Post by John Green on Feb 14, 2008 7:54:27 GMT -4
Found at a place you can never be forgotten, in a place where your face is seen all the time and the friendly faces at the counter are always there to say “hello” and be the most cheerful customer service representatives at minimum wage. They only smile when the know you, they keep there store clean, and the coffee is always fresh and hot. The sound of a bell ringing above the door sounds the elderly Middle Eastern man up from the cigarette booth as he stocks the items on the shelf behind him. Walking into the local Quiki - Mart the sight of fresh hot dogs on the rollers attract several customers, while the candy isle is surrounded by a group of children that had just finished a baseball game. The children ran passed the APW World Heavyweight Champ John Green as if trying to hide the items from the clerk, but instead stopping hard against the counter to step in line first. The children line up as others wait to be served, but the only man there is the elderly Middle Eastern supervisor of the Quicki – Mart store. As he rings up the children, John Green walks around and opens the freezer door and pulls out a bottle of iced tea. Before he walks in line, he slaps down three dollars behind the old man at the register and waves on by while the children begin to silently whisper to each other, staring at John Green as he heads out the door.
One large child speaks: AY! Ain’tchu John Green!?!
Child to another: Dude, that is John Green, look at him!
Another child: Say something sweet!
And another: Did you really get your ass beat by Vinnie on Overdrive!?!
Child to another: Duh dude, he did it cause he’s supposed to lose at Carnage dumb ass.
Large Child: Head Splitter dis fool wouldya!
Another Child: Hey, why do you have iced tea!
And another: I’ve got the last magazine for APW! Why are you on the cover you suck!?!
Before the children can continue with no chance of a reply, the mother / chaperone of the children enters through the ringing door and quiets them down so they can finish buying there candy, drinks, and magazines. When the woman turns around, she is surprised when she turns to see John standing and staring at her.
John Green: A talkative bunch.
Woman: I’m sorry, they just won a game. They haven’t won since the beginning of there season.
John Green: No worries, I know the feeling.
Before John can walk out the door, the woman speaks up one more time.
Woman: So… I’m a big fan, and I was just wondering if I could get an autograph. I’m sure you get this all the time, but I…
John Green: Sure, no problem. Just didn’t want to leave Mr. Husband to a beautiful wife waiting.
Woman: Wha… oh, heh… I’m not married. Actually, I’m not really seeing anyone.
John Green: How disappointing is that… At least you’ve got your son to keep you company.
Woman: Yeah, but I’m letting him sleep over a friend’s house. I figured, since they won a game, they can have a fun night in celebration tonight. At least I’m getting him out of the house.
John Green: Well, I hope you have a great night… Ms…
Woman: Oh, my name is Katie.
By the sound of the name, John fell away from flirting and found himself looking into a memory. Green pulls away and opens the door half way before waving to Katie.
John Green: It was nice to meet you Katie.
Katie: Hey! But…
[John opens the car door, turns on the ignition and drives off. Before he can leave the parking lot, he takes a second to think, then looks back at the woman at the door. The reverse brake lights fire on and John backs into the spot he was in just seconds earlier. John turns off the ignition and steps back out where he begins to walk back to the door. Katie and the children begin to leave when she noticed John standing there with a pen to give her the autograph.
Katie: Oh my… Didn’t see you there. Thank you so much.
John Green: [To children] Yes I am John Green, as for saying something sweet, nothing comes to mind. Kids, you can believe whatever you want to believe, but don’t forget what Vinnie is trying to do. He is trying to get revenge due to jealousy that has been building up since the first chance he had for the APW World Heavyweight Championship. And it just built up and built up, and now he has exploded. His rage goes deeper than you think, but of course showing it the way that Vinnie does. It may just be the thing that brings him gold at Carnage. There is no telling who is supposed to go home with this title at Carnage, but I’ll assure you guys and I’ll tell this to the rest of the world that Vinnie will get hurt. There is no denying, both of us will go to the deepest depths to find victory at Carnage. Vinnie, the future stands in that ring. It’s either you or me, we’ve both got something to prove, and I’ve always been the kind of man that would put everything on the line. And as for your little funky partner your time has come Kid. You have already faced the wrath of a battered and bloodied angered champion. but this time THK you will be beaten by the man that has never won a mtch here in APW, Jason Royce. Jason you have been beaten by basically everyone here in APW but don't worry about that shit. Blank all the losses out of your memory and just leave the talk that people have been talking about you for. All the shit talk they have said about you and unleash hatred and fury on them in that ring.Now Vinnie back to you.
This is a challenge, and perhaps this may even be the fight of my life, we’ll have to see. I just hope you are ready for one like you were on New Years Retributin Vinnie, that was some real magic right there. To come back after such a tragic event unfolded in the back that sent you to the hospital. I’m sure the world appreciates you coming back and doing what you did. As for me, I can see right through you… there is something there, and I won’t be the one to blame for what happened. You want to blame something on me, then blame me for walking out of that ring with the APW World Heavyweight Championship after Carnage, and leaving you still a jealous revenge seeking, camera man beating, big man.
I’ll see you at Carnage…
[John begins to walk away as the kids smile, still watching John back away till he bumps into someone. John drops his car keys while the other man drops his magazine he just purchased.]
Man: Watch it dick face!
John Green: Sorry about that I-
When John looks up he finds himself staring at ...
Vinnie: Oh joy!
Green: Crap!
Vinnie: So you shop at the Quiki–Mart too huh?
Green: Yeah as a matter of fact I live...
Vinnie: Oh so you LIVE here too, huh? That would explain the fax at EUWC Headquarters for from the INS!!!
Green: Huh?
Vinnie: Yeah I saw it and just HAD to see the look on your face when I gave it to ya. I think I still have it.
Vinnie pulls out a folded-up letter that has red spots on it.
Vinnie: Unfortunately its got my blood all over it after you busted me up a coule of weeks ago!
Green: Look Vinnie, you had it com-
John is interrupted by the plethora of the children that just exited the shop as they all gather around Vinnie and John.
Kid: Hey look fellas, its VINNIE HARDCORE!
Another kid: Are you gonna beat up John Green right now?
And another: My sister’s name is Elizabeth, can you make a nickname for it?
Child to another: Are you gonna tease her with it?
Another: DUH!
Large Child: Weren’t you getting your ass kick by John a while back?
Vinnie: HEY!
Green: Hehe, ass kicked…
Vinnie: Yeah that’s pretty nice kid. So are you gonna eat all these kids later on.
Large Child, apparently traumatized with his weight issues, starts crying.
Green: He’s only 12 Vinnie.
Vinnie: YOU DON’T KNOW THAT!
A child picks up one of Nero’s over-18 magazines.
Kid: My uncle bob has one of these.
Vinnie: [snatches the mag] Sure he does! Now kids, if all have had a chance to say anything at all, then just BE QUIET! And if you’re all quiet, I’ll tell you all a story. Me, "The Hardcore One" Vinnie Hardcore. WAT-UP!?
Kids are all looking at each other’s faces while John Green just shakes his head.
Vinnie: Now kids, let me tell you the story of how Vinnie, who is AWESOME by the way, came to the APW to fight for the APW World Heavyweight Championship.
Green: This is bullshit.
At this point, Smash notices Katie and wishes he had not said that.
Vinnie: Please John, there are ladies present.
Vinnie: But I...
Vinnie: Then later after John Green gets totaly anniahlated in the ring, I will pin him 1,2,3.
Green: I’m right here Vinnie and we are not at Carnage yet! This is bull... [notices Katie again] …bull…loney
Vinnie: Who’s telling the story here?!
Katie: Alright kids, its time we leave these two, uhh, kind people alone…
[All the kids are heading back into the van.]
Green: Stay…
Vinnie: [butts in] STAY IN SCHOOL!
John just shakes his head as Katie approaches him.]
Katie: It was nice meeting you. I’ll see you around.
Green: Yeah sure.
[As Katie leaves…]
Vinnie: Dude, you scored with her?
Green: [no longer able to contain himself] DON’T YOU EVER SHUT…
There’s nobody there. Vinnie is gone, he probably wasn’t even there. Was it just a figment of John’s imagination. John watches as the van full of kids heads out of the parking lot. John stands bemused.
Green: …Nah, it couldn’t be.
John goes back into the store for something else he forgot to purchase. As the glass door closes, the reflection of Vinnie walking into the frame appears on the door. Camera rotates to Vinnie as he’s holding his bag of items he bought and has a wily smile on his face. But then the door opens and hits Vinnie straight on his forehead and he falls. All of a sudden John comes out the door with a wily smile on his face.
Green: Oh yeah fruitcake; its on...!
