Don't Leave Me

ch. 1

I watched him as he sat, all alone, eating his dinner. He was our last customer of the night. I was covering the closing shift, so it was only us two in the diner. I wasn't complaining though. He came here everyday, and I examined him each and every time. I would always hide behind a magazine as to not be obvious. He was absolutely fascinating to me.

Why was he always alone?

I decided to finally say something to him.

But what?

I didn't want to overthink it. I put my magazine down and stood up, making my way towards him. It wouldn't be obvious I was lurking since he was done with his plate. He was just finishing up his coffee.

"Are you done with your plate?" I smiled lightly at him. All he did was look up at me and stare. You would think I felt uncomfortable, but I really didn't. I would like to think I knew him. Shortly after he noticed I saw him staring, he nodded, taking a sip of his coffee. "Would you like some more?" I grabbed his plate. "No thank you. I ought to be going now," He put some cash on the table. "Have a good night." And with that he left, walking into the darkness of the night. I sighed, grabbing his dishes and money. I quickly cleaned up, desperately wanting to go home.

I got in my 1972 chevy pickup truck and headed home. I turned on my windshield wipers since it started to sprinkle. On my way I noticed someone walking alongside the road. I slowed down once I noticed it was the man from the diner. I slowed to a crawl. It was now raining, hard. "Need a ride?" I sent him a warm smile. I usually wouldn't do anything like this, but this felt right. Even though he was a complete stranger, I knew I could trust him. Is that weird? He looked around before hopping in the passengers seat. "Thanks." He glanced over at me, giving me the faintest smile. "So," I glanced over at him quickly. "Where to?"

"Thanks for the ride." He hopped out of the car and started walking towards his front door. I rolled down my window. "Hey," He slowly turned around. His face looked like he was wondering why I was still here. "If you ever need a ride, I can give you one. I don't live to far from here." He nodded and waved at me before disappearing into his house.

I switched on the lights of my two bedroom apartment. I set my things down on the couch and sat down, sighing. I was so lonely. I have no family besides my parents, and they didn't exactly live close, so I was alone all of the time. The only time I'm really around anyone else is when I'm at work. It was kind of depressing. I am always alone.

Maybe that's what attracts me to him.

I just realized this, but I'm drawn to him because we are both alone. If there's another night like this, when we are the only people left in the diner, I will approach him. I wanted to get to know him. No, I have to get to know him. I slowly drift asleep, with him on my mind.

Hey guys! This is my new story, Don't Leave Me. Please leave me your thoughts on the first chapter! What do you think Justin thinks about her?