Nikki's car was on the fritz, something was wrong with her engine.  So, aside from paying for school she was also saving up for the repairs she would need which is why she was taking as many shifts as she could handle.  It was already enough that Sage was paying the bills and rent so she knew it wouldn't be right to ask him for help.  Her mother always taught her to never take advantage of people offering to help.  So, until she could afford the repairs she was taking the bus most of the time to work and sometimes hitching a ride from Simon.  Luckily when it came to college their house wasn't that far so it was very easy to walk to.<br/><br/>It was finally 11 when she clocked out.  Nikki was completely exhausted and just wanted to go home and sleep.  She knew Sage wanted to have a movie night and she wanted it just as much but tonight just wasn't the night.  Her body and mind her drained and she just needed rest so hopefully they could all hang out tomorrow instead.<br/><br/>She waived bye to her fellow co-workers then walked out and headed to Simon's car. She got into the passenger seat and exhaled a long breath and leaned back in the seat.  "Ugh, I hate working in a restaurant.  It's so demeaning, especially when the late night drunks come in and try to constantly grab your ass when working at the bar instead of working tables."