Jeffsoul13

Here is chapter 2 my lovelies!

• It was six am in the morning when Henry was finally done with completing the storyboard draft. Tonight, after he gets some much deserved rest, he will then go on to ink and complete the storyboard for the episode. Getting up to his feet, Henry tried to make his way over to the studio's entrance without appearing to stumble around blindly like some drunk. Slipping his employee card in, Henry paused for a moment while putting on his jacket.

• Should he inform Joey that he was leaving?

• Letting out a tired sigh, Henry momentarily paused for the moment while contemplating his next steps. So lost was he in his train of thought that he failed to notice a shadow from behind sneak up on him. Jumping from the shock as two hands rested on the sides on his upper arms, Henry turned to face his female co-worker Susie. Despite his exhaustion and the brief scare he received, Henry was actually pleased to see her.

• "Hey Henry! How are you doing?"

• Henry swore that Susie's smiles, unlike Joey's, could brighten anyone's mood; regardless of how bad a day they were having. "...Oh, other than being scared by a pretty looking gal," Susie giggled at that compliment Henry sneaked in. " I would say I am doing fine. Just tired from the workload as usual. Nothing new really."

• He flinched just slightly when she touched his arm. Her hand felt cool and soft to the touch. Henry swallowed as tiny beads of sweat dripped down his face. It has certainly been a while since a female touched him like that. Susie reached up and leaned forward as she put her hand to Henry's forehead. Pulling away, Susie then let out a sigh as she pulled out a hankerchief from the purse she was carrying.

• "You really must not let Mr. Drew overwork you." Pressing the cloth to his face, Susie began to wipe away the sweat. "Just because we maybe a little short in the animation department shouldn't excuse Joey from taking advantage of you."

• Henry couldn't help but smile. Of course being Susie, she was always going to express some level of concern for her friends. Unlike Joey, Henry could always count on feeling comfortable in Susie's presence. "Thanks Sue, but really I am fine!" Henry then did a gesture with his hands towards his body. "After all, I am still in one piece, am I not?"

• Before Susie could respond, they heard a loud noise of disapproval from behind them. Joey, in all his glory, stood behind them with a scowl plastered on his face. With his arms folded and shoulders straightened, Joey looked square at Susie in the eye.

• "Mrs. Campbell. What is the meaning of this?"

• Before Susie could respond, Joey continued. "Why are you still here when your shift was over two hours ago?" Susie bit her lip as she seemed to think of what to say next. Clutching her purse closer to her side, Susie tried her hardest not to shake under the glare of her boss.

• "...I was just practicing for rehearsal tomorrow! Then, just when I was about ready to leave I noticed Henry and thought I might say hi. Since he has been back I haven't really gotten a chance to talk to him."

• Whether or not Joey seemed convinced Henry didn't know. Eventually though, Joey's hardened gaze softened as he looked at Henry for a brief moment. In that fleeting second, Henry could've sworn he saw his boss smile at him, but that thought soon went away as Joey returned his gaze back to Susie and nodded in her direction.

• " Very well Mrs.Campbell. That will be all for now. Please leave and go home and rest for this afternoon. You surely have a lot of work to do for that rehearsal." Turning to face Henry, Joey continued. " As for you Henry, please meet me in my office for a minute. We have some important things to go over."

• Susie, who stood by defenseless and quiet, like a deer in head lights, glanced over to Henry with a look of concern. Joey, being the ever impatient being that he is, snapped at Susie to leave or that he would her thrown out. Sparing Henry one last glance before she left, Susie gathered her stuff and made her way out the nearest exit. Henry, still shaking slightly from Joey's harsh sudden attitude towards Susie, took a few steps back as Joey faced him.

• "Come along now! We still have much to discuss. Next week, there will be some new changes in your schedule." The smile on Joey's face left a cold shiver tingling down his spine. For some reason, Joey's sudden hungry gaze made him feel uncomfortable.

• "That will have to wait for when we are in the privacy of my office, now won't it?"

• Taking a bold step forward, Joey extended his hand out towards Henry, who felt akin to a prey trapped by a lion in it's den. Nodding his head, Henry reluctantly took hold of his boss's hand and allowed the other to guide him towards his office. He only hoped he will survive.

Here is chapter 2 up and finished! I will have three up soon enough, so do stay tuned for more to come!