A/N: I have absolutely no idea why I'm writing this. I hate it. It sounds so whiney and depressing. I don't do angst. My genre of choice is comedy. I don't even know if I'll keep writing it. This is my second try at submitting any of my fanfiction. If it sucks tell me so I won't feel so bad when I inevitably decide not continuing it. Just know that none of this is edited so don't come crying to me if the grammar ain't up to par.
- bigsis
Prologue
My footsteps echo loudly down the empty street. I place my foot down with more care hoping to lighten the sound. Labored breathing adds a discordant counterpoint to the heavy footsteps. The sounds would be fine coming from a horse, but since I'm not a horse...
The winter night is still as I clod on.
The bright lights of a passing car hit my eyes. I can just barely make out the couple in the front seats. They are young, around my age. It's probably going to be their first Christmas together.
I tighten my arms around me. The air is biting. My downy coat cannot protect me from Winter's frigid hold. Home is just another block away. Soon I'll have the heater to warm me up.
It won't be too warm. I have to keep the temperature gage low or I will not be able to pay the bill at the end of the month. Maybe I don't need to walk so quickly to get home.
I walk alone.
It is a common enough happenstance. I live my life alone. That is my place in the world. Nobody wants to be grouped with the fugly girl.