Ch. 2

-The day of Kassandra's birthday-

She got up early this morning. She hated her birthday. This would be the first time it was actually enjoyable. She called a cab and got in pulling her suitcase and backpack in with her.

"Los Angeles airport please." She told the driver.

He looked at her from the rearview mirror, then started driving. "Runaway?" he asked casually.

"Technically no. I'm 18 today." She replied.

"I see. So you are running away, but you're doing it legally?" he retorted.

"It's none of your business. I'm 18 and I'm leaving. That's that." She told him snappily.

"Lemme guess. Your parents fight and your life is shit." He said.

"Maybe." She looked out the window.

The driver turned and looked at her when he stopped at the next light. He pushed his blonde hair out of his face so that he could see her better. "If you think leaving the house gets rid of all your problems in life then your sadly mistaken. Thought I'd just warn you." He said as he turned around again. He was beautiful. Blonde hair, blue eyes, black skinny jeans. The only flaw was the mysterious scar on the side of his face. Kassandra was completely awestruck. 'How does he know so much?' she asked herself, pondering what he had just said.

"Thanks. That's good advice." She said thoughtfully.

"No problem. Most people don't already know it so I thought I'd tell you. My name is Mello by the way."

"I'm Kassandra. Nice to meet you Mello."

They talked the rest of the way to the airport. When they pulled up Mello gave Kassandra a card.

"If you're ever in trouble call me ok?" he asked concerned.

"I don't think it would help much… I'm moving to Japan." She replied sheepishly.

"Cool. I live there. I've been staying here for a business trip and started working for a cab company for a little extra American money. Call me when you get there 'kay?"

"Alright. See you around Mello!" she said waving to him. She thought how lucky she was to already have a friend when she hadn't even gotten to Japan yet. 'This was the best birthday ever' she thought to herself as she boarded her plane.

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