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Chapter 20

(Warning: Minor drug use)

Spec rubbed his temples as he returned to the counter where Cindy was checking out a customer. He waited for her to finish before tapping her on the shoulder.

"Did you talk to Jen about lunch?"

"Yeah, she said she'd like to take it next if that's okay with you."

"That's fine with me. I can prep dinner and eat my lunch that way. Kit brought me a sandwich she got from the shop. I think it was Joe's Sub shop."

"That was nice of her... What's wrong?"

She noticed he looked upset as he took a deep breath.

"Kit asked me if we could offer a job to Angie, her roommate. It seems she lost her job recently and has been living off savings."

He exhaled through his nose and turned to Cindy knowing exactly what the look on her face meant.

"Cindy, do you honestly think we can afford 3 new people in less then a month? I mean yeah business does seem to be picking up but..."

"What if we used the money from the parties to help buffer out the pay roll?"

"Cindy we don't even know if we are going to make money off this party of yours. Not to mention you are still talking in plural. How many parties do you think we are doing?"

"Why stop a good thing if it works?" she responded with a smile and a tail sway. He couldn't argue that statement but there was one thing left on his mind.

"Fair enough but consider this Cindy. How often has Angie tried to hit on me? Let's just say I don't think she knows or cares about the meaning of the words 'harassment lawsuit.' I quite frankly would prefer not to deal with that."

"It won't hurt to give her a trial run. And if she does get out of hand I'll make it clear she can't be like that during working hours."

"Why only working hours?"

"Well after hours what she does is her own business. Besides, I'm sure it's not as bad as you make it seem."

"Ask Kit about her next time you get a chance. But if you think this can work I told kit she can tell Angie to fill out an application. We'll see what happens. I'm going to send Jen to lunch."

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Jen took lunch followed by Cindy. Spec worked the register but was bored as customer traffic was slowing down. The store was almost empty when the sound of the front door caught his attention.

"Hello Spec, I'm here to get my pick ups and see how Kit is doing."

"Hello Angie. Kit is in the back stocking somewhere."

She smiled and thanked him as she walked to the back area of the store. "Maybe she won't wan to apply here. Yeah, and maybe Jon will visit one day and not make a smart ass remark." he thought to himself as he saw Angie coming up to the counter smiling. He knew his wishful thinking was not going to happen today.

"Hello again Angie, can I help you with something?"

"Kit told me the good news. So, do you have a job application for me to fill out?"

She leaned forward onto the counter, her breast pushed together with her arms and accented by her already revealing tank top. Spec sighed and handed her an application.

"Angie you do realize if you start working here you can't hit on me, I'd be your boss."

"Don't worry about a thing 'boss'. I hear you loud and clear."

She winked at the end of her sentence. This caused Spec to shake his head as he went back to his order forms for next week.

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After Cindy returned with the ingredients for dinner Spec switched places with her at the register. Be for he went to get his sandwich he left some things for the skunk to look at.

"This is Angie's application. Go over it with a fine tooth comb because I'll be doing the same."

"What do you have against her Spec?"

"Aside from the fact she constantly hits on me, nothing. I just don't need the stress."

"You worry too much you big baby."

"If you dealt with her as much as I have you would worry too."

"I don't know, she seems kind of fun. She keeps commenting about you and Kit from what I hear."

This caused Spec to stop and turn around. He looked at Cindy with curious eyes as he leaned in close, whispering at her.

"What do you mean about me and Kit?"

She smiled and looked around to make sure Kit wasn't around to hear.

"Well Kit says that Angie suggests to Kit that she should sleep with you despite the fact she wants you too. She being Angie in this case"

He moaned and banged his head on the counter.

"You know this and you still want to consider hiring her?"

"Hey I think it's funny. I mean you are an attractive specimen of a wolf. Besides, sleeping with you might just help the poor girl."

"Are you actually suggesting that I sleep with Kit?"

"Only if it feels right and you tell me about it or let me watch." She replied with a sly grin. Spec couldn't handle the conversation anymore as he took the grocery bags and went to the apartment with his lunch. He added mustard and mayo to his sandwich as there was none in it for some reason. The idea of sleeping with Kit crossed his mind making him laugh.

"She's a sweet girl and all but it will be a cold wet day when, or rather if, she ever sleeps with me."

He ate his sandwich while putting away what needed to be chilled for dinner before heading downstairs to finish the day.

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A little over an hour left till closing Spec called Cindy over to the check out counter. She came over and leaned on the counter with a smile.

"What's up Spec?"

"Scotty and Luna should be here soon. I want to start cooking dinner as soon as possible. Do you think you can close with the girls?"

"If by the 'girls' you mean Kit and Jen, yeah I think we can manage to close with three people. Do you want me to send Luna and Scotty up to the apartment when they get here?"

"You can send them up or they can stay down here. Just don't let Luna distract anyone or make a scene please."

She chuckled as she gave a salute.

"Yes sir!"

He looked away and laughed as he headed upstairs. Jen came over asking what was going on.

"Just having some fun with Spec. Me and Spec are entertaining some guest tonight. While he is off to cook dinner the three of us are going to close up shop tonight."

"Sounds like a plan."

Jen took a stack of books onto a cart and wheeled them away as Luna entered the shop. She wore her signature choker, white shirt and black pants. She waved to Cindy as she approached the check out counter.

"Hey Cindy, where's my easily irritated little brother?"

"He's upstairs preparing dinner. He told me to make sure you behave."

"Me, behave? He should know better."

Both giggled as the front door opened again. Scotty walked in wearing a dark purple shirt and black pants. He waved to Cindy who was even giddier then before.

"Hey cousin, how have you been?"

"Hi Scotty, I've been well. Oh, this is Spec's sister, Luna. She will be helping us with the party as well."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Luna, Scotty."

"Likewise Scotty, I've heard many good things about you."

The two shook hands as Luna glanced Scotty over smiling.

"I'm going to head up and check on my brother. See you too later."

Luna smiled at Scotty as she passed him. He stayed behind with Cindy who could see something was going on with Luna.

"She seems nice."

"She is a unique person to say the least. In the short time I've known her we've had some interesting encounters."

"Do I dare ask what you mean by that Cindy?"

"I'm sure you will find out soon enough. For now don't be afraid to speak openly in front of Spec and Cindy. They already know about us. They understand so no worries."

"That's good to know." Scotty responded a bit nervous. It was a bit odd for him as he only spoke with Spec in passing once and just met Luna. Knowing that the twins knew about Cindy's fetish helped a great deal as he looked around noticing Jen and Kit.

"Will those two be joining us as well?"

"No, Kit and Jen don't know about the party yet. We are debating if we should let them know yet. Why don't you join Spec and Luna upstairs? I'll join you all when I'm done closing up down here."

"Okay... How do you get to the apartment upstairs?"

She laughed realizing Scotty had never been to the apartment. She called Jen over to take over the register while she showed Scotty the stairs leading to the apartment.

"Just knock on the door directly down the hallway when you get to the top."

"Thanks Cindy, see you in a bit."

He followed Cindy's instructions upon reaching the hallway. Luna greeted him with a smile after he knocked on the door.

"Hello again Scotty, can I offer you a drink or a snack?"

He laughed at her silly greeting, composing himself as he stepped in.

"Do you have any Lemon-lime soda? If not water is fine."

Scotty looked around the apartment getting familiar with the new surroundings. Right away he saw Spec in the kitchen moving about, stirring something in a pot. Spec looked up and noticed him.

"Hey Scotty, how're you doing?"

"Pretty good Spec, it's good to see you again. This is a nice place you have here."

"Thank you. Make yourself at home."

Scotty did as he took a seat on the couch opposite the TV. Luna sat next to him, offering him a glass of Wisp lemon-lime soda.

"Thank you Luna."

"You are more then welcome. If you don't mind me asking, are you seeing anyone Scotty?"

He was caught off guard by the question. Spec was to busy cooking to pay attention to his sister. Scotty took a minute before answering.

"No, I'm actually single right now. Why do you ask?"

"Well I just happen to be single at the moment as well. I was thinking we could be each other's date for the party. That is of course only if you are okay with it."

"Well we still don't know when the party is or how it will be oriented. Maybe when its closer we can talk about that."

"That sounds fair. In that case how about you and I go on a date tomorrow night? If that's not good for you I'm free all week."

She leaned in close to Scotty smiling. Her forwardness was not common to him but at the same time there was something attractive about it as her smile and eyes made Scotty feel warm in a pleasant way.

"I think I am free tomorrow. What did you have in mind?"

"What are you two talking about?" Spec had called from the kitchen after noticing the two were getting close. Scotty was startled by the sudden interruption. Luna simply looked at her brother and smiled.

"I'm asking Scotty if he wants to go out on a date. We were just about to work out the fine details."

Spec made a face as he went back to his pork chops. He muttered something to himself as he pulled the tray out of the oven. After closing the over door he looked at Scotty and grinned.

"Be careful with her Scotty. She looks cute but she is a wild one when you get to know her."

"I'm not that bad Spec. Ignore him Scotty, we'll have fun and you'll be safe. I promise."

The door opened as Cindy entered the apartment. It was a welcome interruption for Scotty as she made her way into the kitchen to distract Spec. Luna giggles and sits down properly next to Scotty. She leans in and whispers into his ear.

"I'll give you my number later. We'll arrange something soon."

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The four of them sit around the coffee table cutting into oven baked; breaded pork chops with green beans and white mushroom gravy over white rice. The conversation started with small talk. It mostly consisted of Luna teasing her brother and Cindy laughing. At first Scotty felt out of place but started to let his guard down as he saw the siblings teasing was all in good fun.

"Alright Luna, that's enough about me. So Cindy what do we need to do for the party?"

"Well aside from prepping the basement all we need are the books for the party and any food, snacks and drinks for guest. I have the list of people I want to invite so really all we need is a set date."

"What about cost? Are we going to pay for everything or will there be a cover charge so we can get help with supply cost?" Luna asked before putting a cube of meat into her mouth.

"I don't know if we will do a cover charge but we will ask for donations. Seeing as this is the first party we can gauge how much it will be and go from there for the next one. Plus if we do the prep and clean up ourselves it will save money."

"That sounds like a solid plan Cindy but again, why are you talking as if we will be doing this regularly?" Spec asked as he took a drink of water.

"I think this can become a regular thing Spec. We just need to get the flow down first."

Spec was still worried but Cindy's optimism was infectious. He looked to Scotty who seemed a bit confused at this point.

"But what about me and Luna, what do you want us to do?"

Cindy looked at Scotty and Luna thinking about his question for a moment.

"Well for now just help us set up and cleaning up will be great. Four people will be twice as fast and it won't burn me and Spec out for our next work day."

Everyone nodded as they ate a bit more. Luna thought of something mid chew as she tried to swallow her food to speak.

"But realistically, when do you think we are going to have this party?"

"If Doc starts on the basement in the next couple of days I'm thinking we can have it in two to three weeks. But I'd rather have it sooner then later."

Spec made a slight look of concern on his face at the time frame but it wasn't too bad in his mind.

"I'm really starting to think we can pull this off Cindy. It may get more hectic the closer our dead line but this can really work."

"I know we can. I've seen how you run things Spec and your friend Doc seems to be a good professional. Anything short of a major disaster won't slow us down now."

They all paused at Cindy's statement as if something ominous was going to happen. Luna cleared her throat holding up a blue, air tight candy tube.

"Well unless we have anything else to talk about that we need to be coherent for might I suggest we move this party upstairs?"

Spec eyed the tube and shrugged once he realized what she was holding.

"Alright Sis, I'm in. I really don't know how to ask this but do either of you two smoke recreationally?"

Spec put his index finger and thumb together near his mouth suggesting what the twins were about to do. The skunks quickly realized what the male wolf was asking. Cindy smiled and stood up saying she would join in. Scotty wasn't as enthusiastic.

"It's not really my thing but I'll join you guys for the company. Can I get another soda?"

Luna took Scotty's glass and refreshed his drink with more ice and Wisp. The four of them soon made their way to the roof where Luna started rolling a couple of joints to share. Spec turned to Scotty who still looked a bit out of place.

"Scotty, if you aren't comfortable you don't have to be here. I mean we don't want to make things weird."

"It's okay Spec. I don't do it but I'm not against it. It's just a personal thing for me. Besides, I've been around some friends that do it. Things can get funny in a good way."

Spec and Cindy laughed as Luna lit up first. After a long drag she held it in, passing it to her brother who started on it. Cindy leaned over to her cousin and whispered "Thanks for joining us." Scotty smiled at her approval as she took her turn with the joint. Luna was motioning her hand at Scotty as if she wanted something.

"May I see your phone Scotty? I want to give you my number."

He was caught off guard but soon passed the phone to her after she took her second hit. Spec chuckled as he saw the exchange.

"Careful Scotty, she can be a handful. My advice is to take charge and be sure to keep her in check from time to time."

He took his hit as Cindy laughed. Luna rolled her eyes at her brother before she dialed her number and made a quick call. Once she received his number she returned Scotty's phone back to him. Cindy took the joint from Spec but paused.

"Spec, I think we need to hire Angie."

The wolf choked on his smoke hearing that statement. Cindy was taken back as he caught his breath.

"You are serious about considering her for a job?"

"I looked over her application Spec. She was a bartender and we know she loves to have sex. She could help us with the party and she would do it for free. From what Kit told me, the only reason she left her last job was because of an issue with the law. She didn't exactly go into great detail about it but she said Angie didn't have anything to do with it."

Spec shook his head as he took the joint from Cindy before she could pass it back to Luna.

"You mind if I hit this again sis?"

"Go ahead brother, looks like you need it." She replied with a chuckle. He took his extra puff before passing it back to his sister. Scotty was a bit confused as he had no clue who or what they were talking about. Cindy continued to make her case for Angie.

"She can also serve drinks for us. She has experience. Kit said she would talk to her about flirting with you. I think it will be fine. Besides worse case you end up fucking her and making her happy."

Spec paused at Cindy's statement with a face that made Scotty smile. He looked at Cindy with a tilted head.

"You know, most girlfriends try to keep other girls from sleeping with their boyfriend."

She smiled before taking the joint from him. It had been mostly smoked but had a couple of hits left on it.

"I guess I'm a special kind of girlfriend."

She took a long drag and held her breath before passing to Luna. Spec looked annoyed as he started to say "It was my tur". She quickly interrupted him with a kiss. Their lips locked air tight; she exhaled the smoke into his lungs. He choked at first but quickly relaxed in her arms. The distraction was all she needed to calm him down. Scotty grinned knowing all to well at how Cindy could take control of a situation. Once done she released the wolf who coughed from the smoke and lack of breath. He sat up and looked to his sister.

"Okay sis, I'm done."

Everyone laughed at the comment. There was no more smoking the rest of the evening. After awhile everyone went downstairs to clear their heads and have more drinks. Scotty stayed a bit longer but was first to leave as he had to attend to his job the next morning. Before he left, Luna came up from behind and gave him a tight hug.

"Call you later Scotty." She whispered into his ear before giving him a subtle sniff. He left with a smile on his face and a warm feeling inside. Spec and Cindy sat on the couch watching.

"I like your cousin Cindy. He's alright in my book."

"He's a good guy. I'm sure you two will be good friends."

Spec looked at his glass of water, swirling the ice around inside it.

"I know I'm going to regret this but call Angie tomorrow. We will give her a trial run and if she can behave we will tell her about the party."

"Okay." She replied as she lay on Spec's chest, closing her eyes. Luna sat next to them smiling at the couple.

"That was a fun night brother. We should do it again soon."

He nodded as he finished what was left in his glass.

"Agreed, but for right now I think we should all wash up and head to bed. I don't want you driving this late stoned."

"Sounds good Spec, I'll grab the first shower."