The Afterlife (A7X)

Chapter 10: The First Day.

6:00 AM. August 7th, 2016.

My last year of high school.

My last stop before college. Nah I'm just fucking with you, The boys and I started our band years ago and we already have so much music to present.

"You all ready?" I asked Jessie, putting on my last shoe.

"Yeah, I guess." She said.

I could tell something was wrong.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"What if when I go to college we won't workout?" She asked nervously.

"Jessie, we've been together for almost a year, we're not giving up. Long distance will work for just a year, we got this okay? There's still winter break and such." I said.

"You're right. Sorry I was overthinking everything." She said.

"Don't be sorry, I completely understand." I said.

I gave her a kiss and grabbed my backpack and my phone. We met up with the boys outside like we usually did every year.

"I'm so excited to have classes with everyone, including Vengeance." Jessie said.

"Me too." Johnny said.

"The last stop before us boys become famous for being Avenged Sevenfold." Matt said.

"Yes sir. It's gonna be sick." I said.

We all made it to school not having to make our separate ways this time. We were in this year together.

I look up from my book to see Jessie looking at me. Then I get a text from her.

Jessie: You're so focused. You okay?

Me: Yeah I'm just really stressed, senior year is gonna be tough.

Jessie: Talk to me after first hour, deal?

Me: Okay babe I love you.

Jessie: I love you too.

First hour passed by very slowly. I hated slow days, so boring.

"So, what's stressing you out?" Jessie asked as we walked out of the classroom.

"Just the feeling of failing, you know I hate being a failure." I said.

"Babe, it's just the first day of school. You have all year to have good grades. No pressure okay?" She said.

"You're right." I said.

I gave her a kiss and we walked over to our second hour. Science is so fucking stupid. Same dumbass teacher always. She hated me and the gang. We'd always get into some type of trouble.

"Really? I have to have all 5 of you in my class this year?" She asked, clearly pissed off.

"We will try not to cause any trouble princess." Jimmy said, laughing.

"Thank god you all are seniors now, take a seat and stay quiet." She said.

I sat by Jessie and Matt. Jimmy, Johnny, and Syn sat at the desks by us.

I notice my hand starting to shake. It can't be another panic attack, I feel like one's coming up.

"Hey, you okay?" Jessie whispers.

"Not really, I need fresh air." I said, breathing heavily.

"Zachary Bakers. Step outside if you're stressed out please." The teacher said.

I rushed out the door with Jessie following me.

Jessie pulled me in close to her as I started crying.