"That's the last of them," I said as I picked up the last box from the truck.
"Jesus mate," Joe muttered after seeing all my stuff. "Dude seriously? You're a mess Dan."
I turned to see him picking up an old action figure of mine, laughing at my face. "I am very well aware of my things and I am just a lazy bum who doesn't know how to clean up unlike Mr. Joe Fixit over here."
"Really man? Fixit?" he laughed while picking up one of the boxes. Joe was always there help out whenever things turn sour or whenever someone needed his help. He's kind yeah, people person, always-getting-the-ladies kind of guy. Typical.
Moving wasn't really my thing. I've always hated to set things up again and again in place, and cleaning. My family always moved from place to place, but we settled in Queens after some time. I was mostly alone because I'm not sociable. Then I met Joe in highschool. He was the only guy who could put up with all my craziness and bullshit.
After graduating college, I had convinced my folks to stay in my own place. It was hard trying to find one, luckily Joe's parents has given their house in Brooklyn to him since they've bought a new one.
"Have I already told you that your house is like a mansion?" I said, looking around the place. The house had six rooms. This house was just modified after being bought by Joe's folks. It was sold to them by a friend of theirs who is an architect, explains why it had such a design. It sure is big enough to have like, people around."
"Yeah well. To be honest with you, I am opening up the rooms for rent," Joe sighed.
"What? You're messing with me" I was shocked since I know Joe is also kinda lazy despite being responsible, plus he has no interest of doing business stuff.
"It was the only way to get this place for ourselves, plus they said I would learn a thing or two in managing," Joe groaned. Knowing him, he has no interest in their family's business. "My parents had already found peeps to occupy the other rooms. By the way, you gotta pay."
"Shit. How much?" I began rummaging through my backpack to find my wallet.
"Just kidding man," He smirked. "We own this place bro, both us will be managing this place. Oh and yeah, the money that we'll get from the rent will be ours, not for my parents."
"You got me there you fuck," I laughed, punching him on the shoulder lightly. "So it's a 50-50 then. Nice. Free Money. Good Shit.
"Yep, still, get a job lazy bones. I'm not your money supplier man." Joe replied, heading out to get more boxes from outside.
"Jeez, sure dad. Whatever you say."
I let out a sigh of relief. Finally, things are starting to happen.
For three whole hours, Joe and I spent it on cleaning up the entirety of the house, top to bottom. We've found most of the rooms empty and full of crap. As we were cleaning, I've also sorted out my things and I had Joe to help me set up my room also.
"There," hanging up the last of my clothes. Didn't think I'd survive cleaning up rubbish.
"Finally, some rest!" Joe exclaimed, dropping himself on the couch. He opened up the TV, flipping through channels like a kid searching for his favorite cartoon show.
I took my keys from the cupboard, "I'm heading out to get some grub. Catch ya anything you like mate?" I said.
"Cola," He replied while still looking for a decent channel
It was a hot afternoon ride going to
the convenience store just a few blocks ahead. The place where we at has quite a few perks. A nearby laundromat, a small park, and a convenience store. Where else would you rather be?
The convenience store is 24 hours open, which makes it super convenient, especially for me. As I entered the store, I almost bumped into this girl who didn't bother looking at her way. Talk about rush hour for her.
After buying me some snacks and some cans, I then noticed the same girl had bumped into two guys. I was about to leave when I overheard them.
"Let go of me! I already said I'm sorry." She said, struggling because of the guy grabbing her.
"Come on, we don't want anymore trouble. Just come with us." He replied, with a grin on his face.
At this point, I let loose. I went forward almost ramming the two morons, causing one to lose his hold of the girl.
"Hop on," I said, looking at the girl, considering to be scared and having no faith in some random guy. Who wouldn't be? First two creeps are trying to take you, now some stranger just wants you to hop on to his motorcycle.
"And w-why should I trust you?" She nervously complained, crossing her arms.
"You want to get away from these two or not?" I replied, revving up the engine, readying to scram the fuck out of there
She had paused for a second trying to grasp the gravity of the situation. Maybe thinking every possible way to get away. Seeing the two perps wanting to tackle me down, she hopped on and in a flash we were out of there.
I don't know what went to me why I pulled off this stunt, but I do know I don't this girl be a victim. Hell, there's too much crime in this stupid world and I wouldn't want more to be added onto the victims list.
After knowing if the coast is clear, I dropped her off on a street where most cabs past by. "Sorry. I'll get you a taxi to pay for the trouble."
"Thanks, I guess." She replied, still having that same look at me. Couldn't blame her for that. Some gentleman just helps her just like in some fancy story, except that I'm not a gentleman and neither is this one of those stories.
I was now back to the house, Joe still on the couch, and still watching TV. Just like I left him, except that he is now eating some chips.
"Here," I tossed him his cola, then proceeded to sit on the sofa next to him.
"Thanks. Took you long enough." He said before chugging down the can.
I was about to explain what happened earlier when we heard a knock on the door. "Expecting someone?" I asked.
Joe shook his head, "Nope." We both got up to see who it was. The moment Joe opened the door, I stumbled upon a sight that I had already seen.
"Umm hi, is this the 254B?"
"Holy shit," My jaw dropped.
It was her. The same girl I met earlier.
Now really, things are really starting to happen.
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