
Change Me ***EDITING***
chapter 2
I wake up and throw on a pair of high waisted shorts and my favorite Ramones shirt.
I apply a bit of makeup, and walk into the kitchen area to greet Molly.
"Morning Molly"
"Morning Brooks. We have a new guest thats going to be staying here for awhile. I was just informed by John."
Molly says, not looking up from her computer.
John is the social worker who helps kids out of bad situations, and brings them here.
Im the only one staying here currently so it'll be nice to have another kid here.
"Sweet, boy or girl?" I ask, hoping she will say girl.
"Boy. His name is Harry." She says nonchalantly.
I frown, disappointed.
It would be nice to have another girl here to gossip with, and hangout with, and just do girl things with, other than Molly.
"Oh. When is he going to be here?" I pour myself a bowl of cocoa puffs as I wait for her reply.
"I'm not sure what time exactly, but he'll be here sometime tonight."
I nod my head at her reply, even though she doesn't look up at me from her computer screen.
I sit at the table and finish eating my cereal.
Is it alright if I go shopping for a bit? I need some new jeans." I ask Molly once I'm done eating.
"Yeah, be careful and be back in time for dinner." She says, finally looking up from her computer.
"I will!" I smile, running back to my room to get my jacket and my purse.
I have money saved up from working at Peppers Bar, I don't serve alcohol, since I'm not old enough, but Aaron, the manager, has me wipe down tables and sweep and mop the floors. Sometimes I help him to open and close up the bar.
Its not a bad job, and Aaron pays me well.
Usually I don't spend my money, I save up for when I move out. But its almost summer, and I desperately need some new summer clothes.
I walk down the street, passing Peppers Bar on my way to the mall.
When I get to the mall, I decide on going to my favorite store, Pacsun.
I pick up a few pairs of denim shorts in my size, and a couple of tshirts, while I'm at it I pick out a new swimsuit too.
Without trying them on, I make my way to the register.
The lady at the register makes small talk while ringing up my items.
She has to repeat the total to me twice before I reluctantly pull out my wallet and pay her.
I spent way more then I wanted to, so hopefully these clothes will look good on me.
On the walk home, a cute coffee shop catches my eye and I decide to stop in and get some chai tea.
Even though it's hot as hell outside.
After I pay for my tea and I'm almost out the door, someone calls my name.
I turn around and see Aaron.
"Brooks, hey." He smiles.
"Oh, hi Aaron. What are you doing here?"
Wow what a stupid question..
"Same as you, getting a cup of coffee" he laughs, and I join him.
"Well it was nice seeing you, but I've got to get home. I'll see you at work tomorrow?" I smile, getting ready to leave again.
Its almost five, and Molly will probably need help cooking dinner.
"Well actually, could you maybe come by the bar tonight and help me close up? Jimmy is sick today and couldn't make it to work." He tells me.
I think about it for a second before answering.
Thursdays are usually my day off.
"Sure, I'll be there"
"Great, see you tonight" he smiles, and I wave before walking out of the coffee shop and heading home.
I walk through the front door, rummaging through my purse, trying to find my phone, when I trip. Before I fall face first I feel a pair of hands on my hips, steadying me.
I looked up to see a set of green eyes staring into my blue ones. I blush..
He must be Harry?
Damn...
I realize he is still holding onto my hips.
"You okay?" He mumbles, so quietly I almost didn't hear him.
"Y-yeah, thanks" I stutter, forcing myself to look away from him.
He removes his hands from my hips.
"I'm Harry." he speaks a little louder this time.
"I'm Brooks." I say, reaching out my hand for him to shake.
He looks at my hand, but doesn't shake it.
"I'll be seeing you" he says, and walks away.
What?
I stand there dumbfounded for a moment, before taking my bags to my room and plopping down on my bed.
Notes
sorry it was kinda boring again, but it'll get better.
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