Chapter 27: Trolls, Haters and Heroes, Oh My! (2/2)
”Very well, I will hold my tongue about these spiteful comments. But let it be known if I ever get my hands on the people who spoke ill of Zinnia, I will personally introduce them to a world of pain.”
”Zinnia, oh crap Zinnia!” He cried, rushing ahead of Alton and Emil getting strange looks from them both as he slid into the booth. Alton opened the door raising his eyebrow as Percy turned around laughing. ”Sorry, I just really wanted to discuss the plan.”
”Alton! You wouldn't believe it…”
”That we haven't discussed the summer break plans with her yet!” He interrupted, turning to Zinnia making exaggerated signs with his hands. He began moving his hand over his neck before not long after making a cross with his arms. Zinnia tilted her head confused but nodding understanding slightly. ”Where would you like to spend summer break Zinnia?”
Zinnia kept giving a strange-looking as she shifted between Percy and Alton. ”The theme park.”
”Too loud, too expensive.” Alton shutdown.
Percy bowed his head thanking Zinnia as he gave his offer handing her back her phone. ”What about the zoo?”
”Do we even have one of those?” Emil pointed out.
”Too tiring, too expensive.”
”Any ideas Emil?” Percy said, throwing the ball in his court.
Emil pointed to himself, confused. ”You noobs want me to decide? I feel, as a brand-new member, I haven't earned such privileges. I shall go with whatever you like.”
”Something that we can all do, that is cheap and simple…”
”What about the beach?” Gale spoke up, walking into the booth. ”The Sun, the sea, the food. Truly the perfect option for a group of friends, no?”
”He's not wrong… we could get a barbeque going. That might just work.” Alton muttered to himself before leaning over to Gale whispering. ”Did you put through this idea to see Zinnia in a swimsuit?”
Gale gasped in shock. ”How dare you question my motives! I will have you know there is more to life than those impure thoughts, and I quite offended you even thought of such means,” The two stared at each other before Gale sighed looking down in defeat. ”Yes…”
Zinnia placed her hands together, getting all excited over the idea now completely forgetting the troll comments. ”Oh, I heard coconuts are the perfect snack to have on a warm summer's day. We have to try coconuts!”
”So, it's settled on the beach then?” Percy asked. ”No objections? Great! How does next Friday sound?”
”Don't see a problem with a Friday.”
”Super! We'll meet here first thing on Friday!”
Zinnia fist-bumped the air already stoked for the event. ”We've got to have a juicy steak! Nothing is better than steak, believe it! Oh, now that I'm thinking of it maybe we should invite Iris and her sister? They did help us take down Pokiero.”
”The more, the merrier I guess; I'll send her a text asking.” Alton shrugged glancing over his phone.
Everyone was prepping for the day as Zinnia frowned tapping Alton. ”What's your opinion on trolls?”
”Trolls? Bunch of no lives, best to ignore them. Only causes trouble in the long run. Get tangled in that mess, and it's like adding wood to a fire. Nothing good can come out of it. Heard some streamers got banned because of trolls. You see any trolls or haters lurking in our comments either report them or just let it slide. Don't want to start a pointless war and possibly get us banned. Why'd you ask?”
”Oh! No, no reason. Was just curious!” Zinnia played off glaring at the phone in her hand feeling sick to the stomach.