Euphoria // Grunge One-Shots

Unfortunate events - Eddie Vedder

Crying. That was the only thing I could do right now. I can't even think straight anymore.
Richard, my now ex-boyfriend AND ex-fiancée, just told me he'd been having an affaire with some old friend of his and he decided she was better for him. Which ended up in him breaking my heart, just about a minute or two ago.

As soon as he told me, I bursted into tears and ran upstairs to grab a bag and fill it with most of my important belongings and clothes.

I grabbed everything I needed, left the house and got into my car. Where to? I didn't know. The only thing I knew is that I needed to leave this hellhole.

After an hour and a half, I realised I was running out of gas. There was a gas station down the road and I stopped there for a refill.

"How could he?" I muttered to myself while filling my car with gas. As soon as I was finished I got out my wallet and walked inside the station to pay. Behind the counter was a guy with long hair. When he heard the bell ringing, he looked up and his eyes met mine.

"You alright over there?" he asked, probably noticing my tear stained face. I nodded and went to look inside the station for some snacks and something to drink. The guy went back to reading whatever he was reading, though I was sure I hadn't convinced him.

I grabbed a bottle of Diet Coke and a packet of crisps and made my way over to where the guy was sitting behind a small counter.

"These please, and I used tank 4." I said and he told me the exact price. I gave him the right amount of money and he took it, with a somewhat apologetic smile on his face.

before I turned to leave the station a thought came up in my mind, "Excuse me, but do you mind if I stay for a bit at the station. Just in my car? It's been a pretty long night and I could use some rest.."

He looked at me, "Yes of course, and if you need anything just tell me, maybe I could help." I smiled at him and thanked him before leaving and parking my car at the side of the station. I got into the back of the car after grabbing a blanket and a tiny pillow. It wasn't the best thing, but it was as comfortable as it would get.

I woke up to the sound of someone tapping on my window. I slowly opened my eyes and it took a minute or two for my eyes to get used to all the light, but when I could see properly, I noticed the guy from the station standing outside with a small bag in his hand and a small smile on his face.

I opened the door and quickly got out of the car, trying not to feel awkward about the fact that he saw me asleep.

"Morning," he said shyly, "I figured you could use something other than those crisps you bought last night. So, I got you some breakfast." he held up the bag and gave it to me. "There are two croissants inside, I hope you like croissants.."

I was taken aback to say the least, but non the less was I as grateful as ever. Never had anyone done this for me, let alone a stranger. "Wow, thank you so much." I said a bit speechless. "You shouldn't have done it, though. But I'm very grateful."

The guy smiled at me, "Well, I hope you got some rest after last night. You didn't seem too happy." he said quietly, not knowing for sure if it was too personal. But it wasn't, he was just trying to be nice.

"I did, thanks. And you're right, I wasn't too happy last night, still not right not, honestly. But you just made it a bit better by bringing me breakfast. So thanks." I smiled, a genuine smile.

"Well, I've got to get going. It's been a long night and I could use some rest as well. Have a good day." he said and slowly walked away.

"Well, thanks a lot, again. Bye!" I said and started eating the mouth-watering croissants.

I wasn't feeling like driving any further than I had already. Being an hour and a half away from Richard was quite enough. I got into town, San Diego that is, and found a hotel in which I checked in.

The day dragged on and after dinner, a drink sounded very nice. There was a bar at walking distance so as soon as I was ready, I made my way over. It was quite packed already and there wasn't a booth or a table left, so I just headed towards to bar and took a seat.

The bartender gave me the drink I ordered and while sipping my drink, I looked around a bit. Bringing my attention back to my drink, I realised someone took the seat next to me. I didn't bother looking up from my drink until the person asked me about my breakfast this morning.

"I beg your pardon?" I asked before looking up. It was only then that I realised it was the guy for the gas station; the guy who brought me breakfast this morning. "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't see it was you." I said and he chuckled, "It was very good by the way, thanks again."

He looked up and that was the moment I saw the ocean blue colour of his eyes for the first time. "No need to thank me. But let me introduce myself properly," he said while extending me his hand, "I'm Eddie."

We shook hands and we both smiled, "The name's (Y/N)."

"(Y/N), huh? that's nice. It suits you."

Hearing Eddie saying my name made me feel funny in my stomach. Never had I felt like this before, not even when Richard said my name.

I blushed at his comment and thanked him.

"Well, Eddie. Let me buy you a drink as to pay you back for breakfast."

We laughed and Eddie protested in the beginning, but eventually gave in and let me buy his drink.

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I know the endings to the one-shots are very bad, but I just can't come up with any better right now. If it really bothers you or if you want a second part, you can always tell me and maybe I'll make something that makes you happy :)

~ Emie