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13.0 Grayscale_Chapter 1: Snow

I wiped the sweat off my forehead, immediately regretting it as streaks of dirt and grime spread across my face.

I frowned and lifted my shirt to clean my face before I realized that that would ruin the shirt. And I couldn't let that happen because I'd prettied up just for today.

I cleaned my face as best I could with the back of my hands while I walked down the busy street, getting jostled by strangers who didn't even bat an eye as a short fifteen year old girl tried to push her way through the crowd.

I was thinking about the plan while crossing the road and didn't notice the truck barreling towards me.

A loud horn spooked me and I jumped just as the truck rushed past me.

My heart was racing and I was panting but I quickly calmed down, cursed the truck driver and moved on.

After all, the plan had to be executed.

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I stopped outside a supermarket and looked around. I saw the person I was waiting for and walked up to him.

He was a skinny, brown haired boy wearing a grimy yellow t-shirt and patched up jeans but despite his impoverished appearance, his eyes had a spark in them that couldn't be found in your average beggar or street urchin.

"Dusty." I said, nodding towards him.

"Not gonna gimme one of ya usual hugs huh Lily?" he said, smirking at me.

"Course not, gotta stay clean today." I replied, not really facing him while I spoke. No passerby would be able to tell that we knew each other. "Right, you go wait by the back door. I'll meet you back at the den when we're in the clear."

"Gotcha." he said, moving towards the alley besides the supermarket.

I walked towards the supermarket's front door and took a deep breath.

I was nervous. No matter how many heists I pulled, I'd always feel my heartbeat quicken before a heist. Well, maybe calling them 'heists' was a bit of a stretch, we just stole a little money and food is all...mostly.

I took a deep breath and opened the door, plastering an innocent smile on my face.

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I walked through the aisles and stuffed a few snacks into my clothes.

Kelly wanted cookies and Chen was crying for chocolate milk. Damn brats, they should be more grateful. I never had anyone to get me chocolate milk when I was growing up on the streets.

I slightly chuckled as I grabbed some chocolate milk, thinking of the little boy's reaction when he sees it.

After grabbing everything I needed, I walked into the bathroom. I stood on top of the toilet and looked out through the air vent that we'd opened yesterday.

"You there Dusty?" I whispered.

"Yeah." he replied, softly.

I grinned and started taking out everything I'd stuffed into my clothes and throwing it out the vent. After confirming that Dusty had gotten everything and getting him to promise to not give the goodies to the kids at the orphanage without me, I walked out of the bathroom.

Another perfect heist by master thief Lilith Grayscale. Hu hu hu.

I smiled complacently as I reached out to open the doors but suddenly, a strong hand grabbed hold of my wrist.

My eyes widened and cold sweat formed on my back as I realized that the man who had grabbed me was the shopkeeper.

"Now where are ya off ta in such a hurry, lil miss shoplifter?" he revealed a smile full of crooked yellow teeth.