It's Christmas day. My parents and I opened our presents. I didn't get much of what I wanted, but I didn't love Christmas. I was always in a bad mood. No one knew the real reason why. My mom just thought I was on my period, which I wasn't! After we opened presents, my mom loves to take down the Christmas tree. She hates Christmas after Christmas. It's just like any other holiday, stupid. Anyways, I put my presents in my room and I started to sort through them. I had the next three days off from work, which was nice cause it's always the day after Christmas is when everyone is returning presents. I texted some of my friends asking if they had a nice Christmas. Most of them answered right away cause they were doing nothing.

"I'm going over to Cream's house!" I yelled throughout the house.

No one answered me. They knew where I would be. I drove over to Cream's house. I parked in her driveway and she was waiting at the front door for me. We hugged and she let me. I said hi to her parents and we went upstairs into her room. She shut the door and showed me all her presents. To be honest, I wasn't really listening to her. I kept having weird thoughts running through my head. Cream got lots of clothes and gift cards.

"Are any of these from your mom?" I asked.

"No. My dad got most of the stuff."

"What did your mom get you?"

"She just gave me money."

I nodded my head. Cream was a little upset about her mom. At least Cream had her dad. Cream told me some stories about last years Christmas. We laughed at some stories and spent most of the day together.

A month went by. I was guarded. I didn't make any new friends. I didn't want friends. I just wanted to be alone. Work was awful for me. I kept getting pushed on for everything. Everyone knew me as someone who would always help them. That's why a lot of my coworkers looked up to me. I was in the back helping one of the managers. He told me after I was doing throwing away card board boxes I was free to go. My shift ran late, and I didn't want to be here anymore. I hurried with my task and finally clocked out.

"I'll see you soon, Tails." Said a voice.

I walked past Sonic as he was talking on the phone. Did he know Tails? I wonder if Cream knows Sonic. I don't know much about Sonic, so I can't judge him yet. If Cream knew about him, why wouldn't she tell me about him? I clocked out and went over to my locker. I opened my locker and took off my vest. I was tired after today. Standing all day long, having stupid customers ask stupid questions, all the dumb co-workers. Ugh!

"Hey, Amy."

I looked up at saw Sonic standing way too close to me.

"Hey, Sonic. What's up?"

"Not much. You off?" He asked.

"Yea. You off too?"

He nodded and smiled. We both clocked out.

"So um, which side did you park on?" I asked.

"Pharmacy side."

The store we work at is huge. Most retail stores have the same layout. On the right side was all the food and clothes. In the middle was arts and crafts, video section, outdoor stuff and the auto zone. The left side had toys, office supplies, pharmacy stuff, and personal items. There was also a garden section for when summer time hits. Sonic and I parked on the same side. We walked out together. I said goodbye to some coworkers as I left. Sonic didn't know many people yet. He was mostly up front scanning people's items. Cashiers only make friends with other cashiers. Everyone else on the sale floors is free to go into different departments. Sonic and I said goodbyes and I drove home. Once I got home, everything was dark. My parents were both asleep. I walked into my room and shut the door. I took a quick shower and headed to bed.

"So uh, what's your name?" A man asked.

"Amy."

"That's a nice name. What school do you go to?"

"I'm actually not in school."

"Well, how old are you then?"

"18." I lied.

"What color is your car?"

"Blue. I lied again.

"Well, can I get your number."

My number. Should I give my number out to a total stranger. Yes or no!? Think fast I was at work. I was the only register open and sadly he was the only customer around. For once I wished a customer would walk up to the register. I looked down and didn't know what to say at first. I'm at work, I'm not here to give out my number. I work and go home that's it! I started to sweat. I wanted to pass out. No, I really wanted to yell for help. Three years. It's been three years. Have I moved on or not? I think about him everyday, but I never see him anymore. What I am doing though? I hate him so much. He took so much away from me and there's nothing I could do about it.

"I'm not doing this anymore." I said opening my eyes.

It was about three in the morning. I have that dream about twice a week. I can't stop it. I want it to stop, but thinking about it is a curse. I saw up in my bed and looked around the room. The only person I had was Rose. She was sleeping in her cage though. She was always there for me. I don't know what I'm going to do when she's gone. I got Rose three years ago, and her life was coming to an end. I got out of bed and went into my bathroom. I turned on the lights and locked the door. I stood in front of the mirror and looked at myself. Skin only, there were no clothes on me.

"That guy." I thought.

I went back to bed and didn't sleep that night. Three years ago... I could think about was how was I going to get better? I haven't shared this with anyone for three years. I never told my parents. I never even told Cream. I want to tell her, but I don't want her to worry about me. It wasn't right for me to share that with her. What am I going to do? It happened at work and I go to work four times a week. Work is hell for me.

I got to work the next morning. I thought about when Sonic would be at work. He was a nice guy. I wouldn't hang out with him outside of work though. He seems a little weird, but cool. I walked to the front end and found Blaze. She was telling people where to go. I had to go over to the self-checkouts. Sonic was over there. It seemed like he was enjoying himself. I walked over to him and stood next to him.

"I'm here for your break." I said.

"Oh cool! Thanks!"

"Have a good break."

"Oh Amy. I was wondering if I could have your number too."

My number. Yes or no!? I thought about it too fast. What would happened if I say no? What would happen if I said yes? I'm sweating. Something is going to happen to soon!

"Sure!" I said.

Shit. I don't know what I was doing. My hand started to write my number on the palm of Sonic's hand. He thanked me and headed towards the back. My heart was racing. I could feel it ready to pop out of my chest. The hell was I thinking? I don't give out my number to just anyone! I'm going to pay for this. Damn it. I was on the last two hours of my shift. I was on register 5. I was the only register open on the grocery side. Self-checkout and register 12 were on the other side. My register was the only one with a long belt, which means people who had a full cart of food could come to my lane. I had this customer a long time ago. His name was Scourge. He was into some weird shit. I still remember the night we ran into each other...

Scourge was a nice guy at first. The night I met him I was actually on register 5. A customer in front of him couldn't pay because he forgot his wallet. Scourge would be the next customer. I was waiting on Blaze to clear my register so I can move into the next customer because he was taking way to long! Anyways, Scourge was making small talk with him while I was waiting for Blaze. I guess he was just an out going guy. I guess Scourge used to work here, but at night. He knew Blaze, but she seemed disgusted by him.

"So, uh. Can I get to know you more?" Scourge asked.

"I don't know." I said ringing his items up.

"Please. We seemed to hit it off just now."

I knew I shouldn't have done this, but I didn't learn my lesson yet from the last time.

"I guess. I'll be on break soon."

Scourge left and just hung around the front end. I scanned people's items. Too be honest, I can't remember want truly happened after that. I can't remember if he walked me to my car. Maybe I just gave him my number during my break. I cannot remember, but I remember the 8 stupid months I've been dating him. Scourge was a drug user and he loved to play video games. I gave Scourge a chance after two week of knowing him. We started dating.

Scourge felt like the love of my life. He knew what happened to me at work on night. He seemed to care of first. During this time I was still 'talking' the a man from the store. I guess he also wanted to get together again. I wasn't having it. Scourge knew I was texting him because he wanted to tell him off by saying 'oh, you need to learn to love yourself', that kind of stupid stuff. I was really upset because I knew Scourge didn't care.

"I don't know why you always lie, Scourge!" I yelled at him.

Scourge and I were in his basement. He lived in his grandparent's basement. He had a sister and brother who both were a little younger than him. His whole family was messed up. His mom was running from the police and his dad was in and out of the picture. Scourge truly hated his dad, but also wanted to hang out him with. It was weird. Scourge did lie a lot to me. He got myself on drugs as well, but luckily I got away when I could.

"You don't even listen to me!" Scourge yelled back.

"I have always been there for you! You're the one who hasn't even tried to get a job!"

"No one wanted to hire me!"

"Cause you're not fucking trying! You keep spending my money!"

The rest of Scourge and I are history. Scourge never got a job during the time we were dating. No one liked him. He wasn't allowed at my house. He did tons of drugs, and laid around the house. I waisted my time with him. I couldn't believe what I was doing. I just know he was stalking me for the past three years. When Scourge dates someone, he thinks they are the one. He had the call the cops on his two times. Anyways, soon I was in bed at home. I got a text from a random number.

"You work tomorrow?"

"Who's this? You must have the wrong number." I texted.

"It's Sonic! From work! Geez, I'm going to delete your number now."

"Oh. Sorry, Sonic! I thought you were someone else!"

I forgot Sonic had my number first and I didn't have his! I got scared for a second. Sonic and I texted about work. Neither of us worked tomorrow. I liked to spend my days off by myself doing nothing. Luckily, Sonic didn't ask to hang out. I don't think I would ever hang out with outside of work. He seemed... weird.

But boy, was I wrong about Sonic.