I got REALLY REALLY bored today and I just started typing. Read it and i will tell you more about it.
I always thought about how I was to die. Would I die from old age? Illness? Murder? Animal bite? Bug Bite? Hit by a car? Drown...These are all common deaths in this era of time. But what are some uncommon deaths? Are there any? Deaths that have been unrecorded and just forgotten in time? Maybe. Maybe I’ll die that way...maybe not.
I am the type that likes to take risks. I’m not a stranger to danger; I embrace it as an old friend. I have done a lot of things throughout my 21 years of life so far. But there is something that I haven’t done yet, but it is exceptionally risky. You will hear the story about this risk. Do you think it will be risky? Will it cause me death...who knows?
I took a sip from the drink that sat on the bar counter in front of me. It tasted fruity but I could still taste the alcohol in it. I swirled the pink straw around the frosted glass, the ice clinking against the sides. This is my fourth drink tonight, except the last one and this one were bought for me from a guy sitting across the bar. He looked up and smiled at me, his perfect white teeth sparkled. I felt the blood rush to my cheeks and I looked down and turned my head to look behind me. He sat surrounded by some of his buddies that laughed and goofed off. But he just sat there with his hand rubbing the stubble on his chin, staring at me.
I sat alone; most of my friends were studying for final exams at St. James College for a medical degree. I want a degree but I have been studying ever since I learned about this exam and I think it’s time to party and have fun. I looked at my phone and read the time: 11:11 PM. Almost midnight, the time when the real party begins.
11:59:03
I got up from my chair and walked slowly and slyly over to the guy that was now chatting with his friends. At the stroke of midnight, I placed my hands on the table to finally talk to this guy. “Hello,” I said smiling; he turned his whole body and placed his arm around the back of the booth.
“Well, hello there.” He smiled back, staring into my eyes. I broke the lock and looked at his buddies. The smell of beer was strong and they were dead drunk.
“Hi. I came over here to thank you for the drinks.” I motioned to where I was sitting.
“Oh, you’re welcome. You just looked so lonely sitting there by yourself.”
“Yea, well my friends are all busy studying for exams tomorrow and I didn’t feel like staring at a book all night.”He chuckled and stood up,
“Come on guys, I better get you home before you get drunker.”They all slide out of the booth and walked out the door.
“Good luck with them in a car.” I giggled and turned to walk back to my spot to pay the bill.
“Hey, would you like to come with us? I can drive you home if you like?” He walked over and placed a bill on the counter.
“Umm, sure. I guess. I mean, it will be better than walking home.”I grabbed my leather coat off the chair and my backpack and followed him out. “Wait, I never got your name.”
“Asher, Asher Vale. Nice to meet you...?”
“Chianna, Chianna Welsh. Please to make your acquaintance.”Asher pulled out a ring of keys, various shapes and sizes. He stopped next to a red van, his buddies already crashed in the back. He snickered to himself and walked me over to the passenger side and opened the door for me. “Thanks,” I muttered as I sat on the seat and reached for the seat belt. He slipped in the driver’s side and started up the van. Soft opera music drifted from the speakers. “Phantom of the Opera?” I asked, even though I knew that it was.
“You’re an opera fan?” He asked, slightly turning up the music, but low enough that it wouldn’t wake up the guys in the back.
“Kind of; I mean, I like the meaning behind different plays and the feelings in just the music.” I leaned my head back against the head rest and closed my eyes; that sounded so stupid, I thought, don’t be so nervous. He looked at me and just shook his head. “So, umm, can I know more about you?” I asked placing my hands on my lap.
“Sure, what do you want to know?” He asked his eyes still on the road.
“I don’t care. Anything; anything to get rid of this awkward silence.”
“Well, since you don’t care and we have a while, I’ll see what I can tell you.”His fingers tapped the steering wheel, “I was born and raised in the small town of Hitterdal, Minnesota. The town is located near Fargo, and at the time only had the population of 120, but now had 201. My father was born and raised there as well and was a classic farm boy. He ran around the farm without shoes and in overalls. He had a beautiful collie named Angus, I know funny name, but that’s the kind of cows they raised. Anyways, my mother was going to Bismarck, North Dakota for some reason and stopped at Fargo for gas and food. My father was there selling eggs and vegetables, at this time he was 20. Mother was hungry and looking for greens instead of some meat. And met my father at that stand.” He paused and looked at me, “Bored yet?”
“Nope, you can keep going.”
“Okay well, but hold on, Scott’s house is right here.” Asher stopped the van and shook the leg of a tall slender man with spiky black hair. He blinked away and rubbed his eyes,
“Wa?”
“Dude, your house, here now, get out.” Scott shook his head and climbed over the guys and out the door. He stumbled up the path to his house and fell down in the door and fell asleep.
“Oh! Shouldn’t we help him?” I offered grabbing the door handle.
“No, he’s okay. His girlfriend will get him.” He said with a sigh and pulled away from the curb.
“He has a girlfriend? What kind of woman would be stupid enough to stay with a jackass like that?” I grumbled and crossed my arms.
“They’ve been off and on. But have a feeling that after tonight, they will separate for good.”
“Why do you think that?” I asked my total focus on him.
“He always goes out and drinks but tonight he did a lot of drinking and is really drunk. Plus she is pregnant and doesn’t need this in her life. She is a strong woman and can take care of herself.” He nodded and stopped the car in front of an apartment building. Two down, two to go. I sighed and leaned against the seat. “Are you tired? Had a long day?”
“A little bit, riding in the car always makes me sleepy. I had classes all day, and I have exams tomorrow…today.” I bolted up and looked at my phone. “Oh my gosh, it’s two ‘o clock in the morning! I have exams at six! I knew I should have walked home.”
“It’s okay, just calm down. Where do you live? I can drop you off right now.” He turned onto the highway,
“1403 Pleasant Hill Drive. “ I recited and leaned back against the seat trying to calm down.
“So, are you going out with anyone?” Asher asked turning on to Pleasant.
“No.” I took my seatbelt off and opened the door. “Thanks for the ride and drinks.”
“Wait,” He grabbed my hand, “Will you ever want to go to dinner with me?” I stared at our hands and back to his face.
“Yes,” I fished in my pants pocket and found a gum wrapper; I quickly scribbled my digits and gave it to him. “Call me.” I smiled and shut the door and jogged up to the house door and unlocked it and walked in.
After shutting the door I leaned up against it, trying to control my breathing and blood pressure. Tap tap tap. I looked through the peep hole and saw Asher standing there. I opened it, “Yes?”
“I know that I should call one of my buds but most of them were in the van passed out drunk, my van started smoking and died on me. “ I knew he wasn’t lying, I could smell the smoke from the doorway.
“Sure. What do you need? A place to stay? A phone?” I asked letting him walk in and take off his shoes and coat. “And welcome to my wonderful messy cramped home.” I giggled and went over to the coffee table in the living room and tried to straighten up.
I have no idea where this is gonna lead but i know i want something to happen is the girl. Like she is going to die or close to death and end up in the hospital. Is it good enough to keep working on? Or should I just stop?
Anybody have any plot plans, or anything that can happen next?
