I slipped out the open door, closing it after looking back once more, having one last look at Near before I left. I was going to miss him. Although we never talked much, but I still cared for him. He was like a brother to me. I could tell he cared for me, as well. I could see it in his eyes. I was like a sister to him. I guess you could say we still care for each other, although we don't really talk. I closed the doors quietly, and started running and didn't stop until I saw a pay phone. I sighed and pulled out some money and called for a taxi, giving them my location and waited patiently for it to come. It wasn't to cold outside, but it was windy. I was glad to have tied my hair back, I wouldn't like it to blow in my face.

A taxi pulled up in front of me, and I got in, telling him to take me to the nearest airport. The driver drove off, making its way to the airport. It didn't take to long for the taxi to stop in front of the airport, and I paid the the driver and hopped out of the taxi and ran into the building. It wasn't to busy, seeing as it was pretty late. I walked up to the lady working at one of the stands, and asked her about buying a ticket. Being that it was my first time, and that I didn't have a ticket, she helped me out with purchasing a ticket.

"Where would you like to go?" She smiled.

I thought about it for a second. I could go to Los Angeles. I heard it was interesting. "Los Angeles." I decided. She nodded and pulled out my money, handing her the money in advance, so I didn't forget to pay.

"Passport?" She laughed. I nodded and opened a pocket in my duffle bag, and pulled out my passport that I had gotten about a month ago. I had asked Roger if I could have a passport, just in case I had to travel. He was such a nice man, and he let me.

"Alright, all set." She said, finished everything up quickly. "Do you need checked bags?" I shook my head. "Do you need help getting to the gate you need to go to?" I nodded. Hey! It's my first time! Don't judge!

The kind lady led me through security, which wasn't to much trouble. She then led me to the gates and took me to the one where my plane would be at. She asked me if I wanted any snacks or drink, and I kindly denied, not wanting to trouble her. Though, she insisted. She went anyway and bought me a drink, saying it was no trouble at all. She got me some crackers and some water. I smiled and thanked her and she made her way, back to doing her job. She was a nice lady. She got me the earliest plane ticket to Los Angeles with no trouble at all. My plane was to be arriving in an hour or two. I ate the snack and drank the water, throwing away the garbage away, and keeping the bottle and stuffing it into my bag. I might need it later on. I noticed that there was a young man standing at the stands near the gates entry way. I walked over to him and he looked at me.

"Excuse me, sir?" I asked.

"Yes, how may I help you?" He smiled, kindly.

"Since the plane won't be here for an hour or two, could I take a nap until it arrives?" I asked, sweetly. He nodded and said that he'd wake me up at around ten minutes before it's supposed to arrive. I thanked him and went over to the chairs, keeping my dufflebag around my shoulders. I rested it under my head, using it as a pillow as I curled up, hugging my knees to my chest, trying to leave as much space as possible for others to use. I heard the man chuckle, just before I fell asleep.

I woke up to someone shaking me. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I saw the man from earlier and he chuckled.

"The plane will be here in ten minutes." He laughed. "If you need to use the washroom, use it now." I nodded and made my way to the washroom, which happened to be right by the gate I was at.

Once I was finished in the washroom, I ran out and sat in the seat I was at before. I hadn't noticed it before, but there was some people waiting with me at the gates. I smiled, excitement filling the core of my body as the man announced that the plane had arrived. I waited for the people on the plane, to leave. I then jumped up, and quickly walked to the man and handed him my passport and plane ticket. I hadn't noticed what he did, but he handed them back to me and allowed me to go through. I then looked at the ticket and made my way to my seat. I put my duffle bag in the bag holder above and sat in my assigned seat. I took my polar bear bag off of my shoulders and set it on my lap, hugging it to my chest as I put my seatbelt on.

It didn't take long for the plane to fill with people. Once everyone was on board, I noticed people putting their purses or smaller bags, under the seat in front of them. I put my polar bear bag under the seat in front of me, figuring I should do the same. I relaxed in my seat, and listened to the instructions that a young man provided. Then plane then took off. I then closed my eyes, still a little tired, and fell asleep.

I woke up to the sound of a voice saying that the place would now be landing. I sighed happily, excited to finally be in Los Angeles! The plane didn't take to long for the plane to land. Once it has completely stopped, and people started gathering their things, I, too, did the same. I then exited the plane, but once I did, I didn't know where to go. I then noticed that the people on my place were all going the same way. I followed them and they unknowingly lead me to the checked luggage. Since I didn't have any, I left the building, and waited for a taxi to come.

It was only a minute or two before one came, and as I was about to enter the taxi I heard a young female voice yelling my my direction. I turned around, just as she stopped in front of me, huffing and puffing to catch her breath.

"Can I take a taxi with you?" She asked, once she regained composure. I nodded, and got into the taxi, she followed as the driver took her bags and put them in the trunk. She told the taxi driver where she was headed, and I said I'd be getting off at the same stop. He nodded and drove off.

"So… Have you been to Los Angeles before?" The girl asked, trying to keep the ride less awkward. She had long brown hair, that she pulled into two braids and amber eyes. She was full of joy, as far as I could see from her eyes.

"No." I said shyly.

"A tourist?" She asked, curiously. I shook my head.

"I needed a place to go to." I told her, as I looked down sadly. "Kind of like an escape."

She patted my shoulder. "It'll be fun!" She urged. "I'll give you a tour! I live here, so it will be alright."

I smiled and looked at her. "I would like that."

"I'm Autumn." She said, joyfully.

"I'm December." I said. "It's nice to meet you."

The taxi pulled to a stop. I was about to pay the driver, but Autumn grabbed my hand and paid. The driver than gibber her bags out of the car as we exited. He then drove off. I looked around, taking in the sights. We stood in front of a bakery. It was dark green and navy blue. Just the colours I liked. I smiled as I took in the busy streets the nice buildings. I had just realized that I had no home. No where to stay.

"Autumn?" I asked, and she looked at me. "Do you know anywhere that has cheap rent?"

"You didn't pan on a place to stay, did you?" She gasped. I looked down in embarrassment. She giggled. "It's alright. You can live with me." I looked up at her wided eyed. She smiled and pulled me into the bakery.

"I live here" She said. "On the upper floors of the building. It's like an apartment." I nodded as I looked around. It was a cute little building. It was the same colours, green and blue, just a little brighter. "I also own this bakery." She mentioned. "I quit school to keep in business."

I nodded and followed her up the stairs. She opened the doors and went to her room and I waited. She soon came out motioning for me to follow her. I obeyed and she led me to what one would call a guest room?

"This will be your room." She giggled. "You can decorated how ever you like." I nodded and put my bags on the bed. It had forest green sheets and a navy blue quilt. The walls were a lighter green, and a window was just above the headboard of the bed. "Sorry if you don't like the colours. It's what I had."

I smiled and turned to face her. "You don't need to worry. It's perfect."

I'm finally free! I thought. Although, I'll miss Near and Wammy's house. But I have a new life to live. A new life.