The Thing You Wanted To Forget

Chapter 1

. ZOES POV.

I don't like Maths. Now, that phrase is quite common. Its so boring, I'm practically dying of boredom. Do one question, look at the clock, another question, look at clock again, but only a few minutes have dragged by.

But, what's school life without a challenge? Like next week is S.A.Ts (yes I'm in year 6... Note that) and I'm certain Im gonna fail.
"Zoe... we daydreaming?" Asks Mrs.Roberts.
"No..." I lie.
"Look, I know your sister passed away two years ago today... So, if you want to go in the toilets you can okay?" Mrs.Roberts smiled. My stomach tightened. April... My sister...

I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes. April, my oldest sister committed suicide 2 years ago. She was 17, and had a really great life, but she hung herself in the woods one night. We never knew why... I try not to think of her, and if I do, a wave of emotions crash me.
"Yeah..." I whisper and exit the room.

My minds focus on Maths has disappeared. April... In the toilets, I burst into tears. Once they come they don't stop. I look at my reflection in the mirror. My eyes are red and puffy. Very puffy. I wipe them away and look back at myself. Suddenly, stood behind me is April. She has a dark face and is very angry.
"NO!" I scream. "NO NOT HERE!" I cry. I look back in the mirror, she's gone.

Ever since she died, if I'm on my own and think of her, I sometimes hallucinate. She will always be angry, or covered in blood, or dressed in black glaring at me. I feel low on air. I start to feel like I'm being suffocated.

I can't breathe or hear. My vision goes blurry. I try to shout but it comes as a whimper. My head spins and I see April smirking at me again and laughing.
"No...n-no..." I whisper.

And I fall into total darkness.