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The birds outside were chirping as the morning sunlight spilled through the curtains, irritating my eyes until i grew conscious from my sleep. From the window, it casts a nice yellow glow across my room, the cozy warm feeling settling on my skin as i roll over, still tangled in the stuffed sheets. It was yet another day, but not just any day. A day away from heading to the airport to visit my friend who i hadn't seen in a long time. I'm sure the airport, plane ride and settling somewhere will be a long and tiring process, but by the end of it, it'll be worth it. Oh, how i miss my friend.
Finally, i get the strength to roll up and out of bed, slipping on my fuzzy slippers and stretching nicely, taking in the warm air that has been heated by the sun. I love days like these, where it isn't glooming outside and covering the streets with mud from the rain. Just gotta hope and pray that it'll be like this tomorrow too, though these days it seems that it's been sunnier, so it's nothing to concern myself with.
Walking towards the bathroom just outside my room, i take a step in and in front of the mirror, looking at myself. Hair is a mess, of course. I have a rough time maintaining my hair in my sleep, but maybe it's just indicators of how comfortable I'm able to be. I lightly scratch my head and grab a hairbrush to untangle it, letting the curls separate and recoil in their own designated spots. There, it looked better like this, all well kept. Once I'm done, i put the brush to the side and now smile forcefully in the mirror, leaning in to check out my teeth. Pretty yellow.. maybe it's my fault i never really paid attention to them, but I'm trying harder now. If I'm going to see my friend again, id rather look at my best, though im sure they've never really cared. I put a generous amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush before scraping away the surface of my teeth, hoping it'll take away the yellow tint after just one aggressive round of brushing. Obviously, unsuccessful. I spit the toothpaste out and wash off whatever's left, before leaving the bathroom.
Walking down the hall and to the kitchen, i bring my attention to the cabinets. They weren't very full, but it wasn't exactly a problem. I'm going to be away for the month, and it's best for nothing to go bad while I'm absent! Critical thinking, huh?
I grab the bag of sliced bread in the cabinet and get the rest i need out of the fridge, a jar of raspberry jam, my favorite. Even since i was a kid, it's just this small meal I've always felt excited about, though it was always so messy to eat. My mom would joke that it looked like I'd eaten someone due to all the jam sticking around my mouth, that thought felt silly to me as a kid and even now.
While i spread the jam over the bread, the phone starts ringing just on the wall across, which startles me. I reach my hand towards it and pick it up, holding it with my shoulder as i hold the bread with jam in my hand. "Who is it?" I ask aloud, taking a bite from the bread as i wait for the other line to respond.
"Heyy! Can't wait for you to come soon! I've just been dying to see you." My friend spoke from the other line, enthusiastic as ever. I smile, chewing up whatever was left in my mouth before responding.
"Can't wait either! I'm so relieved my suitcase was big enough to pack all my stuff, though it feels as if it's going to burst." I joke lightly, hearing the sound of chuckling from the other line which earns a small coughed laugh from me.
"I'm sure it won't. Not like you got that much stuff in your closet. By the way, again.. make sure to pack lighter clothes, it's been getting sunnier out here." They seem to remind me again, which i just brush off.
"Yeah, i made sure of that. It's been getting a little warm here too though, must be an early start to the summer." I hoped, it was so nice this way.
"Yeah, weather is weird as hell man.. anyway, I don't want to keep you, i bet you're having breakfast right now. See you!" They gave their goodbye on the phone, simultaneously sending a shiver down my spine with that dumb intuition of theirs. How'd they know i was eating breakfast.. Oh, probably because i was chewing. That's my bad.
"See ya.. miss you so much." I smile before hearing the phone hang up on the other line, and i place the phone back in the phone port.
I settled back down properly to finish my slice of bread, which is about almost finished now. I don't know if I'm a quick eater or if that phone call lasted longer than it felt. Sooner or later, i finish up breakfast, placing the plate away and heading my way back to the bedroom so i could get dressed. Going out in pyjamas isn't ideal..
I put on a simple shirt and some pants, before taking my keys and heading out the door of my house. It's a short distance walk from my home and to the small park that seemed conveniently placed by the warmth of the sun. There were benches scattered around, not as many people walking around as there was yesterday, but that's okay. Enjoying the soft park breeze is all i can do these days, now that I'm off work and can take the rest i need. I'll have better things to do once i reunite with my friend tomorrow.
The wind and the warmth of the sun rays mingle together into a sense of comfort, making me settle further into the bench. Even if the day has just started, it already seems to be drifting, though very slowly. Maybe it's getting too dark to stay here, a bit breezier too. I finally find the courage to stand up and walk back home, my footsteps echoing a bit through the street. I get to my door and unlock it, shutting it behind me once I'm in. I find it would be easier if i go to sleep earlier tonight, i need to wake up early tomorrow for the airport.
I take out the last frozen goods from the freezer and just pop it into the oven, waiting and leaning by the counter impatiently for the food to heat up. Minutes pass, and i just think of all the things i can finally do, the sense of reunion I'll get once I'm through with all the flying and bag checks. My thoughts get interrupted by the sound of the oven ringing, i quickly open it to get the food out.
I'm sat at the table as i eat, looking up at the ceiling and wondering, just wondering. I'm content, there is no reason not to be. Finishing my food was what followed up next, getting up and doing the small amount of dishes was what finally declared this day to an end. I sigh, wiping my wet hands on a ragged towel, heading to my bedroom without hesitation. The moment i settled my body down on the bed, my head settled as well. Wrapping myself in a thin blanket which now felt a bit hot, but it's fine. The room was dark, not a single bit of sunlight spilling in now, only the light of the moon which casted a beautiful blue glow. The excitement wears off once my need for sleep begins to hit. today ive done what i can, now I'll just have to wait.
I can't wait.