At The Mall, Luna And Ava Are Running Late

Chapter by Hellexia

You let out a long sigh as you slumped down onto the table. Luna and Ava were meant to meet you at the food court, at 8. But that morning, as you ate breakfast, they both said they'd be late. And they rejected your offers to use your powers to help them out. It was meant to be a half hour. So you helped around the house, doing some chores and stuff.

It was 10. More and more issues came up, on their end. On the plus side, your family appreciated you doing the laundry, the dishes, taking out the garbage, vacuuming, and stuff like that. Enough appreciation to give you a crisp fifty for your "outing" and offer a ride. Although you didn't accept the latter, preferring to use your new powers to fly there.

"Nick?!" A voice shouted. You didn't even bother raising your head, waiting for them to come over. It wasn't Ava and it wasn't Luna, after all. "Dude, what the fuck happened?"

"Nothing, Henry." You sighed as your friend pulled out the chair across from you and sat down.

"Shit, you got stood up, didn't you? Who's the bitch?"

"They're just running late."

"You sure..." Henry trailed off, sputtering and coughing. "WAIT, REALLY?! AN HONEST-TO-GOD DATE?!"

"Yep." You sighed, wincing from how loud Henry was.

"LUNA?! OR-"

"And Ava."

"You. Are. Fucking. Joking." Henry grunted, grabbing your shirt collar and pulling you across the table, his eyes wide. "Seriously?"

"Yeah. They're both my stalkers and now we're dating."

"Fuck off." Henry sighed, pushing you away and back onto your seat. "Seriously man, what's got you so bummed?"

"Luna and Ava are late. Two hours late." You answered, getting a loud, frustrated sigh from Henry. To be fair, it sounded completely insane. Not them being late, but everything else you'd said to Henry. "I'm not joking, man."

"Prove it."

"I'm not gonna show you the nudes they sent me last night. Even if we're friends, they're-"

"They did NOT send you nudes. You are so full of shit." Henry grunted, sticking a finger in your face. Although you weren't looking at it. No, the pair of women who just entered the food court had your attention. "It's Emily, right? Probably thought you date was a study date and-"

"Sorry!" Luna interrupted, running over. She looked gorgeous, frankly. Dressed in all black, like usual, but with a short, short skirt, fishnet stockings, thigh-high boots, a low-cut top, and her choker. God, you loved that thing. "I'm soooo sorry Nick, I..." She trailed off, looking at Henry.

"Y-Yeah. Parents needed stuff." Ava stuttered, clearing her throat as she held her hands together. Like Luna, she was dressed in all black. But a simple crop top and leggings. Tight leggings. Although she had a few small earrings in, as well as a cross necklace. "Sorry..."

"It's fine, don't worry about it." You assured, standing up as Henry's jaw practically hit the floor. "Where you two wanna go first?" You asked, hooking your arms around the pair's waists with a massive grin.

"Um..." Luna whispered, as quiet as possible as she spoke right into your ear. "That's your friend Henry, right?"

"Yeah. Why?" You whispered back.

"Do you know?" Luna asked, staring right into your eyes.

"Know what?" You asked back, raising an eyebrow as Ava leaned her head against your shoulder. "What's up with Henry?" You asked, your mind wondering what it could be...

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