ᴀɴᴀʀᴄʜɪsᴛ sᴇʀɪᴇs | B. Barnes, S. Rogers, L. Laufeyson

They Were Roommates- | 15 |

"You can stay out here or come in with me." Steve looked up at the sign that read 'Victoria's Secret'.

"What could be so bad about this? I'll go in with you." He said, puzzled.

She laughed, "You wanted this."

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2:04 pm
June 7

Harli pushed open the doors and walked in, Steve following.

He froze.

She continued walking, going up to the counter, Steve followed, keeping his eyes strictly on the floor.

"Hi, could you point me in the direction of the triple D's section?"

The lady nodded, pointing over to a corner on the other side of the store. "Thank you."

Harli trotted over, Steve walking quickly behind her.

She stopped in front of the section she was pointed to, and started flicking through the bras.

"Steve, you can go if you'd like, you look uncomfortable."

"But-"

"I'll be fine, there's a bench outside the store, go sit there." She dug her phone out of her pocket, "Here. I have a few games on my phone you can play while you wait, passcode is 32557038."

He looked at her strangely, "What?", she asked, glancing at him

"Nothing, nothing." He shook his head, taking the phone and scurrying out of the store.

She just laughed, continuing to browse the shelves. A woman wandered over, looking at the racks of bras and lingerie.

"So is that your boyfriend you just shooed out of the store?" She said after a while.

"No, no." Harli laughed, "Just a friend who thought he could handle it."

"I'm Anyiah." the woman stuck her hand out, smiling.

"Harli." She smiled, shaking it.

They continued browsing, chatting idly. Harli had complimented her cornrows, and Anyiah laughed, saying she liked her hair.

"Okay, pineapple on pizza? This will decide your fate." Harli said with mock seriousness.

"Are you kidding? Of course!"

"I think you're my new best friend."

The dark skinned girl laughed, pulling out a bright red set of lingerie. "Okay, opinions?"

"Seriously? You'd look amazing in that! Red is your color." Harli gushed, grinning.

"You think so?" Anyiah said, smiling.

"Absolutely."

Harli pulled out a black set with gold detailing, holding it up to her body. "Yes? No?"

"Yes. Most definitely." Anyiah grinned, "I gotta say, gold and black? It compliments your skin tone."

"What? Pale as hell?"

They laughed, and both finished browsing, going to pay. "Here, I can get that." Harli gestured to the clothes the girl was carrying.

"No you don't have to."

"I want to," Harli smiled gently, "You seem genuine, I like that."

Anyiah smiled, "Alright then, how can I repay you?"