* * * Two Years Later * * *

It was a week after my twelfth birthday. My parents were still fighting though. It was like the only person that cared about me was Allen.
"A.J?" Allen's soft voice interrupted my thoughts, "What's going to happen to Daddy and Mommy?"
"Come here," I said tiredly motioning to my bed. He plopped next to me and cuddled up with my pillow.
The yelling and screaming from my parents got louder and louder.I held Allen close to me as he cried , I heard footsteps coming towards my door and my dad barged in.
"A.J, you take care of your brother for me," A warm smile came across his face and he came to us, gave both of us hugs, and left.
"No! Daddy!" Allen cried running after him.
I didn't bother to run after him, instead I opened my window and escaped to the park. I needed to clear my mind.

I sat under the monkey bars and put my head in my lap. Their fighting had gone on for weeks. On and off. It was only a matter of time before one of them had enough and left. In this case, it was my dad.
I let tears run down my face, not really making any sounds. The park was quiet and I liked it that way, until I heard a shuffling noise from behind me.
I whipped my head around to see a lanky figure. Realizing who it was I said, "I thought I wasn't supposed to talk to superstars,"
Jason didn't say anything. He kind of just stood there awkwardly.
"What do you want?" I mumbled.
"I saw you," He started, "wanted to make sure you were okay,"
I laughed sarcastically, "I'm perfectly fine!"
"Why don't you talk to me anymore?" He questioned.
I stared at him in disbelief, "Me? You're the one who left, didn't contact me at all, and ignored me,"
"I thought you were mad at me, " Jason said softly .
I sighed, "Clearly this argument is getting us anywhere," I began to get up.
"A.J.," Jason said , "I'm sorry…about your parents, and me ignoring you,"
"Well, can't do anything now," I shrugged walking towards him.
"Will these help?" He pulled out two candy bars from his pocket.
I chuckled, "You still remember which kind I like?"
He smiled, "I never forgot,"

******Sorry I'm jumping from age to age but the next chapter will be when A.J is 14 and then the story
will officially start. These two chapters were kind of a introduction in a way.******