I had a pretty good summer that year and did a lot over it. But that would all change when I first started second grade. Second grade was a pretty rough year for me in all. Despite keeping my cool, my teacher was a literal bitch most of the time. She was really old and would yet like the last teacher point me out for doing something wrong.

Along with that, I didn't have WiFi at home until about a few years back only hardline. So with that I wasn't able to play online with my Wii or DS so I'd have to go to my grandparents to play online on anything. I know they made adapters for the Wii for ethernet cables but I never found out about them until a couple years back. I remember the first time I played Mario Kart DS online I got wrecked so hard. I'd also play Pokemon online and trade over the GTS (Global Trade Station).

Also, I'd recently upgraded to the DSi so I had the ability to shop for games and watch Flipnotes online as well. It was a blast and I miss those days honestly.

I also had my first nightmare while staying at my grandparents. In the dream I was in their house and when walking out of the bedroom a girl from my school jump scared me or something I don't really know it was a long time ago.

Age 8- Growing up, I didn't really live in the best neighborhood. It was very run down and hood like. I had a few friends around there but weren't really the best to hangout with or be around.

One day, I was walking around the neighborhood and notice someone I hadn't really seen around the area before. So I decided to go introduce myself to the person. I don't feel comfortable giving his name so I'll just reference him as just a person. So this person was a year older than me and we got along for a while. The only thing that he had a problem with was that he had anger issues that could get kinda severe. It wasn't too much of a problem for a while but one day he just kinda started to snap.

He would often verbally abuse me and threaten me most of the time I was around him. I kept giving him chance and chance but it would always result in the same thing.

One time, I was just walking up the street and he was just standing there with a hot dog fork. He threatened me with it a few times and then threw it towards me. It got so bad that he was the first person I've ever had to have the cops deal with. My Mom called the cops after I ran home and I just stayed inside for the rest of the day.

Along with him and my second grade teacher, that year was absolute hell to go through and I'd just play Pokemon as an escape honestly.

Pokemon Black and White released and I had pre ordered Black Version but didn't really play it too much because of how different it was from all of the past games.

Eventually, I finished up second grade and was very relieved and glad. The only thing that kinda happened that summer was that some of my Dad's side moved to where were from and I just sorta hung out with them most of the summer.

The two families had kids and they weren't really around my age. Two were a couple years older than me and one was a year younger than me.

Although, one day when we were at one of the older one's birthday parties my younger cousin asked me if she could have a sip of my drink. I didn't see any harm in it so I accepted. She said thanks and took a swig. She then went on that she wanted to "repay" me. I told her it was alright and there was no need to but she kept saying otherwise. She then proceeded to pull me into a closet and then told me that she'd kiss me. Nervous as fuck and trying to find a way out I froze in place. About an inch away from my mouth from where she was I heard someone. It was her Mom in the bathroom next to the closet we were in. Her Mom then came out and told her that she was harassing me and then she'd get a talking to. I was off the hook and went on with my day.

Third grade was slowing creeping up and I was somewhat prepared for it. Unfortunately, I was sick on the first day and didn't go until after that weekend.

Unlike previous years, I actually got some decent teachers. They were nice and supportive to everyone including me.

But it didn't come without its own flaws. For one, my best friend Maddy was going to enroll in homeschooling which bummed me a bit. Also, my grades dropped tremendously during the first semester and no one could figure out why. I was always really hyper and could never really pay attention so my Mom talked with my doctor and she said that I probably have ADHD or ADD.

The doctor then prescribed me some medicine to help it and it helped.

Age 9- I told my Mom that I wanted to try riding the bus and she agreed. I rode it for a while but there was only one problem. The same person who screwed me up rode it with me. He would always stare at me and even one time he found a sharp object and almost stabbed me with it. Luckily I was about to get off.

He made my shyness worse and made me extremely timid for a while it hasn't really been until recently when I've been a little more open with others around me. I didn't even really mention him either until last summer when he found my Instagram and fucked with me for an hour before him telling me to go kill myself and I wasn't worth anything to anyone around me.

Anytime he was brought up or from just thinking about the past I'd feel anxious.

So because of all of that back then I would just stay inside since he still lived by me at the time.

It was different from a bully at school because you could just go home but with this one he was always around and near me.

Anyway, I was still really shy and awkward and didn't have too many friends at all. But I ended up meeting a cool friend and from what I can remember his name was Dakota. He was kinda poor but I didn't care.

We hung out a lot but kinda stopped talking to him and grew apart from him.

But, there's one friend I met that I still have to this day and that's my friend Rustin.

He was reading a Pokemon book and decided to mention something about it to him. We then both connected like that. On the playground we'd have these imaginary Pokemon battles with other kids as well around us and it was fun. I'd always pick Blastoise and use Ice Beam on all his Dragon type Pokemon.

Sadly, the school year came to an end and we've only known each other for a couple of months. We both traded our pencils or an eraser or something as a memory to take with us this summer. We honestly acted like we were never going to see each other again.

But thankfully, our moms got in touch and we hung out a lot that summer.

During the summer, Maddy would come over to my house occasionally and we'd just chill outside.

During one of those days, we found a cat hiding under a house and we decided to see if we could lure it out. She said she'd name it Winston if she could catch it and keep it.

She tried for hours until I decided to step in. The cat came right up to me and shortly after went back under the house.

The look on Maddy's face was priceless.

Forgot to mention, I had another cat named Mew which I found in my backyard stuck in a bush when I was in first grade. I sadly lost him in my sixth grade year and will share more about him in my future chapters.

Anyways, the cat stayed around my house and I got to keep it. I named her Zero and still have her to this day.

This was also the summer that I'd go to my first funeral. It was of someone's related to my Mom but I didn't know them that well so I was pretty quiet while I was there. Even today, for some reason I find it hard to cry at any funeral.

My Dad also got us cable so I could finally watch Nick, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim something I could only previously do at my grandparents.

After a really good summer and having to best friends I felt like I was ready for anything to some my way.

Fourth grade was up next and would prove to be one of my most boring years and also somewhat most lonely.

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for reading as always!
Decided to work on this chapter since I was kinda bored.

Anyways see ya next story! ✌️