[Drybones]

Part 11 2-21-12

The night went on normally from there, well as normal as it could be. The store was rather quiet though the mall itself was booming with holiday shoppers. But no one complained. Shillan volunteered to help Chuck and Nel take care of the store and customers since Nel took the time to conjure her.

Less then an hour before close and the three were simply chatting around the front counter. Chuck was giving Shillan a crash course in the stores register; she was fascinated with the thing. In the short time she was there Shillan fit right in with the two dorks. Even finding a trinket or two she put aside for herself.

After doing a few practice transactions Chuck started the closing checklist while Shillan and Nel sat on the counter chatting.

?So who is this Corey?? Shillan asked.

?Just a friend, well a really sweet guy. We have a lot in common and he comes in here a lot.? Nel explained as her cheeks began to blush.

Shillan giggled. ?Oh you humans are too much! Find someone you think is meant for you and your whole world goes topsy turvy!?

Nel merely smiled a bit and giggled softly.

?That?s pretty accurate of how Beth and I were at first.? Chuck interjected. ?But he better hurry, cause he is already cutting it close??

Nel sighed, her heart started to pick up its beat. ?Someone?s coming! Is that him?? Shillan called out. Suddenly she felt a tug on her pointy ears. Chuck was behind her, when she looked at him he nodded. Shillan didn?t say a word only smirking before hoping off the counter. She followed Chuck around the counter and into the stores backroom.

?H-Hey Corey? Nel greeted.

?Hey Nel!? Corey replied with a friendly smile. Corey was tall and lanky; he had reddish brown hair kept short like a brillow pad.

?I like your Space Core shirt, get that from the Valve store?? Nel complimented.

Corey looked down at his open jacket and laughed. ?Yeah you got it. Thanks I got a bunch of other ones too. Makes me feel bad though, every time I see you its in your work uniform!?

Nel chuckled, ?Its not like I have good fashion sense anyway!?

?Anyway, I just finished Persona 4, You were right it was really good. I wanted to know if you have any other recommendations!?

?Well, I know Chuck told you Rayman, and that?s pretty fun. But you should also look into Solatorobo on DS. Should be cheap on Amazon too!? Nel replied.

?Ok cool I will!? Corey Nodded, they smiled at each other and there was an awkward pause. ?I-I guess I should go, I bet you guys want to close up and get home!? The words stumbled from Corey?s mouth.

Nel wanted to encourage him to stay but couldn?t form the words. Corey turned and started to leave. ?Hey um Nel, Wanna go get something to eat tomorrow? Then play some games at my place?? He asked suddenly.

Nel jumped, she started to stutter an answer. ?S?Sure!? She replied strangely loud.

?Great! Lets meet here tomorrow at 7!?

Nel faked a smile and nodded.

?See ya then!? Corey called out.

Nel stood frozen in place until Corey was out of sight. Then she stumbled her way to the back room. She pushed the door open slowly her face was pale as a sheet. Shillan was cuddling with Vixy, while Chuck counted the money in the store safe.

Shillan looked up and smiled. ?So master how did it go??