mouth hangs open in astonisment, I've never had this much money in my life! I try to hide my shock as Ellery comes back.
"Are you okay Shea?" asks Ellery as she looks at me, worried.
"I've already told you I'm fine so I'm fine~!" I say as I spin around with a giant smile on my face. "Don't worry so much! You're going to be late for your contest! You should get going! Get going! Don't be late 'Kay? You're the face of Lucky Star and don't forget it!"
"Okay..." says Ellery slowly, still unsure. "If you feel like it's okay..."
"Of course it's okay! Of course it's okay~!" I say cheerfully as I push her out the door. "Just let me handle it~!"
"Good-bye then..." says Ellery as she grabs her purse and leaves. I let out a sigh and give a big stretch.
"She's finally gone~!" I squeal happily. I then hear a bell from the front and quickly go to the front.
"How may I help you today?" I ask with a sweet smile. I then realize that it was one of the boys from St. Smith's All Boy School. He was gorgeous with charming hazel eyes and dark brown hair. He was wearing basic clothing that must have been from über cloth, but he did it in a way that was still stylish.
"Hey, is Ellery here?" asks the boy as he rubs the back of his head.
"I'm sorry, she just walked out." I say with a slight smile. I was a little annoyed that he was ignoring me... but I could understand why, I'm new and all, but it was still annoying.
"Oh then, sorry for distrubing you," says the boy with a gorgeous smile, which didn't stop me from getting mad.
"So I'm not good enough for you?" I snap, I quickly bite my lip, hating myself for saying that. "I-I mean... no wait! That is what I mean!"
"No offense but I don't think you know what I would like..." says the boy.
"Try me!" I say as I puff out my chest, though there wasn't really anything to puff out.
"I'll just wait for the morning," says the boy as he waves good-by and leaves.
"Wait a second!" I yell as I run up to him and pull him backwards, making him stumble a little.
"What are you doing!" asks the boy, a little angry.
"I want to prove to you that I can do it! Let me please prove it!" I say, hoping that I haven't burnt this bridge.
"I'm really sorry... but...um... I have to be somewhere!" says the boy as he tries to get out of my hold.
"Please let me try!" I say finally as I pull harder on his arm to stop him.
"Will you stop if I do?" asks the boy with a sigh.
"Of course," I say with a definite nod of my head.
"Fine then..." says the boy, a little exhausted by this conversation. "The next customer that comes in, try and dress them."
"Challenge accepted!" I cry happily with a sweet smile on my face. I look to see a cute girl with all pop items come in. Great~! This will be easy~! I say happily in my head.
"Oh, hi, can you help me?" asks the guest. I look in the books to see that her name is Emmy and that she only pretends to exercise at her expensive gym... I don't know how I feel about the last part but I give her a sweet smile either way.
"Of course I can help you~!"
"The soles of these shoes I have on now are worn out," she replies. "When it rains, these shoes won't be any good, will they! I've had them for ages, but I think I have to let them go. To make the separation easier, can you find me some new pop shoes?"
Yes! A soft ball! I look through the shoe section of the store and couldn't decide between two pairs of shoes. I finally pick the purple and pink bright-trim sneakers from Mint Sprinkles and show them to her.
"Cool! Now I know I'm in the right place for clothes this cheery and pop!" says the girl as she jumps around. "Those are perfect. I can't wait to see how they look on me!"
Emmy goes into the changing room and tries them one and says, "Now that they're on me, I feel more stylish than ever~! I'm so happy! I really wanted clothes that are this cheery and pop!"
"Thank you for choosing Lucy Star Emmy!" I say as I take her to the cash register to check her out.
"I'm so glad I let you pick them out for me. I look forward to my next visit!" says Emmy with a happy smile. She then leaves with a happy wave of her hand and I just let out a sigh. Thank goodness that was so easy! I don't know what would have happened if that was a whole outfit~!
"You were lucky weren't you?" asks the boy with a smirk. My eyes grow wide as he guesses it perfectly.
"N-no way! Not at all!" I say as I laugh him off.
"You're lying aren't you?" asks the boy.
"Of course not," I say as I puff out my cheeks.
"Don't worry," says the boy with a charming smile as he goes to leave. "That was pretty impressive to tell you the truth."
"Hey! Why don't I help you!" I yell, realizing that I'm losing a customer.
"Next time," says the boy simple as he pushes the door open and turns to look at me with a brilliant smile. "The names Danny by the way."
"Thank you for choosing Lucky Star Danny," I say with a cheerful smile and wave. It's been a habit now for doing it for ten days. He just gives me a half smile and leaves into the night. I sigh and lay out on the counter. Though I love styling people, it's a little hard for a sixteen year old!
Maybe I will be able to reach my dream like this? I smile to myself at this thought. That would be the best if it would happen... but with my social status... it probably wouldn't.