Why do you have to be 16 to legally drive?

Why do you have to be 18 to vote?

Why do you have to be 21 to legally drink?

Why can't everyone have money to spend?

Why don't animals always have rights?

Why do the days have to go by so slowly?

Why can't movies and cds come out faster?

Why can't every girl look like a celebrity?

Why can't we all look the way we want to?

Why can't teens do anything they want to?

Why can't everyone in the world get along?

Why can't everyone have the life they dream of?

Why can't everyone be equal?

Why does race have to matter?

Why can't girls have a successful job, without demeaning themselves?

Why does life have to be so hard?

Why do friends come & go?

Why do people have to leave life all together?

Why can't there always be someone there when you need them?

Why do bad things have to happen to good people?

Why do tragic things have to happen?

Why do you have to go through so much pain, to get to happiness?

  Kelle Ronals was a healthy 16 year old girl. She was president of the school's student council and National Honor Society. She was popular and loved. Every guy wanted to date her and all the girls wanted to be her friend. There was one guy,Ray, who didn't fall for her. But Kelle was practically in love with him.

  One night a kid from the school was throwing a party, so of course Kelle went. There was beer and drugs at the party, and by midnight everyone there was drunk or high, including Kelle and Ray. They met up by the keg and he brought her upstairs, and into a bedroom, where they slept together.

  The next day at school, Ray ignored her and said that they were nothing more than friends now. She wasn't crushed, she started seeing a guy from her class named Chris. In the fall Ray went off to college, his sister, Lana, was now a junior with Kelle. They became good friends and entrusted secrets in each other.

  It was about 5 months since the night Kelle and Ray hooked up. After school, about 4'o clock, Lana called Kelle, she was so upset and worried and wanted to meet up with her. They met at a park across from the school. Lana told Kelle that her parents found out that Ray is HIV positive, and has been for about a year. Kelle was shocked and speechless. Lana was worried that Kelle was positive too, somehow Kelle didn't even think of that.

  The next day was a saturday, so Lana took Kelle to a clinic outside of town and got tested. Lana was negative, but Kelle turned up positive. The doctor told her that it wasn't definate and to come back for another test, and that she had to get her boyfirend or anyone else she was sextually active with to come in and get tested too. Lana dropped her off at Chris's and left. Kelle told Chris and he was pissed, understandably. He made her leave and told his parents. His mom told other moms and they told their kids.

   Monday morning was going as usual, until Kelle walked into the halls. Everyone was staring at her and whispering. She didn't know what was wrong until her science partner asked her if it was true. "Is what true?" The girl hesitated for a moment and then said, "That you're HIV positive?" Kelle didn't know what to say, then the bell ringed and she hurried out of the room to a silent hallway. No one would talk to her, or sit next to her, Chris wouldn't even look at her. Her only ally was Lana, who was passing out flyers and telling people to get tested.

   At lunch Lana wanted Kelle to make an announcement about Ray, but she refused. Then Lana stepped on top of the table and got everyones attention. Kelle got up ther too and said, "I'm sure you all have heard about me by now. But the truth is that all of you could be positive too. Anyone who has slept with Ray Mrass may be infected. Cause the big man on campus forgot to mention that he was HIV positive before getting involved with us girls. You all have to be tested, it could of been spread to almost everyone by now. Believe me you want to know." She got down and walked out of the room and got in her car and drove home.

  When she got home, she told her mom everything. Her mom took her back to the clinic to get re-tested. When they got there, the whole room was filled with kids from the school. When she got in the room she got tested and so did her mom. Chris came in and told her that he was negative, which was good, for him at least. The doctor came in and told her that she was HIV positive. Her heart sank. The good thing that came out of all this was that all the students got themselves tested.

The Story Of Anna Moriss: chapter 13

                     Finale {until summer}

Ev has gotten so distant over the past months. She hasn't talked to any of her friends in ages. I tried to talk to her dailt, but she wouldn't answer that much. I miss her, but I've been hanging out with my other friends and we were planning an intervention, until we found out.

It was early morning on a Tuesday. It was sunny, warm, and it was going pretty good. But of course I had to work again. I always have to work, always. I'm taking a vacation in a week or so. I was at my work, the studio, when I got the phone call. I told them goodbye and rushed outside called my friends, told them and told them to come to Chicago. I hurried into my apartment and packed a small bag with 2 outfits or so. I got in my car and prepared for a long drive.

I arrived there the next day. I had to stay at a hotel in Indiana and got ready there. I was one of the last people to arrive, except for Connie, Tanya and Layla. When they finally arrived, it was starting. I saw Adam in the back and I noticed that Jamie was in the corner. The rest of their bands were spread out throughout the church. The whole room was stuffy and was packed. There was so much crying, babies were even crying.

We finally went outside and stood there for the rest of the service. I was crying so hard, but was trying to smile for her. Thinking all about the past. All the double dates, sneak outs, parties, concerts, fights, and boyfriends that have come and gone. And she had finally got one to stick. He's sweet, romantic, smart, loyal and honest. She wasn't letting him go either, even he was crying.

I found my parents and hugged them, and we talked for a little bit. I saw Andrew and Ava standing behind a group of old classmates. I walked over to them and hugged them tightly. I started balling my eyes out. I missed them so much and I was so sorry that we hadn't talked in years. We stood there for a few minutes, then I let go and dried my eyes. We walked over to mom and dad, then they hugged each other. I decided to say hi to Jamie. When I did he hugged me. I cried and cried. I couldn't stop. I finally did, he rubbed my arm and hugged me again and walked off. Adam came over and he tried to hug me, but I started hitting him. I was crying and punching him. He finally pulled me in and held me.

I didn't want to have to see all my friends and family this way. I wish I had seen them earlier. I stood in the yard for a while, until it rained. Then I got into my car and drove back home. We had the rest of the ceremony there. My parents didn't want me to drive back to my place. But I was going to anyway. I said my goodbyes and grabbed my stuff and left. Life is going to be hard now. i'm not going to be able to call my support system anymore. I don't have anyone anymore, but life goes on. I won't take the easy way out, which is by ending life. I'm going to make it throught this tragedy, even though it'll be really hard.

If you haven't figured it out yet, I was at Ev's funeral. She comitted suicide. She was only 20 years old. She couldn't get over the car accident and knowing that she hurt her friends, but mostly that she killed that little girl. She couldn't deal with the guilt, so she didn't do the traditional suicide, she took a sword that her dad gave her, to actually protect herself, and stabbed herself in the stomache. She did it Monday night after her therapy. She had 2 therapists, counselors, support systems, she had everyone trying to help her. But she just would not forgive herself.

The Story Of Anna Moriss: chapter 12

  { If you have the new Maroon 5 album, listen to Won't go home without you}

I left later that night, and went back to the apartment. I left Lecy there so she could help Adam. But later when I called, she told me that he still hadn't come. I was upset that Adam wasn't there, but I couldn't get him to come if he didn't want to. I was sad for him and his family. I wished them the best, and hung up. We were still busy here, and for the rest of the week. I went back into the studio, where I spend most of my time, and finished their recording. I had another photo shoot tomorrow, and I had to call and postpone Lecy's shoots. My life is so hectic, I'm now Lecy's manager too. I have to have meetings with her agency weekly, control her shoots and press releases.

All I know is that I am pulling in a lot of money. I am pretty financially stable, which I thought would make my parents happy, but doesn't. They hate how independent I am. I wish my brother would come home, or at least my sister. My brother, Andrew, is in California as an artist. My sister, Ava, is traveling all over the world on her worlwide tour, as a singer, and won't be back for months. They left when they were 16, they're twins and have been gone for about 6 years now. They wanted to get out so badly, that they didn't even think of saving me too. I don't email them anymore or call them, I avoid them every time they make contact. I resent them so much, I mean how could they do that to me?

I wish they were here so mom and dad would leave me alone, and stop blaming me for their lost kids. I hate being the only child. I'm just glad that I have such a good life now. Jamie was kinda pulling away from me, but I haven't tried to stop him either. I don't want to leave him, but I can't force him to stay like Adam. I hate that I keep doing that, I do. I hate comparing Jamie to Adam. I guess that I'm not completely over him, since he was my first love. I think that I'd be over him by now if we had stayed friends and if he hadn't left.

Adam showed up at my photo shoot the next day. He watched me as I posed in bathing suits, underwear, and jeans. It felt a little awkward, but the gossip was worse. The assistants told the press that we looked in love and looked like a couple, after that article was released, she was fired. Jamie didn't believe it, thank god. But we weren't as solid as we were when we got here and Adam could tell that he got between us. I did, it was so much fun. I got to write the lyrics and decide how my voice should go or the tone of the backround beat. I wasn't going to make a cd, until Jamie, Adam, and a few other friends signed on to calaborate on it.

It will be late fall when it comes out, and thats in 3 months. My band that I've been managing and producing's album comes out it February. Me and Jamie have seperated and I'm looking for someone new. Adam's trying to be that guy again, but I want someone new.

The Story of Anna Moriss: chapter 11

They got off stage and went in back. I hugged all of them, and beamed with pride. I was so glad that they did well. I was so nervous that before I went and introduced them I threw up. I was so nervous. A few more bands performed then I got the signal. I had to go up and re-introduce the bands for the fans to vote who won the contest. The winning band got to perform at the club owners most famous club and get a chance at getting more fans. I went up there and did it. And of course, Dark Roses won. I was happy for them, I tried to hide it though. I shook their hands and Adam grabbed me and hugged me, then he kissed me on my cheek really close to my mouth. I knew Jamie was mad, I didn't even have to look at him.

I pulled away from him slowly and turned and stepped away and hugged the rest of the band and Jamie's also. When I hugged Jamie, I whipered "Don't get jealous. It's what he wants." He nodded his head, and congratulated Dark Roses. I was upset myself, so I grabbed Adam's arm and dragged him backstage and I got the urge to kiss him. But I backed up and looked away, he knew that I wanted to. I asked him, "Why did you do that Adam?" "I missed you. I guess old feelings came back." "Old feeling or feelings that never left?" he frowned, but before he could answer, Mitchell told me that we had to leave. After he left, I said "I'm going to be here for 2 weeks, but unlike you, I'm actually going back home." I turned and went outside. I stood out there for a few minutes, then I got into the car and went home.

When I got home, I listened to the messages on my machine. There was one from my mom, Adam's dad got ill again. I told Lecy and I made plans to go home tomorrow, since we had nothing to do that day. Jamie and the guys wanted to come, but I said no and left.

It was quiet and there was no breeze when we got back to Wilmette. I went into my house first, to put my stuff in my room and then went to the Ronts,{Adam and Lecy's family}. It was dark downstairs, I heard faint voices upstairs. I went up and went into the master bedroom. Everyone was sitting in there and weakly looked up at us. I felt tears forming in my eyes, but I pushed them away. When I saw Mr. Ront and he looked pale and fragile. I turned to Lecy, I knew she had to be crying, and she was. She walked over and hugged her dad. I walked out of the room and went outside. Once I was out there, I took out my Razr and called Adam, he had the same cell number. I told him to get down here and how I couldn't believe that he wasn't here when he found out. He claimed that his mom never even told him what happened. I told him to hurry up and come down here.

Adam and his parents had a huge fight, over me, over his band, his life basically. I felt so bad that there was a rift between them. His mom didn't even say anything about Adam, I should have known. I had a feeling that something wasn't right. I told him again to hurry and hung up. I didn't want to go back in there, but I had to. I could just hear Lecy saying"Oh daddy. why?" I took a deep breathe and opened the door to another place. A place where I thought I had escaped. Grief.