Bliss

Chapter 1 : Tommy

My life took a hell of a turn when I met her. She didn't hurt me or anything, she was just this kind of person who intrigues you a lot. She stood out, she was so much different than the others. Things changed radically when senior year of high school started ; during this last year of school my life went from absolute boredom to an adventure. I became more active and social. And also a bit fucked up. But let's go back to the first week of this september month, shall we? My summer was alright, well, it didn't change from last year; I had traveled to my grandparents, they lived in a farm in Lake City. My mother usually sent me there on vacation to get rid of me for some time, not that she hated me, she just needed time for herself. August was pretty boring ; I was practically home all month, talking to my online friend Jillian, who lived crazy far away in New Jersey or something. Sundale in summer is usually nice, we have a beach, but I didn't really have anybody to hang out with. I never was a social person, every time I was around too many people I felt anxiety, which was a nightmare to live with ; it made me lonely and almost friendless. But I knew it was only this boring August month that made me feel depressed, I did have friends, five of them. We didn't all have everything in common, but I liked to stick around them to not feel completely alone. There was Cheyanne, who I met four years ago in eight grade. She was my first girlfriend, before we broke up a few weeks after that. We still stayed close friends and she was the only one I could talk to. Then there was Mei, who i met because of Cheyanne. She always was a friendly girl with a pro-social behavior, which made her the complete opposite of me. I met her around the same time as Chey. There was also Aidan, who I met later when he joined the same class as me in tenth grade. I gotta admit my first impression of him was that he was a basic dude who would get all the girls of the grade because of his pretty smile and skater clothes. But I was proven wrong when him and I became friends. He was a nice guy, and rather childish which made me laugh at times. And at last, there was Cade. I met him after Aidan, when we were both fifteen. He was always a really chill guy, with a really soothing and deep voice which made him stand out. Once you would get to know him, you would see how funny and smart that dude was. He always tried to make people happy. I'm glad I was the first person who he confessed that he was pansexual, making me feel like someone he could trust. I related to him in every way ; I loved who I loved and didn't give a fuck about people's features really. But last year, Cade started dating this girl, Melody. She was nice around us, but she was fucking deranged. She manipulated Cade and forced him to put his friendship with us to an end, wanting him only for herself. I still remember that night when I was sleeping at his and I overheard him on the phone with Melody. She was yelling at him for god knows why and he was staying calm, avoiding to hurt her feelings. Because he actually loved her, and she used him as a toy. So, after their breakup, Cade closed himself and stopped having feelings. He was the type of guy who looked for a long time and true relationship, not the kind who would have one night stands and date girls/guys for attention. That's what I loved about him. I was glad he got free from her, but it was sad to see him so broken-hearted and melancholic. He got over it after time, and Melody begged and begged for him to accept to stay friends. So, he agreed, which I think was a bit too nice of him. Melody changed a lot and became less obsessed with Cade. That's pretty much it.
After this long summer month, I woke up at seven and sat on my bed, my eyes still asleep from last night. I knew it was bad for me to sleep four hours a night, but it felt like time ran out so fast at night. I usually lost my time on social media or youtube, or talking to Jillian. She had a happy life now, after dealing with depression for almost two years. She had a boyfriend, friends and good grades, and what's more, she had got accepted at her dream art school. I was actually sitting at my computer that night before school at around 2 AM, talking to her.
Jillian : So yeah, I got stoned for the first time.
Me : Did you like it ?
Jillian : Meh, it was a pretty lame experience. I felt nothing.
Me : Aw damn, that's too bad.
Jillian : How did you feel the first time ?
Me : Peaceful. But it was a bad idea to do it on school night tbh.
Jillian : Did you do it at a party ?
Me : Is that even a question ? No.
Jillian : Right, you hate parties... Well I hope there'll be a second time.
Me : Probably once you get on campus, there should be a lot of parties.
Jillian : Yeah hopefully I don't have to join a sorority or some shit like that.
Me : I don't think they accept hipsters.
Jillian : Says the one who vapes for a living.
Me : Lol okay I admit it.
Jillian : Anyway, excited for senior year ?
Me : Not really. (Don't lecture me about your experience in senior year)
Jillian : I wasn't planning on it.
Me : Yeaaah.
Jillian : No, really, I was just wondering.
Me : Yeaaah.
Jillian : Okay, okay. I just hope the best for you and wish you good luck ❤️
Me : Thanks, I'mma need some. I guess this year is gonna be just like the others...
BOI WAS I WRONG.
Jillian : Just be social and hang out with people after school instead of going home, change into pyjamas and play games all night.
Me : Geez calm down I don't do that. And I wasn't planning on doing it anyway.
Jillian : Welp I'm tired so I'mma go to sleep. You should too or you'll look like shit tomorrow morning.
Me : Yeah good night.
I went to sleep about an hour later, only to be waken up by my alarm. I stopped the awful ringing and checked my phone. Nothing much as usual. I got up and got dressed in a green hoodie and basic jeans, went to the bathroom only to get out still looking like I smoked ten blunts. But I straightened up and went downstairs where my mom was probably having a fourth of fifth cup of coffee of the morning. By the look of her pale face, it was obvious she hadn't slept much last night.
- Hey mom, I said as arriving in the kitchen.
- Tommy ! Good morning. Are you ready for your first day of-
- Yeah, I think this year will go well. Can you pass me the coffee please ?
- Here you go, she responded as passing me the hot beverage.
- Thanks, I said before taking a sip. Are you excited with your new work ?
- Yes, I'm glad you asked ! Well, I would've eventually talked about it anyway but I'm really excited about this new work. It will be easier for me and for our family in general.
- Yeah, that's great, I congratulated after drinking my whole cup of coffee.
- Will you call your sister please, I don't want her to be late.
- Sure, I said before leaving the table and asking Billie to come down.
After some time, she showed up all ready to go, a Gucci bag on her left shoulder.
- Hey guys, she saluted as applying lipstick.
Billie had changed a lot since last year. Her innocent fifteen year old self flew away to let place to a more mature and thoughtful person. She didn't behaved like such all the time though.
- Hi honey.
- Where did you get that? I asked, looking at her bag.
- It's a gift, Billie responded as opening the fridge to look for something quick to eat.
- You have a sugar daddy now ?
- Tommy ! Said mom, her hands on her hips. Don't say those things...
- Yeah, said Billie, don't talk to your little sister like that.
- Whatever, I said as yawning. I'm going to school, come on Billie.
- Coming, she said as eating a cookie she took from the box on the kitchen counter.
I took my bag and got out of the house, waited for Billie and mom and we left in the old thirteen year old grey Honda. Mom left us at school. I took a deep breath and went inside the hall. I hated it already. All those people I didn't know and I didn't want to get to know. I wish I would find my friends soon enough or I would get a panic attack. After a while of getting my schedule, my locker's key and all, I went to my first class where I could already see Cheyanne, talking with Mei in the back of the room. I walked up to them. When they saw me, their faces illuminated.
- Tommy ! Said Cheyanne in joy as she got up and hugged me. God I've missed you so much.
- Hey... I missed you guys too.
- How was your summer ? Asked Mei as I sat in front, next to Cheyanne.
- Pretty boring to be honest. You ?
- It was kinda boring too, responded Chey, you know, same old California road trip with my parents.
- I went to China to visit my dying grandmother, said Mei.
- Damn, I said, is she alright ?
- She died, but I also visited Japan, it was great !
Cheyanne started running her hand through her red hair as Mei told us about her vacation. Suddenly, I saw him enter the room. Cade. I hope he was okay after all the shit he went through. I didn't really get the chance to talk to him before summer. His blue eyes searched through the classroom before he found us.
- Hey guys, he said as arriving.
- Cade !
Chey did the same gesture for him before he sat down at the table next to me.
- What's up ? I asked.
- I'm good, he responded in his calm voice.
I swear he made me sleep with his voice. It was like honey, and I could listen to him talking for hours, just like everyone would.
- So what did you do this summer ? asked Chey.
- I stayed in Florida.
- Aw. Well, as long as you-
She got interrupted by the arrival of Aidan at our little committee. We greeted him and he sat down. He seemed really happy to see us. The whole vacation discussion was stopped by the teacher. During class, my eyes felt like stones as I stared into the void, not listening to one bit of the lesson. I looked over at Cade. He seemed to be falling asleep as well. If I had known that he was in the city all summer, I would've called him to hang out. But we kinda lost contact before the vacation, so... yeah.
Suddenly, out of the blue, she entered. Angelica. She was a curly blonde hair pretty short girl, maybe 5'3". She wore red lipstick and dark eye shadow, and was dressed in a black shirt and jeans.
- Ah ! Here is our new student, Angelica Crimson.
She looked around the class with an uninterested look on her face, her green eyes glancing at each student. She walked over to Aiden and sat next to him, which made him smile. She was so hot, I rarely saw such beautiful girls at my school. But I stopped staring and got back to the teacher.
At the end of class, Cheyanne got up as students were leaving and presented herself to the new girl.
- Hi, I'm Cheyanne, she said in the friendliest way possible.
- Hey, responded Angelica as getting up, the same jaded look on her face.
- Hey there, said a jock to Angelica. I'm throwing a party tomorrow night, would you like to come?
If you ever encountered this weirdly friendly behavior coming from a fuckboy like Brennan, that meant he wanted to sleep with you. Period.
- Sure, she responded as taking her bag. Where at ?
- Cincinnati Avenue, you'll peep the lights once you get there. Also, could I get your number.
- Hmm. Okay.
Angelica took out her phone and showed her number to Brennan as Mei and Cheyanne took their bags, ready to leave.
- Nice, thanks, uhm... What's your name again ?
Angelica ignored him and left the classroom. Chey gave me a sign to follow her out with the others.
- Hey, Angelica ! Called Mei when the new girl got to her locker.
She looked at us. That look... Well damn.
- Would you like to hang out with us at lunch ?
- Sure thing.
She actually spoke like she was high.
- Great, said Aiden as blushing, we'll see you... there.
Angelica nodded and got her head back into her locker. There was something up with her, but I couldn't figure out what yet. After a few classes, I was starving already as I walked in the cafeteria. After getting my plate, I joined my friends at a table.
- There he is, said Cade. You missed Cheyanne's never-ending speech about how great her life is.
- Wow, said Chey, I bet you didn't even listen you stupid bitch.
- Guilty.
- Calm down Chey, chuckled Mei before taking a sip of her juice.
- Shit, the new girl's coming, said Aidan.
- So ? I asked.
- So she's so fucking ho- Hi Angelica, what's up ?
- Grow up, said Cheyanne as rolling her eyes.
- I wish I could, said Angelica as sitting down next to Cade with her plate.
- Oh, not you, I...
- Don't worry, I was joking.
- So... where you from ? Asked Cade.
- Philadelphia. I had to move cause of family issues.
- Mkay, said Mei.
She clearly didn't give a shit about Angelica for some reason. Lunch went on and Chey showed herself very friendly towards the new girl, like she always did with people she met. Angelica was nice too, but there was something off about her. She told us her parents split up so she moved to St Augustine during the summer, and Aidan was happy to learn that she was single.
After this first day of school, which wasn't too bad after all, I hung out with Chey and Cade on a bench, in front of the establishment.
- So... Are you okay ? Asked Cheyanne to Cade.
- Yeah, I am, he responded, his hand running through his messy brown hair as he looked down.
- Fuck, I said as I saw Melody come towards us.
- Melody's here, said Chey.
- It's fine, we're friends now, said Cade without much assurance.
- Cade ! Called the brown hair prick.
He turned around to look at her. She hugged him and said :
- I'm so happy to see you again !
- Yeah, it's nice to see you too...
- I changed my number so here it is !
Remember it, I'll talk to you everyday, if you don't mind.
- Fun.
How could she act like nothing happened ? That bitch was apparently still into Cade, it was almost scary.
- Yeah, see ya guys !
She left and I let out a big sigh.
- Don't mind her, said Cade, I got over it.
- She seemed as obsessed as she was in junior year, said Cheyanne as crossing her arms.
- I told her I don't date anymore, I don't give a fuck.
- Fine.
I noticed Angelica leaving the school.
- Excuse me a minute, I said before getting up and walking towards her. Angelica !
- Yes ? She stopped.
- I, um, did we already see each other somewhere?
- You don't look familiar, Tommy.
- I could've sworn... I... Are you actually going to Brennan's party?
- I hope I'm still invited after what I've done.
- Why ?
- You don't wanna know.
She gave me a mysterious look as she left, leaving me in confusion.
- Tommy, what happened ? Asked Cheyanne, walking to me.
There was definitely something up with this girl.
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Hey I hope u liked that first chapter for Bliss // it's kind of an intro of the main characters of the story before things get more interesting...
leave ur opinion and thoughts :3