Across the Universe (ON HIATUS)

Chapter 2 Time's Up

Chapter 2

Times Up

I walked towards the direction of my new apartment with my ear buds on and the music blasting out loud, making me unaware of my surroundings.

It was late considering the fact that I just left from a "Going Away" party my friend Miranda threw. Obviously, it was only an excuse to throw a party filled with sweaty strangers, booze, and a great time to go down as fond memories (if you even remember what you did in the morning, that is). I was fine with it. Let Miranda have her fun, but I'll admit it wasn't a bad party and it is definitely something I will remember in the morning.

The occasion for this wonderful get together wasn't as big of a deal as the actually party made it seem to be. I was just finally moving out of her apartment. The place is most definitely not meant for two people, or at least, me and her. Ever heard of that piece of advice where they say "Don't be roommates with your best mates"? Well, that's something everyone should take up. Miranda's great! Just not when it comes to being roomies. My new place was a small apartment that was a bit far from the university but I don't mind, as long as I can afford the rent and be on my own then I don't mind to take those walks to and fro. Exercise will do me well.

The rest of my things were already in the apartment, trapped in boxes that will probably be stuck that way for several weeks. The last things remaining were in my aesthetically pleasing book bag that has several buttons scattered all over it. What mysterious things that laid inside were two sets of clothes that I left behind at Miranda's place for when I was sleeping over, the ridiculously priced biology textbook that I needed along with my notes to it, my phone charger, and my sketchbook. 

I pulled on to my leather jacket as the chilly air blew past me. My eyes were starting to get teary causing the street and neon lights to blur and make them look even more appealing than before. Walks like these, where there's no one out, the crisp night air filled your lungs, the atmosphere feeling peaceful, those were the types of nights I live for. Those were the sort of things that stick to your mind, making you appreciate it, to want more of it to live in.

As I saw the mini mart come clear in my vision, I knew that I was close to getting to my new home. I knew the first thing I'm going to do when I get there, a nice warm shower to rid myself of these chills and then head straight to my lovely mattress. I can already feel the steam filling up the room as the warm beads of water massages my body.

I crossed the street not bothering to look both ways as the dumb idiot I am, assuming that since there was no one around, there wouldn't be a car showing up in this direction anytime soon. I was too trapped in my own little world to give any notice. Lost in thoughts and random memories that either serve purpose or came out of the blue, I continued on, watching as my scruffed up dirty converses took a step ahead of each other. The life of a college student is fun. Study, stress, crunch your time, isolate yourself, work at a low-paying job that goes towards college and the necessities to live. I can't complain since I'm alive and well and that's something to appreciate, but it would be nice to buy some new shoes, or some tops, maybe some things to make my apartment my own.

What else would be greatly appreciated is for me to take some time for myself. School has taken up so much time, the party was the only way to relieve myself a bit, although a party isn't really my way of unwinding. I just want to be able to listen to some music, get some things done, create a little project, watch movie, anything to just relax and be able to do the things I want to do. 

I can't ever catch a break can I. I was deaf to the tires screeching against the pavement. The only thing that caught my attention were blinding bright lights that caused me to only see white and the sharp, unbearable pain that struck me at my side. I could have made it out of the way in time but for some reason, some mystical higher power just loves to fuck around with me. This was some sadistic game life was playing on me. 

I honestly don't appreciate this.

From there, everything went pitch black. Everything faded, I could no longer hear the sounds of Queen playing in my ears. My senses fell dull as I could feel nothing whatsoever. It honestly felt as if I was falling asleep and for some reason I accepted it when in reality I could be accepting my death without knowing it. 

I guess this is what I get for being oblivious to everything. For being so easily entranced by own world that's in my mind. If this is death, I might as well accept it so I can die peacefully. That's what everyone wants, right? I'm not going to complain. I'm not the type to complain anyway. I can forget about the shower though.