Ending The Pain

Chapter 1: The New Kid

(All of this will be in Shay's POV, unless stated otherwise)

Shay
I woke up this morning to the sound of my alarm clock. I hit the snooze button, and then forced myself out of bed. I made my way to the bathroom to take a shower, only to realize that I forgot my clothes. Well, I'm not running down the hall naked, but one of the house rules is to make sure that you are dry, and dressed, before you leave the bathroom. Hopefully I'll be able to get my clothes before anyone wakes up. I wrap a towel around myself, and then tiptoe to my bedroom. See, this is why I wanted my own bathroom. I got my clothes and then, once done with shower, I got my stuff and headed off to school. 

We live in a good sized house. Not huge, not tiny, but big enough. We live about 3 miles from my school, so I can't really walk there. I just got my first car, and I am finally able to drive it without having someone with me. My 18th birthday was last week, and my mom took me to get the car. I have always wanted a black car, but my mom convinced me to get a red one. She said that black cars get really hot during the summer. Me and my mom walked around the dealership for at least an hour, and nothing really caught my eye. My mom had pointed out a few cars, but I didn't like them. I wanted one that matched my personality.

I finally settled on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. I chose this car because I can choose to remove the doors if I want, and I can remove the roof. I also chose it because I love nature. I love going for walks thru nature, and capturing how beautiful Earth can be. With this car, I can drive thru nature, and I can find a place where I can go when I need some quiet time.

I walked out of the house, made sure the front door was locked, and made my way to my Jeep. Most people get a four door Jeep, but I got a two door. It still had three seats in the back, but I liked the two door better because I like small cars. I called Gavin last night, and I was supposed to go get him this morning and drive him to school. Gavin has been my best friend ever since my parents got married. I was about 4 maybe 5 years old. He has helped me through a lot in my life, and I have helped him with a lot, too. Gavin is dating Tori, one of my other friends, and they have been dating for almost 2 years. 

I started the car, and then my phone rang. It was Tori. I answered her and she asked if I can pick her up, since her parents are out of town on a business trip. I said I would since I was picking up Gavin anyway. After she hung up, I called Blakey and told her that I am picking up Tori and Gavin, and I asked if she wanted to join. She lives close enough to the school that she can walk. I mean, seriously. She only lives half a mile away from the school. Blakey said that she will be ready in five minutes, and then I began the long drive to Gavin's place.

I pulled up to Gavin's place about 30 minutes later. Before I was able to drive, I never really knew how far out he lived, and I thought I lived far. He lives 15 and I'll repeat, 15 miles from the school. The day after I got my car, I drove out to Gavin's. It took me 20 minutes, and I even stopped off at a Kum & Go because I was about to pee my pants. Funny story actually. I pulled up to Kum&Go and ran inside, holding my pants. I had my legs crossed, which might have been pretty funny looking since I was trying to run. I got a lot of weird looks, but they didn't understand. I am a girl and I HAD TO PEE.

I turned the corner to Gavin's neighborhood, and tried to remember which one was his. He may live far, but his house sure does make up for it. He isn't at all popular, but his family is loaded with money. They are not the kind of people who are snooty. They have money, but they are saving all of it so that Gavin can go to college. I pulled up to his house, and then texted him letting him know that I am here.

From Gavin: Ight' be out in a min
To Gavin: Hurry so your food don't get cold
From Gavin: Wait, food?!?!?
To Gavin: Yea, why?

I waited, but didn't get any reply from him. I put my phone back on my lap, and looked up, nearly shitting myself. Gavin was pressed up against my window, sticking his tongue out while eyeing the food. I laughed at him. He was obsessed with food. If he was taking a long time, just say food and he'll be there within the second. I motioned for him to get in. He ran around the car to the passenger side, and then grabbed the bag of food. He knew what was his, since I always get him the same thing from Sonic. He got out his foot-long coney, tatter-tots, and then grabbed the cup of coffee that had his name on it. The coffee came from QuikTrip. Once he was settled in, I began my drive to Tori's place.