Seeing Your World

FLORIDA

I sat in my car and locked my doors. I waited for him to leave. I didn't exhale until he was gone. My experience with these type of situations are what made me like this. I never want to let my guard down. However, strange enough, something told me just to let it go this one time. And I did, and nothing happened. Maybe I'm getting better. I don't know.

I drove home, excited to get in bed. In the meantime, I turned on the radio. Stressed Out by twenty one pilots was what was on. Of course...I plugged my aux cord in. (ayy you. you know (;) In My Place by Coldplay blasted through the speakers. I jumped out of my skin and turned it down quickly. The distraction was long enough to make me almost hit the car in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and took a deep breath. My heart was pounding. "I need to get home...soon." I said to myself.

Once home, I vegged out on the couch. I must have been so tired that I fell asleep right there. I rubbed my eyes when I awoke. The sun was bright and early; or just bright. It was 10:30. I was an hour late to work. I sprung up from the couch and took a fast, cold shower. I threw up my wet hair and quickly made my way to work. I was tired still despite the fact that I slept in late. It seems I can never fix the sleepiness or sadness in myself. Maybe I'll never get it out.

I apologized to my manager a million times. I got a "No worries, it's a slow day. But do not pull this again." From Courtney. I got to work, organizing, stocking, etc. Just normal 'record store employee' things. I started to make my way to the counter but when I looked up to my right, I saw a familiar face walk in. I tried to place it...it was the man I helped last night. Why did he have flowers? For whom? I tried to get a better look but turned quickly when he turned his eyes to me. He probably noticed me staring. I cursed to myself. I went back to what I was doing but jolted when I felt my shoulder grasped.

"Um, hi I'm Josh. I know this might be a little...odd but you helped me f-fix my car last night. And...I wanted to give you th-these." He said. He moved them toward me and I took them from his hands.

"Oh, I- you didn't have to..." I trailed off.

"Don't, you helped me get home safely. You deserve some gratitude." I smiled. "Thank you so much...Josh." I smiled.

He grinned and said, "No problem. See you around." He turned and walked out. I stood there and contemplated what happened.

"A stranger, well semi-stranger, just gave me...flowers." I thought. That was so courteous. I smelled them and smiled lightly. It made my day.

[Joshua]

The knot from my anxiety in my stomach eased as I walked out to my car. I went over the conversation I just had in my head again and again. I hated the fact that I stuttered. I didn't want to seem nervous to her. She was so beautiful, though. Her looks are just captivating and the vibes I got from her felt so warm. I want to get to know her. I probably won't do that now...I forgot one thing; to ask for her number. I cursed to myself and pondered if I should go back in. I decided not to since it might seem odd. Giving her flowers and just leaving is odd itself though. I sighed, maybe I'll see her again. Some other day I'll run in for a new record and ask then. I want to get to know her.

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