Chapter 3

Bad Day

Bad Day- Daniel Powder

You stand in line just to hit a new low

You're faking a smile with a coffee to go

You tell me your life's been way off line

You're falling to pieces every time

And I don't need no carrying on

Cause you had bad a day

You're taking one down

You sing a sad song just to turn it around

You said you don't know

You tell me don't lie

You work up a smile

And you go for a ride

You had a bad day

The camera don't lie

You're coming back down

And you really don't mind

You had a bad day

You had a bad day

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Elizabeth Swann treaded through the icy cold streets of London. She hugged her warm, white coat close, an attempt to warm herself a bit more. Her damn car wouldn't start this morning and she couldn't catch a cab so she had to walk. Usually she wouldn't mind a walk, but it was near 40 degrees and pouring rain and now she was soaked through.

She ran as the rain poured harder, and finally her townhouse was in sight. She pulled out her keys and pushed the door open, running in. She peeled off her coat, scarf, hat, and gloves, leaving herself in her wet clothes. She hurried to the bathroom and turned on the shower. She waited until the water was hot and she stripped her clothes and got in, reveling in the warm water on her skin. It immediately relaxed her after the day she had had.

First, her car wouldn't start. Then when she got to the bakery where she worked, she dropped a cake and had to start it all over. Next she had a consultation with a bride who happened to be the bitchiest bridezilla Elizabeth had ever encountered, and she had encountered some pretty bad brides. At her lunch break, she had gone to a café down the street. They didn't have anymore cinnamon sugar scones-her favorite- which bummed her out, and then her hot coffee had gotten spilled all over her, staining her favorite t-shirt and scalding her.

When she got out, she felt a little better. She went to the living room and turned on the TV, ready to relax for the rest of the day. She was watching Food Network Challenge, and when they started making the cakes, it popped into her mind a whole load of things she had to get done tomorrow that she had forgotten about, and that stressed her out even more. But there was nothing that could be done now. She was starving but decided to wait until her boyfriend got home. The idea of ordering Chinese food and cuddling on the couch while watching Unwrapped sounded good to her. But it was then that she noticed the red blinking on the answering machine. She walked over and pushed it, listening to the voice that floated through.

"You have one new message. 4:33 pm," the automatic, robot voice sad. Then her boyfriend's voice came though.

"Hi, love. I'm so sorry but I won't be home until late tonight. I have a lot of work to do at the office. Go ahead and eat without me, and don't wait up. I may not be home until midnight. I love you."

Elizabeth sighed. Just perfect. A perfect end to a perfect day, she thought sarcastically. She looked through the pantry in the kitchen, looking for something to eat. She finally settled on simply having cereal. She poured herself some fruity pebbles and sat back on the couch, once again watching TV.

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Will Turner handed the cabbie money and got out, shutting the door behind him. The heavy rain had subsided slightly and it was pitch black outside. Will was glad to finally be home. He had had a horrible day.

All the computers at work had crashed, and during a meeting his boss found out about a problem that had happened a few days before and got pissed at everybody except Will, since he wasn't involved. But when he entrusted Will to fix the problem, everyone at work got pissed at Will in return. Will spent the whole day being shunned by his coworkers and had to stay late trying to fix the problem, which was nearly impossible without computers.

Will walked into his townhouse to find it dark. But then he heard a faint noise and saw a light coming from the living room. He walked in and saw his beautiful girlfriend lying on the couch, fast asleep with the TV still on. He walked over to her and turned the TV off, picked her up and carried her into their bedroom. He set her on the bed and pulled the covers over her before taking off his shirt and pants. When he was left in his boxers he climbed in bed next to her and kissed her forehead.

"Will," he heard her mutter.

"Sorry, my love, I didn't mean to wake you," he whispered.

"Hmm, what time is it."

"Past midnight."

Elizabeth scooted into Will. "Oh Will I had the most awful day."

"I did too, Elizabeth. I feel better being with you now though."

"You always make me feel better, babe." Elizabeth smiled up at him and kissed him. Will gladly responded, opening his mouth for her.

When they pulled apart, Elizabeth buried her head in the crook of his neck and she intertwined her legs with his. He wrapped his arms around her, hugging her close.

"What do you say tomorrow night we get Chinese food and watch Unwrapped?" Will asked. Elizabeth giggled; he knew her so well.

"That's sounds great." And then they both fell asleep in each other's arms, both feeling much better.

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