crimson and clover | robin buckley

chapter two

It was Sylvia's second day working at Scoops Ahoy. She stood beside Robin, a book clutched between her fingers while the Buckley teen served the customers.

The Munson teen was broken away from her book at the sound of a boys voice.

"I'm Dustin." He introduced himself to Robin.

Sylvia observed the boy unsurely, listening as Robin began to introduce herself.

"Pleasure to meet you. Uh, is... is he here?" Dustin questioned.

The dark haired girl took a step forward, situating herself next to Robin.

"Is who here?" Sylvia questioned.

The sound of the back door swinging open caused both girls to pivot around, spotting Steve stood with a broad grin.

"Henderson." Steve smiled. "Henderson! He's back!"

"I'm back!" Dustin called out as Steve skipped around the counter. "You got the job!"

"I got the job!" Steve cheers, before imitating the noise of a trumpet.

Sylvia glances to the girl beside her, the pair exchanging an unsure stare.

"Why is he friends with a child?" The Munson teen whispered into Robin's ear, not noticing the way the blonde's cheeks flushed at their proximity.

The Buckley girl shrugged. The pair turning back to watch as the two boys began to imitate a sword fight.

"How many children are you friends with?" Robin leaned forward.

"There's more?" Sylvia spoke aloud.

Steve let out a short sigh, glancing at the two girls before turning back to his friend.

"Dustin, this is Robin and Sylvia." The Harrington teen introduced.

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The Munson teen was sorting through the stock under the counter, her body crouched beside Robin's legs. The two girls listened to the sound of Steve and Dustin discussing some Russian tape.

"Do you think they know how loud they talk?" Sylvia questioned with a smirk.

"I doubt it." Robin shrugged with a smile, before turning back to the counter.

"Can I try the peppermint stick?" A girl asked.

Robin let out a sigh. "Haven't you already tried the peppermint stick?"

Sylvia let out a small snort, glancing up at Robin.

"Yes, and I'd like to try it again." The girl pressed.

Robin let out a sigh before calling out to Steve. But after receiving no response, she reaches down grasping gently onto Sylvia's wrist and tugging the girl to her feet.

"Come on, time for Steve to actually do some work." Robin spoke, pulling the Munson teen along with her towards the back room.