The bookstore worker is sympathetic.

Originally posted to Writing.com - Erica's Great Adventure; ID#2325425 on 05-26-17 - 1:36am

"I'm sorry about how your so-called friends have been treating you. Unfortunately, I don't have any clothes I can give you. Obviously, I can't give you what I'm wearing," the bookstore worker said. "But, believe me, I am going to give your friends a piece of my mind. Are they coming back?"

Erica managed to calm herself a bit and respond. "Probably. After they do something with my clothes, they play a game so they can embarrass me more."

"Not this time, they won't. If there's one thing I hate, it's bullies, and your friends are bullies. Don't worry, I'll set them straight." The amount of anger in her voice surprised me. "What's your name, naked girl? My name is Kelly."

Kelly was tall and red headed. She looked like she was around 25-26 years old and was wearing tan cotton pants, a white turtle neck, and a matching tan cotton blazer. It was clear that she was extremely athletic. Erica believed that could overpower most anyone in the mall and outrun any pursuers. Instead of answering Kelly's question, Erica could only respond by saying, "You look strong."

Kelly laughed and said, "I'm on the power-lifting team here and know some martial arts. Can move pretty fast, too. People don't cross me, because they know they'll regret it." When she finished speaking, she appeared to be waiting for something, Erica couldn't think of what it was. "Come on, I can't keep calling you naked girl. Tell me your name."

"I'm Erica."

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