Time Alone

No More Normal

Like any other day my eyes opened up to my phone ringing.  I picked it up and answered the call "hey mom" I said in a groggy voice.  "Good morning Zalara, I'm calling-" I cut her of before she finished "I'm calling to wake you up at 5 am on the dot.  Breakfast is in the fridge and your lunch money is on the counter. I know mom you say the same speech every morning when you call to wake me" I finished with a sigh.  "Well Zalara you have It down, but I have to get back to work.  Love you hunny bye bye."  And with those words she hung up.  I slowly sat up and placed my feet on my shaggy blue and white rug.  I yawned and stretched a bit before I got up and walked to the kitchen.  I pulled the fridge door open and there sat a plate with semi warm pancakes, bacon, and eggs.  I grabbed the plate and sat down and slowly began to eat.  My 5:30 alarm went off which meant it was time for me to actually get ready.  As I sat my dishes in the sink I remembered tonight was "get together night" and I was in charge of dinner.  "Dang!  Now I have to stop at the store on my way home...great!"  I said in a slight angered tone.  The only reason I was mad was because I have to walk and the closest store to me is still 2 miles away from my house, and not to mention  I have to pass a scary alley.  I walked back to my room and sat infront of my vanity.  My semi pale skin was oily,  my long blonde hair messy, and my blue eyes brighter than ever.  I began to brush out my tangled locks as I turned on some music.  I took out a wet rag I had used last night, I scrubbed my face.  I looked at my self again, not so oily this time, and I began to get dressed.  I put on a black Thrasher t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans.  I sat back at my vanity and began my makeup.  My alarms rang through out this whole process of me getting ready but as soon as my 7:45 alarm went off I grabbed my bag and turned off all the lights.  Just before I headed out the door I stopped and looked in the mirror, my long black lashes, rosy red cheeks, and my plump pink lips looked amazing.  I walked out the door and began my long journey to school.  It was a bit colder today so I walked at a much faster pace in hoping to get to school sooner.  I eventually arrived and sat at my desk as the bell rang.  I went through my normal day going to each class and working.  The end of the day rolled around quite quickly and the last bell rang to release all the students.  I walked out to the front doors, I was greeted by my friend Alyssa.  "Hey! So we haven't hung out in a little so I was wondering if you were free today."  She had a face of excitement.  "Alyssa sorry to disappoint... But but it's the family night thing and it's my turn to cook.  I have to go to the store when I get home."  "Oh ok, well how about tomorrow?" She seemed a little sad but she was okay.  "Yeah that should
work I'll call you later tonight to get the details." "Okie dokie, got to go byee!!"  She practically  screamed as she ran out the doors.  I took my walk home a little slow trying to piece together what to cook tonight.  I had finally made it home.  I set my bag down and got my jacket and wallet. As I walked outside again the cold crisp air hit my face as I swung my jacket on to my arms. I shoved my hands into my pockets trying to keep warm as I tried to get to the store.  After about 30 minutes I was only 2 blocks away from the store.  But oh those last 2 blocks are the worst... I have to cross the damn alley.   ~you got this Zalara~ I repeated in my head as I quicky walked past the alley.  Finally I had made it I pulled open the glass door and took a step in the warm air instatly attacking my icy pink nose and cheeks.  The cashier smiled at me and I smiled back with a little wave of the hand.  I grabbed a basket and headed to the aisles where I needed to be.  I have been in the store for about 25 minutes now and the only thing I needed to grab now was a box of pasta.  I walked up and down the rows until I came across the items I was looking for.  I examined the different types of noodles deciding on what one to get.  I crouched down looking, when I notice someone in the same aisle as me.  I didn't pay much attention, I guessed it was just another customer.  I figured on one of the boxes and I quickly stood up and went to pay.  But as I was walking to go pay I had glanced at the other person in the aisle as I walked past.  He was a young man around my age maybe 1 or 2 years older than me.  He had brownish hair with colors that have obviously been dyed.  He was quite tall and had a nice build to him.  I got up to the cashier and set my stuff down she began to ring up the items.  "Your total will be $56.78" the cashier said as I began to dig in my wallet pulling out cash.  "Crap! I'm 2 dollars short"  I said with annoynce.  "Here I got it" I heard a deep husky but soothing voice behind me.  I turned around a little embarrassed.  I looked at the mystery person, it was the boy from the aisle.  He was handsome, he had bright blue eyes, a beautiful smile, and he was just perfect. "Oh...no no I can just put something back-" before I could finish his husky voice came again "no I insist."  I put my head down a bit and let my fate begin.  He handed the cashier the two dollars as he looked down and smiled at me.  I smiled back up saying "thank you! I really appreciate it."  "No problem cutie." I blushed at the name.  I nodded a little bit before turning around and grabbing my bags.  I walked out ths door and not only 2 minutes later I heard that familiar husky deep voice "Ms?" I turned around and he was standing right in front of me.  "Oh. Hi, what's going on?" I said a little confused about the situation.  "I never got your name." "Oh I'm Zalara, Zalara Mase" I replied with a smile.  "Well Zalara, I'm Noah, Noah Less.  And may I say you are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen." As his smooth deep voice taterted I could feel my face starting to turn red.  "I know we just met at the store, but do you maybe want to go grab a coffee?" "Oh I can't.  I would say yes but it takes me an hour just to get home then I have to make dinner." "Well what if I take you to go get coffee and then I take you home?" His voice had a bit of excitement in it.  "I can't see why not." I smiled as he took me to his car.  I got in and we drove only for a couple minutes until we arrived at the coffee shop.  We walked in and stood at the counter.  "What do you want?" "Oh I don't have money, like you saw back at the store."  "Zalara, I'm paying.  If you didn't get the hint I wanted to take you here as a date.  So yes you are getting something, and yes I am paying."  I blushed at the thought of this being a date.  "Um.. I'll have a small hot chocolate please."  He nodded and turned towards the barista.  "Well We'll have one large caramel coffee with cream, and one large hot chocolate."  I looked at him with a bit of confusion because I asked for a small.  The barista walked away and started our order.  He must have noticed my confused look because he then said "Your so sweet that nothing could ever be as sweet as you. But this hot chocolate will be a small piece of your ssweetness."  He said with a cute grin.  ~aww this man is literally my dream guy~  I thought to myself.  We got our drinks and sat down.  "How old are you Noah?" "I'm 19, how about you?" "I'm 17" I responded.  We talked for 45 minutes when I had notice the time.  "Oh! I really should get going."  I stood up.  "Zalara, I'm taking you home no worries." He said with a little chuckle standing up grabbing his drink.  We walked out to the car and I gave him my address.  He began to drive, I looked over at him ~ wow he's handsome and has a great personality. This is to good to be true~ "Hey, we're here." He said with a bright smile .  "Thank you!" I said standing up grabbing my bags.  But before I could close the door.  "ZALARA! WAIT! Can I get your number?" He said as a look of shyness crossed his face.  I looked down and smiled "Yeah, give me your phone and I'll put it in." He handed me his phone and I typed in my number.  "Thanks again see ya around." I said smiling.  "No thank you" he said before  flashing me a smile.  I closed the car door and waved at him as I walked into the house.