This is the third part of this oneshot: Gorilla Greetings. This is where the romance starts; with a little surprise confession, lol! Willy Weasel doesn't like it though! 🤣 I hope that you guys like it! 👍

—————

Tex's smile slipped a fraction, and he chuckled wryly.

"Sure, you'll do a great job! It's not that hard! Oh, and by the way ..."

The restaurant owner quickly grabbed a blue t-shirt from a stack of them on a shelf in the closet. He then held it out to Callie.

The shirt was short-sleeved, light blue, with a dark blue collar and bands around the ends of the sleeves. It also had a picture of the restaurant's main mascot: Willy Weasel, in the middle of it; as well as the place's title.

"Congratulations, Callie! You are officially on staff!" he said, with his trademark flashy grin. The teenage girl took the shirt with an equally flashy grin, and turned it around to look at it.

"Do all of the staff wear this?" she asked.

"Yep! They di-er, do!" Tex hastily corrected himself quickly, still grinning. Callie frowned a little, but then smiled quickly and walked back out into the main hall. Her voice came back to Tex.

"Thanks again, boss! Don't worry, I'll be fine! This is a night that I definitely won't forget for the rest of my life!"

The owner groaned inwardly and winced at Callie's unfortunate choice of words. Oh, why did she have to say that?! Tex Macadoo thought miserably, walking out the closet and closing the door behind him.

The white-suited businessman then turned around, only to see Callie start to take off her shirt, in order to put her staff shirt on. He quickly averted his eyes, only to spot something else. Something that made him feel even worse.

On the stage, unnoticed by Callie, Willy Weasel was grinning like the cat that just got the cream ... or the weasel who just got the little chicken! Tex inwardly shuddered at the animatronic leader's open glee. He hated doing this; the Sheriff and Jed too.

Meanwhile, Willy's robotic eyes were narrowed as he looked at the 'strangely-delighted-at-her-current-situation' new janitor. Callie, fortunately ... or unfortunately, was blissfully unaware of the weasel robot's sudden and evil interest in her. Which was just as well!

The rest of your life, eh? Well, that'll be deliciously short, girlie! I can't wait! Willy thought, and grinned maliciously.

It was true; 'hunting' was one of his top ten favourite things to do! He took quick peeks around him to check, and was satisfied to see the equally sadistic and excited smirks from his crew. They were clearly fantasising about their coming dinner tonight!

As was he.

Willy turned back to look at Callie, and saw that she now had the staff shirt on. The teenage girl then gathered up her jacket under one arm, and turned to Tex.

"So, is there anywhere particular in your restaurant that you want scrubbed really well?" she asked. The white-suited businessman smiled and put an arm around her shoulders.

"Why, yes, actually!" Tex said, as he speedily escorted the girl away from the animatronic horrors on stage. The orange and yellow weasel meanwhile saw an opportunity to talk to his crew; since the presently chatting Tex and Callie were now distracted.

Also, the duo had their backs turned to the robots for the moment.

Well, what do you guys think of our newest meal? Willy mentally purred to the rest of the animatronic team. He eagerly awaited their responses; personally thinking that Callie looked like a decent snack.

Tasty!

Delectable dinner!

A treat worth waiting for!

Splendicious!

Filling, I guess?

Meal of meals!

*sighs* Beautiful ...

WHO SAID THAT?! Willy Weasel mentally roared.

He only just managed to remember in time not to yell in front of Callie (not yet!), and just gritted his teeth together instead. The tension in the air rose ... like the moment of silent explosion before the real blast happens!

The robotic weasel darted furious glances left, right, and behind, at his suddenly silent crew. The other animatronics were looking anywhere but at Willy, all trying to seem entirely innocent.

The culprit was putting on their best act; trying not to give it away. They knew that Willy could be very 'quick with his fists' when testy. Some of the crew had the dents and scratches to prove it!

The weasel was very suspicious, but he decided to let it pass ... for now!

Let me mark something very clear to you lot. Call it a warning, as it is, Willy spoke, his mental voice now as soft as silk.

Poisoned silk.

If I catch anyone, ANYONE saying ANYTHING even a little bit flattering about the janitor meal tonight, they will be sent to detention ... in the garbage bins. ALL NIGHT, the animatronic leader finished calmly and menacingly.

Do I make myself clear?

Yes, boss! His comrades-in-crime all answered immediately. No one dared to think otherwise. Especially the guilty robot in question.

They all quickly shut up as Callie and Tex turned back around, seemingly having finished their conversation.

"Well! That's all of the info that you need to know about cleaning this place!" the restaurant owner boomed heartily. He patted the teenage girl soundly upon the back, before removing his arm from around her shoulders.

"I'll have Jed bring your car around in the morning, and it'll be waiting for you outside then!" Callie smiled and nodded at Tex.

"See you in the morning, boss! I'll do my best!"

They always say that, the white-suited businessman thought sadly, but he still smiled back at his new staffer. Tex then turned around and walked towards the double doors of Willy's Wonderland.

Reaching the doors, the restaurant owner turned and glanced back at Callie. She was standing all alone, in the middle of the dining hall. She gave him a thumbs up.

Behind her on stage, Willy Weasel grinned evilly; and unknowingly did exactly the same. It was too much for the corrupt and weak-willed restaurant owner. Tex turned pale, grinned weakly, and then hurried through the doors to safety.

They shut ominously behind him.

Yeah, Tex is a great big coward! Vote and comment if you like it! 👍