Alex

and as Cynx startled I apologized and began to excuse myself the person filling the space was a young woman presumably around my age she had plain brown hair very basic looking clothing and no readily identifiable facial features before I could get all the way out of the bathroom she turned and spoke to me wait she said please don't leave do I know you I'm not sure why I asked that it was the first thing that came to mind no I don't think so you don't look familiar to me she replied wiping her eyes dry from the tears I hadn't originally noticed

She continued.

I just don't want to walk back to my car alone.

There was a man outside when I got here who wouldn't stop harassing me.

That was not the answer I was expecting.

Again speaking before thinking, I said.

Of course I can, and it's not acting.

Anyone in need is a friend of mine.

We arranged for her to wait near the cash register so I could use the restroom myself and make my purchases in preparation for the trip ahead of me.

Once I finished opening the restroom, I grabbed an extra coffee, bottled water, and headed to the cashier's counter to pay for those and my gas.

A full tank would definitely get me out of state.

As I approached, I silently appraised the gas station attendant.

She was a large woman husky, and very tall, not too large for her size, but large because of her size.

Does that make sense?

She had on a red apron, and even a hairnet over her ponytail, which was in a bun.

I had to stop myself from laughing.

She sort of reminded me of the lunch lady from Matilda.

Morning, miss.

She said as I sat my things on the counter and relayed the amount of gas I needed.

You know this girl?