Wandering Around

*continues running until a town slowly comes into view*

Hmm. I wonder if there is a place I can spend the night

*slowly slows into a walk and walks down the mainstreet of the town*

*notices a bed and breakfast down the road. walks down, into the lobby*

*standing behind counter, bored look on face*

*glances up as door is opened*

*thinks* Ohh... a pretty one...

Welcome to the Bed and Breakfast, can I help you?

*looks around and turns to counter at the sound of a man's voice*

Hmmm, he's not bad looking.

I was wondering if you have rooms avaliable for tonight and possibly tomorrow as well.

*smiles*

*stares at eyes*

Whoa...

Uhm... Yes, of course...

*checks book, then checks behind counter for key*

You'll have room number ten, on the second floor.

Enjoy your stay, and just ask me if you need anything at all.

Anything...

*raises eyebrow at his reaction*

Oh, thank you!

*in a teasing tone*

But don't you need to take my name and my way of payment?

He's the first human who hasn't ran at my abnormal eye color...

*laughs softly*

*blinks*

Oh, right, I forgot... I will need those!

*smiles*

Damn... How'd she do that? It must be the eyes... they're so mesmerizing.

*taken back by the gorgeous smile*

It's been a while since I've felt anything like this

Well, my name is Nikki Costanza and I'll be paying cash upfront...
if that's all right?

That's great!

Man, how did someone like her find a small town like this?
She looks like a city girl...

Oh well....

*writes name down in book*
*takes cash and puts away*

*hands her the key*
Here's your room key! *smile*

My name's Pete, by the way, Nikki. If you need anything, just ask. I also work the kitchen, so I might see you around?

*takes keys*

Nice to meet you Pete!
I think we will be seeing eachother around.

*smiles at the thought*

Thank you for your help!

*picks up small bag and walks towards stairs and stops*

Make sure to stay busy.

*giggles and walks up the stairs*

*watches her walk up the stairs*

Wow... serious luck that she picked this place to stay...

*smiles and goes back to flipping boredly through a magazine*

*Manager*
Pete! Kitchen duty time!!
Angela will take over the counter. Get back here!

*Pete*
*groans, but goes back to the kitchen*

I hope I get to see her again.

Room 6. Room 8. Ah-Ha! Room 10! Home Sweet Home for two nights

*puts key in, wiggles and opens the door*

Ahh. Lovely.

*throws bag onto floor and sits on the queen-sized bed and looks out the window*

What to do now? Hmmm.

*grabs TV remotes and turns it on*

*takes orders out to customers*

Anything else I can get you? No?

Alright then, call if you need anything.

*smiles*

I really want to see Nikki again...

*friend comes in kitchen*

Hey, Joe. Any news from the other side of town? You haven't been here in a week.

*Joe*
Yeah, well, you won't beleive what I saw a week ago!

I couldn't leave my house, I was so scared...

*Pete*
Wow, Joe... You're crazy, you know that.

*jolts awake by stomach growling*
*looks at the clock and notices only a few minutes have passed*

*sighs*
I should go eat. Maybe Pete will still be working

*excitedly grabs some money, room keys and bounds down the stairs to eat*

*notices Nikki come into the dining room*
Hold that thought, Joe...

*Joe*
*follows him out, grabbing his arm to stop him*

No, man, you gotta listen to this!!

I saw a guy with red eyes... tall, black hair, really pale...

Scaring looking dude.

But the weird thing was he was carring another guy over his shoulder, just walking all calm like.

And this other guy was really pale too... looked about 17 or 18 years old, real buff, with brown hair. But he was unconcious. Almost looked like he was dead, though, with how pale he was, and the bags under his eyes.

But he was groaning like he was in pain... mumbling something... I thought heard wife, but I was too far away to really catch anything...

*Pete*
You've lost it, Joe...

*hears convo and hesitiates softly at hearing the description of the man*

Wait. That can't be. That sounds like Scorpius! But why would anyone capture him?

*walks up to Pete and Joe*
Hi Pete! And Pete's friend..
I'm sorry I couldn't help but overhear your converstion.

*turns to Joe*
But I was wondering if you tomorrow you could bring me to the place you saw these two men?

Hey, Nikki! This is Joe...

I wonder why she cares about that... unless it's someone she may know...

Oh, geez...

*Joe*
*shocked*
Uhh... sure, I guess i can.... I was in the warehouse district though, a lot of creepy places over that way...

*Pete*
*elbows him, giving him a look*

Thank you Joe.
Ohgoodness. I need to figure this out! What if it was Scorpius. Ohno! Rizzo!
I know some people over in the warehouse district so we'll be fine if we go over there. *winks*
Just let me know a time which will work for you.

Well I can't do anything at the moment soooo...

*turns to Pete*

Sooo, what can a girl get to eat around here? *smiles*

*Joe*
Well, I was planning to be back here at the B&B at noon tomorrow...

Look, I should go, though... I'm supposed to be working... I'll be here, noon tomorrow!!

*leaves through back door*

*Pete*
I hope it's nothing... just that she's curious... I would hate it if she knew someone... *shakes head slightly*

*smiles at Nikki*
Well, we have all sorts of stuff!

I recommend the steak, though. The cook's specialty!

*winks*

And I happen to be the cook at the moment...

Oh really?
Well nothing is better than a well-cooked steak.
It would have to be my absolute favorite
*winks back*

((Nikki and Pete talk the night away))

*yawns and notices the clock hits 11PM*
Wow, the time flew by! I think I'm going to head to bed!
Thank you for the wonderful cooked steak.
Good night! Maybe I'll see you in the morning Pete. *smiles widely and happily*

*wakes up and streches*

I don't think I've slept that well in agess

*smiles; gets out of bed and opens the shades to let light in*

*whispers*
What a gorgeous day...
*sighs*
I should get ready to go have some breakfast..

And see Pete...

*working in the kitchen*
*thinking*
I really hope this trip out to the warehouses won't take long...

At least I'll get to see her. Wow...

Talking last night was awesome.

-Joe-
Hey... sorry I'm late. Work held me up.

Where's the chick?

-Pete-
Don't call her chick!! Her name is Nikki.

*grabs some money, room keys and goes down the stairs to the dining room*

*looks around*

Maybe he isn't working today..

*finds a open table and sits down*

*walks out of kitchen to dining area*

*sees Nikki*



Hey! You gonna order something?

Or... Joe's here, whenever you're ready to go to the warehouses.

*turns at the sound of Pete's voice*

Hey!!
I'm going to order something, the warehouse trip can wait for a while.
What's the cook's speciality this morning?

*laughs softly*

*laughs*

This morning it's pancakes and omelettes!

I also have some sausage, or I can fix up bacon. *shrugs*

You're pick, madam!