Will Beg For Help

[Cash Hunter]

                        

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The perks of being Cash Hunter was that besides the obviously good looks was that he can pull off various things even when it was done at the last minute.

The young man was back in the academy even though classes had not even started yet. The day was playing out fairly well when whilst he was eating lunch at the cafeteria, his phone pinged with and unexpected message from his mom.

1453 HOURS INBOX
FROM: Mommy
Honey, don't forget about the twins' birthday party today. Come a little early to help set up please.

Glancing at his watch, he realized he only had less than two hours before he had to be at the party. And get presents for the two toddlers. Unfortunately for him, they were different; personality and gender wise; so it meant he could not get the same thing for the both of them. Well shit. Not feeling particularly excited with how his day was turning out, Cash finished him lunch and made a dash to the Kalispell Center Mall.

With his super speed, he was there almost immediately.

In the mall, he walked into a shop that sold mostly women clothing items. He would shop for the girl first. At the kids section, he looked through the various dresses. There was pink, red, purple, blue, yellow... Why are there so many? Finally he picked out the girliest one he saw.

Pink and white and a hell lot of ruffles.

Cash was skeptical. So he walked up to the person closest to him and asked, "Excuse me, I was wondering. Is this pretty?" He gestured to the dress.

[Callie Montgomery]

The past week or so had thrown Callie for a loop. One of her dearest friends ended up in the hospital. Not to mention her mind was a bit on overdrive. Trying to make sense of everything. But the thing was, nothing had made any sense. Not to her at least, not yet. She’d just pass it off as conflicting emotions during a traumatic experience. That she was content with.

She had completed her task at the lake. She had managed to film everything she needed and now was the strenuous task of actually shifting through all the footage to get what was needed. Which for the most part was all of it. Between worrying about her friend and trying to expand her ability her mind needed a well-deserved break. The power thing she could control, the worrying thing…not so much.

The college student decided on heading off campus to the one place she tended to go when she needed a distraction. The mall. It was the one place she was not overly tempted to use her pocket cam, plus it was a mindless task, browsing in the various stores that is. She was dressed on the lighter side, and her hair was in her signature messy side braid. She couldn’t resist, so her pocket cam was in her back pocket as usual.

Callie made her way in and out of various stores. Not really interested in buying anything. The next one she entered seemed just like the last. She was over by the juniors section, skimming through the racks when a flannel shirt caught her eye. “Like I need any more of these.” She giggled. Placing it back on the rack, she moved about the aisles, when someone stopped her. Why was it she always found boys lost in clothing stores? She gave a cheeky smile, and her blue eyes bounced between the boy and the dress. Twisting her mouth, she place a finger on her chin, seriously debating the question. “I ain’t sure ruffles will work for ya.” She jested as her southern drawl followed each word she spoke.

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

The boy had been focused on the task at hand, he did not even noticed who it was he had stopped to ask. With the limited time that he was in, Cash wanted to find the right dress and then move on to find the next present for his other cousin. So the girl's answer had caught him off guard a little. A little confused at first, he then got himself together.

"Oh yeah? I think I'd look quite fetching in this," joked the boy as he held the dress in front of him and pretended to model it. "Don't you think so?" A playful smirk spread on his face after a few chuckles left his lips. From where he stood, Cash had a good look at her. The girl was dressed what he only assumed looked casual. And she had a pretty face.

Now what do we have here hmm?

Unfortunately for Cash, he could not forget the task at hand. So he forced himself to focus back on the dress instead of the girl. "Since you're a girl, mind telling me if this is a little too much for a nine year old girl?" He asked and was sure the hopelessness in his voice could be heard. "Or is it just not pretty at all?" The boy took another look at the dress and questioned his choice.

[Callie Montgomery]

Callie took in the boy in front of her. What was it with her and running into guys in clothing stores? Particularly ones who needed help. She didn’t mind. It was quite humorous if anything. She loved to help people even for the most trivial reasons. He seemed confused, probably because of Callie’s response. But she couldn’t help but have fun with that matter. It was obvious the dress wasn’t for him.

The blonde let out a giggle. The boy played along. She was glad he was playful and not a serious type. That would have been interesting. Although she has dealt with her fair share of people who were so…stuffy. Callie covered her mouth and started to laugh as he pretended to model it.

“Hmmm.” She placed her finger on her lips, her blue eyes examined the dress in question. She took a few steps closer to the boy. She reached out feeling the material of the dress. “Personally. I’m not the biggest fan of it. But I mean if it’s for a little girl I’m sure she’d like it.” She gave a shrug. Who was she to tell if someone else would like it or not. Everyone’s styles varied greatly. “Then again. I ain’t much of a dress girl myself.”

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

The nineteen year old was definitely analyzing the dress way more than what the next guy would. After all, it was only a dress. A little dress that was not even for his girlfriend or a date. It was just for his little nine year old cousin. Whom he had a pleasure of entertaining when ever needed to but one he clearly did not know enough to be sure of the choice of outfit he was going to buy for.

The girl's first take on the dress had a frown settling on his face but it quirked up in hope when she mentioned how a little girl would like it. Then the frown set again at her last comment. "Well aren't you a vote of confidence, aren't ya?" Cash held the piece of clothing at arms length and assessed it again. Imagining his cousin in it -- and with a smile hopefully.

He shook his head and set it aside to browse through the selection again. There were still a lot to choose from. "So what kind of a girl are you then?" He paused his search as he looked up to her with a small smile and a raised eyebrow.

[Callie Montgomery]

Callie felt a bit bad about giving the boy such a mixed answer. That was not the most helpful she could have been. But then again, she was being honest. Little girls usually don’t care what they wear, or do they? She never did. Then again, she can’t speak for all the little girls out there. She let out a giggle, “I’m sorry. I’m sure she’ll love it.” She said hoping to redeem her last answer.

She watched as the boy continued to look for other options. She gave a cheeky smile and shook her head. She stepped next to him and began looking at the dresses herself. Callie gave a laugh and looked at the boy, “I’m the kind of girl who’d rather roll around in some mud than wear a dress.” She said with a laugh. She wasn’t entirely sure if that sounded right. “I’m just not into fashion much.” She added, giving a shrug.

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

At the, yet again, the change of answer, the dark haired boy stopped his search for another dress to look up to the girl. "You've got to be kidding me," he said, playfully groaning and rolled his eyes. "Now you just don't want me to feel bad about choosing the dress." He gave her a side smirk before chuckling as he resumed browsing through the rack in search of a less ruffle dress.

Cash saw her out of the corner of his eyes stand beside him as his search continued. Who knew shopping for a nine year old girl would not be as easy as it seemed? At the statement she made, the nineteen year old boy paused and slowly turned his head towards her. "Well, who needs fashion when you have natural beauty, right?"

[Callie Montgomery]

She keep her eyes focused on the racks as she sorted through dresses available. Nothing really spoke to her. Callie fought a smile and twisted her mouth at the boy. He was right. “I don’t.” She admitted. She felt his eyes on her and tried hard to hold back a smile but failed.

The blonde was glad that she never found herself in the precarious situation of shopping for another person. At least clothes anyways. That was always so difficult, people liked what they liked, and unless you knew someone really well it was always difficult to get their style down well. But little kids should be easier than adults. Right?

The boy’s next comment amused her. She let out a giggle as her cheeks turned a faint shade of pink. She had gotten her blushing under control as of late. Not to mention her ability to control herself has improved due to recent events. “Smooth.” She said as she giggled and managed to shake her head.

“Maybe you should just go with the first one ya picked?”

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

The nineteen year old boy was pleased when he saw her cheeks took over another and darker color. He refrained himself from popping his collar. Cash Hunter definitely knew his way when it came to the female population -- thanks to the older Hunter -- and he knew the effects he had on them. This girl was no exception. "The truth is the truth," he said cheekily with a wink before he resumed his search for the dress yet again.

But he did not get to search for long when the girl suggested for him to go with his original choice. He threw his head back and laughed. "Sweetie, you're giving me mix signals here." He placed a hand over his heart and gave an expression as if he was in great pain. "You know what, I think I'd just got with..." He had the first choice in front of him along with another that had much much much less ruffles and was simple but looked pretty. "Less is more?" he muttered to himself before picking up both the dresses.

"I think I'd just go with both." Cash chuckled. "Now how would you like to redeem yourself and help me shop for a nine year old boy?"

[Callie Montgomery]

Callie shook her head and fought a smile as she caught the wink the boy gave. He had seemed to be pleased with himself. She felt bad that she couldn’t be of more help, but she truly didn’t know how to shop for a little girl.

She stopped looking at the rack and instead focused her eyes on the boy that she was currently driving nuts. She began playing with the tips of her hair as she normally did out of habit. She let out a giggle, “I’m sorry I really am. Usually I’m much better at helpin’ out than this.” She said sincerely. She looked at the two dressed he held up in front of her. Her blue eyes jumped between both of the dressed. Less is more. “I like the simple one.” She said pointing to the one she preferred. She let out a laugh on shook her head when he decided on both. “’nd you think I’m indecisive.”

“A boy now? How many kids do ya have?” She jested.

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

The nineteen year old boy chuckled at her choice of adjective. Even after she had finally given him a definite answer, he opted to go with both choices. Who knew, she might change her mind again his cousin might even like either or if not both. Cash Hunter was confodent that the little nine year old would love it if she had gotten not one but two gifts. Most toddlers he knew valued quantity over quality. Besides, it was not like he was keeping to a budget or something.

Picking both dresses off the rack, he then headed for the cashier and waited in line for his turn to check out. "Oh sweetie...About zero to nonexistent. I admit, having little mini Cash Hunters running around and ruling the world would be adorable," he said, laughing. "It's for my cousins actually. Twins and their birthday is today." He gestured to the dresses to indicate it as one of the presents.

The line moved forward and not long later, the boy was at the front. The lady behind the counter eyed them -- with curiosity? -- as her eyes darted back and forth between him, the blonde beside him and the little dresses. Leaving her to her own imagination, Cash flashed a smile as his items were rang up. After paying for it, he took the bag and turned towards the girl that 'helped' him.

"I'm Cash. Cash Hunter. So how about it, wanna show me these helping skills of yours?"

[Callie Montgomery]

Callie watched as the boy took both dresses. She could care less what he ultimately decided on. It wasn’t for her anyway, plus, she wasn’t helping much to begin with. It was odd. She had been so…off. She had a feeling she knew why, but she wasn’t about to let that damper her mood. The boy seemed to be in good spirits regardless.

She followed him towards the cashier. Why? She didn’t really know. But then again, she didn’t really have much going on to stop her from doing so. Callie let out a giggle at his answer. She had assumed the clothing wasn’t for his own kids, but then again one could never be too sure. A girl she had grown up with had three kids by the time she was eighteen. Her mother would always update her on the girl’s life anytime she called. It was about the only interesting thing going on back home for her mother to talk about. Callie couldn’t imagine having any kids now. She thought of her friend Erika. Now she was wonder woman.

“Ruling the world huh?” She asked with another giggle. She pictured a bunch of tiny version of the boy before her, and the thought of them running about was quite humorous. “Ahh I see.” She said with a nod as he clarified. Callie didn’t pay attention the cashier, and as the boy turned to introduce himself she gave a warm smile. “Nice ya meet ya. I’m Callie. Callie Montgomery.” She said, in turn. She let out a laugh and shook her head. “I guess I can try. Though, no promises. What ya need help with now?" She asked trying to hold back another laugh.

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

The boy nodded with a grin. His eyes then slowly widened as the image of miniature Cash Hunters running around in diapers finally settled in his mind. Oh no. It was not that he thought they would be hard to take care of because he himself was a handful, but it was just that. He had never even gave it much thought. Cash was only nineteen and it crept him out when couples have kids, at a young age or not. Besides, the boy was far from settling down. He liked things without the strings attached. To be tied down to one was unfathomable. No glove, no love..

Quickly, he shook the thought away before turning back towards the girl. "Well, pleasure to meet you, Callie," he said, plastering on a smile. "You see, the twins are of opposites genders. So what kind of present do you think is achievable in an hour and is suitable for a nine year old boy who loves the outdoors? I swear I'm not a bad cousin," he added as an afterthought.

[Callie Montgomery]

The blonde twisted her mouth in contemplation. She had failed Cash once, she was not about to fail him again. “Ah. So I guess another dress is out of the question then?” She said jokingly. She gently pressed her index finger against her lips. “Hm…” She began thinking of things she would enjoy. A few crossed her mind. “You’re not a bad cousin. I think you are extremely thoughtful to be honest. Most people don’t even take the time now a days to find a present for someone. They usually resort to a gift card or cash. At least you’re actually taking their interests into consideration.” She said, letting out a soft giggle after she realized she had rambled on a bit.

“What about a kite or something? Or like a beginner’s camping set?”

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[Cash Hunter]

                        

The nineteen year old laughed and shook his head. "Yes, that would be out of the question." Boys in dresses was just not a sight for the eyes. In times like this, Cash Hunter was glad he grew up with all boys sibling so he did not have to experience all the infamous tea parties he had heard of.

Her little opinion on his actions surprised the boy. Not the fact that she thought to offer her two cents but rather her thought itself. It was a strange feeling he got -- being thoughtful. As much as he never admitted it, the boy was capable of being genuinely kind without expecting something in it for him. Cash had a soft spot especially when it came to family.

"...uh thanks. Gift cards and cash are just petty," he replied, a little unsure how to respond from here. So when she suggested the gift choices, he was glad for the change of subject. "Oh yeah, a camping kit. Smart. Maybe even throw in a fishing rod!"