It all started with a passing remark. I was just your average

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>all my illusions were shattered

I got along well with my workmates, stumbling in conversation at times but still trying to endear myself to others. I worked hard and gave it my all.

When i walked in that day, she was sat on a chair holding almost as if she was waiting for me. My eyes jumped from her to my supervisor who quickly introduced her as a new colleague. I made ready with the pleasantries and went to my desk.

As i waited for the computer to load, i noticed she was still still sitting there looking at me. To avoid being awkward, i asked her if she lived locally and what she did previously. She answered in a childlike way but not without eagerness to discuss things with me. I realised how young she was before she told me she was just out of school and lived nearby.

Before i knew it we were sitting together and my supervisor told me to show her the system and the office. I worked between two locations and i guess she was hired to operate this branch so i could stay in the other.

It was hard to pretend like i could teach anyone anything and she simply nodded her head and went along with what i said. The silence between pauses deepened and thankfully the supervisor call her into her office.

I didnt think much about her, i just tried to push on with my assignments including my own. I swore off attatchments long ago; let alone forming a bond with a woman.

She kept a notebook at hand and kept herself busy and i smiled and encouraged her as i past by. At the end of the day, the supervisor call on us both to clean the conference room for upcoming meeting since the cleaner wasnt in today. I got the keys from the cleaning cupboard giving her a nod and smile as she followed me here and there.

I asked her if she wanted to polish the desk as i hoovered and she agreed. That was the only word we spoke until she came up to me she as we were finishing.

She asked; "Are you scared of me?"

I was taken aback for second and in fuster answered her in the negative. "Good, because i want us to enjoy being together" and gave me a smile so disarming my cheeks flushed red as i smirked like a fool.

I pointed to the time and said its about time close. We cleared everything away and i made my way to the bathroom. I washed my face and mess up my hair just the way i like it. When i returned, the supervisor was there and told me she had gone home and asked me what i thought of her. I only told her what she wanted to hear.

As i took the train home, i couldnt get the words out of my head "i want us to enjoy being together". I looked at my reflection as we passed under a tunnel. Why me?