A New Start

CHapter 5: What If...

Chapter 5: What if…

Rhys’s POV: *time warp to 5:50 PM*

I had been continuously checking my phone waiting for a call, email, or text message.

It’s almost six, Rhys. Chill. I’m sure you got the position.

*TIME WARP TO 6:30*

*buzz*

I frantically grabbed my phone.

Dahlia: Hey :) You got the job. Stop by in 30 and get a gift card so you can buy some t-shirts. I hear Hot Topic has the exact kind of thing you like :)

Rhys: OMG! Thanks! :) Be there in 10-ish XD

Dahlia: Hey! I said 30!

Rhys: Yeah… :) but all the shops close soon. :) See you!

I set my phone in my back pocket, grabbed my keys, and headed out to my car.

Once I reached the mall I dashed up the stairs, pushed open the door and ran in.

“Hey, you know we have a strict ‘no running’ policy here, right?” Dahlia chuckled.

I liked her. No, not in that way pervert.

“Yeah. But this is an emergency. C’mon. Clock out early. Come help me pick out some clothes. How much does this have on it?” I happily asked.

“Fine. Okay. And two hundred dollars.” She answered.

My eyes got huge.

“WHAT?” I practically screamed. “HOW IN THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT MUCH?”

“All of our new employees get a two hundred dollar gift card. It’s tradition.” She chirped.

Holy fuck.

“Wow. Okay. Thanks. Let’s go.” I smiled.

We walked through the doors of the Hot Topic and walked straight to Cat.

“Cat. I need your help. I need band t-shirts, some pants, a backpack, and some pins. Stat. Also, this is Dahlia. Dahlia, this is my cousin, Cat.” I said.

She showed my to where all of the band t-shirts were, and helped me pick out a Mayday Parade shirt, another Imagine Dragons t-shirt, and a couple others. Next she showed me the pants, I got two pairs of some grey denim ripped jeans, one pair of black jeans, and some white washed shorts with neon pink leggings.

I got a Doctor Who backpack, and like a million pins.

“Now, it’s Dahlia’s turn.” I said as I swiped my gift card. The total rung up as only $72.84 because I mostly got clearance things.

“Oh! No I don’t have my money with me right now…” She protested.

“Nonsense. I will be paying for you. Choose what you want.” I smiled trying to act posh.

“Oh no Rhys. I can’t let you.” She protested even more.

“Yes. You will. I don’t need anything else.” I concluded the conversation with a “Go on. It’ll be fun.”

And she had fun. A lot of fun actually. She got several shirts, a backpack that had Pikachu on it, and also, a million pins.

I certainly feel a new friendship blooming.I thought as I smiled.

After our shopping excursion I went home. I curled up into the Tardis blanket my parents bought for me the day before they left, and turned on Sherlock. Today was a good day.

Cat’s POV: I liked having my boyfriend work with me. For one, it helped our relationship and two, he was a great employee. I didn't think he would be comfortable in the store, but he started to call it his "second home."

Rhys suddenly burst through the doors of the store and said, "Cat. I need your help. I need some band t-shirts, some pants, a backpack, and some pins. Stat. Also, this is Dahlia. Dahlia, this is my cousin, Cat."

I allowed her to roam through the store and pick out what she wanted. Loads of band tees, Doctor Who stuff, jeans, leggings, shorts, and much more. After she got her things and paid she said“Now, it’s Dahlia’s turn.” And then her friend got up and declined, but Rhys persisted.

Once her friend was done, Rhys grabbed her things, Dahlia still trying to protest, and paid. She said thank you to me and left.

A little while later I closed up the shop, and left with Cas.

I wonder… What if mom and dad never died…? Would I still be this happy…?

Cas snapped me back to attention by walking in front of me, turning around and grabbing my shoulders to make me come to a halt.

“Cat, are you okay?” He asked, concerned.

“Yeah. Fine. Just thinking about my mom and da-” He cut me off by giving me a kiss.

I love you too, baby.

When we got home I went to go check on Rhys, who was asleep on the couch. I shook her awake.

“Rhys, if you are gonna sleep go sleep in your bed. Cas and I are going to watch Netflix.”

She groaned. “Whyyyyyyyy”

“Because I will sit on you if you don’t.” I explained.

She sighed and grunted as she got up.

“There is popcorn in the kitchen.” She said from behind her shoulder.

Cas and I curled up together under my blanket and watched tv together until I fell asleep on his shoulder and he carried me upstairs to my bed, and curled up next to me and fell asleep.