Chapter 3

I was on my way to the library. My break ended abruptly by the rain. A few drops entered my sprite but it looked all the same to me so I chugged it nevertheless.

I worked for a bit after that and ended my work day with a wave to my coworkers.

I got to the library and brought out my laptop and just sat there for a while. It was still kinda wet outside and the smell of rain was still in the air.

"Its been raining a lot lately" I murmured to myself

"I know right? it was bloody hot yesterday night though, Right mate?"

Curly red hair clouded my vision. It was just so bouncy and bright and I was mesmerized. Ive never actually seen a redhead up close, I just kinda stared.

"You alright there pup? you seem to be lost in space"

Gosh what's this accent

"Uh hi" I said, half confused as to why he picked this table to sit in. he wasn't bothered though, he was setting up his tablet and something that looked like a pen but not a pen

"Hi love, I'm Ronald, and you must be Belle cuz what is this beauty I'm beholding"

I was amused

"Nice shot Ronaldo but I'm off guys for a while"

"You into girls? Because I sure look good in a maid's outfit"

I laughed

"I'm sure you do. Do you frequent this library often? Because I'm sure id have noticed that carrot top of yours" I said while looking at his hair

"Yeah, I just found out there was a library nearby. Had to get away from my sisters. Do you know how annoying your gender can be? Asking me to play dress up like I'm not a grown ass man, pulling on my hair in ways it should not be pulled"

his words sounded annoyed but his smile was… bright. Bright enough to blind a lady. This man is dangerous and I think he knows it.

"Nice to meet you" I finally said

"ditto" he smiled again. Gosh

He faced his tablet and opened an app that looked pretty colourful, then he picked up the pen and started drawing. It was a stylus. Pretty cool.

His face was now focused. I couldn't help but admire how serious he was with it. I wished I was like that

I faced my laptop and sat up straight, I have a few books I'm reading but that's not what I spend all my time on

I went to HIS dm. still nothing. Messages delivered but still nothing. I wanted to type something but nothing came to mind. I didn't want to talk to him. But then again, I haven't been talking to him have I.

I went back to my books and took a few notes with my colourful highlighters. I looked over at Ronald and bruv looked picture worthy. He was looking outside so his jaw was now in view, sharp as a blade. Dangerous man indeed.

We spent a few hours together. A few remarks here and there. Him showing me his work and me asking if his hair is real. He Dyed it. It did fit him though.

I enjoyed my time but it was time to head home. I packed my things and ginger watched me as I did it. I was done and looked at him, smiled and said

"Thanks for keeping me company, we should do this again sometime"

"Yeah, we will. Have a safe trip home pup"

"You too carrot top"

I did the same routine going home, dramatic window seat and all. Mum sent me a message saying shed be home late so I should make dinner. Just throw something together basically.

I did. Everyone was tired so they all crashed early. I stayed up a bit more to write in my diary, I felt so boring yet peaceful. The lack of drama and people to talk to might be weird and a bit lonely but I think I deserve the break.

My skin felt itchy and irritated, I knew it wasn't physical. I just felt disgusted in my self all of a sudden. I stood up and headed to the shower. I stripped off my clothes and sat down in the bath, I turned on the shower and cranked the hot faucet higher to the point I felt my skin stinging from the heat

I cuddled my leg and just sat there. The water didn't feel hot enough at some point but I didn't have the energy to make it hotter.

I felt sleepy so I decided to get out of the bath and go to bed. It was a bit chilly but I could feel heat radiating out of my body.

My mum came out of her room, she probably wanted to use the bathroom. Her and her tiny bladder.

"Why are you still awake?" she asked while stretching

I heard cracks "don't break your back, I took a quick bath and now I'm going to bed"

"Are you alright?"

"Yes mum, I'm fine"

She didn't believe me. I patted her head and walked past her. She hates it when anyone does that so she playfully smacked my head.

"goodnight"

I closed the door to hear my sisters soft snoring.

I have my family. I do miss some things and some people and sometimes I don't feel like I want to exist sometimes but I have my family. They won't leave me.