Little Erica is eleven years old
She's steady tryin' to figure why the world is so cold
So she pops *** to get rid of all the pain
Plus she's havin' sex with her boy who's sixteen

Haley James fifteen years old quietly twirled her hair and watched as her boyfriend Chris Keller flirt with other girls. She leaned against the bar as the flashing colorful lights illuminated the rave hidden in the abandoned warehouse. She watched random girls slink up onto the other guys and grinded their small frames together.

Her light brown hair left her fingertips and it went to her small bump hidden under her white tee. This is how it went she hid her darkest secret and Chris went through his favorite flavors of girls. Her black chucks didn't compare to the 3 inch stilettos the girls were wearing; her jeans didn't match the short dresses.

She walked over to Chris tapping his shoulder to gain his attention away from the brunette with piercing green eyes. He turned to her with a smirk but it was wiped away and replaced with a look of annoyance. "HJ I'm a little busy here" He responded blowing her off. "Chris we need to talk" She said barely over a whispered.

"Haley I thought bringing you here would loosen you up and just relax!" He said and rummaged through his leather jacket pocket. He leaned down to her ear and placed the familiar pills into her palm. "Take these they will help" He slithered into her ear. She clutched the ecstasy pills and felt raged build up in her and she was fed up.

"I can't take these anymore I act … reckless" Haley said as Chris leaned down to kiss her collarbone. The other girls scoffed walking away from the two. "Come on HJ just a little fun" Chris said and ran his hand through his hair. Haley's fingers opened the package and she pulled out a single pill and hesitated. "Come on just one" Chris said smiling at her.

Haley sighed knowing Chris was manipulating her and that asking her to take this would release her inhibitions. He was Chris Keller, singer of his own band, nineteen years old, a college dropout, the ladies man she was just plain ol Haley James, fifteen, nerd, a nobody. She popped the pill into her mouth and swallowed hard.

"That's my girl" Chris said as their lips collided. Haley giggled as the pill was soon going to take its effect and she was going to be lost in the hazy world of wild. As time flew by for Haley she felt herself tumble down the rabbit hole of trouble. Lips attacked her body and she moaned from pleasure losing her mind. Haley didn't grasp the scenes but she could figure she wasn't at the Rave anymore but Chris's room.

Emotions run deep as she thinks she's in love
So there's no protection, he's usin' no glove
Never thinkin' 'bout the consequences of her actions
Livin' for today and not tomorrow's satisfaction

As the pill began to wear off she clenched the sheet on her body, the colorful lights were gone and replaced with darkness. Her hair matted to her skin and she was feeling the emptiness again. She shook the arm lying next to her and was shocked that it wasn't Chris. Haley grabbed the sheet off the bed and wrapped it around her body and saw the brunette with piercing green eyes.

"Chris I think it's awake" She whispered in a sultry voice to Chris who was lying next to her. Haley held back the tears shaking her head. Chris groaned and woke up but his smirk joined his glowing eyes seeing Haley. "Look who is awake, my little tiger" He said as the brunette stark naked kissed his naked chest. "What did I do?" Haley cried.

"A lot for a little student" The brunette said and winked at Haley. Haley shuddered and began grabbing her clothes looking for her escape. "Oh come on HJ" Chris said pulling on his boxers. Haley scrambled out into the hallway of the apartment and began quickly put on her clothing. Chris grabbed the crying girl and she snatched her arm back. "Haley!" Chris said as she shoved him.

"Look what you made me! I just had a threesome with a girl I don't even know, I am failing school because I barely go and I am freaking pregnant Chris, who have I become!" Haley said sobbing now on the couch. "You're what?" Chris asked. "We are going to be a family" Haley said as she faced Chris. Chris scratched the back of his head as the brunette now dressed in Chris's shirt walked into the room.

She sauntered up to Chris slinking her arms around him and reached out to Haley who moved away. "I am not ready to be a dad HJ" Chris began and Haley's heart jumped into her throat. There it was something she was expecting but didn't want to hear and began shaking. "Chris I didn't make this baby alone" Haley said as anger began boiling up.

"I'll give you money for an abortion but I won't help you beyond that besides I need my fun Haley not this freaked out one" Chris said. Haley scoffed and looked for her jacket in the stench filled room. She saw the small brown jacket thrown across the single chair and swiftly grabbed it. "Don't keep it Haley trust me it will make your life more complicated" Chris tried pleaded.

"Look into my eyes I will not terminate this baby, Chris we could do this together" Haley said with some hope he would turn around. "I'll be waiting Chris" The brunette said walking away and taking off his shirt. Chris's attention was quickly swayed away and Haley pushed past him.

"Take a good look Chris this is the last time you will see me" Haley said as she opened his front door. Chris didn't say a thing and Haley slammed the door shut behind her. She slid down the door breaking down and hearing Chris's departing footsteps.

The days go by and her belly gets big
The father bails out, he ain't ready for a kid
Knowin' her momma would blow it all out of proportion
Plus she lives poor, so no money for abortion

A week has passed and not one call from Chris checking on her. She knew it wouldn't take long people would notice the growing belly she tried to hide. Lydia James knocked on her daughter's door and Haley glanced at the clock seeing 6 PM shining. "Come in" Haley said turning over so she was lying on her stomach.

"Hey Haley Bob" Her mother said walking in dressed for her second work outfit a fading pink waitress outfit. "Hey mama" Haley whispered clutching her pillow. "Whets wrong Haley you have been in this room all the past days you haven't seen your friend everything ok?" Lydia asked and Haley sighed.

She wanted to hell her mother badly about the growing baby but one look at her mother's sullen and tired face said it all. Lydia could barely afford to take care of Haley, now a baby would just add more stressed to their lives. "I just want to stay in read some new books" Haley said as Lydia smiled. "That's my baby, always had her head in books" Lydia said kissing Haley's head.

"Mama" Haley began and Lydia grabbed her hand. "Yes baby" Lydia asked. "You ever thought about leaving Georgia, I mean I love it here but don't you want to see the city?" Haley asked. "Oh sweetie if only we could afford it besides, all our money is going towards your dreams of being a professor, your college fund" Lydia said.

Haley sighed and Lydia quickly got up seeing the time. "Haley dinner is on the stove, its biscuits , mashed potatoes and some chicken, Baby I will be at the diner till 4 AM ok I'll see you tomorrow" Lydia called out shuffling away to start her shift. "I love you Mama" Haley said as Lydia backtracked. "I love you too Haley Bob" Lydia said closing Haley's bedroom door.

Haley could hear the doors closing and her mother driving away in the car. Haley knew she was going to regret what she was doing but she knew it better than staying in Georgia. She grabbed the old suitcase she hidden under her bed and opened her night stand. She counted the money she has been saving for the last couple of months and counted $2,050 knowing it was enough.

She grabbed her teddy bear Mr., Waffles, the money tucked away in her bra and her suitcase. She walked out her room whispering bye to her past wishing she didn't have to leave. She saw the jar with college fund written on it on top of the fridge. Haley pulled it down and counted the thousands of dollars save over the year.

Haley slipped the note she had tucked away in her pocket and slipped it into the jar. "I love you Mama" She whispered.

Erica is stuck up in a world on her own
Forced to think that Hell is a place called home
Nothin' else to do but get her clothes and pack

Haley walked over to the train station sighing hearing the people rush onto the train. She looked at the sign with all the destination and prices. She was going to go somewhere where she could start a whole new life. She had everything she needed her birth certificate, social security, and a photo ID. The old man in the booth gave her a once over and she slid $150 dollars to the man nervously.

"One way ticket to where honey?" He asked as his accent came out. She closed her eyes and spun her finger around the choices and pointed to a random place. She opened her brown eyes and read it loudly and clearly "Tree Hill, Tree Hill North Carolina". "Have a nice trip and get there safely" He called as he slipped the ticket to her.

She didn't question why he didn't ask for age or why she was alone. It was luck and she hoped North Carolina was a better and happier place, more specifically Tree Hill. Sitting in her seat and placing her luggage above head. The couple across from her sent her a small smile and sat down in their seat. "Where are you going?" The woman asked. "Tree Hill" Haley said hoping her jacket was covering the bump.

"Me too, what is your name?" The woman asked as Haley smiled. "Haley" She whispered as her shyness took over. "My name is Karen nice to meet you" Karen responded and the two shook hands. Haley sat back in her seat and looked out the window as the train began its journey to a whole new place.

She says she 'bout to run away and never come back