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Kim was sitting on a lumpy, hard bed at Mika's house. She hugged her knees up to her chest and wondered what happened to what she used to call, her happy life. Two months ago, her parents got divorced, and after that everything was a blur.

Kim POV

Three years ago it started. My parents were fighting, day and night 24/7. I couldn't stand it and sometimes I felt like I just wanted to escape the world. When I came home from school I wouldn't hear my mom saying, "How was school?" I wouldn't hear my dad saying "I'm so proud of you!" What I would hear is my parents viciously attacking each other with words in the spare bedroom.

"It's your fault! You're so stubborn. Everything has to be your way!"

Finally, two months ago they made the decision to get a divorce. I was friends with a few kids whose parents have gotten divorced and they say it's not that bad. They go to the other parent's house every other week.

I thought, maybe it wouldn't be so hard and I would still see Mom and Dad. But it was hard. Very hard. The hardest part though, was that my dad wasn't staying in the country. He was moving to Brazil. I wouldn't see him unless he moves back.

My mom says flying to Brazil is expensive and right now, we don't have that kind of money.

My dad moved out, and after saying goodbyes, and I love you, he walked off blending with about the 200,000 people in the airport. He didn't look back.

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Third Person POV

(Jack)

Jack Brewer was bored out of his mind sitting at home, flipping through the 80 or so channels he had on his TV. He turned the TV off and got up with a sigh. There was just nothing good to watch ever since his parents took away the cable. Jack walked up to his kitchen and decided to feed his dog, Bella.

"Here Bella", Jack called to his beloved dog. "Bella", Jack said a little louder.

She didn't come. Huh, that's weird thought Jack. She normally came when Jack called her. Jack began looking for Bella. After a thorough search Jack found Bella underneath his bed. "There you are!" exclaimed a happy Jack. "I was so worried!"

Bella let out a small bark. She didn't come out of under the bed. Jack crawled under and scooped Bella out. She was barely moving. "Bella, please be ok. Please be ok". Bella let out her last whimper and curled up in Jack's arms. The rise and fall of her stomach slowed to a stop and finally, it lay flat.

The house was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"NOOOO! BELLA! " cried Jack. Jack ran to the kitchen, grabbed the phone and dialed 911. He explained what happened as fast as he could and they assured him they would be there as quick as possible. Jack phoned his mom and dad from work telling them to come home. Finally, he called Kim. She didn't pick so he left a hurried message, "Kim, please come to my house as soon as you hear this message. Please. Hurry."

Kim POV

I was sitting on my bed at home painting my nails. I was just about to attempt, yet miserably fail my right hand when I heard some music coming from across the room. It was my phone!

I resisted the urge to get up and dance to my "jam". Maybe it's Jack!, I thought excitedly. (okay, so maybe I have a little crush on him) YES! The name Jack flashed flashed across the screen. I was thinking about how to answer the phone and then decided on playing it cool with a simple "What's up?" but by then, the call had ended.

I noticed Jack left a message. "Kim, come to my house as soon as you hear this message. Please. Hurry."

Oh NO! Jack was in trouble and it sounded serious. I hastily changed out of my pajamas, grabbed a baseball bat just in case and raced out of the house as fast as my legs could carry me.

AN| Ok so I know this chapter was a bit boring but I was just trying to introduce Kim's life and start the story. I promise next chapter will be better. (PROMISE :) I want to know if you guys would rather have longer chapters with less frequent updates or shorter chapters with more frequent updates. And what did you think of the length of this chapter? Too small? If you guys have tips on how I can make this better, please let me know! I hope you guys continue reading! If anyone wants a shout out let me know! Check out my profile! XD

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