Author's Note: Yay this is chapter 2. i'm really excited about this story and i don't even know why but, that is good for you because i'll keep writing this one. now on with the story.

The next morning at school

Kenzie's POV

"So you're really leaving?" Kristen asked me as we sat in Algebra. We were supposed to be working but, we were talking instead.

"Yeah, I can't stand living with my mom anymore. I promise I'll text you. And I get to go to California." I was excited just to be in the heat of California, instead of the cold weather of Minnesota.

"Do you even have enough money to get there?" Kristen asked me

"Yes, I've been saving for years. I have over 2000 dollars. A one way ticket costs 200. I'll be fine."

"That's good. Awww I'm going to miss you Hun."

"I'll miss you too, girl."

"McKenzie! Kristen! Work!" our teacher Mrs. Coren yelled at us

"Yes ma'Am." we both replied robotically

Later that day I went home and made some phone calls. I was able to book a flight to San Francisco and would get a cab there to get to Valley Glen. After that I would stay at a hotel for one night. The plane left on Monday. It was Friday; I would spend the rest of the weekend saying goodbye to Kristen.

On Monday morning my mom was sleeping so I got out with all my stuff, I went to the airport instead of school. I was able to get checked in and texted Kristen. 'Hey the airport plane leaves 10:15 a.m. Should land about 3 will txt when I get off plane. Love you. Kenzie'. Kristen texted me back 'k. I miss u already. Love u. Kristen'. I waited for another hour before I was able to board the flight. It was routine and when it landed at 3:07 I texted Kristen 'In SF going to cab now' that was when I remembered it was only 1 pm in California. Alot earlier than Minnesota. I'll have to get used to that. I got a cab who took me the 2 hour drive to my hotel in Valley Glen, I gave him the money and walked to the receptionist.

"Hello, are you looking for someone?" crap she knew I was young. Gotta try to act older.

"Actually, I'm checking in. Reservation for McKenzie Johnson." I hoped I sounded adult

"Can I see an ID?"

"Sure" I handed her my fake ID that said I was 22 years old

"OK thank you. Here's your key. Room 47."

I walked quickly to text room locking myself in. I would go later to the local McDonalds and get food but for now, I had to find the Bowman residence. The phone book was 4 years old hopefully they still live there. I found Marshall Bowman's address 326 Cloudvein Dr. "Awesome!" I shouted to myself.

I waited another hour then went for food. After that I went to bed. As I lay there I wondered if my mom even knew I was gone or was she too drunk to know. I fell asleep imagining who Marshall Bowman was. The next morning I got up early and ran over to the Bowman address and knocked on the door. I was nervous and so excited at the same time. A young man who had the facial markings of a person with Downs Syndrome opened the door.

"Hi is Marshall Bowman here?" I asked

Oooooh cliffy (Sort of). Sorry this chapter is kinda short but i wanted to end it where i did so ya. What do you think is gonna happen? please review and tell me what you think.