Novel & Cerita Comic Book Store Open Now

Lucien kept sneaking glances at Zayn, still amazed by how composed he looked, how Zayn looked like he owned the place even though he didn’t. They reached a large, colorful store filled with shelves stacked high with books, posters, and figures of superheroes. Lucien’s eyes widened instantly. “Wait… this is—” “A comic store,” Zayn finished for him. “ Thought you might like it.” Lucien gasped and turned his whole body to Zayn. “You… really?” Zayn smirked, the corner of his mouth lifting in that way that made Lucien’s stomach flip. Lucien almost dropped the PS5 box from excitement. His eyes sparkled as he looked inside. “Can I… can I really—?”

I release his shirt and pat it down, and then I open the door and step out to the sidewalk before I change my mind. I refuse to stand on the street and watch him drive away, so once his hazard lights shut off, I turn and walk into Cosmo's. The comic shop we've spent Sundays at since the weather turned too cold for Aspen is bright and airy for the small space it encompasses. The smell of coffee permeates the area. Exposed brick lines both walls, a large window and front door taking up the space at the entrance. To the left running most of the way along, there's a checkout and section for customers to order coffee and other hot drinks. The right wall's filled with metal shelving to display the

“I’m sorry Nick. I won’t leave you two behind again.” “Glad to see you won’t be leaving us again Luna,” says Harrison with Aiden by his side. I toss them both burritos as we all make our way to the car. The store looks amazing. We just need to unpack a few more boxes to get the store ready and then we can open. I’ll need to pick a date. “What do you guys think of next Monday opening up the store?” “That sounds great Haley,” says Nick. “I’ll start making the fliers,” says Ray.

If that thing does have roots, I’ll rip them from the ground. We pull up to the bar and park along the street. Bright sunlight streams down on us as we get out of the car, and my familiars shadow forward. There are a few little stores along the street and people walk up and down the sidewalk, totally unaware of everything that went on last night. “Hey.” I stop a guy walking past. “Do you know if the stores in that old building are open?” I point to the building next to the bar. “What old—oh.” He looks across the street. “Huh. For some reason I thought it was torn down. And no…it’s been closed for years.”

he yell through the phone, "I knew it! Did my story really worn you out?" "No," he yawn again. "But covering for your stupid shift did." "Okay, fine. That's reasonable." Danny was silent for a while, "How about you go to Kaze's and buy yourself something? It's on me I promised." Saga eyes lit up the minute Danny mentioned Kaze's, "Are they still open?" "They close at ten so you better be hurry." "I can take whatever I want, right?" "Knowing you, you probably buy the whole damn store if I said yes. So two only."

“He wanted to get out of there.” “I’m not so sure,” Lucas says, pointing to the big sign that I didn’t remember seeing as we went in. HOLIDAYS HOURS Closed from Dec 23 to Jan 2. See you in the New Year. I sat there staring at the shop for a few minutes before shaking my head and saying, “He must have just been in checking on things and decided to open while he was here. What small business owner wouldn't take the chance to possibly make a sale? Right?”

I rest my head on his chest, interlocking my hand with his that hangs off my right shoulder. "Tell me about it," I agree, taking in all our surroundings. Aside from a few new paint jobs, everything is exactly like we left it. "Even Anna's Marketplace Bakery is still here," I nod over to the illuminated building in front of us, surprised to see the 'OPEN' sign still hanging up this late in the hour. "Although, last I remember, it used to close at six." "You in the mood for something sweet?" Max smiles down at me. "Don't have to ask me twice," I retort, racing him to the entrance.

"Am I late?" He smiled. I grinned. "No, you are just in time. Come in." He thanked me for looking nervous and went inside. "This is for you." Clark handed me a gift bag, and when I looked inside, I couldn't help but be over joy. "There this new store at the mall called BoxLunch has these cool things like Pokémon, Sailor Moon, Avengers, basically another Hot Topic. I asked Lily what you like, and she said you are starting to collect Funko Pop figurines, so I got you some."

It was five in the afternoon when he time out and the store finally closed. Camila and I waited on the near vacant bench They usually closed at nine in the evening. But he told us that they’ll be having a celebration of their store on the main branch. And he’s inviting us – also for formality as visitors and have purpose…we agreed. I looked around the area after we got out of the car he drove. Their branch was a few distance and I’m seeing the University from here.