The heat had been sweltering for the past week. She'd heard someone in the gas station this morning saying it was in the 100s. She'd spent extra time in the bathroom cleaning up. With no place to go, she knew it would be a very long day.
She had been right.
She'd had just enough for a couple of hashbrowns and a McGriddle at McDonald's this morning for breakfast, but now she was completely broke. She could steal if she wanted lunch, but Kveta had already hit two different Bodegas this week and was afraid she would be recognized. The last thing she needed was some cop harassing her.
That left her with two options: Starve, or prostitute herself for enough money for food and booze.
During the heat of the day, Kveta hung out in the library. She had trouble reading, but at least there were plenty of graphic novels with pretty pictures for her to figure out what was going on. It was the only part of her day that brought her any joy. If she could stay in here forever, she would. Her small bubble of safety.
But eventually, all good things came to a close. The library closed early on the weekends.
Kveta was back on the streets. This time she's pulled up her shirt to show off her belly-- her ribs protruding from her skin almost obscenely. At 4'8", many men liked her because she looked like a girl, rather than a young woman, even though she was sixteen. It was just one more reason to drink.
Her golden brown hues caught sight of a man walking her way. Her lips tilted up into a smirk. He wasn't half bad looking. Middle-aged, but then again, most were. Kveta stepped in his way.
"'Scuse me," she purred, sauntering up to him. "You got a light?" She put her hand on his chest, gently smoothing it up. She hummed, biting down on her bottom lip.
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