Author's Note: Hello there :)! I hope the last chapter did not hit home for some of you. The abuse part is over. Now, breath. Okay, I have decided to slightly alter the some of the characters' appearances (just a tad), and you will encounter them as we move along. Also, thank you guys for reviewing! You really just make my day better.

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Chapter II: She Found Me

Something changed in Raven. It frightened her, how quickly it came. After all those years of abuse, and now finally getting out of it, she became… colder, more isolated than before. She always had a rage, a dangerous rage she had only used once. Now, that rage started to surface. She felt it when she snapped at the train attendant who asked if she needed anything. She felt it when she wanted nothing but to strangle the annoying kid that sat in front of her. Her tongue became emotionless, monotone. She'd lost desire for all human interaction of any sort. This was the new Raven, shaped by abuse. It scared her.

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A week later…

Raven tried, for the third time, to insert her debit card into the ATM. Declined, the screen read. She growled.

"This damn bullshit can't give me a break," she whispered to herself. She tried again but it yielded the same results.

She kicked the machine, but immediately came to regret it. Her big toe was throbbing as she was uttering a small "shit, shit, shit" from the pain. She glared at the machine.

"This useless thing doesn't fucking work. Fucking wasting my time." She smacked the big, black box on its side. She continued her tantrum for a couple more minutes.

Unbeknownst to her, a woman next to her had witnessed her ordeal.

"Do you require assistance?" the woman asked, and Raven turned to see her. She had an orange tan skin that glistened in the sunlight. Her hair went down to her back, and it shone a vibrant red color. She had green eyes, pearling white teeth, and a body that girls would kill for. Raven noticed a couple men around them stealing glances at her.

She is a beauty, I'll give her that.

Raven returned back to her machine. "Nope, I'm fine," she said rudely.

The woman gave her a strange look. "No, you're not. Let me be at your service."

"I don't need any fucking help, lady. What can't you get that through your thick skull? You're just fucking up my day." Raven brought her hand down against the box, the sudden move making the woman jump.

The woman stood there, contemplating, with her arms crossed. She started, grimly, "I know a desperate soul when I see one, and lady, you look like you're about to start war with this machine. Allow me to assist you."

The woman took out her card and slid it into a machine against Raven's oppositions. She pressed a few buttons and money started to flow out of the machine.

"I do not care how much you whine, I'm helping you. You are quite stubborn for your age." the woman said with the sound of paper printing in the background.

Raven looked like she was about to rip a head off. She clenched and unclenched her fists, then sighed.

She crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. "I have never met such a persistent person in my life. It's very aggravating."

The woman smiled and handed the money over. "I've never been one to give up without a fight."

Raven reluctantly accepted the cash. "Why do you want to help me anyways?"

The woman's smile grew. "As I said before, I can tell when a person is desperate."

The woman furrowed her brows as she studied Raven carefully. She hadn't really seen her before, but now that she's looking, the woman recognized her somehow. Raven had noticed her change and butterflies started swirling in her stomach.

"You look remarkably familiar, madam," the woman commented, "but I am not able to identify with whom."

Although her nervousness grew, Raven kept her blank expression. "People tend to look the same, lady. Whoever you're thinking about, I'm not her."

The woman added playfully. "Who said I was referring to a woman?" She laughed at Raven's shocked expression.

"I'm just pulling your leg. It is a woman, of course." she stated. The woman seemed to remember something.

"Oh goodness, where are my manners?" She stretched out her hand. "My name is Kori And'r."

Raven put her card and money away. "I don't have time for this. Thank you for the cash but I have to go."

She walked away with her suitcase, completely dubbing Kori's handshake. She felt bad for outright rejecting her, but she did not feel like having small talk. She trekked a couple blocks north of the Everyman Espresso café until she reached a bus station. Making herself comfortable on the bench, she sighed.

I guess this is going to be my new home for a couple months.

Not even a second later, a hot pink Honda car pulled up to Raven. She flinched. She was about to walk away until she saw the window roll down and reveal Kori.

"How the hell did you know I was here?" Raven yelled, crossing her arms angrily.

Kori blushed, "Oh, um… what a coincidence!" she faked.

Raven crossed her arms. She started to feel her patience withering, "You're a liar. And a very bad one at that."

"Not true," Kori weakly defended.

Raven's face heated up, "What the hell do you want from me lady? You want your money back," she flung the cash, "here take it. I have nothing you desire. Now leave me alone." Raven grabbed her suitcase and was about to leave until a hand stopped her.

"Friend, wait," Kori held on to her suitcase, "I just want to help. I wanted to make sure you were alright."

Raven snapped her head to her. "I am not your friend. I am Raven. And I don't need your supervision."

Kori started to heat up as well. "Okay, friend Raven, it is quite obvious that you have no place to go. I had a feeling that your problems exceeded just money, and I am proven correct. You need a place to stay. Let me help you."

Raven could practically feel the steam coming from her ears. "How would you know I'm homeless? I could have been waiting for the bus." The bus missed her stop. Kori glanced at the bus then back at her.

Raven pinched her nose. Kori thought of something then said, "Well, if you do not need my assistance, I will get going. It was nice meeting you, friend Raven."

Kori slowly started driving away. Raven saw she was a few feet ahead of her and thought quickly. How could she miss an opportunity like this? A girl just offered her a place to stay and she denied her. Raven's frustration increased. She didn't like being vulnerable, let alone someone seeing her vulnerability.

Swallowing every ounce of pride, Raven called out for Kori. "Kori! Kori! Wait up!"

The car stopped and Raven ran up to meet with her. She opened the passenger's seat and sat inside the vehicle. Kori beamed and hugged her, "I knew you would come."

Raven huffed, "Keep your eyes on the road." Kori started the engine and drove off into the city.

Author's Note: Chapter two is up! It's kind of a short one. Raven's been traveling a bit before she ran into Kori. Did you guys notice something weird about Raven? When Kori said she resembled someone? Keep that in mind. So, as you can see, Raven isn't the type of gal to ask for help or receive it unless she is forced to. And Kori could do so. So what does this say about their relationship? Chapter 3 awaits.