Ch. 3: Your New Life/Creep at a Bar

Ten years have passed. Now it's 1995. You're twenty-six years old, now. You live in a small two-bedroom house with two roommates. A popular girl from your school had become one of your best friends. Your next Bobby after you lost Bobby and others a decade back. Only your new friend Vicky is a duck version of her. Vicky Bills is her name. 

Vicky is your quote on quote 'slutty friend.' So, she's what Bobby would be like if she were a floozy. She had fallen head over heels for Dog Day back in high school. Luckily for her, she ended up winning him over. He's a decent guy, but he still loves Vicky. 

You loved both of them and would keep them by your side, no matter what. So, she and Dog Day are your roommates. Those two share a room while you have your own with you still being single. You swore you'd never date again after the Baltimore High School Incident, ten years back. You still have no idea how your friends died. 

You were just thankful Dog Day was still alive and here, today. But you did lose six friends that day. And you didn't know of Catnap's whereabouts, but you missed him like crazy. You love the guy. The first guy you've fallen for and you haven't even been together for up to six months. And all because he suddenly disappeared. 

You have Dog Day back because after the incident, police found him near a sewer out of town and brought him back to his parents a month after the whole chaos unfolded. But still to this day, no Catnap. Not since the incident.

Right now, you, Dog Day and Vicky are all in the living room watching TV. Beavis and Butthead is on. You're sitting there as you watch it. It's the episode Beware of the Butt. You're all laughing as you watch it.

Vicky has a bottle of wine in her hand. She looks at you and she says, "Hey, girlie." You look at her and you say, "What is it, Vicky?" She says, "You remember that blue guy back in highschool? Huggy Wuggy?"

You say, "Yeah. Your ex who cheated on you with that whore Mommy Long Legs?" (😭 Sorry Mommy Long Legs! I don't mean that for real!) Vicky says, "Ugh. She's the reason I left the popular group." You say, "Are you getting onto something, love?" Dog Day buds in and says, "Let me guess... Ooh, Vicky. I'm so sorry for cheating on you. Please take me back? I've changed... All of that bull crap?

Vicky says, "Yes. I told him 'No asshole. I already have a man who treats me better. Get lost." You say, "Don't blokes like that ever learn?" Dog Day says, "The answer is no, (Y/N)." You say, "Yeah. No kidding. She's definitely better off with YOU, Dog Day." Dog Day smiles and says, "You've always been a pretty reasonable person, (Y/N)." You say, "Yeah. You too." 

Vicky grins and whispers, "Doggy's better in bed, too.~" Dog Day blushes. You look at her and you say, "You're really gonna bring that up, now?" She says, "Girl. You deserve someone, yourself." You sigh and you look away. You say, "I don't want anyone... else." 

Dog Day has the sad look on his face. He knew what went down a decade back and who was responsible, but he still to this day doesn't have the heart to tell you why the others have died that day or who did it. 

This was all during the Baltimore High School incident. He couldn't tell you because he knows this would crush you. And he knows you all may bump into Catnap at some point later, anyways. And if Catnap knew that you were told the truth, Dog Day and the others would meet with their demise. Dog Day's not only reasonable, but a great observer and intelligent.

Vicky says, "Oh shit. Girl, I'm sorry. I know you really loved the guy. But when was the last time you've seen him?" You sigh and you say, "Too long. I know it's ten years, but that's a long time since Catnap's last appearance. Not a call. Not a note... Nothing." 

Dog Day grabs your hand and he says, "Hey, come on. Try and get your mind off of all of that, okay? Watch some more Beavis and Butthead. Another episode is supposed to come on from what I saw in the TV Guide magazine." 

You say, "Yeah... Yeah, okay. That's probably a better idea." Vicky pats your shoulder and she says, "Who knows, girl?... You may see him really soon." You sigh and you say, "Doubt it. I'll never see him, again." Dog Day says, "Hey. Never say never. He could still be around here in Baltimore. Who knows?" You all watch TV the entire time.

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A few hours go by. You, Dog Day and Vicky are all taking a ride. Dog Day's driving. You're in the back and Vicky's up front with Dog Day. The radio is on and it's playing a song that was recently released. Ironic by Alanis Morissette. You and Vicky are singing to it. Dog Day just smiles at your and Vicky's singing energy.

https://youtu.be/Jne9t8sHpUc

(Remember. The year is 1995. This song was new, then.)

Dog Day says, "Where do you guys wanna go?" You say, "Bar?" Vicky grins and says, "Girl, you read my fucking mind." Dog Day says, "Alright, but I'm not drinking any alcohol, myself. I'm driving you two back home after this." You say, "Ah, it's alright, mate. Just get yourself some orange juice or a soda." Dog Day says, "I'll just get a Pepsi while we're there." 

You guys make it to a bar called Boogie Down. Vicky says, "Boogie Down is the name?" You say, "Sounds like the name of a nightclub." Dog Day says, "Or something out of the 70s." You say, "I mean, we were all little ankle biters, then. I was still living in Australia until the early 80s." 

Vicky says, "I keep forgetting to ask, girlie. What part of Australia are you from?" You say, "From Perth. It's in the western part. Opposite side of Sydney." She says, "Oh okay." You all get out of Dog Day's car and you all head inside.

As you do, you hear the jukebox playing Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash. You get to the bar counter and you all sit on the stools. The bartender is on the counter, himself. There's a board leading to the booze. Why? It's because the bartender is a shorter green robot guy. Dog Day says, "Wait a minute... Ooh, that's why the place is called Boogie Down." 

You say, "Why's that?" He says, "Look. Boogie Bot from school is the bartender." Vicky says, "Probably the owner, too. Who knew a former nerd from high school would own a bar a decade later?" You say, "Well, I knew he could do it." 

Boogie approaches you and he says, "What can I get for all of you?" You say, "Boogie Bot. Hey there, mate." He says, "W-wait... (Y/N)? Well, look at that. We see each other again after high school. How's life?" You say, "Bonza. There have been quite a few... downs a decade back, but I'm doing well." 

He says, "Oh. Right. The incident wiping out your friends. Still do this day, no man or woman knows whom the suspect is." You say, "But look who's still here." You point over. Boogie turns to see... Dog Day. Dog Day waves and says, "Hey, Boogie." 

Boogie rolls to him and says, "D-Dog Day? You're alive?" You say, "He's the only one who made it out, alive that day." Boogie says, "Welcome back, Dog Day. I'm sorry for your losses." Dog Day sighs and says, "Thanks, Boogie." 

Boogie nods and says, "What will you three have?" You and Vicky order alcoholic drinks while Dog Day says, "I'll have a Pepsi. I'm the designated driver." Boogie says, "Wise choice. I shall proceed to get your drinks." 

You all get your drinks and Dog Day pays for it. You and Vicky chug your stuff. Dog Day drinks his Pepsi and he says, "Have all the fun you two want, but just be careful..." He leans in and whispers, "We are in a bar. Some of these guys in here are creepy as hell. And you're both two young beautiful women." You say, "Ah, Dog Day. We'll be alright, mate." Vicky says, "Thanks for the concern though, babe." He says, "Anytime." He drinks his Pepsi.

Another song comes on on the jukebox. It's Enter Sandman by Metallica. Vicky grins and says, "Hey, alright. I'm dancing." She gets up. You say, "Have at it, love." She walks to the jukebox and she reaches behind it to turn it up. Dog Day smiles at her.

She starts dancing. There are eyes of some men in there, watching and grinning. A few whistle at her. Dog Day says, "So long as they don't lay a hand on her, I'm alright with this. I know how Vicky is with liking attention, but not letting them touch her." You say, "I'm with you there, Dog Day. Look, but don't touch." 

As Vicky dances, a guy with a small beard, long hair, white tank top, blue pants, etc. grins and he gets up from his chair, drunk off his ass. You all see this. Dog Day whispers, "Oh no you don't, buddy." You say, "My god... Oi! Get away from her!" You and Dog Day get up and you approach them. 

The creepy older guy grabs Vicky by the arms and she says, "Ugh. Hey! Lay off, you weirdo!" The creep grins and says, "You're only tempting me, sweet thing. I..." He gets pulled back and he looks to see a dog guy. 

Dog Day says, "Hands off, pal. That woman is mine." He says it, bitterly. The creep backs away and says, "W-whatever, man. Take the slut." You gasp and you approach him. You yell, "You rotter!!" You punch him down and he goes crashing into a wooden pillar. The others gasp. 

You sigh and you shake your hand a bit after making the impact on him. You look down at him and you say, "Never talk to a sheila like that, mate. Not acceptable." You look at Dog Day and Vicky and you say, "Let's go. We had our fun until this bloke tried to get his hands on our friend." Dog Day holds Vicky close and she clings to him saying, "Awe, babe. You guys are the best." 

He says, "It's okay. We're going home. We'll just get some booze from a gas station before that. To hell with this asshole." You all head out. Boogie sighs and shakes his head saying, "I'm getting ready to ban that older guy from my bar really soon. Not the first time he's tried to make a sick move on a young woman. Drunken asshole." 

He continues serving drinks and he says, "What can I get for you, sir?" The man says, "Scotch on the rocks. Thanks, man." The creep barely gets himself up. He's got a bruise around his left eye from where you snapped and punched him and he says, "Uuugh. Th-that's a strong punch... for a woman." He drops back down, unconscious.

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