Choices

It wasn't completely dark yet so I decided that maybe I should go to the beach for a bit and do a little celebrating of my own for the fact that I landed a job already. Life was great at the moment and I deserved a drink. I walked into this little liquor store just off the pier and picked up a small bottle of wine. A little back story on the wine thing, see I love hard alcohol. And I love beer even more. But when I'm alone, I preferred wine. I'm not sure why exactly. Think it has something to do with the different kinds of drunk. Anyways, I went and sat down in my usual spot at the beach, only this time I hadn't brought a blanket. Oh well, I'm not really worried. It's just sand anyways.

This spot, it was absolutely amazing. The relief I felt when I came here and it still gave me the comfort I so desired. I began people watching at this point. Staring at all of the people who were walking by or out on the beach. What I mainly saw though, were couples. It made me feel a bit hopeful that maybe I could actually find a decent relationship out here. That was the least of my worries here though. My first steps in my new life is to; 1. Get a job 2. Get a place 3. Figure out a way to interview bands and create a blog and then 4. Relationship. Those seemed like pretty easy goals. I already got number 1 knocked off. At this rate, everything is going to fall into place soon enough.

Brian. Now, I never said I wouldn't date anyone. Brian is definitely a guy I wouldn't mind going out with. He's pretty funny and obviously caring. Plus, the monster in bed just adds onto his already good qualities. I feel like we would vibe really well. We'll just see if he calls or texts me. I should've stayed to hang out with him for a bit but good things come to those who wait... right? I took a huge swig of my bottle and then threw it into my purse. I can't be getting drunk tonight when I have work in the morning. I stood up quickly and then felt the head rush hit me.

"Whoa" I said as someone caught me before I had the chance to fall.

"You okay there?" The person said.

"Yeah, I'm fine just a head rush." I replied as I took a look at the arms that caught me. They were all sorts of tattooed up and very muscular. Hmm, do all the guys out here have extreme tattoos? I didn't even look up to see the guys face though. I just started walking, well drunk walking back towards my hotel.

"You sure you can walk?" The voice behind me said with concern.

"Yeah I'm fine. Thanks." I slurred.

How embarrassing must that have been for me. I under estimated this cheap wine. I walked and walked and walked. Funny how when you really need to be somewhere it seems to take forever to get there. Maybe I should have just went back to the hotel in the first place. Oh well, whats done is done. I stumbled into my hotel room thankful I had the key in its own little pocket of my purse, and went straight to the shower. I stripped out of my clothes and threw them onto the bed then hopped in the shower not even taking the time to grab a different pair of clothes.

The hot water woke me up and cured me of the buzzed feeling I had going. Fuck. I'm glad it did. Now I can sleep.I turned the shower off and dried up then went to sit on my bed with the towel wrapped around me still. I didn't feel like digging in my bag and looking for something to sleep in so I grabbed whatever shirt and underwear was closest to the top of my bag and threw it on.

Even though I felt sleepy, it wasn't enough to make me actually go to sleep. So I laid there and turned my iPod on and sang to my favorite songs as I drifted to sleep.

I woke up pretty early in the morning. I don't understand why I was up so early but I guess it's a good thing rather then being up late and missing work. Plus I can get something to eat for breakfast. I grabbed my phone was going to google a Denny's in this area cause I didn't really remember where it was it. When I grabbed my phone I noticed I had a text message.

Breakfast? My treat at the IHOP on Main around 10:30.

Whose this?

The number was unfamiliar but I recognized the area code which was for out here. So I kinda figured I knew who it was already but I had to ask. My phone vibrated again letting me know I got another text.

Brian :)

I smiled to myself. He actually texted me and he's asking me out to eat.

I'd love too. I'll see you there :)

I checked the time it was so I could start getting ready. Shit! It was already 9:30. Thankfully I took a shower last night so I' not too worried about taking one right now. Also, I had to consider that I needed to be at Johnny's Bar right after breakfast. So I found an outfit that would fit both occasions properly. The I brushed out the knots in my hair and put some anti-frizz spray in it to keep it from looking like a poofy mess. I threw on some eye liner and a heavy amount of mascara along with some red lipstick. Then I filled in my eyebrows and I was good to go. I grabbed my keys and my purse then headed out to my car. Time to head out to my date.

Wait, was this a date? I wasn't sure. I mean it's just breakfast. Besides wouldn't a guy like ask in person if it was a date? My anxiety started to kick in. So I pulled out a cigarette as I was pulling into the IHOP parking lot. Just a quick smoke to calm my nerves before I go in. I was early anyways. He's probably not even here. And just as I was thinking that, a car pulls up next to me. It was him. I got out of my car to greet him and he was pulling out a cigarette too.

"Hey!" I smiled.

"Oh hey there pretty girl. You smoke too?" He asked looking at my cigarette.

"Yeah, Marlboros. The only cigarette I actually enjoy." I laughed.

"Wow beautiful and a good taste in cigarettes. Looks like I asked the right person to breakfast." He smiled at me.

Gosh, his smile made me melt. I could feel the warmth beneath my cheeks, so I knew it was obvious that I was blushing. I looked down at the ground and then took a drag of my cigarette only realizing it was already almost out. His was too though.

"So shall we go inside and have breakfast?" he asked.

"Yes please." I smiled and put out my cigarette as I followed him to the door to go in.

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