Life is short (Rewritten) Ava's POV

Ch.1 First year

Ever since I was a child being laughed at was something that wasn't new to me. But this. This was new..."AVA!" Mrs.Yuna the mathematics teacher yelled at me and scolded me for not paying attention. I sighed and looked away. I spaced out and enjoyed the view of the sky, birds, trees and the flowers blooming in the spring sunlight. I felt a soft gentle tap on my shoulder and I turned to Zack , one of my best friends was inches away from my face, smiled and spoke quietly saying, "Boo" I pushed him away, "Too close I could smell your breath." "C'mon Ava my breath doesn't smell bad" I nodded my head. Zach had a plastic bag and I swear he might have been higher than a kit and swung it at my head hitting me with a big bang after. I turned to him and asked him what that was for? He chuckled and grabbed my hand and we headed to the lunch table that we normally sit and eat with the rest of the group. Chris and Mimi were already laughing about the unusual things that their cats do. Zack and I sat down and we enjoyed our lunch.

After school I headed home and got a weird message from an unknown number in a creepy ass tone saying, "How was lunch.....Ava?" I messaged back saying who the hell are you. And of course it was the idiot himself Zack messing with me. I got so angry I threw my phone in my pocket and walked the rest of the way home. When I got home I thought that my mother would be there but she wasn't. Weird. I went to my sister's room and tapped her on the shoulder, I asked her in sign where mom is. She shrugged her shoulders but told me that Mrs.Ash is there as a nanny. I nodded my head and saw Mrs.Ash on the phone yelling something online the lines of, "I already told you. I can't pay you..." It might have been her other job that she is having problems with. It is none of my right to get in the middle of it so I should wait for her inside the house instead of being nosey. I sat on the couch and thought of Zack. He has always been an odd guy but he was never so very happy to see me, these few weeks he has been more than giddy to see me. Ding I took my phone out of my pocket, and it was Chris. Hey Ava sorry to bother you but can you do me a favor please? It is probably something to do with me getting something for him, Sure Chris what is it?.. Well I kinda forgot my bag at your house when I dropped off your food so can you bring me my bag tomorrow at school? I chuckle a little. Chris has always been a forgetful guy Sure thing Chris... Thanks Ava you are a lifesaver. I sent a thumbs up and turned off my phone. Mrs.Ash came back inside, "Hello Ava! I will be here tomorrow at 2:55pm to take care of your sister since your mother said you have a meeting with your club tomorrow." I nod and smile, "Thank you so much Mrs.Ash. I will have to pay you." Mrs.Ash laughed, "No need to hunny. Your sister and you are darlings and I love taking care of her." I smile.

I went to my room and started to get my homework done and send an announcement out about the club meeting. When I finished my homework I got food ready and told my sister to go ahead and eat while I take a shower. I take a shower and blow dry my hair. I go to the kitchen to tell my sister to get into the shower but she isn't there.. I walk into my room to find my little sister reading my diary with tears in her eyes. My heart drops to my stomach. "Hey what are you doing?" I scream and rip the diary out of her hands. "You shouldn't be looking through my things, it is disrespectful!" She looked at me with tears pouring down her face. Her looking sad makes me feel guilty for yelling. "Hailie go take a shower, and get ready for bed. I will be there to tuck you in." She nodded and ran off. I looked at the page she was reading and it was about the time where Dad passed and I thought it was my fault. I know I wasn't able to drive the car and him being drunk wasn't my fault. I took a deep breath and closed the diary and put it somewhere where Hailie couldn't get it. I got myself ready for bed and went to her room and tucked her in, before I left she grabbed my hand and softly pulled me back. She asked me to promise I won't harm anyone or myself. A wave of sadness came over me. I nod my head and kiss her forehead and leave the room, closing the door behind me. I get back to my room and go to sleep. Today was a day..

The following day I got ready for school and told my mother and sister good mornings and love you's and headed off. I decided to take the train since the bus was closed and the forecast talked about having a lot of rain. The train citation was packed with guys not keeping their hands to themselves, babies crying, women going about their day and gum being stuck places on seats, the floor. Stepping on gum is like getting bird poop on your car both are gross and horrible. At my stop I step off the train and find Zack waiting for me. "Hey Ava, how are you?" I smile "I am alright, how are you?" He responded with good as well. Him and I walked to class with each other and spoke a lot. During class Zack lightly put his hand over mine and he leaned close to me. Ava! I was daydreaming again and Chris was calling my name. "Hey, do you have my bag?" I quickly gave it to him. He smiled and went to his seat. I felt embarrassed for daydreaming about Zack... What is this feeling?