With the rest of the group in tow, Karlie headed towards the mall. It was rather refreshing to know that Midway City had nothing on New York in terms of size and two bus changes later, the group was standing outside of the largest mall the city had to offer. Entering through the food court, the group was bombarded by the various enticing aromas of greasy meat, fried potatoes and saute vegetables as flavours from both near and far infiltrated their senses. Kiosks doting the exterior of the food court, selling jewelry, phone cases, make up and whatever else they could get their hands on. Beyond this perimeter, the mall opened up as the corridors were open to the level above. Skylights above them allowed the day's bright sun to shine through as it illuminated the mall in an almost surreal splendor.
"Hashtag mommy's home." Karlie sighed as she rubbed her hands together with anticipation. The mall was larger than she had hoped for, and it would be easy for her to kill the day in here. Her eyes scanned the food court until one particular green logo caught her eyes before she turned excitedly to Nike and grabbed the other girl's hands.
"Okay."stated, squeezing Nike's hands with giddiness. "First things, first." She explained, turning around again she guided Nike's gaze to the green logo of the mermaid. "We're getting hashtag fraps."
Dragging Nike to the counter of the Starbucks, Karlie placed an order for the two of them. "I'll take a tall Dark Knight frap and this beautiful lady will take a tall Paradise Island." Karlie said as she flashed her iHolo, a small beep sounding as payment went through. Looking back at the boys, Karlie raised an eyebrow before calling out to them.
"Aren't you boys getting anything?" She asked, taking her drink from the barista before dipping a finger in the whipped cream and slowly sucking it off. "You're sorely missing out."
Satisfied with the first taste, Karlie place a straw in the drink as she skipped along with Nike back to the main group.
"So where does everyone want to go first? Clothes? Jewelry? Music? Video games? Food?" Karlie asked in a rapid fire line of question, turning to each member of the group with each new topic. "C'mon guys! It's time to hashtag shop til we drop."