"Have fun kids! Remember to call me if you need anything." My Dad called after us as we hopped out of his car, pulling our new school bags after us.

"We will!" we chanted back.

Reese ran ahead of us, excited to enter the grounds of his new school.

Avery and I were a little more hesitant.

It had been just over a month after Avery's arrest and life had been going uphill ever since. Avery had stopped smoking and drinking, and was not affiliated with the gang anymore. However I still talked to Texel, and what you would consider, an item

But Avery and I could both agree, that we were still recovering from the past events.

Before we entered the school gates, I snuck a look at Avery.

"You ready?" I ask, giving her a smile.

Avery returned the smile. "Yeah, let's go."