England Sunset Part 2

I got off bus 1 and watched as the bus drove up the hill road. The sun glinted off the towering bus. I sighed and continued to walk on. “What would I give to not ride a bus so late," I said to myself. I did not yet see the sunset ahead me. I nearly choked on air with awe. The colors seemed to dance in the sky, clouds chasing after them. Pink, red, and orange were painted on the sky, with the sun peaking out, sprinkling the clouds with gold dust lining. My mouth unconsciously fell ajar for this was the kind of moment for the tv screens. I didn't really notice that I stopped walking, so I continued with my eyes glued to the sky but soon I arrived at my home and ran inside. “Hi mom and dad,” I said quickly, “I NEED to go outside, it's the most lovely sunset out there!” I threw my bag down and said “I'll take Poppy out there too!” I continued as my dog's ears pricked up. My parents nodded and a smile split my freckled face.

As fast as I could, I ran to my room quickly and grabbed a blanket and a book. I burst out the door with Poppy trailing behind me, almost sweeping me off my feet as she bolted out. I fluffed out my blanket and it settled on the tall grass. I layed down on the blanket, my body in the shape of a starfish. I chuckled as Poppy licked at my face and soon settled down with a stick beside me. Her warm fur brushed against me as she chowed on the stick, which the sound tickled my ears. “ Where'd you find that stick, you goober” I smirked, petting her soft ears. I pulled out my phone and started my ED Sheeran playlist and sighed with awe at the glittering sky. It was most beautiful like a painting you might gaze at for hours upon end. I know I was smiling, but it felt like I wasn't supposed to enjoy this.

I sighed, stroking Poppy. It wasn't the sunset that was bothering me. I didn't know what it was. My body was at peace, but my mind…was somewhere else. I reached over to my phone and turned off the music. With a sigh I closed my eyes, “Why can't I just enjoy simple things?” I whispered. I placed my hand on my heart and lay sideways towards poppy.

Soon it was time for the sun to fall behind, and the moon rose. Small bats flew, and birds flew to their nest in the cover of night. I turned over and opened my eyes. Poppy was still there chewing her stick gleefully. I rubbed my temples, in an attempt to stop my brain from overthinking. But all that did was give me a headache. I didn't know what it was. I had a home, two in love parents, food and water, and a dog. “I-” I clenched my teeth, my eyes squinting. “I'm just shellfish, I can't even enjoy life” I told myself harshly. “Most people aren't as privileged as me.” I turned my head to the fence and held my arm. “Then- why do I feel hopeless?” I relaxed my eyes as my shoulders drooped. “Maybe I'm just missing Bailey.” I sat up and shoved Poppy off my blanket and rolled it up. I also grabbed my book and phone. 

I walked inside “You have fun?” My mom smiled at me.

“Uh yeah! It was beautiful!” I gave a big smile “It just got cold.” I shrugged.

“Well it's a school night better get sleep!” my mom smiled.

“Sure, I wish it was Friday, I’m so pooped” I chuckled.

“Pooped?” my mother echoed.

“Nevermind,” I walked upstairs and flopped on my bed.

I looked out my window at my neighbors who were settling for sleep, turning out lights. The sun was merely a small crescent on a hill. Then, it disappeared and it was night.