A celebrity in our midst

you turned up for work the next day, bright and eager to start the day, and as you went to open the door, someone suddenly stopped you.

"Allow me" a voice said. You looked down. It was Speedy.

"Oh, thanks Speedy!" You grinned as he got the door for you. You wondered how he did it though, being as small as he was.

The pizzariba was especially busy today, busier than usual. You could hear friends chattering, kids yelling, and all around noise. You wiped up some soda from a table that someone had spilled before a customer hopped on the table.

It was a young hawk. He didn't have anyone with him. You thought that was strange, but ignored that fact and took his order.

"Hi! What can I get for you?" You asked politely and pulled out your notepad.

"Do you have chicken?" He asked, straight to the point.

"Well yes. Would you like it on pizza or a fajita or..."

" I just want chicken! It's my favourite! Wait a second, cancel that order" he answered as he gazed dreamy at a customer who was sitting at another table. He was a tall and somewhat overweight rooster. He was well dressed in a white suit and had a pretty blonde woman with him.

The little hawk snuck quietly closer to him, got in position and pounced.

"AAAAAAGH!!!" A murderous scream was heard throughout the restaurant as looked and saw the little hawk had attacked and bit him.

"Oh my gosh!" You panicked as you helped him up. "Are you ok?" You asked .

"Why I'm alright, missy. That boy never, I say never ceases to try and stop eating me"

" What? " you exclaimed. What was wrong with that kid?

"True story" the eccentric southern gentleman answered. "That Henry" he muttered.

"Anyway, uh, can I talk your order?" You laughed, sheepishly.

"Hmm, well those nachos look mighty fine! But so does the burrito. And who could forget..."

" sir, can you please just pick something? " the woman asked impatiently.

"Now Carol, patience is a virtue, you know. You should be more like this girl"

You smiled proudly as you realised he was talking about you. "You can't go wrong with the pizza" you informed him.

"Well then, that's what I'm having!"

" very good, sir" you said as you wrote down his order and reported it back to Speedy.

Once that was over, the place was lot quieter and more peaceful. You just stood there watching everyone enjoy their meals as someone approached you. It was Speedy. He hopped up on to the counter and pleasantly struck up a conversation with you.

"So (y/n)" he said, confidently .

"Yeah?" You replied as you turned round to face him.

"So (y/n), how are you?" He asked .

"Oh, I'm pretty good, and you?" You answered civilly.

" I'm great. Say, can I ask you a question? "

"Yeah, sure"

"Why did you take my job offer? Is it your dream to work for a restaurant?"

You thought for a moment. "Uh, no, not really. I just didn't have anything else to turn to and I couldn't find anything else. It was very kind of you to hire me though"

" Really? Have you ever thought of going into modelling? You're very pretty"

You laughed, thinking this was a joke, though it was a nice thought it He was serious. "Oh, no. Thanks, but no"

He was being serious, he believed you were beautiful enough to ace any audition. "I think you would be surprised if you did try out as one"

You pondered for a moment, wondering what he meant by that, but gave up and you didn't want to ask him. He was really nice to you. You loved the way he really took an interest in you.

" did you have a good weekend? Do anything exciting? " he asked with a charming smile.

"Well yeah, Lola and I went to the mall. I bought some cool stuff" you answered politely.

"Ooh, muy bien! What exactly did you bu..." He started to trail off as his eyes moved away as he caught sight of something else.

"Speedy? What is it?" You ask curiously .

"(y/n), look who it is at that table over there!" He exclaimed as he pointed to a bald man in a nice suit.

"Who? That guy?" You asked.

Speedy then remembered you were new here and didn't know anyone, really. "Oh, that's Elmer J Fudd, resident news reporter!"

" Really? " you replied, interested and stunned that you didn't know.

"Si, he has his own show, 'tit for tat'" he made a lot of hand gestures when explaining this, which you found pretty cute.

"Say, why don't we ask to be on the show? Like, he could review this restaurant!" You suggested.

He hadn't actually thought of this. "That's it! We will! Brilliant thinking (y/n)! Ask him then"

Your eye's widened at this. "Wait, why me?" You ask, confused.

" Because you have more chance, you see, I don't have your feminine charm"

You raised an eyebrow at this and looked in disbelief. "I'm sorry? "

"No (y/n), you read that wrong. Look, I'm just a leetle mouse, you're a pretty woman, who do you think he would respond better to?"

""you...make a good point " you put your finger on your lips and looked over to the man who was still patiently waiting.

"Si, now please?"

" alright " you sighed and made your way over to him.

"Hi what can I get for you?" You asked and have him a huge grin.

"Hmm... " he studied the menu. "Do you serve gwilled cheese sandwiches?" He asked . He had a sort of lisp when he spoke, but you ignored that.

"Uh, yeah! Speedy" you glanced over to Speedy who nodded his head and rushed to the kitchen to prepare Elmer's meal.

"So uh, I hear you're a news reporter" you nervously stated the obvious.

He blinked twice. "Yes, I am! I even have my own news show!" He replied proudly.

"Yeah, tit for tat, isn't it?"

" Yeah"

"I'm new here. I'm the new waitress"

"I noticed. I've never seen you awound hewe befowe "

"Mhm, could I ask you a favour?" You looked away as you said this.

"What is it? "

"Well if you're not busy, how about reviewing this restaurant? Like on your show?" You bit your lip anxiously and waited for his reply.

"Well, I don't actually have anything on for my next show...suwe! I'll bwing a camewa cwew wound tomowoww!" He beamed happily.

Your heart skipped a beat when he said this. "Thank you! You won't regret this!"

And at that moment, Speedy arrived with his grilled cheese.

"a grilled cheese sandwich, grilled to perfection! " said Speedy to a hungry Elmer. You went to serve another customer at another table.

"She's quite a sweet girl your new waitwess. Ooh, Speedy, you're going to be on tv tomorrow!"

Speedy was ecstatic. "Gracias señor Fudd! And I hope I provided you with excellent service"

"You did, you should be pwoud"

Speedy grinned. "Well, I should be getting back to the kitchen, see you tomorrow"

" see you! " he waved.

speedys heart was racing. His restaurant being reviewed on the news was an exciting opportunity and he knew he wouldn't disappoint. He was confident in himself. All he needed was to get Bugs and to wait for tomorrow.

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