Was 001

Verb

first and third person singular past of be.

Another day strolling down the city sidewalk early in the morning on his way to work... every other passerby ignoring each other in the early hours of the morning, barely even paying attention to where they're headed.

Hearing some noise to the side, Colt couldn't help but look over to see what was going on, only to see some homeless people pandering and begging for money.. "as always, nothing changes," Sighs Colt. "Dave, didn't I tell you if you needed help, you could come to me" Slowing down his stride to walk over to the now named man. "I told you I'm fine, your young make something of your life, and stop trying to help me at this point am nearing my final legs," Dave snorted at him.

Only for Colt to stare blankly at him for a moment and contemplate how many times they've gone through this conversation day in and day out only for Colt to shrug it off, pull out a 20$ and put it on the ground, knowing Dave would refuse to take the money from him even if he is after all his uncle and his only family left. Colt could be called a loner at this point in time. His only family left was his uncle after a house fire when he was a child, with the only few escaping being Dave and his mother holding him only for his mother to die shortly after from oxygen deprivation growing up in an orphanage, usually as a baby when people go in looking for people to adopt they go for the younger child. Still, as a baby in a house fire, Colt suffered complications and needed extra help. His uncle could not take care of him because of his drug habits. So the family's usually just passed up on him after they found out. Always interested after seeing how young he was only to shrug it off and choose another.

Colt shrugged the thoughts off to wave his hand at his uncle and continue on his way, knowing he's going to go buy drugs, but it gives him some comfort knowing his uncle at least has money for maybe some food for the day.

Finally getting into work, the colt took his coat off, hung it on the rail, and sat at the front desk knowing near to no one would come in. he decided to go for one of the books in the library for a reread at this point has read pretty much everything the library has to offer. But has always loved reading. Having asthma makes it pretty hard for him to participate in many sports activities, so he sought out his own world where he could become the hero the villain. Or even just an average guy in the background watching as everything progresses.

Looking around the shelves and finally settling on an adventure fantasy book for the next few days to read, he walked over to the front desk, kicked his feet up, and dived into his next adventure, only for the door to creak open to the library looking up he couldn't help but be slightly stunned walking through the front door was a stunningly beautiful woman, shaking his head slightly he went back to reading opting to ignore her unless she needed something, occasionally new customers come in. Still, it's usually the same old 3 or 4 older people.

!WHAM! Someone who came in slapped a book down In front of the desk, waking him out of his reverie.

Looking up, he was surprised to see the lady had come in, not really knowing how much time had passed, he looked at his page number to see was in the three hundred at this point so being surprised that she hadn't left yet he stood up "Is there anything I can help you with ma'am?"

"yes, I would like to check out this book for the week, please,"-Lady "of course, madam," Colt replies smoothly, trying to shrug off the still slightly dazed expression on his face. She chuckles at his reply, sounding like chimes in the wind, he idly thought.

For the new week, she came in every day to check out another book and strike up a conversation after talking with her so long he learned her name was Rose and couldn't help but think it matches a pretty flower for a lovely lady...

Finally, on Friday, she invited him the week after to go out on a date, and him not having gone out with someone in the past few years and certainly not someone as pretty as she was immediately agreed, and they set the time for him to meet her at the entrance of the library from there they

Finally, on Friday, she invited him the week after to go out on a date, and him not having gone out with someone in the past few years and certainly not someone as pretty as she was immediately agreed, and they set the time for him to meet her at the entrance of the library from there they

He woke up the morning and rushed to get ready, brushing his teeth and doing his hair, finding some nicer clothes to throw on.

He couldn't help but stand In front of his mirror in his room, admiring himself for a brief moment, only to rationally think about how he's the most average-looking guy he might've ever seen with blue eyes brown hair standing around 5'10. He really didn't stand out no matter how you looked at it. But then he couldn't help but smile happily, thinking about how life's finally starting to turn around for him. Getting invited and meeting Rose so far has made life exciting and given him new meaning. He ran past the spot where the homeless people usually gathered only to notice no one was there

. He idly looked around for a few minutes to see if he could spot his uncle, only to realize he would be late if he didn't hurry up. Hence, he peaked down the alley one last time to see if he could spot him, only to shrug and continue running to the library to make it on time for his date. on the way there, he stopped by one of the grocery stores and bought a bouquet for her

Smiling happily, he continued on the way. As he was speed walking toward the library, he looked toward the stairs only to see Rose standing there in all her glory wearing a beautiful little dress that made her look immaculate.

He happily jogged up to her and handed her the bouquet, all the while complimenting her outfit. She gave him a smile that somehow didn't seem to be a smile. He thought for a moment, is thinking it's just himself. "Here, follow me. I found a perfect place for our date. You're going to love it"! Rose said.

"Sounds great lead on!" Colt was just happy enough to go on a date with Rose couldn't care if they went to some nearby fast food restaurant. She took his hand and slowly led him further and further from areas he recognized. Colt being as stunned as he was about the softness of her hand, didn't even notice where they were...