The Afterlife (A7X)

Chapter 1: Plans

"C'mon Zacky! Don't be scared." Jimmy said. 

"I'm not scared you fucktard, I just have plans okay?" I said, knowing that they would think I'm lying.

All of them knew when someone apart of the group was lying, they've known each other long enough. 

"Zacky, don't bullshit us, this is the third time you've made an excuse this week! Just tell us you're afraid of ghosts man." Johnny said.

"Okay okay guys, Zacky doesn't have to do it if he doesn't want to, it's not a big deal." Matt stepped in.

Every time someone wanted to something, usually everyone would agree to doing it. The group did everything together, unless one stepped out, they all stepped out.

"But Matt, we do everything together! Do we really have to sit out on this?? I've been wanting to do it forever. Don't let me back out just because Zacky is a pussy and won't go." Jimmy said. 

"Shut the fuck up alright? Even the thought of this freaks me out man." I shouted. 

"Zacky, calm down bro, lets look into it more tomorrow okay? If you don't like it, we won't go." Johnny said.

Jimmy had rolled his eyes in annoyance. Jimmy had a huge thing for haunted houses and such.

The next day, all 5 boys met up at school.

"You guys ready to do this shit?" I asked. Still freaked out by the whole haunted house situation.

"I'm ready if you guys are." Matt said. He sounded kinda spooked from last night.

"Me too." Jimmy added in. He was still mad over me freaking out. Sometimes I hate this fucktard. Always getting mad at me.

"Mmhmm" Johnny said.

We all walked up the stairs into out first hour class.

My phone buzzes as I look up from my book over to my phone, the text is from Jimmy. For fucks sake, what does he need?

 Jimmy: Dude, why so freaked out? You been lookin' at that book for ages. You scared for tonight?

Me: Dude, I don't need your bullshit right now okay? Let me focus on my work.

As I looked back down at my book the bell rang. Fuck. Barely any focus. I don't wanna go tonight.

The whole day was a blur, up until lunch.

"Hey guys, so I've been wanting to make a new song, if you're up for it." Matt said, excited to show us his lyrics.

"What's it gonna be called?" I asked, I was interested because I always love playing guitar with the boys. Although Syn has been hella distant lately.

"Nightmare." Matt said. 

We all nodded as I grab my phone to text Syn.

Me: Syn, you all good dude?

Syn: Dude yeah I'm fine I'm sick. Tell the boys I'll be there tomorrow.

"Hey guys, Syn is sick, guess no haunted house for us." I said, hoping that they would understand and agree.

"Nah bro, once we look into it we're still going either way." Jimmy said.

"Okay Jimmy calm your ass down, Zacky is still hesitant about going." Matt said.

Jimmy rolled his eyes, of course.

Finally when I got to Matt's house we all sat on his bed while Matt was at his desk searching the place we were going to.

"This is some deep scary shit. There's a real ghost in there as it says!" Jimmy said, while being excited of course.

"Hey man, you doing alright? You're as white as a sheet." Matt said to me.

"Uh. Yeah. Just need some fresh air" I said, walking out the room. 

I couldn't do it. I don't wanna risk my life at some stupid fucking haunted house!

"Hey Bakers, you okay dude?" Johnny asked. 

"Yeah, I'm just a little freaked out. It's fine." I lied. It's not fine. I can't go.

"Okay man, well come back inside, we still need your choice." Johnny said.

"Alright.. I have my decision." I said.

I had to go. I can't stand Jimmy bitching at me any longer.

"So, what do you choose?" Jimmy asked me right as I walked in the door.

"I'll go." I said

"You sure?" Matt asked.

"I'm sure. Tomorrow night." I said.

"No. We already signed up for tonight." Jimmy said.

Fuck. I just wanted time to think. 

"Okay, get ready boys. I'll drive." Matt said.