Indulgence

Chapter 1- South Corner of Main Street

       Juniper Kingston Pov:
Autumn. I love it, the leafs changing color after the cold takes over slowly killing the plants but not enough to kill it completely. A sorrowful way to think but in a way it was beautiful.

Nevertheless, I had to start today somehow so I put on warm clothes after taking a quick shower then make my way to the coat rack of my studio apartment that my parents are paying for. I grab a light cream colored cardigan and a light brown scarf and put them on in their rightful places.

Then, I put on my dark brown knee high boots that cling to my skin in a comfortable way. I then grab my keys plus a bag with my notebook, phone and a pencil and walk out the door turning around to lock it. After hearing the satisfying click of the blot locking I pull away and begin to make my way down the street.

I eventually make it to the small family owned cafe on the South Corner of Main Street called "Rose-petal cafe". I walk in and sit at my usual place and get out my notebook where I tend to write every single detail of the ongoing thoughts that seem to override my head in every moment.

I order a green tea infused smoothie with wild berries for flavor. When the waitress comes with my drink I give her nod of acknowledgment and a small thank you. She smiled and walked away off to another awaiting costumer.

I wrote the thoughts that just seemed to pile on every single second. I wrote for about two hours before finally sighing and closing the the notebooks slightly worn cover. I stood up after placing my items back into my bag. I picked up my empty cup and placed it into the trash before looking out the window. It was now raining heavily.

I smiled to myself before taking off my scarf and wrapping it around my bag for extra protection from the heavy rain. I then pull open the door and walk out into the rain. It pelted my scalp hardly but I smiled taking in breath of the fresh air. I then began to make my way to my studio where my only trusted friend awaits me ever so patiently.

It had been about 6-10 minutes of walking in the rain. I was no doubt soaked but luckily I made sure to protect my notebook and phone. I finally approached my door and pull it open. I had given my friend a key to my studio and my art studio that was the studio to left of my own. I walked onto my welcome mat and watched as the moisture on my body dripped down onto my floor.

Emmsly my closest friend comes around the corner looking at me in disbelief."You're soaked Juin, let me get a...few towels" she looked at me and the floor under me with a grimace. She then turned on her heel to the bathroom to retrieve a few towels.
'She'll probably come back with basket of towels'I mused silently to myself.

Of course she pops around the corner with a basket full of clean towels and sitting on top of it was a complete outfit she'd have me wear. "I didn't know how much to grab"she shrugged and smiled at me but it faded quickly as more water dripped onto the hardwood floor of my home. I smiled shyly before taking off my cardigan and hanging up uselessly. I pulled my scarf that was wrapped tightly and protectively around my bag. I hung it up with my cardigan that I'll be sure to wash them when I'm done getting changed.

Ems sets down the basket next to me and she stands there with that disappointed mother look. I awkward smile which breaks her glare so she releases a huge grin before pulling me in tightly despite the wetness that drenched my hair and body. She pulls away "I've missed you Juin, I really have. Summer was dreadful without your presence. Speaking of summer...what did you do?"she speaks energetically.

I smile softly "I've missed you too Ems! I agree, without you around it's boring and uneventful. And well I guess I hung around my family, finished a few sculptures, read and wrote quite a bit and I guess I just slept a lot?" I laughed softly before glancing down, the discomfort finally hitting me. My bag was damp on the straps but it seemed completely fine so I hang it up. I then grab a towel and put my hair up with it. I take another one and wrap it tightly to my body and the wet clothes that cling to it. I then grabbed the outfit Ems picked and walked to the bathroom in discomfort "I'll be back in like ten minutes so just hang out for now Ems" I glance at her with a small smile before entering the bathroom and locking the now shut door.