Mostly a story about a girl with social anxiety and depression. Her name is Emma. She is a freshman in high school and doesn't fully understand her life and emotions (just read it I promise it's good)
I was once again sitting in my dark room all alone, away from the world, the drama, and people. I'm not upset that I am alone, I actually prefer to be alone. I just wish I knew how to talk to people instead of hiding away in my room like I always do.
I never really understood why I couldn't talk to people, I just can't. Every time I try I panic and end up crying or breaking down. I don't have many friends considering I don't like talking to people. My friends were Amy, Jake, and Maddison.
I've known Jake and Maddison since kindergarten. I met Amy through Jake; they use to date but broke it off after about a month of dating. They stayed friends though so it never really made things awkward.
Today was currently the day before the start of my freshman year. I woke up about two hours ago and decided I was just going to relax today and get ready for tomorrow.
That didn't last long though when Jake started blowing up my phone.
Jake- Emma come outside right now Me- what?! Why? Jake- just do it Me- okay okay. I'm coming 🙄
I walked outside to Jake standing at the end of my driveway in his swim trunks.
Me: what do you want?
Jake: We're going to the beach today!
Me: no I'm staying home and relaxing before we have to start high school tomorrow
Jake: that's exactly why you're not staying home, it's the last day of summer break and you're not spending it cooped up in your depression den
Me: my wha- never mind. Fine I'll go with you but if I do then you have to promise you'll go to the mall with me tomorrow for new clothes
Jake: fine whatever now go get changed you have 15 minutes. I'll be waiting in the car
I quickly walked upstairs to change into my swimsuit. I decided to wear this one.
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I slipped on my sandals and walked back outside to Jake and yelled "I'm readyyyyy"
Jake: wow showing much
Me: oh shut up it's a swimsuit. It's not like I'm flashing my chest to the world
Jake: okay okay chill. By the way I convinced Amy and Maddison to meet us there
Me: ok let's go
We both got in the car and I quickly grabbed the aux cord and blasted my summer music. We both sang along to Hey There Delilah at the top of our lungs. "WHAT'S IT LIKE IN NEW YORK CITYYYY" Jake sang as loud as possible.
About 20 minutes later we arrived at the beach where we met up with Amy and Maddison.
Maddison: EMMA!
Me: MADDISON!
We both ran to each other as fast as we could then collided.
Amy: Hey I exist too
Me: Sorry Amy haha.
We both hugged each other then we all set up for our day at the beach and our last day of summer break.
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Author's note; I apologize if this story isn't good because it is the first story I am writing. And I know this chapter is shortI will make the other ones longer. Let me know what you think.
