Decency

Oof

Why it was today of all days that the universe wanted me to experience hell was beyond me.

My abdomen felt as if a meat hook was forcibly dragging my insides out and all I could do was wait and suffer in a fetal position. A string of profanities left my mouth as I cursed my family tree for giving me such horrendous menstrual cramps. Honestly at this rate I'd rather be tortured in the worst pits of hell, at least that would be less pain that what I had to feel right now. Not even my prescription, extra, mega fucking strength Midol could help me now. And it was right now that I should have been on my way to the tattoo parlor to meet my friend as she was going through her first ever tattoo. I promised up and down I would be there for her and now I can't even do that. She told me several times that she understood what I was going through and that it was ok, but I still felt like the biggest assbutt in the universe.

Suddenly, after what felt like hours, my cramps stopped and it was as if I was gifted a grace of tolerance that I gratefully used to drag myself over to my bathroom. My sorry ass had just enough time to get situated in a too-hot-for-comfort-except-for-right-now-because-in-this-particular-moment-it-really-helps water before the pain was back in more intense waves than before. The bath however, really helped and in 5 minuets I could feel my cramps start to fully leave my body and I could actually relax as the water had also cooled to a much more comfortable temperature. I slipped a bath bomb into the water and a wave of peace washed over my body as my favorite scent filled my senses. Lush's twilight bath bomb never ceased to leave me in a state of utter relaxation and after soaking until the water became too cold, I quickly dried myself off and went into my room. I put on a pair of underwear and a jumper before getting under my covers and joining my corgi on my bed. I picked up the book I was currently reading and was able to get though a few chapters when my eyelids grew heavy. I glance at my alarm clock and see the time had now just past 11:00 pm. At this, I shifted and placed my bookmark back into the pages before setting the book back on my nightstand. After turning off the light that hung near my bed, my room was plunged into darkness, only being lit by the city outside my apartment's window. After settling into my comforter and oversized bear plushie, I found myself unable to keep my eyes open and was able to drift off into sleep.

That is, until my body was shocked into a state of consciousness by my alarm at 5:00 am on the dot. I groaned and fell back into the pillows before literally dragging myself out of my bed. I brushed my teeth quickly before throwing my hair into a messy bun and letting my corgi, Rose, out onto my balcony so she could pee on her little plot of grass and bushes. While she was romping about outside, I started to boil water in my kettle on the stove and slipped into some sweatpants and slippers. After I had made my morning tea, I joined my baby on the balcony. Sitting on the cold chair and setting my mug on the table that sat adjacent to said chair, I relished in the moment of calm brought on by the sunrise just over the city's skyline. Moments like these, where a light and fresh breeze was brought over the area and the city wasn't quite awake, were rare and I usually never got to experience them in my busy life. After sitting in a calm for 5 minuets, I was horridly reminded just how cold the winter morning was and hurried back inside, my now ice-pop of a dog following me.

Today was going to be a busy day, I had to finish printing out the last of the stickers and cut them out before starting on packing the remaining 46 or so orders I had yet to complete. I took too much time with each, trying to make every package individual with a different thank you and signing each comic book before wrapping them carefully in tissue paper and tying them off with a pretty string I had found in Micheals just two days ago. While I loved the freedom of working for myself, making prints and completing commissions, packaging days were the worst.

It was nearing 2:00 pm when I was finally done. I put all the parcels into my backpack and changed into my unofficial uniform; a pair of black skinny jeans and an oversized hoodie. After a quick lunch, I put Rose in her harness and attached her leash to her before wearing my backpack and leaving my apartment, locking my door on the way out.

After a short walk down to the post office, I was on my way to my best friend's place. I was going to make it up to her for missing the tattoo process yesterday. I picked up a bunch of pastries as I made my way to her's and got there just as 3:30 rolled around. I carried Rose in the building and elevator as dogs weren't technically allowed, but as soon as I was in my best friend's appartement, Rose was on the ground and running towards the couch.

"Rose! Autumn!"

I heard the soft Irish accent of my long time friend and practically sister from the living room as I walked to the kitchen with a quiet laugh.

"Hey Dee!" I greeted back as I heard her approach the kitchen, my corgi happily in her arms.

"How was the appointment yesterday? I'm sorry I couldn't make it.."

"Oh shut up! I know how bad your cramps are, I would never make you move an inch while they happen. And it was great actually! It really didn't hurt as badly as I thought it would and it looks great!"

Dee pulled her shirt up a bit, showing me the newly wrapped tattoo on her waist. She had gotten a delicate floral pattern surrounding her old cat's name. Jerald had died the year before and it had been really hard on her since she had owned him since she was 9. I smiled and offered her a plate of her favorite pastries.

"It looks amazing Dee, I'm so happy for you!"

She smiled in return and set my dog down before sitting in one of the barstools next to the counter. We ate in a comfortable silence that was only disrupted by the occasional laugh and sharing of a meme.

Unbeknownst to us, while we spent the rest of the afternoon just chilling out and enjoying our night in, a fight was about to break out between the two most powerful kingdoms known to the universe....

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Oh hi...

My plan for updating this is every Thursday?? Maybe? That's what I hope, but honestly not only am I shit at keeping schedules, I'm also going through school and mental problems so like don't kill me if it's not updated on time.

Then again, actually please kill me and end my suffering.....

Also: I am known to be an asshole about spelling/grammar mistakes, so if you see one in my work don't hesitate to be an asshole back to me about them. I would really appreciate the help as while I read every chapter back like fifty times, I know I probably miss how awkward certain sentences are/shitty word choices/out-right embarrassing spelling errors. So please, just comment about the mistakes so I can correct them as quick as possible.

Great, thanks, see you later!