Ever So Simple

Chapter One

Still haven't slept. Its 1 am. Goodness gracious. I toss and turn more and more every few minutes. I have way too much going through my head. It's sad that I have let things so stupid take over my life.

1:00 am

2:00 am

3:00 am

4:00 am

5:00 am

I can't take it anymore. I lean over and turn on my bedside lamp. I seriously just want to sleep. Nope, that's not happening. I get out of bed and find a pair of sweats and a t-shirt to wear. I debate on going on a run or just watching Netflix until I have to catch the bus. Eh. I don't wanna do either. But I have to choose one. A run it is. I quickly put on my running shoes and go to the kitchen for a bottle of water. Before I leave the house I write simple letter telling my mom where I'm gonna be when she wakes up.

On a run, I love you.

Ever so simple. After I leave it on the counter where my mom can see it I grab my water bottle to leave. When I get outside it is a little colder than I thought it would be. But I start running anyway. Around the corner I go. Don't stop till the end of the street, you've got this. Keep going. I think to myself. Trying to encourage myself. Keep going. You can do this. Almost there. Come on. I make it to the end of the street, proud. Taking a sip of my water I smile at one of my neighbors who was walking her dog. I walk up to them, greeted with smiles and a happy dog. I've known Miss Sue for most of my life, her husband died when I was 7... it was a very bad couple of months for Miss Sue. But about two or three months later she got a puppy and named her Alley. A pit bull, super sweet. I loved Alley more than my own pets. Which was sad but also great. I always had permission to come and see Alley. I look up to see Miss Sue with a huge smile on her face.

"How have you been, I haven't seen you in a while Reese." I smile and get to my feet. I love Miss Sue. She will always be so great.

"I've been great. My anxiety has been better. I'm doing pretty good." I say truthfully because she will always know when I'm lying. So I've learned just to tell her the truth about everything.

"That's great. I'm glad you're getting better. It's a real accomplishment. I'm proud of you Reese." I smile and slightly blush. I love hearing her say those words. It makes me very happy to hear those words come out of her mouth.

"Thanks Miss Sue..." I say as I look at the time. Crap I'm running a little late. Time goes by fast. 5:45, "Sorry Miss Sue but I have to cut this conversation short. I have to run back and get ready for school. I'll come see you when I get home. Have a good day." I end the conversation with a simple hug and run back home. I get to the door and look at the clock. No time to shower so I just brush my straightened hair into a ponytail and brush my teeth. I change my shoes and grab my bag. It's now 6:15 and I have to leave. I kiss my mom on the cheek as she reads the paper.

"Bye mom, I love you." I smile and walk out, not waiting for her response.

I leave the house and walk to my bus stop. When I get there I just get my phone out and listen to music. I don't feel like dealing with people today. But whatever, I can't do anything about it. After having to wait for a good five minutes until the bus arrived. Ugh, people... I say to myself and let out a scuff. And a girl looks at me. Yes? I think to myself, because I don't feel like having a problem with someone today. When I get on the bus I sit in the seat I had assigned to myself at the beginning of the year. Me being me I don't like people sitting with me, I like being alone.