Why did I drag myself out of bed this morning?
Why didn't I just go back to sleep?
I push back my hair and slump into position at the counter. Lazily my head turns towards the clock, which shows 7:28. That's way earlier than I usually get up.
Why did I even get a summer job in the first place?
I grumble at the first customer, who flashes me a rude look then huffs away. My boss, Hiashi Hyuga, frowns at me but I ignore it. He knows I can't function right this early in the morning.
Why didn't I just let myself be late today?
I put a hand on my head to tell him I have a headache and he rolls his eyes. It's true this time, actually. My head hasn't stopped throbbing since I started my car this morning, which, by the way, almost broke down on the way here.
Why do I have to get up so early?
I flinch as the sound of my coworker's car pulling up rattles my eardrums. The lady in front of me laughs a little, but I just put on a smile and give her the change, then brace myself for the sound of the bell hanging above the door.
Why don't I just pretend I'm sick and leave?
Neji brushes my sleeve as he slips by to clock in. I wave to Hinata sitting in his car out in front, who's dropped him off today as usual. She points to Neji so I poke him in the back for him to turn and wave goodbye to her.
Why is everything in my life so bothersome?
I stare at Neji and he must realize I'm doing it, because as he turns away from Hinata he smirks at me. It quickly turns into a smile as he notices I'm still staring.
When I just stand there he waves his hand in front of my face. "Good morning, Shikamaru," he says.
I float back to earth and tell him good morning, too.
Why don't I just quit?
Why, why, why, why.
Oh yeah, that's why.
Cause I wanted to see him again.
Why is he so high maintenance?
Heh, even he probably doesn't know the answer to that one.
What a drag.