Ok, here's a few things before you start reading. You may think that you skipped a chapter when you start reading this because it doesn't pick up exactly where it left off, but don't worry, you're reading the right chapter. I had to write this chapter before the next one because some of the stuff that happens here has to happen first, but anyway, just wanted you to know that It'll pick up eventually. Thanks for reviewing. Here goes...chapter 2

Jimmy had lied. Cindy was not comfortable. Her corner bed was lumpy and very small. She could not help but twist and turn on the tiny bed trying, with no luck, to get comfortable. Jimmy had also told her that there was heat and air, but Cindy still felt as if she would freeze one minute, and burn the next. Although those things were bad, they did not compare in the slightest to the awful nightmares that she kept having. Visions of being abducted filled her head. She felt herself being pulled away by an unknown force, screaming for someone to help her, but of course, she was not heard for it was a dream. Many times Cindy awoke in a dream, so it was no wonder that she got little sleep that night.

The next morning, Cindy opened her eyes to find herself lying on the hard, cold, floor of Jimmy's lab. Ironically, the floor was more comfortable than the bed. Cindy peered at the clock above the monitor screen; it read 6:30. No one would be up. She always woke up early, and today was no different. Cindy usually ran before going to school, to release stress, but now it was different. She was not allowed to leave, and she hated it. It wasn't her fault that she couldn't leave. It wasn't really anyone's fault but the Yokians, so she hated them most of all.

Cindy slowly lifted herself off the floor and yawned. She knew that she should be sleepy, because of her lack of sleep, but instead she was pumped full of energy; she was ready to go.

A few minutes outside won't matter. I can have my run, and be back before anyone gets up. thought Cindy to herself. She walked towards the bathroom in the lab, and changed out of her sleep clothes. Putting her hair back into a ponytail, Cindy quietly walked towards the door that would lead her to freedom. She knew that Jimmy's DNA was needed to enter the lab, but as far as she could tell, not to leave it.

Cindy opened the door and was immediately met by a blast of fresh air. That was one of the reasons that she liked to run. She was free outside, free to run, and free to think without the risk of being judged. Cindy did a few stretches , to prepare for her run, and then she was ready. Before she could take off, Cindy heard a voice behind her-busted-she thought.

"Where are you going?" asked Jimmy.

Cindy turned around to face him.

"I was just going for a run..."

"Cindy, you know you're not suppose to leave the lab. It's dangerous out here. Yokians could be anywhere, just waiting for you to leave safety."

Cindy hung her head in shame. Jimmy was right, even though she didn't want to admit it.

"What if they had abducted you, what then?" asked Jimmy, clearly concerned.

"And? What does it really matter? So what if they capture me! I'm already being held prisoner! What could be worse?" asked Cindy.

Now it was Jimmy's turn to feel shame.

"You're not being held prisoner, but if you don't start acting responsible, then you will be." said Jimmy. "And the Yokians are a lot less humane than I am..."

"Are you sure about that? I can't stand being cooped up? I have to leave the lab sometime! It's great that I have somewhere to stay, and I'm grateful for that, really I am...but I can't stay here forever!" she replied.

"Fine if you want to leave, then go. I'm just saying that you could get hurt out here. There's nothing stopping the Yokians from getting you, except me!" said Jimmy.

"I didn't say that I wanted to leave, because I don't. And I'm really glad that you're helping. But, who would notice if I left? My parents have already replace me with someone from another planet...it's not like they would care if I were taken. Libby's too busy with her boyfriend to care what happens to me either. So what if I do get abducted, no one would care!" Cindy said in one breath. She was surprized that she had exploded like that. She was also surprized to learn that she was crying, fresh tears fell from her eyes. Cindy quickly turned away to hide her tear stained cheeks.

Jimmy put his hand on her shoulder, to comfort her. It was strange to see her cry. He had always thought of her as a strong person, and now, she was so helpless.

"That's not true Cindy! You're parents haven't replaced you. You know that. You also know that Libby would care if something happened to you. A lot of people would care if you were gone...and I'm one of them."

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