A/N…I had this story posted before, but I had to delete it. I just didn't like the way this story was going. So, as you can plainly see, I've rewritten it and I plan for my story to go in a different direction. Hope you like this version better!

Prologue

I picked up my bags and walked into our new apartment in Toronto. The walls were freshly painted – you could tell by the smell – and new carpet was put in. It wasn't anything like our house in L.A., whichwas huge with 5 bedrooms. We didn't really need the space, seeing as how I'm an only child. I guess my parents had hoped that they would have another child.

I put my bags down and looked around in my room. It was bare, with boxes covering the floor. My dad knocked on the door, letting me know he was there, and sat on my bed.

"This is just a new start, Parker. You'll like it here."

I sighed. "A new start? Dad, we're on a completely different planet!"

I sat down next to him and laid my head on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around me and kissed the top of my head.

"It's different, yes, but you'll get used to it. Look at Christopher Columbus, for example. He came to a completely new continent and look how it turned out!"

"Dad, that's different and you know it."

"Oh? And what exactly is this difference you speak of?"

I lifted my head and looked him in the eyes. "He wasn't running away from his problems," I said solemnly.

I saw a hint of sadness in his eyes, but he quickly tried to wipe it away as he got up.

"Hey, I'm hungry. Are you hungry?"

I nodded. That's just like dad. Always trying to change the subject.

"A burger sounds good. So, get your coat and I'll meet you outside in about 15 minutes ok?"

Dad smiled before closing the door.

I lied down on the bed, with my left leg hanging over the side, trying to not cry.

My mother always said time heals all wounds…what complete bullshit.

A/N. Ok, this is kind of a practice chapter. I know for a fact that I will not be updating frequently with this story (laziness and writer's block being major factors) because I actally want to completethe storybefore sending it out, surprising enough. I have about 5 chapters done so far. Depending on the amount of reviews I get (I'm not a review whore, I just need to know whether or not my writing this story isn't a waste of time), I might just send out the second chapter sooner than expected. :shrugs: