Metanoia // The Goonies

05; you will

a/n: well it's currently about 12:00 am as I'm writing this and me and my Dad about 20 minutes ago decided it was time to stop binge watching Friends. I'm actually kinda excited cause I got this big lunch thing with my friends tmmrw and I'm still up. writing another chapter. tomorrow I will complain about not getting enough sleep but I don't care. anyways enjoy. lots of love, ash❤❤

J U L Y 3rd 1 9 9 3

"So what are you gonna do?" he asked and I sighed and pressed my body up against my knee to reach forward and grab another fry. I was currently at a picnic table outside with Mikey eating lunch before he had his next class. I was obviously upset especially since I had one leg tucked up to my chest and the other down normal as I talked to him.

"I'm not sure. I've done things like this before but I don't want to screw up" I said shaking my head and he reached over and grabbed my hand. He thought it calmed me down but my heart rate sped up and I swear my hands grew immediately sweaty.

"You'll be fine just list off some ideas" he said letting go and pulling a notebook out his bag.

"Well I wanna do a photo shoot. If we do something serious and hang them up around town people might want to come for the warm and friendly welcoming faces" I said and he scribbled it down in the notebook.

"Then we could get more serious like a free car wash every time you buy a meal between like 5 and 7. Or we could give out cards and after you buy a certain thing a certain amount of times you get whatever you want free" I spoke freely as I continued to eat my french fries.

"Stell I think this is great" he assured and I smiled lightly at him.

"We could also have themed nights like every Thursday night from 7 to 8 we play 70's music or even we could do a 50s type night and have a sock hop. I mean the diner is already retro enough we could give it more life" I said and he nodded and wrote it down.

"I don't know what your so worried about. Look at this list. We can do everything on it in just one month" he said handing me the notebook and I looked at his sloppy writing. I smiled lightly at each idea before looking up at him.

"I don't know why I told her to let me handle it. I haven't done anything by myself ever before and now the fate of her job and home is resting on my shoulders" I flopped the notebook onto the table and Mikey lightly smiled at me. He stood up and walked around the table before grabbing my shoulders and massaging them lightly.

"Well I will help you start off" he said and I smiled and leaned my head up to look at him.

"You will?" I asked and he nodded.

"I have a friend who majors in photography here. We will start with the photo shoot. You talk to Ginny and we will set up a time and place" he said and I smiled putting my hands on top of his causing him to stop rubbing my shoulders.

"I know that this is only the second day of us getting to know each other but I would like to confirm your the best friend I ever had" I said and he smiled and sat beside me.

"I could probably get her for tomorrow before the fireworks so you should probably go tell Ginny. It won't cost her anything" he said and I smiled and gave him a quick hug and kiss on the cheek.

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"Okay everyone the photographer will be here soon. Steph go put on your uniform as soon as your hair is finished. Ginny your first up so finish up soon" I walked around clipboard in arm. Oddly enough I was comfortable.

"Andy thank you so much for helping with makeup. And Mrs. Walsh thank you for helping with hair" I thanked both ladies as I ran my hands through the curls for the photo shoot.

"She's here! Estella this is Frankie she will be taking the photos today" Mikey ran up to me with a woman.

"It's great to meet you. Come with me" I pulled her over to the counter and showed her where to set up the camera.

"We're going for family friendly for all crowds and a little beautiful for the big crowd if you know what I mean" I said and she chuckled and adjusted the camera.

"I got you. I'm assuming you have all the poses you want planned" she said and I nodded.

"Stephanie!" I called out and the blonde with little curls to her shoulders popped up beside me. I moved her inside the counter and had her sit on it her back facing the camera.

"Okay arms back and face the camera with your head tilted just a little bit upward so we can see your whole face" I moved her into position and smiled.

"Cross your legs" I added as I moved out of the shot.

"Okay everyone" I clapped my hands and she started taking photos. Frankie moved to the side to get more front shot but then moved back. Finally we finished with Steph and brought more workers in. I got Ginny up and handed her a tray and cloth told her to move as if it was a regular day and managed great shots of her.

"I'm assuming I won't need to tell you what to do" Frankie said as it was finally my turn. I laughed lightly and shook my hands through my hair to give it more wild look. I unbuttoned two buttons for a little cleavage and moved to the counter. I grabbed a pre made milkshake and moved my way around the counter as she took pictures.

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"Hey thank you so much" I squeezed Frankie's arm as she slung her camera bag over her shoulder.

"Yeah no problem a friend of Mikey's is a friend of mine. I'll have this printed for you as soon as possible" she smiled sweetly and I clapped my hands.

"Yay I can't wait" I said and she smiled and waved as she stepped out the door of the diner. I looked to Mikey who stacked chairs and moved tables back to their spots since we moved most for the equipment.

"Hey muscle man take a quick break" I said and he looked up at me and chuckled.

"Kinda can't this place has got to be back in serving order tomorrow" he said and I rolled my eyes. Ginny was upstairs resting from the long day and everyone had finally left.

"Well how about I help you and then we take a break" I offered and he smiled and nodded. I pushed chairs into their tables and wiped the tables down quickly. I wanted to spend as much time with him as possible. Sadly my crush on him was growing bigger. Finally we finished and I smiled.

"I gotta get home still I'm sorry. I promised my mom I would do the dishes" he said and I frowned. I moved towards him and wrapped my arms around his neck hugging him. He slowly and uncertainly moved his hands to my back and as soon as they pressed against my skin I sighed.

"Thank you for everything. I wouldn't have done this without you" his face pressed against the top of my head his breath fanning across my hair.

"Your welcome" he uttered sending shivers down my spine. I closed my eyes keeping my head pressed against his chest. I never wanted to move. I wanted to be right here in his arms forever. Just then the first firework of the celebration exploded outside and both me and Mikey looked out the big window of the restaurant to see the sky erupt in colors. Never letting go of each other once.