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Summary: Sakura is a quiet, lonely 15 year old girl who lives in a broken down house near the sea. She has a private tutor and has been home schooled ever since Grade 2. Sakura attempts to end her miserable life, however someone will no allow her.
Chapter 2: On the Streets
Sakura walked quietly down the street heading towards the local grocery store.
'Please, please, please have the store still open," Sakura prayed silently in her head as she nervously broke into a light jog. After turning into a few more streets, Sakura turned the corner and ran towards the store. Stopping in front of the sliding doors, Sakura noticed all the lights had been turned off inside the store and there was no one to be seen.
"No, it can't be closed!" Sakura panicked looking around wildly. Finally, Sakura slumped against the doors, her head in her hands and began to sob.
'Mom's going to be angry with me! Very, very angry with me! Coming home empty handed...' Sakura thought sadly. Standing up, she began heading back to her house, walking slower and slower in an attempt to delay her scolding mother.
Sakura turned into another street and saw a hobo lying down over the sidewalk. Quickly walking around the man, she continued to walk. Faintly though, Sakura began hearing another pair of footsteps, the pounding feet getting louder and louder as they person got closer and closer. Sakura began walking faster, but the person behind her picked up his pace as well.
Sakura was being followed.
And she was completely scared.
Sakura started running, faster and faster, turning into unknown deserted streets having no idea where she was going. Suddenly a pair of hands gripped around her arm, and she knew she had been caught. Trembling, Sakura tried to wrench free of the man's grip, but the man continued to stand there looking down on her with the most intimidating look.
Sakura was completely frightened. She had heard horrible stories like this, but had never thought it might happen to her. Taking a few steps back, Sakura then tried to kick the man, but he caught her leg with his hand and caused her to trip over.
Lying on her back, Sakura screamed and yelled and squirmed, hoping that someone, anyone, would save her.
As if God answered her prayers, a shining light appeared from the end of the street and Sakura could hear yet another pair of footsteps approaching. The man whirled around, stared at the person and then sprinted off. Sakura squinted her eyes to see who the person was. As the stranger stood in front of her, she realized it must've been a boy, maybe around her age but she was not sure. Holding a flashlight in one hand, the boy held out his other hand silently. Sakura took his hand and stood up, dusting off some dirt and dust.
"Who're you?" Sakura asked suspiciously. Sakura had been taught that, when people offer to help you, they always want something in return. Or so her mother had said anyways.
"I should be asking you the same question! A girl like you, running around the streets at this time of day! Honestly, hasn't your parents ever taught you anything?" the boy replied haughtily. Sakura narrowed her eyes at the last comment. With one final glare she turned on her heel and began walking down the street. She stopped when she realized something. Turning back around, Sakura walked towards the boy again, who was standing with his arms folded staring at her oddly.
"You're lost, aren't you? Thought so." the boy said arrogantly.
"Well where do you live? I could help you if you want." he asked.
"354 Miedyn Way." muttered Sakura annoyed.
A/N - Well I think I might update real often now out of pure boredness. Though my chapters will be short... sorry!