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''This mask is so hard to breathe in..'' Keith said, adjusting his mask to pull it down and taking in the cool air of the vegetable isle.
Despite his protest, The others have convinced him to wear the mask and his hood when going out as to not be as easily detected by anyone while They're still in hiding. This mask felt stuffy as all hell, and he wasn't ready however to blow his cover in a very busy grocery store just to pull his mask down and get from fresh air.
Picking out fresh produce wasn't hard. He had the list, he was on the right isle to find the tomatoes. He's been here millions of times when he was still some what good terms with Girlfriend's family. And yet, even a place he commonly felt at ease in was making him a nervous wreck as all hell.
He kept glancing to his left, to his right, and even over his shoulder if it meant if he saw someone who even looked like they were affiliated with Daddy dearest, he could move isles and keep as far away as possible until he got all he needed and could get out of the store.
''That man is a damn lunatic.'' Keith huffed, placing the bag of tomatoes in his basket, and moving away as quickly as he could when he spots a demon or two in suits looking around. ''I swear..''
Keith had admit, Being threaten with a gun and bullet to the head was the last thing he was expecting on any of his bingo cards for any year. yeah, The man is a protective father, yes, he had rights to tell Pico and him to back off, but he had no right to pull a fucking gun put on Them both just because Their fucking his daughter.
''Psychopath..'' Keith sneered, recalling the very dinner that lead to the gun being pulled.
Looking down at his phone, and then looking up to see what Isle he was on, he nods when he sees he's on the seasoning Isle. He walks right by someone, not bothering to give them a second glace.
Walking down the isle until he reached where he needed to go, he grabs to containers of the seasoning Cayla needed to make dinner that night. ''Paprika.. check.''
The sound of tapping heels drawing near alerts Keith, and he moves his eyes to see the person from down the isle walking his way. he nearly jumps, but when he sees the person stopped across from him.
He needed to chill out. This was a random stranger.
Keith pulls his hood down, and removes the mask from one ear, letting it dangle from the other. ''And lastly..'' He whispers to himself, eyeing the digital list.
A tap to the shoulder make Keith turn his head to look up at the stranger, but his eyes widen at the sight of non other than Cindy's mother, Mommy Mearest. ''Excuse me, Can you perhaps Move kind sir-''
Mommy Meartest, or Molly, as she's referred too, looked down at Keith with wide eyes when she realized who she was talking too. ''Oh..'' Keith shuffles out of the way, pulling his hood back up and looking away. Molly looked at Keith for another second, until she reached for the seasoning she needed. The item clattered in her cart, and then. There was silence.
The isle is empty besides them, and it was awkward. Keith looked up at the woman, and the away again, ''I'll get going-'' His hand is grabbed and he looked at The woman. She looked sad, and he halted in his tracks. ''How are you?''
Odd question to ask in this age where he's literally being hunted by her husband. Keith shrugs. He wasn't been spotted by those demons in suits, whom he is still positive are working for Daddy Dearest. ''Not.. terrible.''
''Is Cindy okay?''
Oh shit.. right.
It's been nearly a whole month since Molly saw her daughter. Keith winced in return, but sighed a second later. ''She's great.. uh..''
''As long as you two are making her happy.'' Molly said, letting Keith's arm go, which then fell to his side. It falls silent again, until The demon spoke up.
''I wan to apologize. For everything My husband is putting you through.'' She says, looking away at the other spices. Keith stood still holding his basket. ''I get that this has been a rough situation, but I need you to know..''
Keith then looked up at Molly, and then down the isle. Is someone coming their way?
''I don't blame you taking Cindy. She can't get looped into this-'' Molly stopped talking when she watched Keith throw mis mask back on, and turn away, and in a next second, she turns to see her Husband standing in the middle of the isle. ''Honey..''
''Is that him?'' was all the other demon asked. Molly's eyes flicked to Keith and then back to Her husband, she was trapped.
''Is it?'' The man stepped forward, eyeing the smaller human below his shadow. Keith covered his mouth, hearing The man reaching for something in his jacket.
''Sweetie.. this is a public space, You already fucked up a highway, no need to shoot up a grocery store.'' Molly slowly kicked the back of Keith's legs, trying to tell him something. The man glared at his wife, ''I told you to stay out of this sweetie.''
Keith moved his head, and instantly regretted it when he locked eyes with Daddy dearest, whom pulled his gun out. Molly grabbed the gun, and pushed it down as the shot was fired. ''Go! Run!'' She shouts.
Keith gets the signal, and with his basket still in hand, and he runs away down the dairy isle. He hears his voice being called as he ducks behind the seafood display, and listens as the guards daddy Dearest was with rush past him. Well shit..
Cayla eyed the clock from her seat on the couch. 2:40.
Keith hasn't returned home with the groceries. Which is strange. She wouldn't really care at that fact, yet The list was short, and he said he'd be home 10 minutes ago.
''Grab the gun.'' Cayla said, standing up, turning on the Tv and switching to the news. Pico looks up, eyeing the demon, then news channel. Miku pops up, her face worried. ''Why?'' Pico asked, eyeing the singer turned part time new reporter.
''As if the situation hasn't already been bad as is-- Daddy Dearest, whom was just released from custody on the account from the Bridge incident, has now been ran out of a grocery store down Murkymoon drive.'' Miku said, with footage of the supposed car Daddy Dearest was driving circle the small block with the grocery store several times. Pico's eyes widen, and he shakes his head, ''One second..''
Cayla rushed to grab her keys in her room, but passed by Her boyfriend and cousin, whom were sleeping in her room on her chairs near the window. ''I'll be back with him..'' She whispers as she grabbed her keys. She walked to her Boyfriend, Senpai, and kisses his forhead before she leaves the room.
''Ready?''
''C'mon.''
Keith pushed the Basket against the wall as he tended to his wound. It was a bullet wound, who would've thought? oh Man.
He sighed, then hissed at the slight pain. Once done putting pressure on his wound, he looked out the alley way towards the grocery store. The fortunate thing was no one was killed, and not many people were hurt in this stupid ass attack.
Tires pull up to Keith, and Cayla looked at him from where he sat. ''Get in.'' She said as Pico open the door.'' The singer wasted no time grabbing the food, and hoping in the car. He took a seat next to Pico, whom looked at his injury. ''A Graze.. shouldn't be terrible since You aren't shot at.''
Keith nodded his eyes, and held onto the basket as Cayla made a sharp turn. ''I ran into Molly.'' He spoke up.
''Really?'' Cayla asked, once on the free road and away from the store. ''Yep, She was pretty upset about everything.'' ''No kidding.'' Pico cut in, gripping his gun that sat in his lap.
Keith fell silent, propping his knee up on the seat. He looked out the window, eyeing the scenery of the sky and city. ''I think I forgot an ingredient..''
The car halts suddenly, and Keith goes flying, landing his face into the back of the driver seat.
''Even if it's missing an ingredient.. This is incredibly delicious!'' Cindy says, eyeing the plate of fresh meat. Cayla nods her head, and eyes Her boyfriend, whom nearly falls onto the table. He was clearly exhausted. ''Go to bed sweetie if you can't eat right now..''
Cayla grabs her and Senpai's plates. The redhead looks around, and then nods his head.. ''Yeah..'' He yawns as he gets up.
Keith pokes at his food. It was getting cold, and he wasn't feeling hungry at the moment. ''You Okay Babe?'' Girlfriend asked, looking at the rapper. Keith shakes his head. ''You're father is insane..'' He says, not looking up.
Cindy nods her head, ''I get that. but is your arm okay at least?'' Keith finally looked up, and then at his arm, ''Maybe? I haven't checked it in an hour.''
Pico eyes the wound, ''It's been cleaned so it can't get infected. I'll change the bandages in a bit, just eat your food.''
Keith rolls hie eyes, and uses his fork to actually eat his food. Cindy starts a conversation with Pico, while Keith eats is lukewarm food.
Hey.
Despite how bad their situation is, with being hunted down by a practically insane father and popstar...
Keith as his Boyfriend and Girlfriend with him, and a friend keeping their location secret.