Help

Me: Hey man, what's up?

Jake: Kinda awkward as I know this is our last shift before next term but can you do me a favour?

Me: It depends on the favour...

Jake: Can you lock up? I know we close up soon anyway, but I just had a call to say our flat has been broken. I need to get back a check my room.

Me: oh shit, man yeah, sure thing

Jake: Cheers. I owe you one

Me: I reckon it's more than one by now

Jake: Probably, just try and not be too much of a homewrecker whilst I'm gone

He was cracking a knowing smile. I could tell he was worried about his flat but wanted to put a brave front to alleviate some of the attention.

Me: I would go before I change my mind

Jake: Alright, alright, trying to get rid of my now I see

Me: Just hurry up and piss off, would you. let me know if you need anything though

Jake: Will do. Genuinely thanks though Alex

With that, he scampered out the door; he waved Annie goodbye on the way out, who gave a confused wave back before looking at me for answers. I just shrugged. It was easier than shouting across the store to explain.

Sometime later, Annie approached the til where I had just finished serving another customer with a mountain of clothes.

Me: I know you said he needed a whole new wardrobe but didn't think you meant it

Annie: Don't be silly. I'm not getting all this.

Me: Shame would have hit my sales target for the day on all that alone

Annie: Well, sorry to disappoint. I do, however, have a favour to ask?

Me: Well, I'm all favours today, it seems, whats do you need?

Annie: It's kinda weird, so you can say no

Me: Oh weird, I'm interested now

Annie: Well, I don't know if some of this stuff will suit Josh. You know if it's the right size and will look good.

Me: hmm yeah, I get that. Where do I come in, though?

Annie: Well, you know how you two look kind of alike and your roughly the same size...

Me: Yeah?

Annie: I was hoping you could sort of try them on and help me see what's best? Don't worry if you can't. It's weird, I know.

Me: No, no, it's okay... urm only issue though, is I can't leave to shop floor as it's just me now working.

Annie looked slightly dejected; not wanting to feel like I was letting her down, I racked my brain for a solution.

Me: Although, if you don't mind hanging around for 10 mins, I will be closing the store anyway, so I guess I could help you out after and then just cash up once you have decided.

Annie: Really? Are you sure?

Me: Yeah, no problem

Annie: Great! You're the best Alex !

Annie gleefully bounces around the counter and gives me a tight hug. I could feel her breast squeezing against my arm. My flashes to all the times my likeness with Josh has had unexpected upsides, I still felt guilty about last time, but I would be lying if I hadn't secretly hoped for Annie to get drunk and make the same mistake again.

Annie: I will see if there is anything else I like then while I wait

Me: I'll come to get you when I am closing