A/n:

Okay… my second chapter! I hoped you like that first chapter!

Many thanks to those of you that reviewed! Love you guys!

Quick recap from last chapter:

I pulled Iggy by his shirt sleeve, and together, we walked to Nudge's house feeling a sense of accomplishment. We were 2 teenage runaways, no; actually we were 2 young adult runaways from home. We felt proud, or we thought we did.

Okay! Time for chapter 2…

Chapter 2

Iggy POV

As Max and I walked towards Nudge's house, I was starting to regret running away from home. Yes, I didn't start to feel sick of Jeb treating us that way; you have to admit it really was all mum's fault. If she hadn't left us in the first place, then dad wouldn't have started drinking and then Max and I would never have been abused.

I walked along thinking of how horrible both my parents were. I was totally in my own world, until I heard my girlfriend call my name. Until today, it had only occurred to me how close Nudge's house was. We had been in a relationship for as long as Max had known Nudge; and let me tell you, that was a very long time, since they were pretty much BFFL.

Anyway, I looked up at the calling of my name again and saw that Max and were standing at the doorstep with a concerned Nudge staring at us. I also noticed that Max was no longer pulling me by my sleeve.

Max clearly saw how lost I was.

"Igs, we've been standing here for about three minutes and all you have been doing is staring at the door mat like it's the prettiest treasure you've ever seen!" Max sounded extremely annoyed.

Nudge seemed to look a little uncomfortable at Max's comment for a while, then she looked up at us and smile. "What happened now? Jeb again?"

At the moment, I realised that Max had been telling Nudge what had been happening and that was the reason why she never questioned be about the occasional bruises that Max and I had whenever I saw her. Sudden guilt immediately filled my body. My sister had been telling my girlfriend everything that was happening.

I looked Nudge in the eye and apologized, she nodded, clearly understanding why, and invited us into her house.

Max POV

Iggy and I arrived at Nudge's house about 30 minutes later. I seemed like a long walk, but I was very fit, so I was fine. I was more worried about Iggy, but he was in his own little world so I didn't interrupt.

I gently knocked on the door and grinned as I saw a glimpse of a mocha coloured face, following with gorgeous chocolate eyes and a cheesy smile.

"Hi Nudge!" I greeted warmly. Nudge smiled and looked and Iggy.

"Hey Iggy." I almost felt sorry for her when I saw her retract her smile.

"IGGY!" I screamed. Luckily this caught his attention.

I saw how lost he looked and I pitied Nudge

"Igs, we've been standing here for about three minutes and all you have been doing is staring at the door mat like it's the prettiest treasure you've ever seen!" I sounded extremely annoyed.

Nudge looked a little uneasy as I said, but soon she looked up and asked. "What happened now? Jeb again?"

Suddenly, Iggy casually apologised to Nudge and she nodded. Just when I was about to raise an eyebrow, Nudge invited us in.

I smiled, breathing all the warm feelings that this gave me. I loved Nudge's house. Everything was so dainty and delicate. It gave you the best feeling of family warmth.

Seeing the presence of Nudge's mum, I smiled greatly. "Hello Mrs Woodevert, do you mind is Iggy and I stay here for a while because we aren't getting along to well with our father right now"

Mrs Woodevert, being the nice person she is, welcomed us to stay as long as we wanted.

Iggy and I found our way up to Nudge's room, where she had 2 sleeping bags set out for Iggy and me. I was touched. Nudge smiled and greeted us again and became over polite for us.

About 10 minutes later, she turned back to normal. She demanded us telling her what had happened and why we were here.

"The usual, Jeb abused us, we are annoyed, and we go. But this time, we're running away. Forever. Away from hell." I replied firmly

Nudge looked worriedly at Iggy, obviously expecting me to be able to handle the pressure, but not Iggy. Iggy shrugged. "I'll go wherever Max goes, as long as it's not too far from you."

Nudge smiled and I looked away disgusted. I made myself comfortable in my sleeping bag and wondered what my life would be. I suddenly had a sign of regret, of running away from 'hell'. But eventually fell asleep.

Sighing, I realised that there was school the next morning.

Okay, well this is the end of chapter 2. Sorry for such a short and crappy chapter, its almost midnight here and I stayed up just to update for you guys!

Hope you like it.

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PS: I don't think that Nudge's surname was mentioned in the books, so I just randomly made up a name…. haha….

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