A Piece Of Eddie

7 - "welcome to scoops ahoy"

It's been a few days since Eddie came round to my house, he's been really busy with his campaign, so I haven't spoken to him since he was sat on my bed with me. It's weird not talking to Eddie, I spent years without saying a word to him but these last few days have felt to lonely without his friendly teasing. I've been thinking of going to his gig on the weekend, it's not really my scene and I don't want to embarrass myself or Eddie. I'm not sure what I would even wear if I did go.

School had just ended for the day, I start heading towards town instead of the trailer park. I walk the 25 minutes to the shopping centre and look around the very full car park. Maybe I should've chose a less busy day to go shopping. With that thought I shake my head and walk in through the large glass doors.

I bee line my way past the green palm trees that are dotted around the mall in raised plant bed as well as all the Christmas decorations that were yet to come down. teenagers were dotted everywhere, sitting along the flower bed, talking in groups against the walls or people watching from the balcony above. I never understood why people chose to waste their time in a stuffy white and red mall court doing nothing. I thought about how cold and snowy it was outside, and knew the amount people was mostly due to the miserable weather. But still I thought to myself, there are much nicer places for people to go and talk.

I wonder around a few clothing shops, I wasn't sure what I was looking for exactly but I wanted a new outfit. I wanted something to give me the confidence to go to Eddie's gig. I eventually walk into my third shop, still empty handed. I make my way to the back left corner where there was a few band shirts on a small display. I flick my eyes across the choices, bon jovi, the smiths, AC/DC, iron maiden then finally at the new order T-shirt. I had been a fan of joy division and been crushed when the leader singer died but the new order was good and the shirt had a blue green and orange circle on the front in the same style as the cover for an album I had so I decided that was the one. I knew my music taste was nothing like Eddie's but I could still appreciate his band and I hoped he'd like that.

I smile at my new item as I decide to peak around the rest of the store. I spot a black leather skater skirt that lands mid thigh and smile at the perfect skirt. Happy with my choices I quickly pay and make my way out with a small bag. On my way out if the shop I spot an ice cream shop, strange for it to still be open in winter I thought but headed inside. With a sudden need to treat myself with the sweet icy dessert.

It was empty, no surprise there it was ice cold outside. I walk to the counter and watch as a boy with brown fluffy hair look up surprised to hear footsteps, his deep brown eyes meeting mine.

" hey there, welcome to scoops ahoy, what can I get you on this fine day" he give me a wide smile as he repeats the line as if he says it in his sleep.

" oh hi, can I get a scoop of honey comb,I know it's freezing outside I just had a sudden need for ice cream" I giggle slightly at the end of my short ramble.

He smiles at me " no need to explain, all I do is eat ice cream working here, it's doesn't matter on the weather."

I smile at his acceptance as he starts scooping my ice cream his eyes keep flickering over to me.

" do I know you from somewhere? My names Steve Harrington." I look at him surprised as he tells me who he is, I've heard lots about Steve but I've never met him before.

" we go to the same school, we are both seniors actually" I tell him as a look of recognition falls on his face.

" I don't think we've met before? I would have remembered a face as beautiful as yours" he hands me ice cream " I didn't catch your name"

I know my cheeks are scarlet pink right now but smile wider at the boys flirting. " I'm Avery, Avery Stone"

" it fits you perfectly, a beautiful name for an indescribably beautiful girl."