Xoxo droplets

Workin' gal

"And that's everything! We are so thrilled to have you here, Jay" The manager of the store I decided to start work at says and I smile.

"Thanks, Mrs king." I say, I decided to start working so that I don't have to ask my parents for money every time I need something. I need to be self sufficient without having to file for bankruptcy.

"Oh it's nothing, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask me, my husband or my kid, ta ta now" she says walking off and mumble a goodbye as I walk over to where I'll be working.

"Well- If it isn't the kid." I say with a tone of shock when I see Jeremy here. His parents own this place? What an interesting coincidence...

"Hi" he responds briefly and I look around the store curiously, suddenly feeling more interested in the area.

"Huh, so you own this place?" I ask and he sighs, his eyes shifting to the side to avoid looking at me.

"No. My parents do" jeremy ays and I shrug my shoulders carelessly.

"Eh same diff, that's pretty cool" I say and he crosses his arms, seeming surprisingly confident. An unusual look for the green haired manic depressive- well. Maybe not manic depressive. Manic depressives have dramatic 'highs' as well and I have never seen him give up as much as a smile. I guess he's just depressive.

"No it isn't" he says plainly and I raise an eyebrow, leaning towards him.

"How so? You get to make money from working with your parents, sounds like a pretty sweet deal you've got goin' on" I say putting my hands in my jacket pockets, relaxing my posture and he frowns.

"I've been stuck in the store my entire life. The only reason my parents went through with the trouble of making a deal with the school was so they could continue to make me come here after I enrolled in SSB. I can't stand this place" Jeremy says and I hum in thought. Huh. That's pretty shitty. I guess I can empathise with parents wanting to control their kid's life with no regard for their mental health...

"So you will be here all the time right?" I ask curiously, if I'm going to work here that means I can figure out what Jeremy's whole shtick is.

"If my parents have their way I will be here for the rest of my life" he says and I force a smile.

"I just meant if I wanted to hang with you that you'd be here on the weekends..." I say awkwardly.

"Oh.." He trails off, not bothering to answer my question.

After work finishes I head back to my dorm and watch a movie with Alicia until we fall asleep.

When I wake up I quickly get ready since I am late to wake up as usual and I don't bother trying to fit in breakfast before I run to my first class.

I burst through the doors 8 minutes after the bell has rung and everyone stares at me because of my unexpected entrance.

"Ehem... uh sorry I'm late...I had a rehearsal before class that was on the other side of the school and we went overtime" I say making up an excuse on the spot.

"Alright, take a seat Miss Forbes" the teacher says and I see Jeremy has a free seat next to him so I rush over and sit down next to him.

"Morning, Jeremy" I say happily as I pull out my books and he just sighs.

The class continues and the teacher talks about a group project that is due in 1 week!? How the fuck am I supposed to do this!?

We get out into groups and I am with Jeremy and Shiloh.

"I'm so lucky I get to do this with you guys!" Shiloh says and I nod.