Chapter 1

"See the world born anew when times such as these are so dark" Kristen said as she walk up and down trying to get her English essay started. "That sounds like it out of a movie" she breath a sigh of frustration. "What do you think Eric?... Eric ....Eric...ERIC!"

"Uh yeah movie sure sis what time is it at?" Eric try desperately to wake up. Kristen sneered at her brother as she punch him in the stomach. "...Ouch" Eric was still half asleep which made his reaction was delayed.

"Eric..."

"Yes, Kristen."

"I going to Jose's tonight, He having a party so that means I'm on cleaning duty. I might as well stay for the part get a few free drinks among other things. So if you need me you know the number. Oh by the way little brother find something fun to do tonight please! Oh I almost forgot here" She said as she grab her things and turn to toss her car keys to Eric. "Take my car I doubt I'll need it tonight."

"I'm only younger by 2 seconds!"

"That still makes me older"

"I'm home kids" yelled there mother as she walk though the door with bags of food and other things.

"Oh goodie! Mommy dearest is home. Kristen irritated at the though of her mother.

"Kris, she the only parent we got left." He try to say it as a matter of fact, but he knew it wouldn't matter, his sister would still feel the pain no matter how he said it.

"Yeah... I remember" Kristen tried to keep her voice steady as she spoke but her mind was on trying to stop the tears that wanted to come racing down her face at that moment.

"Ah... Sorry...I"

"No it's alright, besides your right" She held fast to those tears that were forming at the rim of her eyelids.

(Car horn from outside)

"That's my ride! Got to go, I love you...be good" She mange to give him a fake smile then turned towards the door. Grab her things and continued to walk down the hall until she reach the stairs. She stop to wipe the tear that escape her grasps moments ago. She wasn't sure how long she stayed there motionless but enough time for Jose to hit the horn two more times, by the second horn she awoke from her daydream then ran down the stairs.

"Kristen! Where are you going?" yelled her mother hoping for an answer.

"OUT!" She yelled back as she ran past her and out the door.