Pretend You Never Saw Me!

Chapter 1 – Looking for Another Job

I've been cycling around Goldenrod on my old worn out bike for the last three hours. I've been rejected by 3 different convenience stores, and kicked out of 2 companies (for being too 'rude', seriously?) since this morning. After I was fired by the manager at the Department Store for yelling at a costumer I've been wandering throughout Johto looking for a new job. At first I thought I could just find another job just like that but it's already been a week and I'm still jobless. I couldn't believe the Gamecentre was no longer hiring, I could've sworn the last time (which was probably 3 months ago) they were in need of employees.

I stopped near a rundown street for a rest, it's almost lunch and my stomach was making loud, angry noises complaining that it was about time to fill it. I decided to punch it with my fist and sit down near a big, smelly trashcan. I don't have the money to buy anything. Why there was even a rundown, gloomy street here in Goldenrod was a mystery to me. I looked around at the buildings surrounding me. Some windows were broken and occasionally you could see shadows lurking from behind the broken glass. It might just be some ghost type Pokemon using this as a shelter, or just some drug dealers. I didn't care much about it so I decided to just mind my own business.

Even though it was noon the sun didn't seem to shine here, it was dark and eerie but also a very nice place to hide from the heat. Hey, there might just be a place here willing to accept me as an employee, you never know. That's when the flashing neon banner at the end of the street caught my eye. I squinted hard trying to decipher what the blinking lights said.

"Cross…Dressing Café?" I muttered. Wait, what's a crossdressing café? Well, I guess checking it out wouldn't hurt.

Bad idea Silver, I never should've come in here. Great, look at what I've done. Just as I pushed open the door the scent of coffee wafted up my nose. I like coffee and all, that's not what bothered me. It was the group of people standing in front of the door that scared me. I know, scared me. I never knew that was even possible.

A blonde girl (well at least I think she might be a girl)with long curly hair and bangs covering her right eye walked towards me "Welcome to Goldenrod's crossdressing café!" She led me to the nearest table "you seem new here."

I looked around a noticed that there were actually a lot of people sitting around sipping at coffee or having tiny pastries. Small chats were made and some fangirls were 'Kyaa-ing' and 'Awww-ing' probably at the pretty waitresses. Before I could say anything another waitress popped up next to my table.

"What would you like to order?" She asked.

I looked at her, she had short orange hair that framed her face. Her dress was a tad bit too small for her and she looks like she's in a hurry. "Um…"

The blonde waitress began to speak again, "I see, you must be new to this." Then she glanced at the orange haired girl and she returned the glance. "I'm Max, nice to meet you." She introduced herself.

"Silver." I nodded. Why on earth was I introducing myself? I have no business with these people, I just came looking for a job.

The orange haired girl giggled, "I'm Elliot, I think you have potential."

Isn't Elliot a guy's name though? Maybe it's a unisex name… I thought. Before I had the chance to ask I was dragged into a room in the far back. The door creaked as Max pushed it open.

"Hey boss," the pitch of her voice seemed to drop ten levels. "I brought someone who would make a great waitress."

The 'boss' had his back turned towards us. Once he turned around he grinned madly. "Aye aye, hello Max, Elliot. What do we have here?" He walked towards me and tugged at my red, shoulder-length hair. "This is not a wig?" Were the first words he said to me.

I slapped his hands away, "Well what do you think?" I snapped.

He chuckled, gripped my chin and tilted my face so I looked directly in his eyes. Being several inches shorter than him, it was hard raising my head that high. "Watch your attitude."

"So what do ya think boss?" Elliot asked. Surprisingly her pitch dropped down several levels as well.

He let go of my chin and clapped his hands in satisfactory. "Say boy," He directed his words at me. "What do you think about working here?"

I rubbed my chin with a frown on my face, "Why would I work here? It's not like this café needs any male employees."

His eyes widened, "You don't mean to tell me that you don't understand the meaning of a 'Crossdressing Café'?"

"No, and why would I want to?" I rolled my eyes. Stop wasting my time, I still need to look for a decent job.

Elliot laughed, a manly, tough laugh. "Well you see, Silver-chan we are all men." He pointed at Max then at himself and finally gestured at all the people outside working.

"W-wait. What?" I stuttered, men? They look nothing like men! Okay sure, their voices might be a bit low. Chests might be a bit flat and legs might be a bit harrier but men? Why would men wear dresses and serve at a café?

"Must be thinking of why we do such things?" Max asked. "Well, we see this as a hobby. Others come looking for a job. People like you who naturally have a girlish body would do great."

"The salary isn't low." Boss said. "We supply you with the costumes, makeup and such. You don't have to do your hair yourself or put on makeup yourself. We have people to do it for you."

I am looking for a job but, I'm not this desperate. Even if I had to live out on the streets my pride wouldn't allow me to dress up as a girl.

"Come on Silver, we're all guys. We understand how your pride won't let you do these kinda things but…" Elliot pointed at my stomach. "I heard it growl a couple of times plus I saw your old bicycle parked outside." He gave me a frown, "You're in need of a decent job."

My face scrunched together. Silver are you really this desperate? There must be other places willing to give you a chance. If you ever get caught by anyone you know, you're screwed. That little voice in my head reminded me.

Boss laughed and patted my head. "There is nowhere else that would accept such a rude employee. If you miss out on this chance then you'll just starve to death on the streets."

Nice going Silver. You'll regret accepting this job once someone sees you. You'll never live up to it, never. Be prepared to be forever humiliated. Shut up voice, I know what I'm doing. I… hope I do.