Finally (A USUK fanfiction)

Chapter 13

  As I stepped out onto the sidewalk I looked around, noticing the buzz of earlier had worn down. Only a few people were left out, finishing a cigarette or cleaning up their tables to leave. I continued down the usual walk, hoping not to have to interact with anyone until I was at the store. It's kind of weird to talk to people in a place that I'm not comfortable in, you know? Probably not...

  I kept my head down so I wouldn't make eye contact with anyone and continued to the store like normal. No one seemed to be noticing me, or just not acknowledging my existence. Either way, I'm good with it! People still seemed to be talking a bit, but with more hushed voices since the quiet had settled. You could hear birds chirping overhead and cars pass by, but it wasn't that loud. It was pleasant.

   I had reached the store and smiled up at Antonio, him smiling up at me for a second before looking down to count out the cash in the register. I got to making sure the flowers were all in their proper spots and being well cared for, soon slipping into my own little world. The day seemed to be moving more quickly than I thought, making my head spin.

  I shook my head slightly. I do not need to complicate all this to myself again and have a small existential crisis. Even the small ones are pretty bad. Whoops, it's not working. Uh, think of anything else but time and how it- NOPE! ... Cats? How about cats huh? So cute and fluffy. I want them all. Oh my god, there was this really cute kitten I saw and it was like light grey with little dark drew patters and big yellow eyes, looked like they shrunk and domesticated a snow leopard! It was so cute!

  Whoops, now I'm just sitting here thinking about cats. Why must I be this way. Uhhhh just pretend you were doing things. La la la la la mmhmm doing my job yup yup totally. What am I supposed to be doing anyway? I mean I already cleaned and checked things and Antonio is working the register, so I'm really just sitting here. What if suddenly like, someone walked in and tried to kill me? I would probably say same and get shot. Wow, I'm so optimistic.

  Antonio must've noticed me by now. I really am just sitting here. I wonder if they have any toy stores near here. I don't even know, I really am just rambling off to myself. I hope I'm not accidentally saying all this out loud. Ha ha ha totally. I wonder is Antonio needs help. I wonder if he'll let me leave early and take a nap. I started to fiddle with my necklace, almost completely forgetting about it with what has been happening lately. I wonder what would happen if I forgot it. Like, would I completely pass my soulmate without knowing? That would suck, I mean, if I had one? Ugh.

  "Arthur, are you okay? Do you need more sleep?", Antonio asked.

  I jumped, not noticing that he walked over, "Uh, I think I've had enough sleep? I was just zoning out and asking myself stupid questions."

  Antonio smiled at that and patted my shoulder, "Well, feel free to ask me anything! No one is in here right now, so you can really do anything. Everything seems to be done."

  He walked away and I let out a sigh, laying onto my back and looking up at the roof. It was a light blue with fairy lights strung about. It looked pretty, although Lovino would always criticize it for being too girly. I wonder if I could re-decorate my room somewhat like this? It's kind of boring now, looking all professional. It looks so monochrome. Maybe that would help change my mood! So, what colours? Maybe a blue and a white? I don't know, I would have to look at paint swatches. I can do that after work. Since I go for a theme, maybe an outdoor theme? What if I did blue and green! Ooh, I don't have the best artistic talent, but maybe I can take some time to paint it like the forest! That's it, I've decided! I smiled triumphantly and sat up, scaring Antonio in the process.