It was Friday, the last day before the weekends, getting a small break even if it's for two days.

Everyone would be busy either doing homework or doing hobbies or hanging out with friends and family....but then there was Kiara.

The scene changed to Kiara who was rushing out of school, quickly pulling out books from her locker and inserting them inside her backpack.

Kiara: Comeoncomeoncomeon! I can't be late!

Once she was done she dashed out quickly, leaving a trail of flames behind where she stood.

She quickly rushed out of the school and ran passed the gates, but then she bumped into Zlatan by accident, knocking the latter down the ground.

Zlatan: The fuck....*holding his hand over his head*

Kiara: Ohmygodohmygod! Zlatan!

She went to him and helped him get up.

Kiara: You ok? I hope I didn't hurt you! *checks around him*

Zlatan: I'm fine Kiara, why are you in such a hurry?

Kiara: Well I'm late for my shift at KFP.

Zlatan: I've heard of KFC, not KFP.

Kiara: Well it's a family business that we started in Japan first and then soon expanded in the US, my mom and dad own the business and I sometimes help in and take shifts after school.

Zlatan: Ah I see.

Kiara: Well I gotta-

She then got a text from her mom.

Kiara's mom: *text* Honey, we're down a worker for the day, cause someone from her is sick. You're gonna have to work both the register and organize the shipment for the day.

Kiara groaned in annoyance as Zlatan raised a brow.

Zlatan: What's gotten you all riled up chicken wings? *smirk*

Kiara: It's my mom, she said I'm gonna have to work double duties today. It's gonna be such a chore.

Zlatan: Damn, well best of luck to you th-

Kiara: UNLESS!!

She turned to Zlatan with an excited grin.

Kiara: Maybe...you could come and-

Zlatan: You mean for me to come at your place and replace your worker temporarily?

Kiara: Yes, so can you? Please?

Zlatan: What's in it for me sweetheart? I-

Kiara: We can come to an agreement AFTER the shift, it can be anything. I'm sure you'll like it.

Zlatan: *shrugs* Eh, fuck it. Fine.

Kiara: Wait you accepted it so quickly?

Zlatan: It's either that or movie night with dad tonight...and he picks really shitty ones.

Kiara: I mean how bad can his choice for movies be?

Zlatan: He's a fan of the fucking Garbage Pail Kids.

Kiara: Ouch, well you wanna come along?

Zlatan: You bet, lead the way chief!

The scene changed at a local KFP in Orlando, we see Kiara's mom walking around the establishment in a fairly good mood. Then Kiara herself and Zlatan arrived at the place.

Kiara's mom: Kiara, there you are! *noticed Zlatan* And who's that?

Kiara: Mom, this is Zlatan, a schoolmate of mine, he volunteered to help fill in for the missing employee.

Zlatan: Hello ma'am, no need for my introduction as she already told you about me in about a few seconds.

Ember: Oh please, you can call me Ember if you want, I'm the manager by the way.

Zlatan nodded as Kiara wrapped her arm around the latter's shoulder.

Kiara: So glad you agreed to this, we're gonna have so MUCH fun together~!

Zlatan: Remember, I'm doing this to avoid movie night with my dad.

Ember: So Zlatan....I'm placing you in charge of the cash register.

Zlatan: *eyeroll* Great...sounds fun...I get to be Squidward for the day.

Moments later, we see Zlatan standing over the counter as he was in charge of the cash register. He wore the KFP uniform which consisted of a bright orange shirt, a darker orange apron and wore an orange cap with the initials "KFP" imprinted in white.

Kiara: There, you look great in orange!

Zlatan: Suddenly I have the urge to go and get some orange juice.

Kiara: Oh you can help yourself with that in the break room when break time is around the corner. So you got all the info I taught you about how to use the register?

Zlatan: Yup.

Kiara: And what's the number 1 rule here?

Zlatan: *nonchalantly* Sincere service with a smile.

Kiara: *giggled* Well yes, but next time with more enthusiasm ok?

Zlatan: Whatever you say chief.

Kiara smirked before she pats his shoulder lightly.

Kiara: Remember, if you do well you'll get your reward~.

Zlatan: *smirked back* You don't say? Eyes on the prize as most would say, sweetheart.

Kiara giggled before playfully slapping his chest, and walking off.

Kiara: If I need anything I'll call for you. Meantime have fun Zlatan!

Zlatan couldn't help but stare at Kiara who was walking away, his glare focused on her thighs.

Zlatan: Zaaamn...she's something else with the employee outfit.

???: Ya! I know she's gorgeous! Too bad I might get fired if I hit on her.

Zlatan turned around to see behind him was one of the employees with a name tag "Barry". Barry was Labrador demi-human as his ear and tail were present, he seemed to be in a cheery mood.

Barry: Hi, you must be the guy replacing Gwen for the day, I'm Barry and you are?

Zlatan: Zlatan, so what do you do here?

Barry: Oh I work the kitchen with Oliver, he's still inside changing the oil in the fryer. Guessing you run the register?

Zlatan: What gave it away bucko? *joking manner*

Barry: *chuckled* Standing there, duh!

The two shared a laugh before the doorbell signaled an incoming customer approaching the register.

Barry: Welp, that's your que, have fun.

Zlatan: Yippie.

Barry left as Zlatan turned to the customer.

Customer: Hi.

Zlatan: Good day to you miss, what can I get ya?

Customer: A Phoenix Burger...

Zlatan: How original~. *writes on his notepad*

Customer: Make sure the burger has extra onions and Secret Seioso Sauce.

Zlatan: Uh huh...

Customer: And some bubble tea, cucumber flavored.

Zlatan dumbfoundedly looked at the female customer with that.

Zlatan: *muttered* Cucumber bubble tea...? Yeah she's definitely on acid...

He smiled and closed his eyes.

Zlatan: Very well miss well get you the order, be patient now!

The woman nodded and as she left, Zlatan's smile faltered and turned to Barry.

Zlatan: Hey boys, here's your order.

Barry grabbed the note.

Barry: Yippee!

Zlatan: Never knew cucumber bubble tea existed, like I know for berries but not this.

Barry: It's common Japan and Korea.

Zlatan: Ah makes sense.

Barry: You never tried bubble tea before?

Zlatan: Nope.

Barry: *Le gasp* You should try one, it's good for your soul.

Before Zlatan could say anything, they could hear Oliver grunting inside the kitchen.

Oliver: *from afar* Dumbass fryer!

Both Zlatan and Barry looked at Oliver who's a zombie demihuman, his uniform and face is now covered in oil, he was pissed.

Barry: Hey Ollie, what's up?

Oliver: Fryer's leaking again.

Barry: Oh E Gawds! More customers could come at any moment.

Then more customers appeared on the counter.

Zlatan: You just had to jinx it didn't you? Cover for me while I see what's up with the fryer.

Barry nodded as Zlatan approached Oliver, he knelt down and checked underneath.

Zlatan: Uh huh...shouldn't be that much of a problem. *looks at Oliver* There any tools around?

Oliver: There's some in the janitor's closet.

Moments later we see Kiara who was busy doing paperwork and walking to check to see how things are going. She noticed Barry running the register.

Kiara: Barry? Where's Zlatan, shouldn't he be running the cash register?

Barry: Oh, Zlatan told me to cover for him as he and Ollie are doing something.

She then saw Zlatan and Oliver in the kitchen. Zlatan was lying on the ground with a toolbox near him, Oliver was next to him.

Zlatan: Socket wrench.

Oliver gave him a socket wrench.

Zlatan: Screwdriver.

He exchanged the wrench for a screwdriver, tweaking the fryer underneath.

Kiara watched as she was rather dumbfounded yet impressed that Zlatan was fixing the fryer by himself.

Zlatan: And done!

He moved underneath the fryer and was given a towel by Oliver, Zlatan wiped the sweat off his face. His shirt had some oil stains.

Zlatan: Ok now turn on the fryer.

Oliver turned it on and it was working.

Oliver: Damn. Not bad human.

Zlatan: Don't mention it.

Kiara: *approached them* Hey boys, problem with the fryer?

Zlatan: Had some oil leakage issues and some screws loose. All patched up

Kiara: You never told me you could fix stuff.

Zlatan: My dad and I one time had to fix my uncle's own frying machine that he owns at home, it's like trying to fix a car only a bit more hazardous cause you gotta worry for more oil leakage and possible grease hazards.

Kiara: *smiled* Well color me impressed then. *serious* Still you gotta go run the register.

Zlatan: Ya, got a spare shirt?

Scene changed to Zlatan who was now with a clean shirt and a new apron as he was busy giving orders for hungry customers.

Zlatan: Here ya go, that'll be 17$.

He was given the money as he opened and placed on the register as it was filled with cash.

Zlatan: Sheesh, business is booming here.

Barry: Oh ya bet! *gave out an order to Zlatan* Definitely beats working at Burger King! Bahahahaha!

Zlatan: Not much of a shocker there pal. *gave the order to a customer* 15$.

Then Kiara called out.

Kiara: Oh Zlaaataaan! Can you come over here for a sec!

Zlatan then came to where Kiara was, she was outside at the back of the restaurant as a truck with more chicken supply that had arrived.

Kiara: Shipment has just arrived, mind putting it in the freezer?

Zlatan: Ok but who will run the register.

Kiara: I'll cover for you silly, don't worry.

Zlatan nodded, but then he noticed something small moving and trying to enter the back. He pushed passed Kiara and grabbed the culprit.

It was a cyan colored troll.

Troll: Ow! Hey!

Zlatan: The hell is this?

Kiara: *gasp* That's Peter Lankton, he's the owner and our main rival and main competitor from across the street, the Greasy Cave.

Zlatan: What's his deal?

Peter: Hear me now you brat, when I get the Secret Seioso Sauce that your parents have I'll run you out of business!

Zlatan: Dude give it a rest, it's just some sauce.

Kiara: Ya, that's what we're trying to tell him for the 100000th time. *eyeroll*

Peter: And put me down you hairless chimp!

Zlatan: Nah I got something much better, dork.

He then went to a nearby trash can and opened the lid before shoving Peter inside it and closing the can.

Peter: Hey let me out you bozo!

Zlatan then placed the trash can in a vertical position before kicking it away as it rolled down an uphill road, Peter's screams could be heard before he disappeared.

Zlatan: Badaboom.

Kiara: *chuckled* Well that was hilarious. Now I know to call when he comes back trying to get the sauce.

Ember: *came to the scene* What's up? I heard yelling.

Zlatan: See, you had a troll infestation ma'am, don't worry I took out the trash, he should be at the international drive street in a minute or two.

Kiara: He got rid of Lankton for us.

Ember: Well good job indeed.

Zlatan: No problemo.

"Timeskip"

It was nighttime and the shift was at an end, we see Zlatan who was in the break room having a smoke with his feet on the table as Barry and Oliver were talking. Kiara came by.

Kiara: Hey guys great job tonight, Zlatan it's been a pleasure to have you around for the day as you were covering for Gwen.

Zlatan: No biggie, at least I missed out probably another movie night masterclass from my dad.

Kiara giggled before putting her hands on her hips.

Kiara: Anyways, come with me. Time to pay you back for the day.

Zlatan: Oh goodie, lead the way doll~.

He followed Kiara, whom let him inside her mom's office.

Kiara: Mom's out for a bit, she had to go do something briefly. Anyways...

She went to the desk and grabbed a paycheck with Zlatan's name on it.

Kiara: Here's for you helping out for the day. I told my mom about the other stuff you did besides the register and we decided to increase the pay.

Zlatan: Skipping movie night and getting paid, I see that as an absolute win.

Kiara: That's not all...there's a bonus~.

Zlatan raised a brow and before he could say anything, he was pulled by Kiara as they were close to one another.

The Phoenix then kissed the human on the lips. Zlatan didn't hesitate and kissed Kiara back. The two would share the kiss for around 20 seconds before it was broken up by Kiara.

Zlatan: *smirked* Well tonight keeps getting better.

Kiara: Well it's about to be-

They were cut off as the door opened, Ember walked in. The moment she saw them, she was a bit confused. Zlatan and Kiara seperated a bit.

Ember: What are you two up to?

Kiara: Uh..I'm just giving him what we owe for his help mom!

Zlatan: Y-yeah, gotta say I had fun today.

Kiara gave Zlatan the paycheck.

Ember: Well glad to know you liked it here.

Kiara: If we're ever down someone I won't hesitate to call you for back up.

Zlatan: Dualy noted. Well goodbye both of you.

Ember: Have a good one!

Kiara waved goodbye at him before her hand and fingers mimicked a cell phone, meaning "call me". Zlatan smirked and nods before leaving.

Zlatan's mind: God that girl is something...~

Kiara's mind: If it weren't for mom we would've had a great one! Oh well, there's always next time...~

The End.

OK guys, this was chapter 4.

Peace out!