I woke up with tears streaming down my face. I didn't even know I fell asleep, but sure enough the sound of my alarm woke me up. I don't like to think about my parents. The thought of them makes me cringe.
I slap my alarm and sluggishly get out of bed. I make my way to the bathroom then stop in my tracks. "Eh. I can last one day," I think to myself as I make my way around to the kitchen. I immediately head for my favorite cereal, Freaky Flakes(I'm so sorry). I stop to look at the picture on the box. It's filled with images of cornflakes as various monsters. Sure, it's off-brand, but holy shit is it good.
After I finish eating, I head to my room to get dressed. I pick out the shirt that I got at the mall and some gray shorts. I look in the mirror and immediately note my ruff hair. I fix myself up and head into the garage again. I have several hours before I have to head to work, so why not use them wisely?
Making my way towards the door I notice that my phone is still sitting on the table. It's screen lights up and I notice there are tons of messages from Lilly.
"What's up?" I text.
"Hey, are you okay? You didn't answer any of my messages from yesterday."
"Yeah yeah. I was just really busy with stuff."
"What stuff? Usually you answer me right away, but you were gone all day yesterday."
"It's not important."
"It is if it causes you to drift away from society for 24 hours."
"You have a child in your belly to worry about. Why are you so hung up on me lately?"
"Because I'm your best friend. And you're my best friend. Just tell what's up and I'll leave you alone."
"You'll find out later." As I send that last one I head out the door.
I hop in my car and drive off to work. After pulling up, I notice there are tons of people inside. "I hope my boss isn't too pissed that I'm a little late," I think to myself. As I walk inside Hollie comes up to me, as expected. "Where were you? You're five minutes late! And look at all these people! It's a Wednesday Kimberly! You know we're packed on Wednesdays!" I move past her and make my way to the back room. I know she can't fire me. Even though I'm late sometimes I'm the hardest working here. She can't get rid of me.
Hours pass and it's finally 9:00. Hollie leaves me and one of my coworkers, Nicole Lane, here. She tosses the keys to me and says, "You know what to do." I hate my boss so much.
Nicole sits in front of me and watches as I count up the money and put it away. I blush a little to myself in embarrassment. I look at her for a minute. Her big blue eyes pierce me. Suddenly, she speaks, "Why do you always stay so late? I mean, don't you get tired especially after days like today?" She sits up straighter, waiting for my answer. "U-Uh. I stay because I-I-I like the peace. Yeah," I half-way lie.
"Oh. I can see why, but I leave around 9:45 to drop off Amelia and Drake and pass back by to see that the lights are still on and you and some other dude are talking. Oh! Do you stay for him? If so then that's adorable!" she says in the most adorable way possible, making her cheeks squish together.
"Heh. You got me. Yeah, I stay for him. I've known him since that day I started working here, " I say truthfully.
"Oh that's cute! I actually met my ex-girlfriend at my old workplace, Frank's Franks(again, SUPER creative. I know)." Her face heats up at what she said, and she turns away.
"It's okay. Your secret is safe with me." I do a zip motion across my lips and she giggles some.
"Thanks. You seem like the type that I can trust. Anyway, what's this dude's name? Will I meet him tonight?"
"His name is Shawn, and as for meeting him you have a high chance. He usually comes in at ten every night. He is SUPER ripped and pretty sweet. I've been trying to ask him out for a while now, but the words just won't flow," I say with a defeated sigh.
"Well do you know if he's single?"
"Oh he is. I ask him a lot just to make sure."
"Well if you ask questions like that a lot, then are you sure he doesn't already know that you like him?"
"He might, but if he did wouldn't he have already confronted me by now? It's been forever."
"If he's as sweet as you make him out to be then he wouldn't do something that bold. I think that you should make the first move. Woman power and all that jazz."
"I would, but geeze. My brain seems to shut down around him."
We talk like that for a while. A full hour until the bell rings. He walks in with his usual workout clothes on and I immediately melt. Nicole just gives him a warm smile. He returns it and asks, "And who might you be?"
"I'm Nicole. It's nice to meet you." Shawn turns to me and just says "The usual please." BUT! He adds a wink to it. A wink! I turn to go get his drink while my heart is beating out of my chest.
I come back and I almost drop his drink.
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YOOOOOOO IT'S A LATE-NIGHT CHAPTER!!! I'm tired guys. My spring break is ending and I need to get back on my regular schedule, but that won't stop me from procrastinating with absolutely all the regrets!
Lel I'm so funny. Anyway, hope you all enjoyed this semi-late chapter (I cri). And that awesome cliff hanger. Please vote, comment, and share!
Thank you! ~ AshCat15
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