A student walked up to the counter!

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

"Uh... is anyone there?"

"The place is empty, she's probably on break."

Chihiro stared up from behind the counter, seeing the telltale outline of two silhouettes looming over the store front.
Why now?!

"Well, let's just take something, she'll never know!"
"We can't do that, it's theft!"
No, nononoNO!!!

Chihiro pleaded to herself, hoping some higher power was listening. If anyone came behind the counter, she was doomed!

She leaned back into the shelf, hugging her arms around her legs and curling up into the corner, preparing herself for the worst.

Fate did in fact intervene. However, that only lead to...