First Day - Jay

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Jay's POV:

I wake up as my alarm is going off beside me. It's 7:00am and I have yet to eat or shower. Why does summer break always fly by? 

"Alexa, Stop!" I yell at the clock as she beeps at me to get up. 
"Front Check?" I ask, curious as to see which alters are sitting here.
"Just me Jace." Logan says quietly. Logan is my systems main protector. Usually he sleeps in until 10 or 11 in the morning, but today is a pretty big day, after all. Its the first day of 11th grade. The first normal school year since Covid happened, so I'm not exactly shocked that he's here.

"Your still the only one who calls me Jace, you know." I tease as I roll out of bed. I suffer with DID, or Dissociative identity disorder, a disorder not unlike Multiple Personality Disorder, with alters and a headspace and all that. We're the Mushroom System, the 6 crazy people who spend every day together. Me, Logan, Sarah, Ian, Corey and Lexi, our system's little. 

"That's correct, yes. I still don't care." Logan replied. He's a bit of a smartass. I run downstairs and put some frozen waffles into the toaster, and while I wait, I text my friend Seth;

Jay: Yoooooo

Seth: Hihi

Logan: I'm here too

Seth: Hey Lo!

Logan: No.

Jay: Meet up by 121?

Seth: Yes! I'll see you then!

Jay: Sweet see ya!

Seth was my best friend. We had known each other since we were like 3. He was the first one I came out with my DID to, and then when I came out as Pansexual and Poly he was the first to know. Lucky for him, he's not my type. I jump as I hear the toaster pop, scaring me.

"Jumpy much?" Logan said, to which I just rolled my eyes. We had a half hour to eat and get to school. Mom and Dad had already left for work, so I was by myself, or as by myself as I can be with 5 others in my head. 

I sit at the counter, playing a game on my phone while eating my waffles. As I finish, I look for my lighter then realize I didn't even have smokes. I started rummaging through the drawers when I felt that usual lovely neck twitch, meaning Logan was gone and someone else most likely replaced him.

"Whatcha lookin for?" Ian asked, his deep voice scaring me like normal.

"Smokes, I ran out last night. Mom said I could take one of her packs." I replied. I smoke, I'm not proud but I do. 

"Okay, well I'm gonna stay here quietly." Ian said. Ian is our caregiver. He takes care of Little alters and Age Regressors. He's awesome with the kids. I grabbed my phone and went back to my room, packing my laptop and charger, as well as some snacks into my bag. I started back down the stairs, tripping at the end as usual, and walked towards the door. I stared out the front door. Mom took the Challenger, dad took the Tesla, so I need to choose, my motorbike, a 2016 Honda Rebel 650cc, or my Mustang, a 2014 Mustang GT. My family has quite the large amount of money, with mom being a Lawyer and dad being a Doctor, that we can afford these cars and the big house. Either way, I chose the Mustang because it looked like it was going to rain. I walked out the door, not before saying bye to our family dog, Bruno, and hopped into my car. It was a Miami Blue Mustang GT with the Black stripe down the middle, leather seats, fully loaded. I loved my car.

I began driving, listening to my Spotify playlist and smoking, before deciding to stop for some Starbucks. I usually avoid the stores around the school in favor of the one I work at. It is slightly further but I have time. I park behind the building and finish my smoke before walking into the store.

"JJ!" Lilly yelled from behind the counter. Lilly was our store manager, and one of my best friends. She has always been there to support me, and is one of three people from work who know about our DID. 

"Lilly! How are you?" I ask as I walk up. The store was shockingly empty for a Monday morning.

"Half asleep.. I was up with Carlos late last night." She winks and giggles. Carlos was her boyfriend. She overshares a lot, but its okay, I do too.

"You want your usual kid? Venti Mango Drango, Light Ice, No Berries, 4 Raspberry and Peach Juice, and a Banana Bread warm, right?" She asks. I usually get the exact same thing, every day.

"Yes please!" I respond, bouncing on my heals. Lilly always makes me stim. I hate it, but love it. We chat for a bit until my order is done, before I head out and drive to school. 

I get to the school and spend about 10 minutes trying to find a parking spot, before finally going inside to find Seth. And sure enough, he was right where he said he would be. 

"Seth!!" I yell as I run up to hug him. I can hear Ian laughing at me in co-front. Seth is like my brother. He is a year younger than me, but basically family. 

"Jay! I missed you" He says as he ruffles my hair

"Hmph, your a jerk. My hair was all done!" I shake my head and mess my hair up while giggling. He always knew how to make me smile and giggle, that's why I loved him.

"When am I not? Anyway, what's your first period?" Seth asked, While looking at his schedule on his phone.
"Drama with Mr. Harris. You?" I was really hoping Seth was in my class. We had met in drama last year. I took drama in 9th, 10th and 11th, and Seth in 9th and now 10th. It's a split 10/11 class this year, so maybe..?

"Yes! We have the same class! I'm so excited!" He exclaimed. That made me relax, knowing my first period had my best friend in it. 

"Seth.. can I steal your hoodie?" I asked. There was no actual reason, I was just cold.

"Yeah, always. Lets go, class is gonna start soon." Seth said, before nudging me towards the stairs. We were up on the fourth floor and drama was down on the 1st floor, so we started to walk. Seth handed me his hoodie but because we were walking, I waited to put it on. I also had a drink my my hand so it would've been difficult anyway. When we get to the drama hall, I begin putting my hoodie on. I'm trying to put it on and walk at the same time, Seth is ahead of me holding the door for me, and as I get to the door and am about to walk in..

I walk into someone! I spilt my drink all over them! Shit.. The kid was actually really cute too.

"I- shit I am so so sorry!" I told the boy.


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Authors Note:

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There you guys go! Chapter one! Chapter two will feature Sam and their system. Funny enough, the Starbucks order is actually my own order. Try it, its very sweet! I hope you guys enjoyed! <3

~Bray



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