Believe me chapter #3

Chapter 3

As the three entered the mall, Vogue turned to Devin and Venus.” I’m going to go were ever I please and you are not to be in the same store as me,” She declared, “I will call you on my cell to let you know when I am ready to leave.”

A group of girls spotted Vogue and waved for her to join them. Vogue Whispered angrily,” Stay away from me or else I’ll tell mother.” She glanced down at his sleeve. Then she ran off with her friends.

Devin began to walk off in another direction. Venus walked off after him. ”Hey,” She shuddered, “What am I supposed to do?” Devin glanced over at her for a brief moment, then looked at an upcoming store. It looked like a Halloween store, but for clothing and other things. The sign read “Hot Topic”. Devin reached down and grabbed Venus’ hand.

“Come on,” He sighed as he pulled her. She squirmed out of his grasp.

“Look !” She yelled, “I may be the same age as your bratty sister but I am not her. I’m turning 15 in 3 days!” She paused. With all this excitement, she almost forgot about her own birthday.” I am not to be dragged around like a child!”

“Ummm………..” he gasped “I’m sorry , do you want to go in Hot Topic with me?” He asked. His eyes seamed to sparkle as he asked her.

“Sure,” She sighed. “But first I need to visit an ATM” Devin followed her over to the ATM. She punched in her numbers $200 spilled out.. Venus grabbed the money and handed Devin $100. He stared at her in shock.

“Don’t worry about it” She smiled as she walked off into the store. Devin just stood their but then rushed to follow her.

Together they looked at key chains and tee shirts and books and an assortment of items. Something in particular caught both of their eyes. There was a whole section dedicated to The Nightmare Before Christmas. Devin found a shirt that was black with Jack skeleton in white giving an evil look. Vogue found a black, zip up hoodie that had Sally sitting by a tree stump with a tear in her eye and a shadow of Jack in the background. They stood at the check out table. The cashier had his head pone son and was dancing to the music. He didn’t even notice them standing there. Devin started to get ticked. Venus could see his anger, she reached for his hand and held it. He looked at her as she gave him a reassuring look. He began to calm down. Venus gently reached over the counter and tapped the cahier’s arm. He looked up and gasped. He took off his headphones and apologized. “I am so terribly sorry, please forgive me, lets see, oh yes give me your purchases and I’ll ring them up for you.”

First he did Devin’s “That’ll be $19.95” then Venus’ “$22.50” They exited with there clothing. “Hey are you hungry?” Devin asked. Venus nodded. Devin sat her down at a table and whispered in her ear “Wait here,” He ran over to the Sushi Bar and waited in line. As he stood there he felt something warm and fuzzy in his stomach.

While Venus waited she noticed someone had left a pen on a near by table . She grabbed it and pulled out a napkin out of the dispenser. She began to doodle hearts and then looked down at the napkin. She had subconsciously written “I heart Devin.”. As he came walking toward her she hurried and stuffed the napkin in her pocket. Devin sat down a tray with 2 orders of Sushi. He handed her a wad of money. “This is all I have left of you r money, sorry” She opened up and saw a 100 dollar bill. She looked confused. “I didn’t need your money, I have my own.” he convinced her.

After they ate, they walked around for a while. “Are you thirsty?” He asked her. She nodded. He walked her over to a smoothie stand. “Venus,” he asked “What flavor?”

“Ummm…Strawberry Kiwi?” she asked.

“Look ,Venus, you don’t ever have to ask for anything when your with me, alright.?” Devin said sounding so stern but comforting. Venus nodded.

“excuse me sir are you going to order?” The cashier asked.

“huh? Oh yeah, 2 Strawberry kiwi’s” He ordered They walked away with their smoothies. A group of jocks and preps passed by snickering then on jock yelled out “EMO’s!” Devin handed Venus his smoothie and violently walked over to the group.

“You wanna say that to my face pretty boy?” Devin threatened.

“Ok then, EMO, what are you gonaa do about it cut yourself?” The boy asked. He grabbed Devin’s sleeve and exposed his scared and cut wrist. “Awl look he is a cutter!” The boy yelled laughing “You gonna cut over this one too?” He asked squeezing Devin’s wrist,” Here let me save you the trouble.”

His friends slammed Devin up against the wall and held his arms and legs. The boy pulled out a pocket knife and began cutting Devin’s wrist up. Venus ran over and tapped the boy on the shoulder. He turned around, And she asked “Would you please leave my friend alone?”

The boy laughed “ Why would I want to do that, miss pretty, now go wait over there like a good girl and when I’m done with him I just might let you hold the family jewels”

Venus tapped on his shoulder again. As he turned she poured smoothie all over him. ”Ooops?” She giggled.

“Your gonna pay for that!” he yelled as he slapped her onto the floor. Devin wiggled out of there arms and punched the now smoothie covered boy. Devin reached down for Venus and they ran out of the mall with their shirts still in the bags in their hands. After they got a block away they stopped running. Venus laughed and so did Devin.

“Hey I know this is bad timing and all but would you like to go to the movies tomorrow?“ he asked her.

“Like a date?” she asked.

“Yeah, but lets go to a different mall.” he laughed. They walked home together.

See you tomorrow at six then?” he yelled from his front door over to her at hers.

“Sure” she replied.