Skin

2

I woke up on the couch, my book opened in the middle of my chest. I must have fallen asleep whilst reading it. I marked the page before placing it on the table with my other, completed, book. I stretched my arms out as I sat up, taking in the surroundings of my new home. The morning sun gave the room a warm look, as it settled on the green of my walls and slipped down to the wooden floor. 

I got up from my spot and walked to the front of the house, opening up the curtains and looking out the window at the fresh day. After finishing my fictional book, and almost completing my historical one, I felt that it was completely necessary for me to buy another. With this plan set in my mental schedule, i gravitated to the stairs and made my way up to my bedroom. The wood squeaked under my feet as I went up the old stairs, causing me to grasp onto the somewhat wobbling railing. The stair case was much darker than the rest of the house, no windows were set above it to allow the sun to seep in, only a small light was placed on the high ceiling, but it failed to work. 

As I got to the top I was greeted by light again. I went to my bedroom, walking to the dresser and pulling out my outfit. Today I decided on shorts and a t-shirt, not much different from yesterday. I went and applied my make-up, keeping it to a minimum as the day was more humid than yesterday.

I stood and looked at myself; I looked far different than I previously had. My hair was shorter, platinum blonde as appose to my natural black hair, and my skin had become paler, tighter around my bones at my significant weight loss. I had yet to become completely aware of all my changes, some going unnoticed by even myself. I didn't know if I liked this version, I wasn't sure about my new look, although I didn't have any other option. This was who I had become; this is how I would stay. Sooner or later I had to become comfortable with myself, and if that time wasn't now, then so be it.

I decided against looking at myself any longer. 

I grabbed my purse and sun glasses, and continued my day as normally as possible. I wasn't going to walk directly to the book store; I wanted to become acquainted with the new town. I went back down the stairs and didn't waste any time getting outside. Locking the door behind me I followed my small path to the side walk, making my way down the street once again. I turned left at the intersection, looking in every direction as I came into a small town. Little shops were lining the quiet main road; some people got out of their cars and went into the breakfast bar set between a wedding boutique and a pet shop. I carried on through the street, finding a small grocery store with a large tree out front. The town was full of trees, and my home was not placed far from a thick, dark, forest.

There really wasn't a lot to see.

I reached the end of the long main road, being greeted by empty grass land. I looked at it, for quite a while actually. The sky was a light blue, soft white clouds moved slowly and a warm breeze blew against my cheek. The grass was green, stretching as far as the eye could see before being swallowed into the thick, overbearing, trees. The combination was beautiful and breath taking. It looked like a painting, one that would be hung in a frame with gold along the edges. I should have brought my camera, but I would make that tomorrow's priority.

I turned on my heel, walking back down the road, taking in the surroundings again before turning again. I enjoyed how the buildings weren't tall, but only small plazas. The sidewalk was clean, a dingy grey colour supporting me from beneath. I crossed the street and made my way down the intersection again, and I noticed the book store was the only thing on this road, a gas station being placed further down on the next road. 

The store wasn't completely alone, though. Small shrubs and trees were placed along the outside, a big field of corn placed in the back. This was my favourite place, although I hadn't seen everything this place had to offer, everything was so breath taking. Even the smallest things seemed to leave me in awe; I had never felt this way about anything before.