Hey everyone, this is my first story so don't hate me if it completely sucks! Please rate and review, I'd love to here what you think of it. Constructive criticism is wanted, I'll need all the help I can get haha! u-u'

Prologue

The bus rocked and lurched unpleasantly as it made its way down the darkened street. I stared out of the window boredly, occasionally having to wipe away the steam from the grimy window. The bus smelt of vomit, with crude scribbles and scratches littering the walls. Most of the chairs were soiled in some way, with the cushions ripped or stained in suspicious colours. But hey, what else would you expect from an area as hostile as this?

I sighed loudly, running my fingers through hair and attempting to re-adjust my position without knocking over my suitcase or rucksack. I had been on this bus for hours, and it was starting to take its toll. Thank God for the travel sickness tablets I remembered to pick up, otherwise I might have added to the stench of the bus. I pulled out my phone from my jacket pocket and checked it. No messages. I let out another sigh, more exasperated this time. That jackass brother of mine needed to check his phone. I didn't want to have to be waiting outside because of his inability to answer messages. I sent him another message along the lines of "You betta' be home or I won't be happy!" And pocketed my phone again.

I looked back out the window, and felt the nostalgia hit me. Just seeing boarded up houses and smashed windows made my heart pump faster. It may seem weird but in a way I was happy to be back here, maybe even a little excited.

New Coventry. I was home.

Finally, the bus slowly chugged up to the stop. I shot up and threw my rucksack over my shoulder and grabbed my suitcase. Thankfully it had wheels, there's a heck load of stuff in this baby. I quickly walked to the doors, giving the driver a nod of the head and a wink.

"You be careful, little lady. This ain't the area you wanna be walking in this late."

I let out a short laugh and shook my head, "don't worry honey, I can look after myself", I gave him a reassuring smile and he nodded. I stepped off the bus, pulling my suitcase behind me. The doors slammed shut immediately behind me and he was off, driving with a new found speed down the street before disappearing into the darkness. Not that I blamed him, I wouldn't wanna wait around here, who knows what could happen.

I took in a deep breathe. Jeez, I was so glad to be outside, I was starting to get agitated on that bus, even if outside did smell like a waste dump. I turned right and started down the street, my suitcase making a thumping sound behind me. I didn't have to walk far, right in front of my was my old home, the one I had left quite a few years back. I smiled, seeing the two trees in front of it still there. I always thought it was strange, seeing something looking alive in a place like this.

I quickly climbed the steps and knocked hard on the door and waited. After a few minutes there was no response. I knocked again, this time hard, making the door shake slightly. No response. I cursed violently under my breathe and reached for my phone again. No messages. Typical. As much as I hated phone calls, I was gonna have to suck it up. I wanted my bed.

Throwing my rucksack down and sitting on my suitcase, I dialled his number and tapped my foot impatiently, waiting for him to pick up. Finally, after several rings, I heard the line connect. I was phased slightly by the boisterous laughter I could here in the background but I just shook it off and readied my verbal assault.

"Hey, what's goin' on?"

Sorry if its a bit short, I didn't want to start to fast. Please review, I'll love you forever! I got a few ideas for some pairings in the future, but if you guys have any ideas, tell me! n-n