>>5752606Giving her snickering brother’s shoulder a light punch, the heiress turns her attention to you with an irritated, and somewhat embarrassed pout on her face! “And as for <span class="mu-i">YOU</span>...”
Stumbling over to you like a zombie, the Class Prez grabs your shoulders for support… before wrapping you in a genuine HUG… and giving you a quick, but tender kiss on the cheek!
You can feel it this time: no ulterior motives, no 4D Chess… just a token of genuine appreciation. Pulling herself away as quickly as she can, the raven-haired girl wastes no time in averting her eyes from your awestruck stare! “J-just… thank you, Diesel… It won’t be worth much after this, but the Hausers owe you a debt that won’t soon be repaid…”
“We’ve got your back for life, bro,” Adds Darren, “Even if we all go to jail for life we’ll find a way to help ya out.”
You’ll hold them both to that, you reply, knowing full well that despite their calm faces, the siblings are in for a storm when they return home…
You just hope neither of them tries anything stupid.
Speaking of stupid, you’ve got an <span class="mu-i">expert</span> to enlist… giving the remaining Hausers one last nod, you don’t waste much time tracking down your specialist… he’s easy to spot with his stupid snakeskin jacket and cowboy boots… but easily overshadowed by who he’s talking to!
“<span class="mu-s">PIZZA GUY!</span>” Exclaims Vivian as she bounces over to you and lifts you in the air, “That… that fight with the Hawaiian-shirted guy… it was like something outta’ an old Kung Fu flick!”
Y-yea, you sputter as you try not to stare at one part of the chef for too long, i-it was no big thing…
“Was just telling Rod here: once we get off this rock <span class="mu-i">EVERYONE</span>’s getting a free meal at <span class="mu-s">PIER PRESSURE</span>! No ifs, ands, or buts!”
“Hear that, Dee? Viv’s family runs a seafood joint.” Smirks Rodney as he brushes some soot off of his shoulder. “You’re welcome for the assist back there, by the way!”
“Wasn’t that so cool!?” Asks the chef beaming with pride! “I’ve never seen someone make a dough sculpture before! And the way it worked out, well…”
“Maybe I’ll show ya’ how to make one sometime!” He retorts with a glint in his eye!
>CONTD. 