Chapter 348: V.I.R.A.L (2/2)
A young boy with long black hair and green eyes glimpsed down at the sauce scanning over it; he gave it a little look handing it back. ”I'm not sure.”
”Could you check?”
Taking it back, he turned around, looking through the database; he began skimming through the folders of products. As he kept looking, he heard a loud racket coming from the entrance. ”I'm telling you, Gale; London is the better destination.” A girl with short yellow hair waltzed in wearing a pair of ripped black jeans and a blue tank top with the England flag plastered over it.
”London? Why would we go there? Isn't it just a smaller crappy version of New York? I want to get away from home, not be reminded of it.” Gale, a tall, scruffy-looking boy, ranted, dancing his hands between the different sodas stuffing each one into his bomber jacket pockets.
”Oh, and Tokyo is any different?” Another boy wearing a school uniform that was slightly too small for him poked at flipping his phone about. ”You just want to go to Japan because of the maid cafes.”
”Percy, I am offended you think of me so lowly. Can't you see I'm a man with respect for the high culture? Think about it, the shrines, temples and…. And yes, the maid cafes.” Gale sighed, taking can after can of soda.
The girl spun around, flustered about not getting her way. ”Scarlett, please back me up here. At this rate, we're going to be camping out in a caravan park in Florida….” Scarlett strolled in wearing a punk jacket with Avenged Sevenfold on the back; she had curled her black hair with white highlights at the end to suit her black eye-line, which matched her chestnut brown eyes.
”I cannot begin to imagine such foul ideas. Perhaps more convincing over tonight could shake things up.” Scarlett suggested snatching a bag of pestles throwing it into a basket. ”If we sing some classic British songs, that might change their mind.”
”I don't care where we go as long as we actually go somewhere! School is a drag.” Another boy barked hands in the pockets of his plain grey hoodie, slouching around without much care. His hair was a mess covering his forehead and nearly his navy-blue eyes.
”Well, every vote counts. Even yours, Emil.”
”I'll give it some thought. Always the boss of me, Zinnia….”
Not giving the group much thought, the boy went back to the customer nodding. ”Yes, mam, it's sugar-free.”
The group of loud-mouthed friends approached the desk, dropping many snacks, drinks and other sugary treats as the boy began bagging them up. Zinnia rubbed her eyes, losing her patience. ”What do you think, London or Tokyo?”
The boy stopped looking confused. ”What?”
”We're thinking of going away for spring break, and we need a destination. Gale here is stuck on the idea of Tokyo while I want London. Thoughts?”
”You're asking me?”
”Unbiased opinion.” She smiled, leaning her head on the counter like a lost child.
The boy put the last of the snacks into the bag rubbing the back of his head. ”Ugh, well, London is more suited for an easier holiday. It's all in one place, and they speak English, while Tokyo is more than just the city, it's the mountains and shrines. Oh, and they have Disney Land too.”
”See, see. Disney Land is a bonus.”
”I do like Disney Land….” Zinnia whispered, snapping back. ”We'll think about it. Worse comes to wear, we'll put it to a game of rock paper scissors.”
”Zinnia, you know my luck is dog shit.” Gale moaned.
Scarlett shook her head, paying for the food, sighing with a smirk. ”Sorry about them, too much karaoke.”
”I hear ya.” The boy laughed, handing the bag. ”Here.”
Zinnia snatched the bag leaning forward, reading his name badge. ”Thanks…. Alton? Thank you, Alton!”
The others began to leave as Alton leaned against the counter, his eyes glowing yellow for a split second as he grinned mischievously, laughing to himself. ”It was my pleasure, Zinnia.”