Why Me

Chapter One

Once I reached my house I unlock the door to find my my sleep on the couch, which has to mean dad and her have been fighting again. Probably something about the Fourth of July party were having on Saturday.
I don't get why we have this stupid party anyway. All we do is watch as our neighbors get shit faced and trash out lawn.

I go up starts to get a few hours of sleep before my first job of the summer at this little, record story down town called Arrow. I'd grown up going there and every Christmas my mom would get me a new vinyl. I look over at the stack sitting next to my black record player that I had covered in band stickers and stuff. I smiled thinking of all the joy that it had brought me over the last 8 years. I got it for my 9th birthday. I remember that day so vividly. But that day also is what broke our family's happy vibe. I remember as my mom brought out my cake cause my dad wasn't anywhere to be found, and they sang to me the birthday song. I remember asking where daddy was and I remember finding him shacked up with one of my friends moms fucking in my parents room. I remember seeing my mom slap him and kick him out. In all honesty I'm still surprised she forgave him and took him back.

After thinking for a bit to long I garb a Nirvana that is 3 sizes to big for me and I strip and slide it on. I climb in bed and close my eyes. Next thing I know my alarm is going off and it reads 8am. "How the fuck is it already 8"
I say to my self as I get up and slip into the shower. After I got out I gave my self a pep talk about how I'm going to do great! Also that some customers will be rude but that I can't let it get to me. One problem I have with my self is my body I'm not skinny but I'm not fat either. Sometimes I wish I was one or the other. I have wide hips and my thighs touch each other. I know I'm not as tiny as the world wants me to be but my mom always says I'll find someone to love my body and my mind so I just listen to her.

I got dressed, choosing to wear a old Rush band tee and some boyfriend jeans. I look in my wall mirror and think that I look cute. I never wear makeup or put time toward my hair I just put it up in a pony tail. I grab a muffin off the top of the fridge and walk out of my little house.

I arrived some what early. It's 9:40 and I'm supposed to get here at 10. This strange yet very attractive guy stands next to me and says,
" hi you must be the new girl, I'm Henry"
I look at him timidly and say
"Nice to meet you. My names Victoria"
"And yes I am the new girl"
I giggle out the last part as he takes he's key out and opens the door.
"So do you own the place now or what?" I ask as he closes the door behind us.
" No my dad does " he says and walks to the back. I follow him as I get to where he is I see a coffee Machine and some donuts.
"Help your self " he says smiling at me as he takes a bit of donut.
"So like " is all I can say as I look at how cute he's little dimples are.
"So like what?" He asks me in a mocking tone. "I just your really cute" I say this as if it's all one word, really rushed.
"Why thank you, as are you" he says giving me a derp smiling that makes me want to smile too.
"Well shop opens soon we better get out there" he says smiling as he goes out front. Something about he's complement made me wish I'd dressed better.

The day went so slow. Not that this was a bad thing, Henry and me talked a lot and I got to watch how he danced so stupidly as Sunshine Of Your Love played. He had really nice long brown hair that was kinda curly. He had such light green eyes and lips the pink color of a Herbal Essences shampoo I used to use. He wore a Van Halen tee shirt that had faded and he had so many tattoos. Which is a turn on to me seeing as I have about 6. He also wore some of the tightest black jeans is ever seen. For me the fit gave a great view of all of him.
I blushed at the thought of it and I see he noticed.
" What's got your cheeks red" he says in he's thick English accent I didn't notice before.
"Just nothing " I say feeling embarrassed.
"No come on tell me, I'm intrigued now."
"I was I was just thinking about how well those jeans fit you"
I can't believe what I just let tumble out my mouth but what he says next shocks me.
" Thanks" he laughs. " I was hoping it was something good but I didn't know this good " he says winking.
"What are you doing this weekend?" I ask him as I stock some Cream records on a shelf that has a sign that reads " classic rock".

"Nothing actually just going to a dumb party that's thrown by one of my neighbors." He looks at me "and you?"
"My family is throwing some stupid party and I'm forced to be there" I say shrugging.
"Well you can leave early if you would like no ones here, have a good day" he says as I walk out the shop.

The rest of the week goes quick. Work is going great, Henry and me get along great. It's now Friday which means no work till Monday and also that the stupid party is tomorrow.

When I wake up at 10am to the sound of my moms voice saying " Honey get up the party starts in 2 hours!"
I slowing get up and get ready. I put on a black shirt that hangs on me and some dark wash boyfriend jeans. I head down stairs at 1pm knowing I'm walking in to everyone that's in full party mode. I walk around say a few " hi great to see you's" and I walk to the back yard. I see a familiar guy with brown hair and green eyes. I realize it's Henry. My party was the lame party he has to go to. I can't let him see me. I start to walk fast back in the house when I feel a hand on my shoulder. Sure enough it's Henry.