The Monster Within Us

Chapter 7: The New Me

I went to a store that is designed by people who wear masks. It's a good thing that there is a store that only sell masks. The people who work there knows me very well but they don't know why I even go their store anyways. I walk up to the cashier and ask if there is a mask that is intimidating. He showed me 6 different types of masks.

There was a normal black bandanna, a black mask with a chain on it, a mask with sharp teeth like mine, the same mask as the previous but it is shredded, a gas mask and a green bandanna.

I like the green and the normal black bandanna so I bought it. They cost 40 bucks in total but before I gave them the 40 dollars, the cashier stopped me.

"I know you have been at our store in a while so...since you happen to be our favorite customer, you can get them for free." -The cashier said.

Woah woah, are you serious right now? I'm still gonna pay right? Right? -I said in disbelief.

"Nope. You can get it for free. The manager allows you to get it. Also, he wanted to give you something." -The cashier said. He gave me a bag, inside the bag is the same masks as the green bandanna but with a bunch of different colors. I was amazed about the fact how many colors was there.

'Jesus Christ, thank you dude.' He was proud of it. I told him I'm gonna head to a barber shop to dye my hair and head back so they can know what I look like. They agree and I went there immediately.

As soon as I walk in, the line was short and all of the slots was filled so I had to wait. I read a book while I was waiting. When it was my turn I asked for a hair dye and they let me sit down. Whoever was working with my hair asked me if I should make off my mask, I deny it and let him do his thing. He then asked what hair color I want for my hair and I thought about for a bit. After making my decision I said pink, dark pink like a magenta type of color. He did his work and after 30 minutes, it was done. I look at the mirror and I was surprised at how well he did. He did said it was permanent but I didn't mind it. We went to the stand and I hand him my 40 dollars to him and left the store. The total was actually 30 dollars but I tipped him with the rest of my money for his amazing work.

I then finally went back to the mask store and told everyone working there about my new look. They like it and I finally left the mall and went home. When I did went home, the boys thought I was someone else but I had to take my mask off to show them that the girl with pink hair is me. It was about time that I give the bullies a lesson but there was a problem I was gonna face tomorrow.