Run Away
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Chapter 4: In the Morning
I woke up to a bright light shining through the skylight in the roof of my room. I got up and got dressed, before walking out into the great room. I saw Mark sitting at the metal table that separated the kitchenette from the living area. He signaled over for me to come and sit, and I happily did. I watched the blonde sip coffee for a little while before breaking the silence.
"You know, I don't really know much about you," I stated, and he smiled.
"Nor do I know much about you," he said.
"I can fix that," I said. "My name is Cristanna Victoria Teresa Martino, but everyone calls me Torie. I'm almost 18 years old. I lived in Santa Fe for the last 4 years, and before that I lived in Hollywood. I ran away from Hollywood because I couldn't stand my parents for two reasons: one, their homophobia was out of hand, and the second I won't tell you. The second reason applies to the two biggest secrets I have. Even Angel doesn't know these," Mark took a deep breath.
"My name is Mark Cohen. I'm 26 years old. Before I lived here I lived in Scarsdale, I moved here with Roger, Collins, and Benny, an ex-friend of ours, quite a few years ago. Maureen was once my girlfriend, but that went down the tubes. I work for Buzzline, I make documentaries," he replied, and I smiled.
"I think we'll get along well," I said, and he smiled,
"Oh yeah, I should mention, Angel and Collins are having some kind of party today," he said. I nodded, and he went back to his coffee.