this is my first time writing. every comment is much appreciated. and a thank you to every reader.
it was late at night when I decided I needed a new start, a fresh beginning, something to keep my mind off everything I had going on in my life. I was laying on my bed, thinking to myself "what s wrong with you Jewell! u ve never really taken care of yourself. Stop looking out for everyone and start caring about your present!"
after spending days and nights just laying there in my bed I knew I needed something new, an adventure. I needed to get away. it has always been a dream of mine to just run away from everything and get the chance to discover new places. cold places. I loved the snow. I represented everything pure to me. I could get lost while simply watching the snow fall for hours.
it was late september and I started to realise I needed more than a simple adventure to keep my mind off things. I needed a new friend. someone to act silly around, someone who s not afraid to hold you when you re down, someone you ll do anything to keep safe.
I lived in Boston where I was getting ready for college. I was gonna study translation. I have always loved reading and found passion in the fact that every book you hold in your hands is a new adventure. a new story to be told.and I ve always wanted to be able to read every book I could get my hands on no matter what language it s written.
I always found it easier to just read a book and work your imagination than to go out and try making friends. so I knew I wasnt going to hold on to my senior year friends. I had to work hard making new friends in college knowing that I m shy around new people.
it was a cold September day and I had to run some errands for my mom down at the mall. nd I never really minded. every time I went to the mall I ended up getting books. so I would return home with more adventures waiting for me.
I entered the small bookshop I usually go to where everyone knows me and it s been the case for years now. I knew every costumer they had, knowing that I spend most of my waking minutes there for the past 5 years.
but today, there was a new face. a face I knew I haven't seen before. but of course I m too shy to even make eye contact. I couldn't even get a clear view of the person standing in the mystery section. after what felt like half an hour of searching the whole shop for new books I found what I needed. I headed to the cash register to pay for my books, only to find a tall guy with light brown curls in all directions. he had hazel eyes with lashes that could easily brush his cheekbones. and I felt as if I was lost in my own mind, standing there, with not even the smallest idea of what j m doing. all I felt was someone's elbow up in my rib, waking me from the state of mind I was in. it was " justine" a friend I made after going to the same bookstore for years. she worked there and we would spend time discussing life itself from time to time.
Justine asked me if I didnt mind if she would help the guy out before I pay here cause she wanted to finish up work so we could hang out and grab a cup of coffee. and of course I ddnt mind but the guy insisted I go first saying in his masculine but deep voice: "ladies always go first. please." while showing me the way with his hand.
and of course I couldnt even face him. I avoided eye contact at all times. It was his simple words that made me blush. and I caught a glimpse of his grin and I knew he could see me blushing. so I hurried in front of him, thanking him for being kind and polite but keeping my eyes fixed on the ground that s under my feet.
just as I finished grabbing everything mom needed I was finding my way to the exit, when I saw him coming my way with his grin still on his face. I could feel my heart beating faster Nd the shills running down my spine. but I kept telling myself" he s not heading for you, he s just gonna pass you by on his way to his friends" .. but I guess I was wrong.
I would really love to know if you find it a bit interesting so please comment your ideas. and thank you again for reading. I will wait for comments to see if it s a good idea to post again.
