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Concrete Angel

Through the wind and the rain,


She stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above;


But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.

Concrete Angel ~ Martina McBride

Concrete Angel

Chapter 1

I looked over my shoulder and pushed myself even further. My breaths were coming more and more spastic with every step I took but I had to keep running, I had to get away. I looked ahead and could see the light of the train station. Finally! I thought. I was going to get away from this awful place I call home. It took me a few more minutes to get to the station and as soon as I got there I went straight to the window.

"How may I help you?" The lady said, giving me an odd look.

"I need…a…ticket….to Forks…Washington." I said in between breaths, giving her a don't-ask look.

"Alright that will be $10." She said. I nodded and pulled his ratty bag off of my shoulder and handed the lady a 10 dollar bill and in return she handed me my ticket. "The next train is in 5 minutes, have a great day!" She said cheerfully. I nodded and walked away.

I didn't want to risk being out in the open in case he was trying to find me so I went to the bathroom to try and clean up. I pushed open the door and went straight to the mirror. Looking in it I was disgusted at the reflection. My hair was a mess and oily, my clothes were ragged and torn, and I had bruises covering my body. What else is new? I thought. I ran a hand through my hair to try and untangle a few of the knots but there wasn't really anything else I could do. With a sigh I walked back out just in time to board the train. I was asked for my ticket and quickly seated in the back of the train. I plopped down in the seat near the window and leaned my head back against the seat. My mind started to wander. Apparently I fell asleep because the next thing I knew I was getting woke up by a little girl.

"Hi! What's your name?" The little girl asked me. I groaned and tried to figure out where I was. It took me a few minutes to figure out where I was and when I did I did a mental happy dance. I had escaped from Phil and was on my way to see my real family. "Uhh hello? Is anyone in there?" The little girl said but before I could answer a lady, that I'm guessing to be her mom, came running over.

"I'm sorry. She gets away from me any chance she can get." The lady explained.

"Oh it's fine." I said and gave her one of the fake smiles I had grown so accustomed to over the years. She smiled back and picked up the little girl and took her back to her seat. Once again I laid my head against the seat and feel asleep.

2 hours later

"We are now arriving at the Forks train station. Be safe and have a great day!" The conductor said pulling me out of my deep sleep. With a sigh I stood up and waked of the bus, bag in hand, looking behind me every so often just to make sure he didn't follow me here. When I was sure I was alone I allowed myself to think I had done it. I had gotten away from the hell hole I used to call home after 7 years of abuse. I took my first step out of the train station and into my new home town. I took a deep breath and decided I should probably find a bus to take me to Charlie's house. As it turns out Renee had left me some stuff I didn't know about, including a map of Forks, Charlie's address, and a couple hundred dollars. How I didn't find this stuff in the past 7 years after her death I don't know but when I found them I made the decision I would leave. I reached for my bag and pulled out the map and slip of paper. I looked at it for a good, long minute and, with a sigh, decided I would get a move on. I waved down a cab and, once he stopped, climbed in the backseat.

"Where too little lady?" The cabbie asked me. I handed him the slip of paper, along with a 20 dollar bill and sat back in the seat. I watched the green scenery whiz past me as I rode to my new house. Forks, Washington is the rainiest town ever and I don't know if I'll ever get used to it. The cab driver turned into a gravel driveway so I'm guessing this was Charlie's house. With that thought my heart started beating 50 mph and my palms started sweating.

What if he doesn't want me? What if he blames me for mom's death just like he did? I thought. I was starting to have serious doubts about this. Suck it up! I told myself, I didn't come this far just to give up. I thanked the cab driver, grabbed my bad and stepped out of the car. The leaves crunched under my feet as I walked to the door. I thought my heart was going to come out of my chest so I took a few deep breaths and raised my hand to knock on the door twice. I heard shuffling around inside and two guys speaking to each other. My breathing stopped when the door opened and there before me stood my twin, Emmett Swan.

"Can I help you?" He asked, with a look of confusion on his face. I just stood there and smiled, and I mean actually smiled a genuine smile for the first time in forever. Soon the look of confusion on his face with one of recognition.

"Bella?!"

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