AU: None

Ages (Vanessa, Mia, Dahlia, and Emilia): 16,15,16,15

Prompt: Vanessa gets her first part-time job at the mall's Hot Topic

Warnings: A creep

Written On: Windows 7 PC

Date Written: May/23/2020-May/25/2020

First one-shot, whoo! I hope it ain't crappy! Positive criticism and feedback are appreciated!

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[Vanessa's POV]

I woke up to Double Lariat playing through my phone. Realizing that it was my ringtone, I groaned and searched for my phone laying on my black side table. I sat up and looked at the time. 7:00 AM. What the hell?! Who'd call me this early? I answered the phone and held it against my right ear.

"Hello?"

"Vanessa! Hey! It's me, Matt. Remember our interview two days ago?" I nodded. Matt was the manager of the local Hot Topic at the mall. I wanted to work there as soon as I turned 16, so I applied after weeks of consideration. I didn't tell anyone about it. The interview was the worst part, but the resume was fairly easy.

"Well, you're hired!" My eyes then wider and I forgot about being tired. I have a job. "That's great." 

"Your shift starts at 10, today. Please come within an hour. See ya then!" I smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, bye." He hung up. I got out of bed and entered my walk-in closet. 

The doors and furniture were black, the rugs and fabric were pink. I decided to put on a long-sleeved black shirt with my logo on it with a plaid purple skirt and pink stockings. I put a cropped red cardigan over my shirt and slipped on golden heeled boots. I made my way to the bathroom to brush my hair, adjust my pink streak, and then worked on my make up. I decided to add more than what I usually put on. My signature black eyeshadow, some light foundation, and a little bit of mascara. I grabbed my Disney themed white shoulder bag and wrote a note on the kitchen counter in my neat, semi-fanciful handwriting using a black pen in my bag.

'I'm on my new part-time job at the mall. Just got hired, be back later. - Vanessa'

I exited the mindscape and entered the earth. I made my way to the mall as I listened to music. Thank god my cardigan has a huge chest pocket. I sat in the back seat and this creep sat next to me. He had dirty blonde hair, swifty bangs, and a gray beanie. He looked like a stereotypical drug dealer, and was taller than me. 

"Hey there sweet cheeks, couldn't help but notice your earbuds. Whatcha listening to?" I don't do social interaction in public, and I definitely don't do strangers.

"I'm listening to Vocaloid, could you please leave me alone?" He didn't listen. He started to compliment me with his brown eyes intimidating me. I am very, very uncomfortable. This dude seems like a man in his 30s with his nasty-looking stubble.

"Say, why don't we hang out for a while? I know a good place where we could get clam chowder." Oh dear lord no. I am getting hit on by a male and I do not like it. 

"You know what I've had enough of you. Let me share some facts. 1, I'm a lesbian. 2, I'm 16. 3. Clam chowder is just a savoury latte with bugs in it." The bus stopped at the station closest to the mall. I got up and glared at him. "Now if you excuse me, I'm going to my first part-time job and forget that you existed. Good day." I turned around and went down the stairs of the vehicle and thanked the driver. I walked confidently, imagining his face of sheer embarrassment and smirked as I made my way into the mall.

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It didn't take to long to arrive at the local Hot Topic. I checked my phone. It was 8:30. I yawned a bit and entered the store to be greeted by Matt. Who was caucasian with brown hair and green eyes. He had a little stubble and wore a Boku No Hero Academia T-shirt with ripped jeans and black sneakers. He gave me a friendly smile and tossed me something. I caught it, and looked at it in my hands. It was my name tag. I smiled at it and began to wear it. Matt led me to the storage and began telling me how to work here.

*~Tem Skip Brought To You By A Reference From The Good Place~*

My very first shift was going well so far. I was a cashier for the time being and helped costumers around, and bagged their purchases and it was fun. I saw a little girl use her own money to buy something for her big brother. He was going through a hard time and the girl wanted to help her emo brother. I couldn't help but give her a necklace I made. It was really floral and the blonde's attire was full of flowers so why not bother? I swear to god we need more people like her in the world.

One more hour until my shift ends. I was told to restock some stuff on the shelf across the door. So there I was, stacking and adjusting things with my back faced to the door. I was too focused on my work to notice anything. As I finished my work, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around. 

"V?" 

"H-hey dad! I work here now."

It was a miracle.

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YEAH, THAT'S IT IDK WHAT ELSE TO WRITE TO IMMA END THE ONE-SHOT HERE NOW-

About 901 Words minus this thing WOW