The Space Between Us

thirteen <3

I found myself anxiously waiting for the clock to turn to 3:20 p.m. I work tonight, and above all else, I work with Caelum.

Saturdays are one of the busiest days of the week at the diner. Today is the lucky day that Kat comes in with her possy.

Splendid.

For some odd reason, they're always sat in my section.

Thanks Samaria!

I've spent the entire week, since we last talked, being pissed off at Caelum and trying to keep myself together emotionally.

I don't know why this past week has been so tough on me.

I don't care about Caelum.

I mean you could say his opinion affects me partially, but I don't care. Why would I? He sat in my face and talked down to me. Why would I ever be the one to care about his opinion.

I hate feeling little.

And that's exactly how he made me feel in that moment. 

I stand up and shake off the anger that resurfaced on my skin from thinking about that night.

I check the time on my phone. 3:20 it reads.

"Perfect." I whisper talk to myself.

I walk over to the front door and open it.

"Bye you guys, I'm off to work!" I shout to my family.

I hear multiple versions of goodbye and exit my home.

Finally, I can take my ten minute bike ride and listen to music in peace.

Since Samaria spent the night earlier this week I haven't had her come over. I put her through a lot that night, and even though she doesn't want me to know, I know it weighs heavy on her.

She needs a break.

Regardless of whether or not she wants it, I know she needs it.

'Falling' By Harry Styles blares in my headphones, and for the first time this week I feel a small wave of happiness wash over me.

Music feels good to me. It's the perfect way of expression. Lyrics that say everything you need to know, and music that says everything the words can't.

I just think it's astounding how much one song can really say in 3 minutes.

I veer into the diner parking lot a bit too soon, Pluto Projector hasn't finished yet. I wipe away my fake tears to myself and let out a small giggle.

Samaria would've laughed at that.

I make my way to the side of the diner and lock my bike up. Then, I enter the back door for the fifth time this week and quickly clock in to get that extra minute that means almost nothing.

I turn around to grab my apron and a long slender body stands before me.

"Not again." I state.

"Hi Peach." Caelum says softly.

The tone in his voice makes me almost want to just forget everything and go back to our normal 'weird friendship', but I know I can't do that.

It's against my morals.

I push past him rushing right into his shoulder causing him to fall back a bit. He's stronger than me, but that doesn't mean he has more agility.

I walk over to my section and double check that all my menus are set out, there's silverware placed, and condiments are cleaned off fully.