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From: Tawnyangel22 Sent: 4/5/2006 11:17 AM
Tracy Island, and Christchurch, New Zealand - July 7th
Callie, Kat and Nikki waited in the hangar for John. Kat had a list from Dom, who wanted some purchases from a health food shop.
John joined the trio and soon they were airborne, heading for Christchurch. Having gone through the customary arrivals, they got into a car, made available through Tracy Industries, and headed for the large shopping mall.
Kat looked in awe. This is awesome, far larger than anything in England she thought to herself. I hope I don't get lost.
At the entrance they stopped, deciding who was going where.
"Well, I'm going to do some serious clothes shopping," Callie announced.
"Me, too," Nikki added. "Are you coming with us Kat?"
Kat shook her head, "No, I bought enough clothes when I went home for my birthday. I want to find a health food shop, so that I can shop for myself and Dom."
"I know where there is the kind of shop you want, Kat," John said.
Having agreed to meet back at the entrance at a certain time, the two groups went their separate ways.
The shop that John showed her sold almost everything a vegetarian could dream of. Fully laden with both bags of shopping for her and Dom, John led the way back up the mall.
"John, would you like to stop and have a cup of coffee?"
He glanced down at his watch. "Sure! Breakfast was a while ago, I'm starving."
They both laughed and found a little cafe in the food court.Kat sat at the table, and John went and bought two coffees. Noticing a plate of jam doughnuts, he bought two.
Kat bit into her doughnut and the jam oozed out onto her nose. Giggling, she reached for a napkin.
"You just can't eat jam doughnuts politely," she apologised.
John grinned at her, thinking again how nice she was, and that she was such a good friend.
They sat for a while enjoying their coffee and doughnuts and watching the shoppers passing to and fro, giggling at some of the people who were dressed in odd clothes. Parents were getting frustrated with their children. Mums were trying to maneuver their prams between the multitudes of shoppers. Just then they saw Nikki and Callie struggling with large bags. Kat tapped the window to catch their attention.
"Hi there," Callie and Nikki said as they joined John and Kat.
"Phew!" Callie flopped onto the chair. "My feet! If I ever see another clothes shop, drag me away."
The others laughed. John went and bought three more coffees.
"Let's see what you've bought," Kat asked, eyeing the shopping eagerly.
Bags were opened and articles thoroughly inspected.
"While you three are finishing your coffees, I'm just going to do some shopping," John explained, as he rose and headed for the door.
"Hey see you later. Bye for now," the three chorused.
Chatting away, they didn't notice two young men come in and sit at an adjacent table until one of them glanced at the three young women.
"Good day, ladies. Can my friend and I join you and buy you all coffee?"
"No, thank you. We are waiting for a friend," Callie answered politely.
The young man didn't appear to take the hint.
"We wondered if you'd like some company?"
"We are perfectly okay. And, like my friend said, we are waiting for someone," Kat answered.
"Oho, English and Americans. Are you tourists? Maybe you would like a guided tour around Christchurch?"
Callie was just about to reply, when John reappeared.
The two men looked at the tall, athletic young man and thought better of it and slouched out.
"Were they annoying you?" John asked.
"They were getting kind of irritating," Callie replied.
"We were sure glad to see you," Nikki added. Kat nodded in agreement.
Nikki looked at Callie. "Remember that nice pair of trousers I saw? Well, I've decided to buy them."
Callie laughed. "If you can remember which shop you saw them in."
Nikki rose from her seat. Looking at both Callie and Kat, she asked, "Would you two like to go back with me?"
Callie nodded. "Sure, I'll go back.
But Kat shook her head. "Sorry, Nikki, I want to buy some CDs and books. I've read the ones I brought with me. Plus I want to update my CD collection."
"I want to buy some books as well. Let's go together," John remarked.
The four left the café, and headed for their various destinations.
"Kat and John seem to be getting on very well," Nikki observed. "Do you think there is something going on between them?"
"Could be," Callie said thoughtfully. "But I guess we'll know more all in good time."
Meanwhile, John led Kat to a very nice store selling both music and books. Leaving her to wander around to her heart's content, he headed upstairs to the book department. Later, having found and purchased what he wanted, he went back to the music store. There was Kat, with some earphones on, foot tapping, obviously enjoying some music.
"Hi, found something you like?" He said, tapping her on the shoulder.
Kat took off the earphones, "Sorry, John, I couldn't hear you."
"I said: have you found something you like?" He repeated, grinning at her.
"Oh, yes, this is a New Zealand group; the music is so cool. I have been looking for music by the Electrics, that's my favourite pop group. They have a new album out but I don't think it has reached the shops here yet. I shall have to ask Lady Penelope to send me the CD."
Kat bought three CDs and then headed towards the book department. John followed her. By this time she was struggling with her bags.
"Here, let me help." John took three bags off her.
"Phew, thanks, I was beginning to think that my arms would be stretched to the ground."
Having bought herself some books, Kat followed John to meet the others, and start making their way back to the airport.
Once more back in the plane heading to Tracy Island, everyone was chatting away, discussing what he or she had all bought.
Kat, was thinking of the time she had spent with John. He really was so nice. She hoped they could spend more time in each other's company. Kat's eyes began to feel heavy and she fell asleep, dreaming of a tall, blond haired young man.
98% pure evil...and loving every minute of it.
 
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