The Lost Ones | Choni

35| Turning things around

AN/ Hey loves! So I knowwwww I haven't been great at updating, but I've been busy, and tbh it's gonna stay that way. That doesn't mean I'm going to stop writing, just updates will slow down a bit unless I'm in a big productive mood. I've also had writers block so yeahhhh. I'm not gonna lie, I got REALLY lazy with the editing here, so most of it is raw and unedited. If something doesn't make sense then I'm sorry 🥺

Anyway go ahead and read 🙃

Toni's POV

I was driving along the curvy roads really going no where in particular, I just needed to clear my head. I was shocked when I saw Cheryl come back into the living room in lingerie. It wasn't that I didn't like it, I just wasn't wanting to do anything like that. I was expecting for us to just cuddle on the couch all night before going to bed, but apparently Cheryl had other plans. I think it was sweet of her to want to do something special for my birthday, but when Lindsey and I talked earlier it pissed me off and got in my head and I took it out on Cheryl. I really wish I hadn't and now I feel awful because I yelled at her when all she wanted to do was take care of me.

I was about to turn and go back but I realized that I was suddenly in Greendale by the looks of the buildings. I guess I drove longer then I originally intended. I decided it would be best to take a break before driving all the way back since I was stress and tired. I saw a little diner coming up and I pulled into the parking lot and then walked inside. The diner was kinda simple, not nearly as cool as Pops, but it'll do. I sat at the counter and then I was greeted by a waitress.

"Hello! What can I get you?" The woman asked.

"Just a side of fries and some water please."

"Okay it'll be right out!" She smiled and then put the ticket up for the chef while she got my water. The fries came out quickly since there was a decent amount of people in the diner so they were probably already making some of the food to be ready. "Here you go."

"Thanks." I said quietly as I began to sip my water and eat my fries. I decided to send Cheryl a quick text before I did anything else on my phone.

Me/ Hey, babe. I'm sorry for getting upset but I'll be back soon and we can talk. Love you. 💕

I then pulled up Instagram and scrolled through my feed and messages. Cheryl and I posted a picture earlier today of us and the captain said 'There's no one else I'd rather be spending my birthday with.' and Cheryl posted the same photo on her account and put 'Happy to be by her side on a special day. Happy birthday, love.' Mine got over 200 likes and around 20 comments and Cheryl's got 84 likes and 5 comments. Once people found out about our relationship they started following Cheryl's Instagram too and her account was now growing from 12 followers to 150 already. She told me at lunch earlier how she didn't like it all that much but she is shy and I'm sure she'll get used to it. I still think she should post her art but after Jason found that sex drawing, she's rejected the idea all together for now. Hopefully she'll change her mind because she really does have some talent.

"Do you need anything else?" The waitress asked me as she came to wash off the counter around me.

"No thanks, just finishing my water." I smiled.

"Alright. Well here's your tab for you to pay when you're ready." The woman smiled back. She began to walk away and then I noticed that her name tag said 'Claire'.

Oh shit!

The waitress was a redhead and was undoubtedly in her early twenties. I decided to take a chance and ask her something to see how she reacted.

"Uh, Claire?" I asked and she stopped and turned to me. "Can I ask a question?"

"Sure." She smiled at me but she looked a little confused.