The Start of Something New

Old Friends

I took a quick shower and got dressed in some black skinny jeans and a sunset tank. I put my hair in loose curls and added a little make up.

I was pretty lonely today. Jamie had work and well I didn't really have any other friends. I sat on the couch and thought about a few things. If one word could describe me it would be to 'think'. I did that occasionally. I wonder where my so called mom went after I blew up on her. I haven't seen her and I was hoping I wouldn't have to again.

I heard a quick knock on the door. I didn't want to answer because today I just wanted to ignore the world. I heard someone walk in. I looked at the ceiling not really caring.

All I could hear were footsteps. I didn't bother to look, instead I kept thinking. Did Kian really want to help me?

"Avery." I was interrupted from my train of thought.

I sat up and looked over to the man standing in my living room.

"Mr. Christensen!" I stood up in a rush.

Mr. Christensen checked up on me quite often to make sure I was doing okay.

"How are you?" He smiled as we hugged.

"Im doing better. Things are slowly escalating but other than that I'm good." We pulled away.

"Good Im glad!" He slid his hands into his pockets.

"My son Jared insisted that we invite you over for dinner. Are you free tonight?"

"Yeah." I nodded.

"Great I will see you at 6." He rested his hand on my shoulder and let go.

I didn't say anything when he left. Jared has been my friend since kindergarten. He has had a crush on me for a while now. Sometimes I think about my feelings towards him but to me they aren't quite clear. He was a good kid to be around and helped me through hard times. We don't hang out as much ever since the accident because I feel the need to hibernate in my own home. It was where I felt safe.

I looked over at the clock. It was 10 a.m. so I still had plenty of time until I had to leave. I was trying to think of things I could do to pass the time. I would read but Im not really into it unless its a good book. I didn't have any other ideas, just the one.

Someone else knocked on the door and this time I answered since I was already up. It was Jc.

I squinted feeling confused why he would be standing on my doorstep at this very moment.

"Hi?"

"Hey Jamie called and wanted to make sure you were ok since shes not here."

"God its not like I'm going to kill myself. Although I wish I could." I mumbled under my breath.

I started to space out.

"Earth to Avery?" Jc snapped in my face.

"What?" I shouted.

"So you're ok?" He asked.

"Yes. Goodbye!" I barked.

He didn't say anything, just sighed and gave me a slight smile as he walked away with his hands in his pockets.

I shut the door and slid down the wall. I thought to myself 'God why am I such a bitch.'

I looked out the window to watch him walk inside. I felt terrible about what I said. Why can't I keep a civil attitude? I tell myself that I will try again but when it comes to the moment where I am holding a conversation I burst.

I was starting to feel a little hungry so I grabbed my car keys for the first time since the accident. I wasn't sure how I felt about driving but I didn't want to walk. I walked out to my black suede 2012 Porsche. My aunt was a successful Lawyer so she made a lot of money. I drove to the nearest McDonalds and went through the drive-thru and got some nuggets, fries, and a large sprite.