~Saturday; 7:45~

Today's the day where I work for the first time. I head downstairs and look for something to eat. Hmm. I'll just eat this boring old rice cake. I grab the rice cake and add peanut butter and banana. There. Perfect.

I slowly eat the rice cake as I think about my job today. I wonder who I'll meet today. Maybe I'll get a new friend. What should I do when I get there? Who's gonna watch over me? Was this a smart decision? I shake the negative thoughts away and eat the rest of my breakfast. Nah, I'll be fine. Just breathe Sara. I start walking to work and look at the time, realizing I still have 40 minutes until my shift starts. I go inside of a nearby coffee shop and see Xiumin.

He locks eye contact with me and jumps up, running to the counter. "Sorry, Sara. How may I help you?" I giggle, "It's fine. Can I get an iced coffee, please?" "Coming up! That'll be $1.24." "Oh, shouldn't that size be $2.03?" "Sara, why are you the only person I know who'd refuse a discount?" I hand him the money, "Thanks." He takes the money with a smile and fixes my drink.

"Here ya go! Enjoy." "Thanks, bye Xiumin." "Bye, Sara." I leave the restaurant. Wow, the boys in my class are so nice. I take a sip and head to work.

~1 hour later~

"Sara! Take the next customer please!" "Oh-Okay." I quickly run over to the table and the lady tells me what she wants very quickly. "Yes, ma'am." I gather my tools and start working.

~3 hours later~

I eat a bag of chips I bought a few minutes ago for lunch. They're a bit too salty but will suffice. The front door opens and in comes- Kisung?

He looks around for a second and ignores everyone's questions while walking straight towards me. "Rude much?," I say. "I thought I saw you walking to the back earlier and waited til' my break to see if it was actually you." "Yeah, this is my new part-time job." He snaps a picture of me.

"Ha, you look silly." "Thanks, you obviously came in here for something else. A mani or pedi, perhaps?" "I'm leaving to work at my manly job aka the tattoo parlor beside here, Princess," he mocks before actually leaving. I laugh and get back to eating my chips.

~1 hour later; 2 pm~

"Okay, Sara. You can go now. These photos here will be placed on the wall behind your station next time, so you're customers will know what you're capable of." I look at the photos.

"Hey, I did these earlier." "Yes, and we take pictures of the results before they leave. Every time you do a set, the photos will be behind you." Wow. "Thanks; see you all tomorrow," I say before leaving the salon.

~That Night; 6 pm~

I plop down on the couch and start eating some frozen yogurt bark.

Suddenly my stomach starts to cramp and my mom walks in the living room. "Sara, your father and I are going out tonight. Take care of things while we're gone." "Okay," I say, "have fun." "We will." Dad walks into the living room and grabs the car keys. He bends over to give me a hug, "See you around 11." "You guys are gonna be gone all night?" "Yep, we're going to a party and then we'll have a nice romantic dinner." "Aww. How sweet," I sarcastically say. He ruffles my hair and Mom gives me a kiss on the cheek. They leave after one last 'goodbye' and I think I need to go to the bathroom. I don't feel too well. Yep, I knew it. I look in the bathroom cabinet.

Ooh, I have a few left. I need to purchase more later. I take one and finish using the restroom. I walk out and see Princess on the couch staring at something.

I walk towards her and see my brother on the opposite side.

"What? Don't tell me. You've got a date too?" "Yep." "Does Mom and Dad know?" He sighs, "What if they don't? Just be cool." "Whatever," I say. I get on the floor and start doing a few yoga poses and stretches. "You look stupid," Suhyun says. "Don't you have somewhere to be?" "Yeah, and I'm leaving now. Don't wait up." "Um, I will. You better be back by 10 or else Mom and Dad will be pissed." "Okay, okay. Don't forget to feed Indie. See ya," he says while leaving. "I won't! Bye!," I yell. I get up and make myself some soup so my stomach can feel better. I also grab a couple of my favorite 'pick- me- up' books and relax for the rest of the night.