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I've been roaming around
Always looking down at all I see
Painted faces, fill the places I cant reach
You know that I could use somebody - Kings of Leon, Use Somebody
That night in bed, I began to worry. I checked my alarm clock, for what seemed like the thousandth time. The angry letters glared at me.
11:42
I sighed and tapped my fingers against my crossed arms. I hadn't seen Leah since she left this afternoon.
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After I had unfinished packing, I decided to wander around campus a little. I passed several frat houses with muscled men carrying in kegs, and red plastic cups. I received a couple cat calls and an invitation to the party tonight. I snorted. Yeahhh that was exactly were I wanted to be tonight, a sausage fest.
I steered clear of sorority row, to avoid the rushers. I'd heard too many stories about how horrible those kinds of girls could be. I'm sure plenty of them were just fine. I just didn't feel the need to prove myself to be accepted.
The streets were beginning to empty and soon I noticed I was the only one out walking alone. It's not like it bothered me though, I loved to go on walks. And it seems like with more than one person you walk slower, that bothered me. I like to walk at a certain pace. In high school I was on the track team, and I was pretty good. Track was easy. All you had to do was run; you never had to depend on anyone else, unless it was a relay.
I sighed and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear. Maybe that's what's wrong with me. Maybe I'm just going to be a loner…I'll buy a big house and fill it to the brim with cats, and live there till' I'm eighty. Or maybe I'll be like my Aunt May. She's sixty, filthy stinkin' rich, and single. She travels the world, I never thought to ask how she made her money, but she always sent me neat little trinkets from her current destination. I laughed at the thought. I really needed to acquaint myself with the other people on campus.
Soon the sun began to set and I took the scenery in for the first time. Everything was so…green. It wasn't a bad thing though, maybe cause' I'd always like green. Through the sparse clouds I could see the different hues of orange, pink, and purple. I smiled, it was pretty here. A slight cool breeze began to blow, and I wished I'd brought a jacket with me. I hugged my arms toward me in an attempt to keep warm. I finally made my way to the main road and checked my watch.
Seven o'clock, and as if on cue my stomach rumbled. While the street was clear I dashed across to a small diner. There was a ding from a bell on the door signaling my arrival. A few people turned in their seats to look at the door and then went back to their meals. I took a seat at the old fashioned bar and instantly felt warmer. There was a faint smell of grease and soft oldies music playing. A young waitress sauntered up to me.
"Hello, can I get you something to drink?"
I rubbed my hands together. "Sure, I'll have a coffee." She nodded and turned to grab a menu, which she handed me. She poured the warm drink in front of me and smiled as I grabbed it instantly, dumping in as much sugar and creamer possible.
"So how are the cheeseburgers here?" I asked after taking a large gulp that stung my throat.
She folded her arms and leaned down against the counter. "Well I'd say they're pretty good, but I've never had one."
I gave a soft chuckle, "I guess I'll have to try one then." She smiled and gave my order to the cook.
"Say, you look familiar. Haven't I seen you around here before?"
"Hmmm, I don't think so. I just moved here." I replied politely.
"Oh yeah, where from?" She asked sounding interested.
"Oklahoma."
Her eyes widened a bit, "Wow, that's an awful long way to come! Any reason why?"
"College. It'll be my first year at WSU."
"Small world, I'm starting my second year." She extended her hand, "I'm Hayden."
"Kristy," I replied.
"So are you thinking about rushing?" The cook yelled an 'orders up!' for that I was thankful.
"Well here ya are one cheeseburger." I doused it in ketchup and dug in. Hayden chuckled and looked at me expectantly. I could feel my cheeks redden.
"Sorry." I mumbled and wiped at my mouth with a napkin, making sure I hadn't smeared ketchup everywhere.
"Umm no. I'm not rushing." Hayden frowned a bit.
"Aww too bad! I'm an Alpha Delta Pi." I mumbled a soft 'ohhh'.
"Well I'll just let you get back to your burger." She smiled at me and went off to check on some of the other customers. I watched her out of the corner of my eyes as I ate, but not in a creepy way. She seemed nice, and she was defiantly pretty. She had shoulder length brown hair with blonde highlights. The uniform dress and apron she wore accentuated her figure nicely. I mentally groaned. Guys probably hit on her all the time. I never thought of myself as ugly, maybe too thin, but the only thing I'd ever been told was 'Nice tits' such a lovely complement, huh? Although a few girls had said they liked my long, dark red hair…
Hayden soon came by to pick up my plate and refill my coffee. I pulled a wad of money from my front pocket, but she stopped me there.
She smiled, "This one's on the house." I blinked a few times and smiled back.
"Thank you."
"Hey don't worry about it! But I was wondering…the other girl that worked this shift with me quit a few days ago…you wouldn't happen to want a job, would you?"
"Of course." I said instantly. I was going to have to get a job soon, but I didn't expect it to be this easy.
She laughed, "Well ok then, head down here around two tomorrow and I'll show you the ropes."
I smiled, "Alright, I'll see ya then." I headed towards the door. "And thanks again!"
I heard a faint, "Don't mention it" as the door closed behind me.
I wrapped my arms around myself instantly. It had gotten a little colder while I was inside. I quickly hurried back the way I came, hoping I could find the way easily.
It was a good thing I was used to running all the time, or my legs would be achin'.
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I huffed and rolled onto my side. She'd come back when she wanted to, no need for me to worry about it. I yawned and welcomed the sleep that engulfed me…
I found myself walking along a very dark street, trees looming angrily around me, the bright white moon gave the only. It was freezing and I was in short shorts and a tank top, barefoot. It was eerily quite and all I could hear was my own ragged breathing. After walking what seemed like miles, the diner was suddenly in front of me. I halted, alarmed by its suddenness, then hurried inside remembering its warmth.
There were a few people inside, none turned to look at the door. Hayden was turned with her back to me, fussing over the coffee maker. It was suddenly quiet again. I could hear no breathing, clattering of silverware, or music playing. Nor could I smell grease…I wrinkled my nose. It smelt of something else. Something I couldn't quite put my finger on. I walked forward, my footsteps echoing loudly, to the bar. Hayden was still behind the counter, wiping a rag on the coffee maker. She did this for several minutes, before I called out to her.
"Hayden…?" I croaked. My voice sounded brittle. She stopped what she was doing as soon as I'd opened my mouth. She stiffened.
"Are you okay?" I asked. I quickly covered my mouth. I knew this smell…
Rotting meat.
Hayden's stiff body turned toward me and I screamed. She was pale white with purplish veins everywhere, and her eyes had rolled into the back of her head. Her jaw was pulled open as far as imaginable, and a greenish brown substance was oozing from her mouth. She suddenly lurched at me emitting the most horrible gurgling scream I'd ever heard.
There was a loud slam and I awoke with a scream. The top light flickered on and I hoisted the sheets up around my neck, I was sweating. Leah stood in the doorway with a guy wrapped around her from behind. He had short black hair with a stubbly beard to match; I guessed he was in his late twenties.
"Hey baby…" He cooed at Leah. "I didn't know this was gonna be a threesome!" He grinned wickedly.
Leah groaned and pushed him back out into the hall. "Not tonight, Brent." She slammed the door in his face. I heard a muffled 'Hey!' from the other side.
Leah turned to me. "Sorry, I forgot you were here." She started to strip down.
I assumed that was supposed to be an apology. "It's ok…was that your boyfriend?"
She scoffed. "No." She flicked the top light back off. "Night she mumbled."
I looked at the clock.
3:23
I groaned.
More like morning.
