Jenna buzzed through the busy shopping mall with the full squad except Jensen.
"Alright. Boys!" She called out with the males that were with them.
"Yes Boss?" They answered.
"You guys handle the decorations. Don't buy anything stupid. Andrea you're in charge." She said.
"Why's the youngster in charge?" The two older boys protested.
"That's because you two can be very impulsive. Two, Andrea is in the same grade as Jensen so he'll have a better idea on what to buy than you guys. Three, you two can't be fully trusted when you're with each other." Jenna said.
The two boys sighed felling defeated. Then without a word Jenna turned to Mizuki and Catherine.
"Big sis, Cathy, can I trust you guys with the food and sweet and others relating to eating?" She asked.
"Why not?" The two said as they gave each other side glances.
"Mary, I hope everyone gave you the list of gifts they want to give the man of the subject."
"Yeah, I have where to go and buy the stuff. I'm a regular so he'll give me a discount." Mary said scrolling through her phone.
"I love you." Jenna said hugging her.
"Missy you come with me. We're going to get Jensen special gift. One from me, you and Big Sis." Jenna said.
"Uhh, ok." Missy said.
"Why isn't my name there?" Andrea asked in confusion. "I'm like his best friend."
"Fine, as you guys are gallivanting you can pick something extra." Jenna said.
She clapped her hands twice drawing all their attention.
"Alright, we meet at the food court in 2 at most. Let's be quick and orderly guys." She said.
"Talk about bossy and orderly girlfriend." James said lowly to Michael.
"Yeah. She sure is something." He replied.
"I can hear you two." She said slightly annoyed.
The two boys kept quiet and straightened themselves.
"Alright guys. Team Decor, Team snack, One-woman gift hunter and special hunters, move out." She said.
The group dispersed leaving Team decor alone at the starting point.
"Alright so do you guys have any idea of a good decorations store?" Andrea asked.
I have just the thing." James said smiling sheepishly.
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Team decor stopped in front of a store in the mall. James was in front with Andrea and Michael behind him although he was facing them.
"Fuck!" The two brothers shouted pinching the bridge of their nose.
"What the actual fuck, man?" Andrea asked pointing at the store.
"What's wrong with the store?" James asked.
"What is wrong is that this store is meant for horny fucks that might be looking for safe ways to jerk off without stirring trouble with the masses." Michael said.
"Huh? What do you mean?" James asked completely bewildered.
"Turn round and look you oaf!!" The brothers shouted at him.
James turned round and was face to face with a porn shop.
"Shit!" He cursed out loudly. "Damn. No wonder you guys seemed so pissed and didn't hold back on the comments."
"Why else would we talk like that?" The two said.
"Sorry boys. That's the wrong store." James said sincerely sorry.
He pointed to another store that had 'DECORVERSE' written boldly onit in bright blue neon light.
"That's where we were meant to stop." He said leading them to the store.
As they entered the spot, there were greeted with so many decorations. From Christmas to valentine to birthdays and even school prom decor.
"Welcome boys to your universe of decorations." James said twirling round like some princess in a meadow.
"So how do we get what we need?" Andrea asked.
"A-yo Johnny boy!!" James yelled at the top of his lungs.
Just then, a man in his mid twenties popped out from behind the counter. His hair stopped at his shouldered and some parts were braided.
He had a hardened look on his face, but when his gaze landed on James it softened.
He scaled over the counter and walked up to James.
"Lil' Coz!" He yelled giving him a fist bump.
He turned to face The Fisher Brothers. He took a slight bow with an arm stretched out by his side.
"Good day gentlemen and welcome to your paradise of decorations." He said as he assumed his full height.
"There's no need to bow to us. We're younger than you." The brothers said surprised.
"Don't worry. It's part of my policy as store owner. Even I oblige to it." He said. "But I'm sure you're older than me." He whispered to Michael when Andrea wasn't paying attention.
"Why are you here Lil' Coz? You barely ever visit." Johnny said.
"What!? That's horse crap." James said. "I can here three days ago just to hang out with you and help with the store and after that, I came with the twins to your house."
"Ahhhhh, you're right. I remember seeing your older sisters in my house not to long ago." He said rubbing the back of his head awkwardly. "But what is it that you seek?"
"A friend's having a party and we need some decorations for the kid. Anime themed with Spanish, Portuguese and, French twist to it." James said.
"Woah!! That's a lot but I got the right things." Johnny said spinning round on his heels.
"Good. He's the test and the final judge." Michael said shoving Andrea to Johnny's side.
"Come on, Lil' ink head." Johnny said dropping his arm around Andrea's shoulder
"Ink head?" Andrea asked confused.
"Ink head." Johnny said ruffling his hair as they walked off with the older boys behind them.
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Mary walked through the mall staring at her phone.
"Ok, Cathy wants to get him an anime-ish dog tag." She said to herself glancing up.
She stood in front of a jewelry shop with hopefully eyes.
"Alright Miggie, tell me you've got something." She said walking in.
As she passed the doorway a huge man landed a flip in front of her making her gasp and almost dropping her phone.
"Jesus, Miguel. Do you wanna give me a heart attack." Mary said.
"Take it easy kiddo. No harm in a little play." Miguel said picking her from her waist and plopping her on his shoulder.
"Miguel, stop it. I'm no longer five and this is embarrassing." Mary said.
"I know but you're still Angelo's daughter and a baby in my eyes." Miguel said.
"I'll report you to my dad." She said.
"Go ahead kiddo. It's been long since I had a good old fight with a childhood friend." He said dropping her. "So what is it you came here for?"
"I'm here to buy a gift for someone one." She said looking round. "Do you have any anime like dog tag?"
"Ahhhhh, you're lucky. We got a new shipment and not all customers are a fan. Come on." He said.
Miguel lead Mary to a section for necklaces and chains.
The display case showed various trinkets and jewels. But only one caught her eyes.
A black chain that had a black crescent moon as the center piece. On the lower end of the moon hung a black crown.
"Miguel, what of that?" She asked pointing at the chain.
"Oh that." He said taking out the case and handed it to her. "I was about take it out back since it's been here for almost a year. Symbol of the Black Kings. You can have it for free."
"Really. It feels like I'm cheating you." She said.
"No worries. Anything for the daughter of an old friend. He really helped me so it's the least I can do." He said as he put the box in her hand and closed her palms.
"Thanks, Miguel." She said smiling. "I'll make sure to come more often to help out."
"Don't sweat kiddo."
"Ok, I've go to go."
"Alright play it safe."
Mary smiled and walked out happily. She scanned round before heading to the next store.
After twenty minutes she was done. "Ok. Dog tag for Cathy. A scarf from me. Magic cube from Andy. And contact lenses from Mikey and James."
As she was double checking the list she bumped into some one.
She looked up slowly holding her nose and caught Andrea's gaze.
"Shit! I'm sorry." Andrea said.
"Don't worry. It was partly my fault." She said.
She looked behind her to face Michael and James. All three had bags with them.
"I'm guessing you guys are done." She said.
"Yup. You too." James said motioning on the small bag she was carrying.
"Why not?" She replied smiling.