Run

My bus is late, again. Tonight couldn't be a worse night for my bus to be late; sixty degrees and pouring rain with no umbrella and torn up boots. Standing under the closest awning I can find, I shiver and pull my black leather jacket tighter against me.As I glance down the road to look for the bus I see someone hurry into the nearby alle

Waitresses fly by us in the small diner we stopped at. Cold and quiet this early in the morning, I sit shivering in the booth as I wait for Alex to come back from the ATM a block over."One All American Burger extra ketchup with a side of fries," A tiny brunette started setting down plates, "And an All Day Every Day breakfast plate of waff

"Hey," I look up from my bags to see Alex sitting cross-legged on the bed, "I'm sorry if I seemed insensitive last night. I know things are hard for you, it isn't fair of me to judge how you spend your time, especially since I got you mixed up in all this and am

Alex stands behind me looking pitifully confused as we walk through the Hobby Lobby store. I stay in the drawing and painting area, fighting the temptation to grab everything."Why are there so many different pencils?"

I smell grease, and melted cheese. I think I even smell bacon. My stomach roars and I sit up quickly, causes me to go lightheaded temporarily.Alex jumps back a little next to me, startled, "Hey, I thought you were still asleep."