2 Ch.2 It will always take forever

D-damn.

That was a long fall.

And it hurt like hell.

After making sure no one was around to witness my fall, I move some ways from the place I fell onto and sit down.

I need to take a breather. That was a long fall.

I'm lucky, if anyone had seen that then they may even call the cops or an ambulance even 911 or something.

I would have needed to move to another city again in the worst case.

I look to where I fell.

There's blood on the ground.

"I'll need to clean that."

I get up and start kicking dirt onto the blood until there ar no more traces.

It no longer hurts. But there's some stains in my clothes. Luckily it didn't reach my uniform, just my coat.

"I'm on a luck streak, hehe...he"

I turn silent.

Then head home.

On my way home i stop at a 24/7 and buy some take out for tonight.

I don't fell like cooking...

After eating, painstakingly cleaning my clothes, and taking a shower, I lay in bed with the lights off.

Looking for the moon outside my window, but it's covered by clouds.

I start reminiscing what happened on the cliff...

That was a Grimm reminder of my condition. I can never be like other people. I will continue to live a life of solitude as long as I'm... like this.

I'll always have to think of the future without a goal. I'll never experience a normal life. I'll never reach the end. I'll never...

I close my eyes.

I know this, I have known this for a very, very long time. I must never forget that life is not a curse. Appreciating every day is a blessing i can cherish... And I'll make sure I don't regret my past as I move to the future.

It's the only way I can live at this point.

I open my eyes and i see the moon, shining brightly through the dark skies of the night.

It's time to sleep.

.

.

It already is the next day.

I feel like i took a slap to the face yesterday.

I try to ignore my condition on a daily basis and live as carefully as i can, that fall still hurt after all.

So i tend to stop thinking too deep into my situation at a certain point.

But, yesterday i remembered i chose to live in the present. I feel like I need to unshackle myself to some extent.

Having to move again would be inconvenient, but it's not worth closing myself for the sake of avoiding it.

If I'm not enjoying myself and the people around me then there's no point in trying to stay here in the first place.

"You seem more motivated today huh"

Lewis is here as always.

"Yeah. A good night's sleep helps a lot"

"I'm relieved you can rest even while you help me."

"Yeah, it's nothing. I like to help whenever i can."

"Well that's great news because there's someone i would like you to meet."

A person enters the room.

"This here is Thomas Andrew.

He used to be my junior when i was in college, and i believe he has a lot of talent."

Lewis presents a young man in what seems to be his 20's to me.

"Hi, you can call me Andrew, nice to meet you"

"It's a pleasure, my name is Adam Walker and I work under Lewis."

"Very well!. Andrew here will work with you from now on"

"He will?"

"Yes! We want Andrew to take your place in the event that you leave your career here. Although we will always accept you if you decide to stay here. We can even put you on a higher position! If you were to agree."

"Well thanks for the offer but I will have to decline once again."

"Well then I hope you can help him get accustomed to the work here and train him in the case he takes your place."

"Isn't that also your job?"

"W-well... I know first hand you are good at teaching so I'm sure you are fit for the job!"

"Will you still need help with your part?"

"Nonono. I won't be asking you for help in my reports anymore... For the most part."

Figures.

"Well, it's alright, I'll be glad to teach him everything he needs to know."

It's the least i can do for them.

"Well, Andrew, I hope you don't mind working with me from now on."

"It's a pleasure Mr. Adam"

We shake hands. I feel this guy is a little weird but i can't put my finger on it.

"This is great! I'll leave you two alone so you can workout your work plan and you can show him around."

Lewis goes out of my office into his. Leaving us both alone and me in charge of another responsibility.

At least now I have someone to help me.

Even if i have to teach him how to.

"So. Can you tell me what you know of your work here?"

He starts explaining what Lewis told him and what he already knew from the job description and his interviews.

"Well, you know plenty so we can work in the details later. For now i will show you around."

I start explaining the sections in the office and point where everything important is. Honestly I haven't even worked here for long so i don't think im the most suited for this but i know most of it.

"Mr. Lewis said that senior was going to leave the office right? Why is that?"

A question I can't answer appeared.

"Well... You call me senior, but I honestly haven't worked here for long.

My position in here is temporary, hence why I'll be leaving my position.

I just happen to have experience in this so Lewis wanted me to teach you."

"Wooow. So you already knew everything you needed for this position to the point Mr. Lewis trusted you this much?"

"Yeah... something like that."

You could say I have some experience.

I'm glad I could dodge his question.

"Mr. Lewis even said you helped him? That's awesome!"

It's more like he needs the help.

"I hope to learn and know as much as senior one day."

"Y-yeah. You can do it!"

But you'll need a lot of time.

After explaining things to Andrew, finishing my work, and helping Lewis with his reports, is time to head home again.

Although Andrew is a good guy, I feel something odd from him. I'm not sure what.

I hope i can arrive home without incidents this time...

"Mr. Adam!"

Andrew calls to me.

"What is it?"

"I was hoping to go out with you and some other people from the office. I want to get to know the people of our department more."

This again, I don't think it's a good idea to socialize so much or get too close.

Plus, I'm kinda tired...

"I also had some questions i was hoping to see if you could answer."

Hmmmmmm...

... Aww, dang it.

"Alright alright, I'll go this one time."

"Great! Mr. Adam said he'll come."

"Really!? Adam did? He will!?"

Lewis appears from behind Andrew.

"I knew it was a good idea for Andrew to ask! Maybe you have a soft spot for your junior?"

"Hehe, I need to go out from time to time i guess."

I hear some of my co-workers make sounds of amusement upon hearing I'll come.

"Alright everyone! Today it's on me!"

I smile as everyone follows Lewis out the office.

Maybe this isn't so bad.