Days Gone By

Day 1

Rose's P.O.V

The ringing of my alarm interrupts my typical dreamless sleep and I slide my finger across the screen of my phone to silence my alarm before I sit up in my bed, taking a look around at my tidy bedroom before sliding out of bed, yawning and stretching before I walk through the doorway on the right side of my room into my small bathroom, I look at myself in the mirror and take my short, shoulder length light brown hair out of the bun I had lazily put it in the night before.

I lightly run my fingers through my hair before brushing out small knots, grunting every time it pulls at my scalp overly hard. Once I've gotten all the knots out I section off the top quarter with my thumbs before tying it off into a naturally curly ponytail, leaving the rest down in the same natural curls.

Once my hair is styled for the day and out of my face I strip out of my singlet and cotton shorts, stepping into the shower before sliding on my shower-cap to keep my hair dry. I then turn the taps and warm water pours, allowing me to wash myself and shave my legs and other necessary areas before rinsing off and turning the shower off.

I carefully step out of the shower and onto the mat on the floor, grabbing my towel to dry myself with as the steam escapes the room through the ventilation system.

After I'm dry I take my shower-cap off and get dressed in my work clothes, which consist of black skinnies, a white long sleeved button up shirt, black converse and a black cardigan. I fold the ends of my shirt sleeves over the top edge of my cardigan's sleeves, happy with my clothes I walk into my room and sit at my desk to do my daily makeup.

I put a headband on to hold my bangs back before I apply concealer under my eyes, a light coat of foundation, making sure to blend it into my neck before I highlight and contour. It's not perfect but hey, what is?

I then apply a peach/cream coloured eyeshadow and a winged eyeliner before putting on mascara and natural-looking fake lashes. I finish off my makeup with a non-coloured lip balm.

Once done with my makeup I stand up and spray myself with my favourite, flower scented perfume before I slide in my regular silver nose stud on the left nostril, looking myself in the mirror before taking my black iPhone5s off charge and I pick up my plain black and white checkered over the shoulder beach bag, walking out of my bedroom and through my small lounge room into my even smaller kitchen.

I place my bag on the marble counter and open the fridge, taking out my already packed lunch in a container, looking at the ham and cheese sandwich and red apple, I sigh and place it in my bag with my Pump water bottle before I slide my black RayBan reading glasses on and grab my keys and phone, slinging my bag over my shoulder before closing the window in my lounge-room on my way to my apartment door, I ignore the fact that I'm running 10 minutes late as I lock the door.

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I groan and shake my head, honking the horn as another bad driver takes time driving through a green light, I look at the black and blue g-shock on my left wrist and clench my jaw as I see I'm half an hour late to my 5 hour shift, I pull into the next lane and get in front of the terrible driver before speeding down the road.

Once I see my work I sigh with relief and slow down, pulling into the parking lot and turning my car off. I quickly grab my bag and get out, locking my car before I sling my bag over my shoulder and power walk down the side walk to the entrance of Woolworths.

I grin sheepishly at Larissa who has now worked 40 minutes overtime to cover me and once I get into the main office, I put my bag in my locker and take out my name-tag that reads "Rose".

I put on my name-tag and rush back out to take over for Larissa, thanking her a million and one times as she smiles and comforts the fact that she doesn't mind. I grin at my first customer of the day, a little old lady, and I start swiping the products before putting them in a bag. You know the deal.

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In the last 5 minutes of my shift, I'm leaning back on the counter, waiting for a customer as I silently chew on some gum given to me by another female worker. "It'll keep you busy" she said as she grinned and I thankfully took the piece of gum after eating my lunch.

I see someone out of the corner of my eye placing some vegetables and fruit on the counter and I stand up straight, grinning as I see the freckled face of my best friend.

"Hey babe, realised you were probably bored as hell at work so I thought I'd come and lighten your day. And since it's a Friday, I wanted to know if you'd like to come out tonight for my birthday dinner." She grins at me and I raise an eyebrow.

"Your birthday isn't for another 4 days, Jade." I point out and she giggles.

"I know but I wanted to spend those 4 days with you.. So why not get the big family dinner out of the way now and enjoy the real fun with my best friend?" She watches and chirps as I finish off her shopping.

"125 dollars. Listen, babe, as amazing as that sounds. After a 5 hour shift I just want to go home and relax. But you're more then welcome to come by after you've had dinner. You've got a key." I smile and she nods understandingly, paying for her groceries.

"Very true. Yeah I think I'll do that. I'll bring over some snacks and we can hang out. But tomorrow, you owe me some fun." She smirks and I grin, nodding as I pack up the register and walk into the office, taking my bag and putting my name-tag down, Jade following me as we then walk out to our cars.

"I can do that. But for now, you enjoy your dinner and I'll see you in a few." We hug and get in our cars, she waves to me as I pull out and we drive in opposite directions.

Once I'm home I walk into the elevator, too tired to take the stairs like usual. I wait a few minutes, standing alone in the elevator and staring at the ground as I zone out, yawning as the elevator doors open and I walk out.

I walk down the hall a little before unlocking my door and I walk in before re-locking it behind me, I take my shoes and socks off before dumping my bag on the kitchen bench. I walk into my room and collapse onto my bed on my stomach, putting my phone on charge before I grab one of my thin pillows, hugging it beneath my head and chest, one of my legs propped out to the side and in no time I'm snoring.

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I stir to the bed dipping beside me and fingers lightly tucking my bangs behind my ear before the bed moves again and I hear bags being put on the ground before I feel the blanket lift and a kiss on my forehead as Jade slips into bed beside me, I can tell it's her by her signature perfume and soft giggle at my snoring.

She uses one of my fluffy pillows and slowly but surely falls asleep beside me, her phone on charge beside mine, quietly playing a song by our favourite band. I shift in my sleep, my leg going over one of hers to make sure she stays there, just like I've done since we were little.

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Chapter one is done, man. I am so excited to be writing this story for you guys! Stay tuned cause it's gonna get awesome!

Love you! Bye!

~TheUnicorn