Chapter 3
AN: Procrastination is a bitch. More like, I'm procrastination's bitch. I finally got this chapter written and now that I'm done with school, I will hopefully be able to update the next one before we all die of old age. Enjoy =)
Stepping through the entrance of the cell causes a wave of finality to wash over me. It take me a second to push past it so that I can look around my new home. The "touchy" roommate I'm supposed to be careful around doesn't seem to be here at the moment. Fine by me. Now I don't have to worry about making nice until after I'm settled.
The cell is a pretty good size, about 10ft by 7ft. There are two shelves on the far wall, I'm assuming that the one not covered in scary stuff is mine. When I say scary I mean scary. I'm not sure I want to know what some of the stuff occupying that shelf are. There is also a small curtained off area. I peek behind the curtain and discover that it is where the toilet and sink are, at least the curtain will provide a little privacy. The bed looks like a piece of crap that a homeless man wouldn't choose to sleep on, but it's better than the floor, I guess. On the bright side it's a bunk bed! I love bunk beds! Neither of the beds look claimed so I call dibs on top bunk.
As I'm about to crawl onto the bed I remember that I still need to change into my new uniform. I feel kind of exposed changing in a room were any of the guards can see in, but when push comes to shove, Valentines never give up. I think that the least revealing way to do this is if I replace each piece of clothing as I take it off, this way I'll never be more than half undressed. I quickly strip off my tank top and pull on my new shirt. It takes me a few seconds to get it buttoned up, but when I do, It fits pretty well. Next come the pants. I undo them and slip them down my legs, It was going great until I realized I was still wearing shoes. I tried to Kick off the shoes but with my pant around my ankle it just caused me to be put off balance. I managed to not hurt anything, except my pride, as I landed in a seated position on the bottom bunk. Now that I was seated, I was able to get my pants and shoes off without any more embarrassing fumbles. After I kicked them off I quickly shimmied into the new pants they had given me, but chose to keep the shoes off for now.
Who knew that getting changed could be so tiring? According to my internal clock it's bedtime anyway. I climb into the top bunk and snuggle into the blankets. They smell really good, almost floral but not quite. As I try to figure it out I feel myself slipping into sleep.
Surrounded by a field of blooming wildflowers, wearing a summer dress, I'm trying my best to breath in as much of the floral sent as I can. Just then, a cool breeze chills my skin and when I look up, I see that the sun is hiding behind a bunch of clouds. Big Jerk, Doesn't he know that I'm cold. I direct a very pointed stare at where the Sun should be located, hoping that he would get the point and come out. It seems that he's being a gank so I guess I'll just try my best to enjoy the field without him. If only I had my sweater. Just as I'm about to give up hope of warming up, The clouds part and the sun's rays shine against me, warming my entire body. The smell of flowers becomes stronger and swirls around me, it feels as though I'm in a state of pure bliss and comfort when, suddenly, It all abruptly ends.
"WHAT THE FUCK! WHY ARE YOU IN MY BED?", Having this screamed directly in you ear by a complete stranger, who is laying on top of you, in the middle of the night, is not a good way to be woken up. "Are you deaf? Answer me", My mind is doing it best to comprehend what she's saying, but I'm still recovering from my wonderful dream and my mind isn't fully functioning yet. I need to say something!
"I- um- Sorry, I didn't know", I finally sputter out. I wish it wasn't so dark in here so that I could see who I'm speaking with. She feels so warm and- wait a second, why is she still laying on top of me? Before I know it she's jumping off of me and onto the floor. Did she read my mind?! before I can even answer my own question, she's flicking the lights on. It Burns!
I guess I should be more careful of what I wish for next time. My eyes do their best to adjust as she continues to fire questions at me, "What do you mean you 'didn't know'? What are you, deaf and dumb?". Even though I cant see yet I can feel the glare that she is currently burning my soul with.
"I don't see your name on it anywhere," I gesture to the bed I'm sitting on, "What am I, a Physic? You weren't here to tell me it was off limits so I assumed it wasn't". My eyes have finally adjusted and I'm about to level her with a glare of my own until my gaze actually falls on her. She looks pissed. The saying 'If looks could kill' flashes into my mind. She's really tall. I'd bet she's a full 6 inches taller than me. her long dark hair, piercing eyes, and flared nostrils combine to make quite the intimidating sight. Did I forget to mention that the glare I felt earlier is still in full effect and every bit as brutal as I imagined it to be. She looks like she's about to kill me, and considering the fact that she's already in jail, I don't feel like pushing her buttons is the best plan at the moment. It may be in my best interest to try and calm her down so that I can live through the night. "Listen, I'm sorry for sleeping in your bed. Now that I know that it's yours I will move to the other one," I hop off her bed and sit on the lower bunk, "If you'll just calm down we can both go to bed and try to discuss this like adults in the morning," I admit, that came off a little more sassy than I originally planned, but I can't always be perky and sweet. Especially when I was just woken up from a really good dream.
Despite the sass, my words seem to calm her down a little. She no longer looks like she's going to bash my head in, so i'm going to count that as a win. She looks me up and down one last time before she climbs up into her bed, the one that I had just warmed up, and muttered a quick, "Just make sure it doesn't happen again. Next time I can guarantee that you wont be let off as easily". It's not exactly the most pleasant good night I've ever received, but maybe she'll warm up to me once it's not the middle of the night. One can only hope. I climb under the cover of the bottom bunk and fall back asleep as though I hadn't just been screamed at by some strange and beautiful woman.
AN:
And... Scene! I hope you enjoyed the new chapter. I poured my blood ,sweat and tears into it, so you better have liked it! JK. If you actually take the time to read this story then I automatically love you. Review and all that jazz.