On St Marks

[Disclaimer: This story stems out of completely true events. Also, the first ten or so chapters are terribly written, but that's because they were more in diary form than actual writing. This was the first story I ever wrote, it was what got me into writing in the first place. I have all of it written but I will put it up in pieces since I need to change some of the names. Please disregard the TERRIBLE writing of the first few chapters, but I'm sorry I'm not gonna change them because of personal significance.]

Em is a fifteen year old, oblivious-to-the-world girl when she first goes down to St. Marks and meets Jakey. Jakey is a 17 year old, drunk-for-life squatter punk. When Em gets half "kicked out", and half leaves of her own accord the next weekend, she goes to the most obvious place, and ends up living out the next four years of her life there-- On St. Marks.

This is a prequel of Burdens.

Em
Immature, oblivious to the world and sees everything in the most positive light possible. Occasionally she tries to be realistic, but is stopped by the fear of having to see how fucked up things get. Tries her best to be social and outgoing, but can get into random mood swings. As she gets older, her outlook on life becomes less and less positive... But that can change, can't it?

Jakey
Jakey's basic outlook on life is "fuck-it-all". He'll start drinking at 9am, and won't stop til he passes out at 1am. He's wreckless, but secretly cares about a lot of things. He often makes bad decisions, but is always guilty afterwards. Just a lost kid with a good conscious.

Liam
Your typical crazy-in-your-face teenage boy, plus a good dose of anarchist views and a love of punk music. He gets himself into trouble easily, but luckily manages to wiggle his way out, too.

Greg
Argumentative, political, and will explain his ways to anyone who asks. He's not living this lifestyle solely for fun-- This is what he BELIEVES in. He won't stop at anything to do what he thinks is right.

Eric
Solitary, but if you get to know him he's a fun guy, always with loads of stories to tell. The advice giver of the group. He'll always see the other side's view on things, too.

Sheena
Gets angry easily, but is also made happy easily. Won't stop at anything to defend herself, and will throw a punch in a second. She talks to pretty much anyone, about almost anything, but is only truly comfortable with her real friends.

Cloe
As oblivious and un-jaded to the world as Em is, but maybe a little more down-to-earth than her. She's paranoid but she still knows how to have fun. After living with her abusive aunt, she doesn't put up with any shit from anyone.