Rose chose to remain standing there, a neutral expression on her face. She knew she should've brought someone with her to the bar, but there wasn't anyone at the time. The drink was an impulse decision. She felt like she was being talked to like a small child. If worse came to worse, she'd simply carry pepper spray or mace. She didn't need anyone to protect her, especially a male. All men were the same anyways, and that much she knew. She simply bid her farewell before walking to her apartment. Once inside her apartment, she closed the door and locked it. A sigh of relief escaped her lips as she walked into her room and removed her clothing. She changed into a simple, white, night gown, and crawled into bed. She didn't even want to think about the bar incident any longer. She just wanted sleep.<br/><br/>A few days had passed, and her life resumed as usual. She went to work, came home, and repeat. Tonight though, she had to close the bookstore. It wasn't a shift she was given often, but she took it when she absolutely had to. Tonight was one of those night. It was after ten, and she had locked the doors before walking towards home. She had her hair in a sleek, ponytail, and had her glasses on. They were simple, small black rims, and had rectangle lenses instead of circle. She had a white, long sleeved, button-up blouse, and brown work pants that were long. She wore nude colored heels to ensure the hems of her pants didn't touch the ground. She had her larger, brown messenger bag on her shoulder, while holding her  chocolate colored coat in the crease of her right arm.<br/><br/>As she walked, she noticed the wind felt chillier than usual. Of course, that usually occurred when rain was arriving. It was one of these times that she wished she had brought an umbrella, just in case. There were a few people out on the Seattle streets, but not enough. The lack of people had made her feel uneasy, but she had to 'suck it up' and keep walking. Besides, she could enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, and finish reading her favorite romance novel.