Day: 6
Date: 17th June 2016
Time: 1200
Place: Jeff's house
"Good morning sweetie. How's school?" Mrs Anderson asked.

"Its great but it takes some time to adapt." I paused, "aunt is Jeff here?"

"Aah! He must be playing videogames in his room." She pointed towards his room.

"Like always." I muttered.

"What? You said something?"

"I'll just meet him." I left the room and went straight to the 'Jeff's Paradise', also known as his room said by the normal people.

"Hey", I greeted his while he ignored it. Video games are addicting, even a stripper couldn't distracted him.

"HEY", I shouted. No response.

"HEY", I blocked the screen and waved at him.

"Hey bitch, get out the way bitch. Get out the way." He started singing....

...and he had it. Million dollar punch straight through his face.

Good things happen bro.

"So... how's life?" I asked.

"Currently... shaken."

I chuckled.

"How's your new school?"

"Different than before."

He sighed.

"It's all because of you, you know that right?"

He nodded.

"Well what was all that for? PUBLICITY ." I raised my voice.

"What are you talking about?" He looked confused.

"The awesome act called suicide- you know- don't act so dumb."

"It's not like that..... there's so much more to it."

"Ya right. Care to explain."

"Not right now." He mummered," look I feel like talking about it. Can you change the topic?"

"Not now! Then when? When would you feel like talking? Centuries later." I shouted.

"Try to understand"

"Understand what? My best friend was on the edge of the knife, trying to kill himself and now trying to act like nothing happened."

"Ash, I'll speak."

"You will", I shouted in glee.

"It's not a happy incident I'm talking about."

"Sorry"

"So where was I? You know that in NYC school,people lure you in. If you're a nerd, you need to get used to insults if not then parties. There was nothing in middle.

As a freshman, who is ready to get demotivated each and everyday. Easy way out of social anxiety was to get drunk.

Every single time."

He look depressed. I guess I shouldn't ask him.

"Ash don't feel bad. I'm glad that I can get this off my chest. So.... after two years of hell disguised as a paradise, I reached the lowest point of my life- bad grades, bad police record and what not for the colleges to hate me. I was left nowhere cause you know, my parents ain't Steve Jobs.

I felt like an useless piece of shit. A loser. I could feel my dreams getting shattered.

What could I say? Sitting in a class with people who are younger than me, that thought was unbearable. I found suicide more suitable option."

"Don't say anything more." I patted on his shoulder while he cried. I hugged him and we cried together for whatever reason.

He cried because of his stupid mistake.
I cried because I could have lost my best friend.

"After many surgeries, I gave up the idea of dying-"

"-shhh. Don't speak." I cried.

"Do you guys want ice cream?" Mrs Anderson shouted from outside.

"Yes please." We shouted in unison.

Somethings don't change no matter what. Nick seemed happy when I saw him, Nick seemed Nick. Everybody makes mistakes, don't they?

"What happened next?" I asked curiously.

"My mom managed to get me into community college and I tried my best. Since I was already late due to my operation, I begged the college topper for tuitions. I resisted at first but I'm called stubborn for a reason. Luckily she's hot too and now my girlfriend."

"Wow, my best friend finally got insane. First suicide then dating."

"Shut up", he nagged, "you'll love her. She might be downstairs."

"She lives with you guys!"

"Nah, not that lucky. Mom called her too."

"Let's go."

We were racing all the way, like we did when I first met him.

"Hey", a tall girl blonde hugged Jeff.

"Hey", he replied in a deep voice.

"Hey. I'm here too", I shouted.

"Ash meet Stella. My girlfriend."

We shook hands.

"Sweetie here is your ice cream." Aunt served us and told us to sit on the sofa.

"So what did you like about him?" I asked Stella.

"He took community college way too seriously."

We laughed.

"Hey", Jeff shouted.

Few more random questions, gossips and I left. We did nothing special but it was perfect.

"Ash",Jeff approached me," thanks for coming. I missed you the most." He hugged me.

"I missed you more."

He chuckled. "You know I can't beat you in those stuff right?"

I smiled.

"Well I'm glad that you changed school. At least you won't go through the hardships like I did."

"This place can be worse."

"Nah, reputation is a one good thing and even if it is, new experiences new stories to tell."

I chuckled. "I'll see you soon"

"What about next week?"

"I'll see but first let me go." I pushed him aside in a friendly way.

"Bye."

"Bye. Take care."
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Day: 7
Date: 18th June 2016
Time: 1700
Place: My Room
I got everything intact.
My senses.... check.
My books..... check.
My syllabus..... soon going to be checked after revision.

Nate, thanks for helping me.
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Day: 6
"Ashton, thanks. After your speech I finally had the courage to see her." Nate's voice sent positive vibes all over the class.

"That's great. How did it go?"

"Awesome. She's more beautiful than I thought. She's better than my dreams. At some point of time, I thought that she must be a con artist but she's way better."

I gave him a 'dude are you serious 'look.

"I mean, better than a con artist." He paused for a bit, "so want to go on a date with me?"

"What? You got a girlfriend."

"Nooo. Not like that. 'Jeanette's idea of a date' date."

"Sorry. I need to study."

"Whoa! What do you think a nerd loves to do the most?"

"I don't know."

"Meet me at the school gate when the school ends."

He left.
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We studied many things, from high class literature to various sciences. To be honest, my most of the first set of tests was over. Although I'm pretty sure that I'll forget soon.

"It's late. Got to go." I waved him goodbye.

"Bye. Take care. I might book you a cab."

"Already did. Thanks though."
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I revised and my history exam is good to go.

Hey guys.

I'm taking part in Royalists Awards and it'll be great if you guys could help me out. I don't know how but watch out for me though.

My next chapters will be coming shortly so please look out for them.

PS a little appreciation won't harm right? So please let me know what you guys think about my story. Is it good or bad.

You know there's a star which brightens up my day and it's easily found.

PS Nick was introduced in the starting chapters as Ashton's bff who's in college. He attempted suicide and is one of the reasons why Ash is attending St Lawrence.

Till then,
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Peace out and stay crazy as ever.