a poor woman's tale offendermanXreader

trying to get a job

"Sorry, don't have any cash on me". He walks off into a crowd of people who ALSO 'didn't have any cash' on them. I sigh and look at my sleeping brother. Another man walks by and I ask for change. "Here, good luck" he says as he slips 5 dollars into my tin can. I smile and thank him, looking back at alex. Hopefully he sleeps well..... I stand up and stretch my back, popping it and looking back at alex. I shake him and quietly say "alex. Alex it's time to wake up". He stirs a little before sitting up and rubbing his eyes, his hair brushing the top of the box. "What?" He asks quietly. I smile. "I'm going to my job interview. They might have candy in the lobby~" I tempt him with the last part, making his eyes light up with excitement. He stands up and brushes himself off. "Let's go!" Alex says and drags me towards me potential job. By lobby I mean I tried to be a maid at a hotel. They get paid alot and that's all I need. After a short walk we made it to the Hummingbird Hotel. I walk in and motion for Gabe to sit on one of the chairs. He obeys and I walk up to the counter, smiling and saying "Hi! I'm  (y/n) (l/n), I'm here for a job interview". She smiles. "I'll call you back when the boss is ready. Here, take this for your brother" She hands me a lollipop and I take it as my question to leave. "Alex look! I got you a lollipop!" I hand him the treat and he laughs, sucking on it and smiling. I chuckle and my name is called. I walk to the counter and she directs me to a room in the back. "Hello, (l/n)" my soon-to-be boss says with a smile."hello!" I say cheerfully as I sit in front of him. "So let's get straight to the problems. You have no education and no previous jobs, care to explain how you fit here?" He takes out a folder that shows my resume. I gulp. "Well I have cleaned and I feel like I could do things like housecleaning and room service. My lack of education comes from how I'm poor and my lack of jobs is because they don't accept based on my looks and current living situation" I say with a smile. Please don't ask, please don't ask! "Current living situation?" He raises an eyebrow. Shit.... "a cardboard box...." I say, trying to stay cheerful. My attempt fails and he sighs. "I'm sorry miss (l/n) but I can't hire you if you don't have a home. I believe you know where the exit is" he says, pointing to the door. I sighs and stand up, walking out in shame. The clerk smiles at me and I smile back, even though I'm sad. I look at Alex and say "they said I needed to find a better job". He stands up and we walk out. When can I just get a job? We walk back to the store and buy a sandwich for alex. As he eats he notices I'm not eating. "Aren't you hungry?" He asks. I laugh. "Nah, I ate a popsicle earlier and I'm still full" I lie. He laughs and continues eating. You might think 'but if you don't eat you'll die!' Well I don't care because if I DID die Alex would get my life endurance, get into a school and be able to buy a house for himself. It would be better if I was dead. After he finishes we walk back to the box. He falls asleep and I simply smile and try to get more money.

(Timeskip to night)

I made 6$, enough for me to get a popsicle with Alex's sandwich. He'll be so happy! I lay down next to the box and smile as I drift off to sleep