Pencils and Pens

The continuation of the particular Wednesday...

I looked around to find the source of the voice. I found nothing, only people rushing by in the walkways. "Are you lost 'ere?" It asked in an optimistic voice. I spoke nervously, "Um.... N-no, I pass through here all the..uh.. Time.... ". As you can see here, I'm not good with conversation. "You sure? It don't seem li-" He was interrupted by another voice. "Hush!" It screeched. I walked off, trying to ignore what just happened. I bet I looked like a crazy person.... Am I... A crazy person?

I walked up to the store, my legs a tad bit sore. I never drove a car, I was never even taught. I let out a sigh knowing I'd be here again. For what?.... No, seriously for what? "Shoot!" I scolded at myself. I'd gotten distracted and forgotten what I was here for. How could I have forgotten?! I opened the door and walked inside anyway. I might as well grab an apple or something. As I made my way, something was wrong. A group of strangers stared at me, oddly. They were all wearing black hoodies, black pants, and black shoes. Everything on them was black. I glared at them. One took a step forward and snarled his teeth. I hesitated and thought, `why just me??`. I looked away from them. Staying still. Just looking down.... Panicking. When I looked back..they were gone. In an attempt to block out the event, I continued with the purpose of why I was out.

A few minutes afterward, I found myself observing an apple. It was a bright red, hardly crimson. It was strange. Why is everything so strange all of a sudden? I walked to the cashier. "An apple? That all Eddie?" she said. "Uh?" I looked up at her "oh! Um... Yeah, that's it. ". It was none other than Surlie Bennett. Yes, she worked at the shop. Most call it the store, but I call it plain old shop. As she took it's price she looked into my eyes and said "Have you been getting sleep? You've got bags under your eyes. ". I could feel myself getting hotter, I knew I was blushing. "Um not much but, yeah... " I answered. She handed me the apple,  and I gave her the money. "Get some more sleep, it'll help you." she said in a caring voice. I walked away slowly and said "I'll try! ".

I was at home now. Still not remembering why I went out. I placed the apple on the counter. I was already making dinner. After that it was the same. I'd wash the dishes, take a shower, then go to bed..... Just the same thing.... Over and over again.