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Penny's Predicament

"Wait a sec Jon, explain to me again what is going on with your back?"

Spec was addressing a brown ferret who sat next to him behind the check out counter reading a comic book. He closed his book to better address the wolf.

"Well, the doctor basically said the cramped sleeping quarters on the ship and working in the engine rooms put a lot of pressure on my back and one of my disk is inflamed. Gotta have surgery to take care of it before it gets worse."

Spec nodded with a concerned hum before going back to his crossword puzzle.

"Well stop being so damn tall you over sized ferret."

"There's the classic sarcastic wit I love so much." Jon said with a chuckle as he opened his comic again to continue reading. Penny caught his attention as she approached the checkout counter, calling to Spec.

"Who's this Spec, you're new girl friend?"

Penny let out a small "Eep" after hearing Jon's statement. She was worried either Spec was telling people about her or that some how this ferret she didn't know had figured things out. Spec played it off by rolling his eyes and replying in the most overly sarcastic tone he could muster.

"Why of course she is Jon. Didn't you hear? I'm getting em young now before they are corrupted by the social toxins of dating."

Jon tilted his head back and laughed as Penny wasn't sure what was happening.

"Jon, this is Penny, a new regular. She comes to check the gaming guides when she needs a little help to advance or something."

"Nice to meet you Penny."

She gave a nervous wave and a weak "Hi" as Jon stood up and tapped Spec on the shoulder with the comic he was holding.

"I'm gonna get going you perv. I'll see you next week and I'll bring lunch."

"Sounds like a plan Jon, I'll see you then."

"Later Spec. It was nice to meet you Penny."

She waved good bye as Jon left. When she was sure he had left the shop, she leaned in to speak with the wolf discreetly.

"Does he know about us?"

"No, he just likes to give me a hard time all of the time. Don't worry Penny, he doesn't know anything."

The terrier signed in relief upon hearing that as she could feel her heart racing through her chest. She took a few breaths before speaking again.

"Do you think I can spend the night Friday again? I need to talk to you about something important."

"That should be fine but bring your own soap this time unless you don't mind using my hand soap."

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow Spec."

"Later Penny."

** ** ** ** **

Friday night arrived as Penny showed up like clock work as the shop was about to close. She wore the same loose purple shirt and rolled up shorts as last time. She waited behind the check out counter as usual while playing her hand held game, waiting for Spec to finish cleaning.

"You know, you could go upstairs and wait there if you wanted to."

"It's fine Spec. I like keeping you company."

"If that's what you want to do Penny."

Spec continued to clean as Penny went back to her game. A little under an hour later he was finished as the two of them went upstairs. As soon as Spec opened the door Penny could smell something sweet cooking.

"What smells so good?"

"I'm making my crock pot tomato beef and rice. It should be ready in about twenty minutes."

"I don't know about tomatoes..."

"They will be sweet when you try them, I promise. Go ahead and settle in while I make the rice."

Penny sighed softly as she didn't care for the idea of having tomatoes with dinner. She petted Spec's "pet" rock as she walked past it. She left her bag in the bed room as she started exploring the apartment again for new things to play with.

"Hey Spec, what's in this wooden box?"

"Don't mess with that box please."

Penny was curious as she cracked the folding lid up. She got a small smell of what was inside and quickly closed the lid and put it back where she found it. Instead, she found his collection of foam dart guns. She started playing around with one of his revolver style ones as she saw Spec setting up a box fan in the window.

"What are you doing?" She asked as he lowered the window to secure the fan in the frame. He turned it on to the low setting before going back into the kitchen.

"Just creating some ventilation so the apartment doesn't smell liked cooked meat through out the night."

"Oh I don't know, it smells kind of nice." She replied as she took aim at the DVD cases on the shelf. She stuck out her tongue and closed one eye as she fired the gun. It hit just to right of where she was aiming. Spec looked up at the familiar sound of a dart being shot.

"Did you hit what you were aiming for?"

"Kind of. It went off to the right a little."

"Let me see how you aim."

She cocked the gun and held it up one handed, aiming just like before. Spec saw and came up behind her.

"Here, hold it with two hands. Left over the right like this."

He brought her left hand up and positioned it so she had better support while aiming.

"Hold your right arm steady, use your left for support and aim with both eyes open."

She took his advice and fired another shot. This one was much closer then the last as it was barely an inch off. Spec smiled as he could tell from her expression she was much more pleased with the second result.

"Closer that time I take it?"

"Much closer, thanks. Now put em up." She said as she turned and pointed the gun at him. He chuckled as he walked over to his collection.

"You aren't going to shoot me Penny."

"You sure about that Spec?"

"Yeah, pretty sure."

"What makes you think that?"

He picked out another six shot revolver as he spoke.

"Well that is a single action gun. And you didn't cock it yet."

Spec cocked his gun as he turned and shot from the hip at Penny. He didn't take the time to aim as the dart flew just past her left side. Penny barely noticed the dart shoot past her as she ran behind the couch for cover. She didn't make the same mistake again as she cocked her gun and peaked to try and get a shot at Spec.

"That was mean Spec, shooting at a little girl."

"Said the little girl that pulled a gun on me."

He fired a shot at the end of the couch where she peaked at him. She darted back to avoid the shot. They both took turns firing at each other while taking cover. Each shot three additional times before Spec called out.

"That was five for both of us. Only one shot left."

There was a short moment of silence before Penny called out "No..." Spec couldn't help but laugh as she knew she was lying. He figured he would be nice to her as he made an offer.

"Okay I'll tell you what, we'll have a show down. We both step out and when you're ready we'll shoot at the count of three okay?"

"How do I know you wont cheat?"

"I promise I wont shoot before the count of three."

She replied "Okay" as she stepped out. She was ready with both hands on the handle. Spec wasn't going to aim for her but he figured he might as well let her think she got the better of him.

"Okay Penny, count when you are ready."

"Okay. Ready, one... two"

right as she finished saying two she pulled her gun up and shot. Spec didn't have the chance to react as he took a dart to the chest. He looked down, dumbfound at what just happened as he faced Penny.

"You little... You cheated."

"Well I never said I wouldn't cheat."

Spec let out a low growl as he went over to his collection and pulled out his pump action gun with drum magazine. Penny ran away with a playful shriek as Spec started unloading darts at her.

"Turn about is fair play Penny!"

** ** ** ** **

After a truce was called and all guns put away, Spec prepared two bowls of rice for both of them and spooned a generous portion of sliced beef, tomatoes and gravy over them. He handed one of the bowls to Penny, who still looked unsure about the tomatoes.

"Do I have to eat the tomatoes?"

"Just try them. If you don't like them you can give them to me okay."

"Still think its weird that you're a wolf that eats things besides meat."

She moved some of the tomatoes around for a bit. They weren't super small but it would be more effort to pick them out then eat them as she tried a spoon full. To her surprise, it was quite good. She could barely tell there were tomatoes in it as it blended with the meat and gravy.

"So what do you think?"

She tried to play it off by saying "It's okay." Spec could tell she enjoyed it as she ate more with out a second thought. She paused a second after finishing another bite.

"Spec, I need you to have sex with me."

Spec nearly choked on his food as he heard this. He reached for his water to clear his air way as he looked at Penny.

"I'm sorry, you need me to do what with you?"

Penny sighed as she knew there was no way to avoid talking about the Lolis anymore.

"Remember how I told you about my friends and the lollipops? Well, it's a bit more complicated then that. We run an extortion and black mail ring with cells based out of the local public and private schools."

Spec sat there, dumbfound for a moment before he could gather anything in his mind to speak.

"You're telling me that a bunch of school girls are running an organized crime ring? Come on Penny, that sounds like something out of a comic book or something."

"It's true Spec and your involved now whether you like it or not!" she said as she slammed one of her fist into the couch. Spec could tell that she was serious as he quickly changed his tone.

"Okay, I believe you Penny. But what does that have to do with us having sex?"

Penny sighed before having another bite of her meal. The sweetness in the gravy had a calming effect most comfort food has on people. She drank some water before she continued.

"Some of the other members of my group know about you cause you left that lollipop out. They know it was me that gave it to you as well. They want to use your shop as a sort of safe house and meeting location."

"Okay, but why do we have to have sex?"

"They want me to be the leader of my cell that I'm in. But I can't officially because I'm a virgin. If you and me had sex you would be my official mark and we'd have an understanding as far as using your shop as a safe house."

"Well considering what you are telling me I really don't have a choice one way or the other now do I?"

"Not really but the other thing is they would rather you sleep with me so they know you can be trusted. If you don't sleep with me... They are either going to have you sleep with another one of the Lolis or threaten to say you molested me so you help us by force."

"Well isn't that ironic?"

"What is?"

"That your friends are basically going to do the exact same thing you did to make me let you stay here the very first time."

Penny chuckled nervously as she realized that is exactly what she did last week. There was a moment of silence as Spec processed all that was going on.

"What happens if I say I'll help you all out but I don't want to sleep with anyone?"

"They wont like it but they will take what they can get if I speak up for you. Honestly, you'd get a lot less harassment if you slept with me and you were officially mine. You'd only have to deal with me and maybe a couple of the other cell leaders regularly. Maybe one of our higher ups but it would be a lot smoother since we'd have leverage on you and you'd have me as a girl friend."

She smiled, trying to look cute for Spec who had a sinking feeling in his chest. He honestly didn't know what was the best way out but as he saw it he knew he wasn't getting rid of Penny anytime soon.

"Why did you pick me though Penny? I mean if all you have to do is have sex with someone to be a leader you could have been with anyone right?"

"Well... I want to be with you."

There was no denying that her last statement hit him in the chest with a warm sensation. He sighed and ate some more.

"The Lolis eh? I'm telling you, this sounds like something out of a comic book I read before. Finish eating Penny. After dessert and washing up we can talk about having if you'd like?"

Penny instantly perked up as she bounced in place while holding her bowl.

"Really, we're going to have dessert too?"

Spec was caught off guard at her reaction. She was still a kid after all he figured.

"Sure, but you have to finish your dinner first."

"Okay!" she said as she ate the rest as quickly as possible. She stared at her empty bowl before looking at Spec.

"Um... Can I have some more before dessert? It was really good."