Avanna Jones (Trilogy)

The First Day (intro)

"Have you been taking any medications lately, Miss Jones?" Avanna's therapist asked. Avanna shook her hear and looked down at the red carpet. Her hair covered the bruise on the side of her face, but it was still noticeable.

"No,"

The therapist sighed and grabbed her pen and notepad off her desk again. "Ava, you need some help," she said as she scribbled down a few things and handed the note to Ava. "This is sort of a list of things you've been diagnosed with lately. I've also wrote down 2 different medications for you, you must take them both first thing in the morning and right before bed," the therapist explained. She didn't know that taking medication wouldn't help Ava, not even the slightest bit.

Avanna nodded as she waited for her therapist to call in her prescriptions. Ava usually throws them away anyway. She cleared her throat and shifted in her seat. "Umm.. I uh-" it was hard for her to speak without breaking down. She cleared her throat again and her therapist stared at her waiting for Ava to say something. "I can't go home.." She barely whispered.. A single tear slipped from her dark gray eyes.

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The Beginning

Today is my first day back to school in 2 weeks. My parents and i moved from Philadelphia about a month ago, all the way to Miami Florida. Its a huge change but of course, I had no choice in where I wanted to go. I had no say what so ever when it came down to my parents. They made me quit a really good paying job, but thankfully I have a few thousand in savings from working and saving for 3 years. I've been planning on leaving them for a while, but of course I want to wait until I have everything figured out.

My parents aren't really "good" parents. They never really cared for me - or at least they never showed it. I was always either with my grandparents or alone doing god knows what.

"Avanna, its time to go!" My mother called from downstairs. She said this like 5 times and its not even time to go yet.

I groaned and rolled my eyes. Why must she bother me in the morning? "Oh my gosh, I'm coming!" I yelled back. I slung my bag over my shoulder and looked at myself one last time before I went downstairs to be greeted by the one and only, My Mother.

"You're going to be late Ava," She began to shove a series of things in her big white bag as I pushed passed her to go into the kitchen for food.

"No I'm not mom," I rolled my eyes. " Relax, we still have another 20 minutes," she irritated me every single morning. I got a bowl and a spoon and got myself Cinnamon Toast Crunch, sitting at the table. "What's the rush anyway, I thought you didn't work anymore," I mumbled as I ate my cereal.

"Well I do now, and I have 10 minutes to be there," she sighed and got her keys and her coat. I've never seen her rush so much to go to work. Last time I remembered, she absolutely hated work; she'd do anything just to get out of it.

"Well why don't you just go? I can walk.." I suggested. She looked at me and glared. She only started driving me to school because I always either went in late or didn't go at all. And today, I was planning on being late. Judging by the way she looked at me, she knew already. She just wouldn't waste her time arguing with me. I giggled to myself and ate my cereal quickly, and checked the time. I still had about 15 minutes left and the walk was only 10.

"Alright but you better get to school on time, its your first day Ava," she demanded. I rolled my eyes and nodded.

"Of course mother," she walked out, slamming the door behind her. She finally made it out of the door. I was at peace for once. My father is hardly ever home. He's either out cheating on mom, working, or out drinking. Right now, I believe he's at his 'mistress's' house making a nice breakfast for his other 'family'. I grumbled at the thought of MY father having another family. I knew he never cared, but it still hurt. A lot. "Stupid bitch.." I mumbled. My father and I used to be so close..then something happened I guess. Nothing was ever the same. It's the same thing with my mother.

I got up from the table and put my bowl in the sink. I honestly wasn't completely ready for today. I looked at myself in the mirror in the hallway and pointlessly fixed my curly hair. I had way too much, I was like a lion. I laughed at myself and went to put my shoes on. Looking down at my outfit, I was dissatisfied. My shirt was dirty, and my pants didn't even fit me right; for today at least. I ran back upstairs and changed and finally left the house.

I knew 'dad' would be home soon and he'd most likely tell my mother if I were there. He usually does.

I walked down the side walk and put my ear buds in to listen to music. It was so hot out here, it made absolutely no sense, especially for it it be this early. I decided, since it was a nice day, to take a walk and explore again. Before I started school out here, I was here for 2 weeks. Getting to know this area wasn't hard though, it was just the people; I have social anxiety.

I decided to stop and get a cup of coffee and some cigarettes. It would make my morning, honestly. I walked into the Dunkin Donuts on the corner and ordered a medium iced coffee.

"That'll be $1.68," the cashier said. I got my wallet out of my bag and took out my card. As I was about to swipe, someone put their hand in front of the machine blocking me from paying for my coffee.

"Hey can you not?" I asked instantly agitated. I looked up to see a really tall guy hovering over me with a grin plastered on his irritating face. I rolled my eyes and pushed his hand away.

"Well I was going to pay for it for you, dear, but hey I guess not," he held his hands up defensively. I shook my head and sighed.

" That's not how you do it. I got it, its fine. Thank you anyway," I paid for my iced coffee, "have a nice day," I said and walked out. I sighed deeply when I got out. I was actually approached by someone..a guy..who offered to pay for my coffee. I groaned and continue my walk towards the corner store. My chance to make my first friend and I failed. Such an idiot. I thought to myself.

I soon approached the corner store and got my I.D ready so I can get cigarettes.
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I lit my first cigarette of the day in pure satisfaction. I was officially on my way to school. Sure, I was going in 3 hours late, but at least I'm still going.

"Hey!" I heard a voice yell from behind me. I groaned and put my music back on not wanting to be bothered. "Wait up, you dropped something!" He yelled. I rolled my eyes and stopped.

"What? What do you want?" I ask obviously irritated. He finally caught up to me out of breath and held up a 10$ bill.

"You-you dropped this," he was breathing heavily. I chuckled and shook my head. It was the same guy from Dunkin. He can't be serious right now. Why not just see what he wants.. The voice in my head told me.

"Is this your way of getting my attention or something? 'Cause I have all of my money on a card," I said laughing again. He gazed at me and sighed.

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself. I saw a beautiful woman with an attitude and had to say hi," he smiled. I looked around for a minute and then back at him.

"So where is she?"

"Right in front of me," he chuckled, " are you crazy?" He had a shocked look on his face, but I didn't know why. I was serious. Where is she.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I said and began to walk again. "I have to get to school,"

"Okay well uh..i also have some where to go..it was nice to meet you," he smiled, "I'm Leo by the way," he then handed me the 10$ bill.

"Avanna," i looked at his face, trying to find any expression of 'just kidding'. "It was nice to meet you too.." I was confused as I slowly took the 10 from his hand. "What's this for?"

"It has my number on it. Keep it, don't worry about it,"

I blinked a few times even more confused. Was this a set up or something? I looked around to see if I saw anyone with a camera or something. I seriously felt this was a setup.

"Hopefully I see you around soon," he winked and turned around so we can go our separate ways. I stood there unable to gather what just happened in that short amount of time, still looking around for anyone that could be playing games.

"Okay.." I mumbled to myself and turned to continue to go to school. I was now somewhat satisfied.