This is meant to be a slow build type of story. Regardless, any feedback is appreciated.
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I breathed a heavy sigh. Today was my first day of my new job at Holster's Book store, a tiny hole in the wall shop. I was unemployed and straight out of college. Apparently, nobody needed a communications expert, so I needed to make this work. The pay was going to be good enough to live comfortably on my own, so that was good, as long as I was happy with a studio (note: I wasn't). I figured I'd have to rough it out for a bit until I can find something more substantial.
My name is Mitch. I'm twenty two years old, but I look much younger. I'm super short for a dude, only 5"4', and skinny as a rail, weighing 130 pounds soaking wet. Most of the chicks I've dated were taller than me with heels. I have brown hair that is just a tad too long at the moment (I'll cut it when I get my first pay check), and I'm not too pale for a white boy.
For the foreseeable future, I would be covering the late shift at Holster's. I have always been one to maintain a positive attitude, and that wasn't about to change here. I held my head up high, made sure my shirt was tucked in, and walked in confidently.
Abigail, the woman who interviewed me, was waiting inside. She was a slightly older woman, maybe in her mid to late 40s. She was very nice and soft spoken. Her big smile was as genuine as a child's, and she welcomed me graciously. She was super thrilled to have another person helping out. There was a rather cramped counter that appeared to be kept fairly clean. Behind the counter, there was a door that led to what appeared to be a breakroom. In front were rows and rows of books. Everything seemed tidy in here, with a few books strewn about, and some coffee tables and chairs here and there to give people places to study. There was no coffee here, although there was a coffee shop next door. I guess it made sense.
"Are you ready to get started, Mitch?" she asked, offering me some water.
"Absolutely, teach me everything, I can't wait to start helping," I replied, trying to sound as enthusiastic as possible. I didn't want to come off as ungrateful. She was so nice, and this place obviously meant so much to her. I was going to give this 110%.
"Wonderful," she said. "I actually have to get going, Brenda will be teaching you. She's in the breakroom right now, but she's been here for a year now, so she pretty much knows everything. You two will be covering the night shift." She led me behind the counter, where she began gathering her purse and a few other bags. "She should be coming out about now, Brenda! Brenda, Mitch is here! Your trainee is here!"
Out of the breakroom door came a huge girl, and when I say huge, I mean huge. She had to be around 5'10, and at least 300 pounds. She had long, curly light brown hair, and a somewhat cute face with a button nose. I'm not a pervert, but it was impossible not to notice that a lot of her weight had to be carried in her breasts and butt. She was wearing a one piece blouse, teal and red in color, that showed off more than a few women's share of cleavage. Despite being so large, she had a clear hourglass figure that expanded at her waist. While I couldn't really see her thighs, it was clear they were truly massive. While this description seems crude, it is important to note that she was actually a cute girl, just very obese. She had the sweetest smile plastered on her face.
"I'm Brenda!" she said, extending her beefy hand towards me.
"Mitch, pleasure to meet you." I took her hand, or should I say she took mine, and shook it hard. Her cleavage jiggled as she did it, again, impossible to miss. She, like Abigail, looked super sweet and genuine. These people were so warm; this might not be too bad after all.
"Well, it sounds like you guys can handle this. I'll be on my way. Brenda, call me if you need anything ok?" said Abigail as she opened the door to leave.
"Sure thing Abby, have a good night!"
"Buh bye!" she said, the door closed behind her.
Brenda smiled at me. "So, the first thing I'll be teaching you is how to work the cash register. It's super easy." She paused. "You've used a computer before, right?"