Remembering Sunday

chapter 1

-Jo-
My alarm went off next to me, waking me up from my nap. I looked at the time and saw that it was half eleven, exactly two hours before my afternoon shift starts in the bookstore.

I sat up properly in bed and moved the pile of textbooks on my bed, placing them on the floor. I must have fallen asleep last night. The last thing I fully remember was my call with Reese, listening to him moan about liking this girl in class. I told him to talk to her but all he did was ignore it.

The sun was up and I still haven't left my bed. I was doing nothing, I just sat on my bed and looked around my room.

My phone vibrated next to me and say a notification.

bOs$: can you cover Jason's shift, he's still stuck in traffic in London.

I looked at the time and I had 10 mins to get there. I rethink my decision and finally decided that I would go. After all I needed the money.

Me: sure but I won't be there on time. I replied. Afterward I found the courage to get out of bed and get ready for work. I walked over to the toilets to fix my hair and wash my face.

Half of my hair was up as I had short hair and my shirt was tied up on the side because a size bigger than my actual size.

I started with washing my face and brushing my teeth which took me five minutes. Then, I went back to my room and got changed. Normally I would have a shower but I have no time to do so.

I applied a layer of mascara on and began to get change. From the wardrobe, I took out a white shirt, blue oversized flannel and my plain black jeans. It took me five minutes to get changed and put my doc martens on.

I picked up my phone and saw a message from Reese.

rEESE: She talked to me. I died.
I chuckled and typed up a quick reply.

Me: well done you dip shit.
I noticed the time and left the house in a hurry, locking it before walking to my car.

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I got to the store seven minutes late but it was fine because it wasn't my shift. The store was quiet and isn't as busy as the usual days. There was at least four staff working today including me. Jess and Haley was in cashier duty while me and Kyle sorted the books out.

I was holding a stack of books that I have just taken out from the box and attempted to walk to the table. As I wasn't able to see through the book, I had no idea where I was going or walking into until I a figure walking into me causing me to drop the book on the ground.

"Seriously?!" A masculine voice shouted. I looked at him and saw a very angry face.

"Seriously." I looked at him in disbelief and said began to pick up the books. He stood there tapping him shoe on the floor with his arms crossed. I got the books together and helped myself up from the ground.

I looked the expression on his face, pissed.
"Care to move?" I said, waiting for him to move.

"Care to apologise?" He said. He is unbelievable.
"You bumped into me and I think I deserve an apology." He said.

"Well you're not getting one so move." I said, stepping forward making him to move backwards.
He had a smirk plastered across his face knowing that I am becoming annoyed.

"Move, dick!" I shouted, grab bring everyone's attention but he still stays still. I thought it was about time for me to take matters into my own hands. I could tell that he was enjoying this but I wasn't. Without hesitating, I kicked him on the shin.
He crouched down, groaning loudly in pain.

"Fuck!"

"Next time, you move when I tell you to." I walked around him, still carrying the heavy books. I placed the books on the empty table began to make room on the shelf for the books.

Kyle jogged over to me with another box of books. He saw everything that had just happened and seemed to look proud.

"Well, aren't you friendly." He smiled. I have always admired him. Kyle and I knew each other since high school and since then I've developed some feelings for him. I don't love him but I did love him as a friend. I have fantasised about having a relationship with him but it was never going to happen. Mostly because we were really close and I genuinely only see him as a friend.

"I am." I said in a sarcastic tone and smiling while I placed each book on the shelf.

"Well, I'll make sure not to piss you off next time." He chuckled. "Anyways, you can go to the register with Haley 'coz there are more boxes out and me and Jess will unload the truck." I nodded and finished what I was doing before leaving him with the other box.

It hasn't been an hour yet and I have been terrorised by a random guy. A guy who I hope I never see again.

Haley was reading an old book that was given to her as a gift from our manager as it was her birthday not long ago. She seem to enjoy it judging my the small smile on her face.

I logged in on the computer, preparing for a costumer. A book was practically slammed down in front of me causing me to look up.

"Oh, it's you." I said. I took the book and scanned the barcode on the back.

"Look, I was being a douche. Let me say apologise to you." He smiled. "I mean, I just got a call from my wife asking for a divorce and I'm just pissed I guess."

"I need to know this because.....?" I took a plastic bag and put the book inside.
"I'm not usually like this. I just wanted to start over?" He said.

"I'm Jensen." He extended his hand out for me to shake. I was hesitant but I took it.

"I'm Jo."