Living by the River

Chapter 3: The art of a sandwich

Hey guys! Sorry I didn't upload last week on Friday or yesterday, I had a few things to deal with. So I'm back now and this chapter is more interesting hopefully and the next chapter should make a more interesting outcome. Enjoy!

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Rayn Pov-

Friday 28th of January 20-

I was writing down the date in my English textbook, I can never remember it, making the dates clear is more useful to me and my subjects.

It's sunny outside, I'm not a fan of the sunshine but it doesn't bother me, I don't burn exactly but being exposed has caused problems before.

Today I was thinking of trying to persuade my Mom to let me go to school soon. As much as I don't mind being alone, it gets boring after a while and plus there is a difference between wanting to be alone and feeling lonely.

Right, finished. I'll head out to get food and hang out with Christen, it's been weeks since I last saw her. Her room always smells odd, not bad, I mean she has a lot of plants and then all the smells mix together. It's like breathing in air freshener from the dollar store. I don't dare tell her that though.

|AT SOOOBWAY|

I entered the store, I loved the smell of food when I was especially hungry, it is the best feeling.

"Hi, can I get-"

"Well, if it isn't Rayny day."

Jamie.

"Kingsly, don't you know stalking is a crime?"

"Rayn, I assure you I would never stalk you..I'd rather sit my science exam."

He was saying it with such a smile, how he has this level of arrogance, is beyond me.

I hate to admit it but his smirking makes almost anyone feel weak, not in a weird way. ( Rayn needs the church :D). No, I mean it freaks people out, aside from his Mom maybe, she probably thinks it's charming.

"I came to get something to eat, not to lose my appetite."

"Hey, same here, though this isn't really my style..."

What the heck does that mean? SOOOBWAY is everyone's style. You would be an idiot to dislike such delicate food! Yet again one of the many reasons we just can't get along.

"My friend recommended it so here I am."

The way he was talking freaked me out slightly, his entire persona had changed at the mention of this friend..? No it didn't seem that way, could be an ulterior motive behind it.

"Excus mmee, ar' yous going te ordr or nah?"

Okay?

"Oh, yes, sorry, can I have a Pretty, patty, party Chicken, please?"

I turned to noodle hair to see if he was going to order, he looked at me in a way I've never seen before, I bet he was trying to secretly insult me without saying anything, there are people who can do that, my guess is that he thinks I'm being childish but if he doesn't understand the joy which comes from eating one of these sandwiches then he has zero right to judge me.

Although I don't like him, I might as well tolerate him and he's a bit slow on some of the insults, I'm guessing somethings up, cutting him some slack won't hurt. For now.

"King, what are you having, I'm feeling generous and I just got a paycheck so might as well cover this one."

"Oh, you are, are you?"

The smirk was seriously real this time.

"I'll get an Ultra emo extra cheesy subsection mega beef, please."

Motherfu-

"Card ples, yous did say your payin', right?"

Well, this is embarrassing, this guy just bought the most expensive menu item, just after I was trying to act all big, not to mention this woman taking the willy-nilly with me..I might cry, my poor bank account..

"Of course, here you go."

Even my cat could tell my smile was fake but the intention to show this LADY that I'm ticked off is 100% real.

I handed her my card and she swiped it.

After standing there waiting for my receipt for an annoyingly long time, she gave us our food and we left. Never to come back again. I might have to go to a different SOOOBWAY in the future.

"You are a massive pain in the neck, I bet you were just acting upset so I would feel bad and pay."

I had my eyes closed for a second but I could tell he had stopped walking. Was he upset for real?

"Jeez, way to hurt my feelings. I didn't think you noticed to be honest, just thought you were trying to push your dumb wages into my face."

I guess he was bent over something.

"Oh right."

Oh right? OH RIGHT! What in the seven rings did I say that for?!

"Odd. Well I have to go somewhere now, cya"

Not the reaction I was expecting.

"Oh wait, don't you want your sandwich that I blew $20 for?"

"Keep it."

Well that was weird, what a waste, maybe I'll give it to Christen..but I'm curious where would he be going? I thought he lived in the Southern bit, why would he be going that way?

I guess there is only one way to find out.

I'm following him.

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Wowza, so much FORESHADOWING, ngl I'm finding this really fun to write, especially since my parents think I have got a hobby now. Anyway though I hope you enjoyed this chapter sorry it has 4 freaking chapters late, dick move by my part but this is a long one (I think?) so I hope you guys are at least a bit satisfied, make sure to vote and or comment and I'll see you in the next one!

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