brianswalk (brianswalk) wrote in qaf_drabbles, @ 2008-02-04 21:13:00 |
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Entry tags: | author: brianswalk, challenge #50: sue-your-self |
Challenge #50 Sue-Your-Self
Title: Little Green Apples
Author: Brianswalk
Word Count: 300
Time Line: season 2ish
Condoms: 3 to Brian, please
Little Green Apples
“Shit, here he comes,” Karen said. “I’ll be in back.”
Matt suddenly blurted out, “I have to pee!” and disappeared into the back room.
Lisa sighed melodramatically and turned to face the handsome, yet exasperating customer. She put on her happy face and went to work. “Mr. K! How are you this week?”
“Just fine, Lisa, and yourself?”
“I’m peachy,” she giggled. “That’s a little fruit humor.”
“Uh huh,” Mr. K said with a mischievous grin that made Lisa’s knees weak.
“Do you want your usual, Mr. K? We have Gee Whiz brand this week, you like those.”
“Yes, please.”
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Reaching into the box of Grannys, Lisa selected a shiny green apple, carefully checking for the slightest imperfection. When she was satisfied she gently wrapped it in tissue and placed it in the bag. Lisa then repeated this ritual fourteen times more.
Turning back to Mr. K, Lisa asked, “Anything else today?”
“Two pounds of the white grapes, please.”
“I don’t have to wrap those individually, do I?”
The little grin reappeared, as he replied, “No, that won’t be necessary.”
That’s when the cute blond appeared and bumped shoulders with Mr. K.
“Hey.”
“Hey.”
Lisa’s heart squeed just a little.
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“Look what they sell!”
Mr. K peered into the bag and turned pale. “It’s a blob of grease, Justin.”
“It’s a deep-fried Oreo! It’s fantastic, try it!”
“I don’t think so.” Was his calm reply.
“Fine, that’s more for me.”
“Excuse me, Mr. K, your total is fourteen-fifty, please.”
Handing Lisa a fifty, Mr. K said, “Keep the change. Don’t think I haven’t noticed how everyone else disappears when I show up.”
“Wow, thanks Mr. K! I’ll see you next week.”
They walked off, Mr. K and Justin, fingers entwined for a moment, before disappearing into the crowd.