Ending up with Knoxville (Johnny Knoxville

Chapter 1

After 2 years since moving out of my junkie moms and her alcoholic boyfriend's house I made my way to West Chester , Pennsylvania with my cousin Bradley.

He was my last resort to try and escape this hell I called "home"

My original plan was to become a singer/songwriter. But shit happens the way it happens and it closed that opportunity forever. Also the fact that I had to help pay rent for the semi nice apartment my cousin and his parter Wes were living in and let me stay for as long as I needed.

So I had to hold off on that broken dream and get a job immediately.

My job was tending a local bar, since I had barely turned 21 in late September I was allowed to be around drinks, though I'm not much of a drinker myself.

I made pretty good pay and I'm a people person, or what some like to call a "social butterfly", which also came in handy as I tended more people than any beginner at that bar alone.

I loved my job, but working the late shifts would be tiring as hell. I missed the soft feel of my pillow against my face so much I nuzzled my face into it and inhaled the laundry soap smell from the last time it was washed. But that enjoyment was ruined As a pillow was thrown at the back of my head.

"Carmen!! Wake up !"

I already knew it was my cousin who attempted to get me up from my soft warm welcoming bed. I hated him for that.

I grunted and got up attempting to throw that same pillow back but horribly failing as it landed next to him.

"God damnit Bradley!! What the hell do you want !"

I brushed my hair out of my face and yawned at the same time.

He huffed in annoyance and marched to my bedroom windows and flung the curtains open to Reveal a bright sunlight.

"Ahhh! It burns!!"

I covered my entire body in the dark blue heavy blanket to try and shield myself from the dreaded light.

"Well sleeping beauty most normal people wake up before 3 pm!"

My eyes shot open and I immediately sat up

"It's 3?!?"

He nodded and crossed his arms

I shot up from bed picking up my long dark brown hair up into a quick bun as I struggled to look for my pants. Yes I slept in my underwear.

"Oh god I'm gonna be late as fuck!!! Shit! "

Bradley started to walk out and gave me a small head shake as if he was disappointed

"Wel damn Bradley attitude much??"

He chuckled and leaned in the door frame

"You remember last time you told me you're boss had said if you were late again he's docking your paycheck, I'm just looking out for you"

I sighed and walked towards him giving him a hug as a thank you for waking me up so I don't get fired.

He closed the door and walked away leaving me to look for pants still.

Bradley was definitely my favorite cousin. He was like an older brother to me, always protecting me and making sure I'm doing whats right for myself. And being an only child it's what I felt like I needed most.

But he was also like a gay best friend, because going out and partying with him was always a blast and I could trust him to watch my drink.

I didn't have time to shower so I rummaged through all my clothes to find out what I was gonna throw on.

I found a long sleeve mesh top and decided to wear that, but to avoid the awkwardness of my bra being visible to the world I threw on a ripped Johnny cash crop top. Looked old but it was my absolute fav.

I found a pair of ripped skinny jeans and threw them on. I grabbed the nearest perfume and body spray I could find and sprayed them both on me to try and mask the fact I didn't shower.

I picked up the floor and made it look as neat as possible then checked my clock. It was only 3:30 and work started at 5.

I guess I had to grab some food on the way there. 

I ran out my room across the hall to the bathroom and quickly washed my face and began brushing my hair. I threw it up in a neat high pony and hair sprayed the fly aways down

I decided to also do a quick natural face just putting on mascara and a nude pink lipstick, outlining my lips to make them appear plumper than usual.

I was brushing my teeth when I heard a knock at the door. I opened it to see Wes.

My taste in guys would be very questionable to others but Bradley knew how to pick em. Wes has green eyes, dirty blonde hair, and a bright smile that could make anyone's day.

"Yes wes?"

"I was gonna ask if you wanted a ride to work, I'm going grocery shopping anyways so why not kill two birds with one stone" he chuckled

I sighed in relief wiping an imaginary sweat drip from my forehead. I spit out what toothpaste was in my mouth and gave him a hug and a smile.

"Oh my gosh Wes! You're a lifesaver!!"

He chuckled and patted my back before walking out "anytime Carmen"

I dried my mouth and checked myself out in the mirror. I think the fit was Instagram worthy.

I snapped a quick photo and uploaded it to my page with the caption -

"Love me some Johnny cash"

I had a great following too. My co worker Cynthia who does the opening shift said it gives the bar more "clout" is what she said, whatever the fuck that meant. But It did bring in more customers as they saw where I was working.

So in attempt to try and hit it off with me they come in and have a few beers but I never interact with customers unless they're regulars. So they're sad attempt to sleep with me fails like always.

I pushed my phone into my back pocket , left the Bathroom back into my room threw on my red converse and grabbed my purse.

I then made my way down the hall to the living room to see Wes waiting patiently by the door on his phone and Bradley watching tv on the couch.

Wes must've heard me because he turned around instantly. "About time"  he laughed then shook his head as he opened the door and started to walk outside.

I ran past him quickly and I flipped him off and rolled my eyes.

I walked down the stairs and straight to the parking lot where Wes' silver Honda Civic was. As he unlocked the car from behind me I jumped into the passenger seat also checking the time. "4:30" I whispered to myself and mentally congratulated myself as I already knew I wasn't gonna be late.

But I guess I had no time to stop by to get something to eat.

A/N

I'm absolutely positively madly in love with Johnny Knoxville and if you're seeing this you do too!! Ahhhhh ❤️❤️❤️🥴