Riding in the back of a cop car was not my idea of fun.

The fact that the cop who arrested was Larry didn't make it any better. He's been stalking me for months now. Being seventeen and homeless was like a neon sign screaming at people to show concern. I didn't need anyone's concern. I had been fine on my own for a long ass time and no one can tell me any different. It's not like I was dirty or uncivilized or anything. I lived on the streets sure, but I also went to school. I had to admit I was really good about not giving myself away. I found the perfect people to forge the right documents and it's not like I gave anyone any reason to look into anything.

It was all going great until Larry came along. I was playing my guitar on the streets (making some good money I might add) and then Larry shows up. He says I was soliciting on a no soliciting zone. Hey, it's not my fault people want to tip me because they like my music.

He asked where I lived and that's when all hell broke loose. He found out I was an orphan going from foster home to foster home before running away from my last home. Now I was on my way to another one. The Lucas's to be exact.

" You're gonna like it here you know" Larry said trying to cheer me up.

'Sure I was Larry.' I thought sarcastically

"You don't believe me?" Larry asked with a smirk. He held my gaze for a moment in the mirror before focusing his attention back on the road.

Grown ups think they know everything. Like when they say this will be the perfect home for you.

I looked out the window trying to check out my new "neighborhood'. I was in Malibu now and I knew there was no turning back on this one. I was gonna be watched by a hawk by the state and by Larry himself. I was pretty shocked when I looked through the window. I mean these houses were freaking huge! The lawns were all a crisp green and others had white picket fences lined up around them. They were mostly white, but some houses had the occasional splash of peach or even green.

"Whoa." I said out loud.

Larry laughed . "Not what you used to?"

"No. Not at all." I said with my mouth wide open.

It was cool that I would get the chance to live in a place like this but I knew it wouldn't be for long. It never is. They always find something wrong with me and then they send me away. Then I'm back on the streets. The foster care people always think they know whats right for you. But how does anyone know what is really right for them or for anyone else for that matter?

We finally reached our destination. The house was absolutely gorgeous. It was about two stories high with the works. There was no picket fence but the big iron gate made up for it. This house was a mansion and couldn't be compared to others lying around the neighborhood. Whoever this family was, they definitely intimidated me.

"Miley!" I heard someone yell.

I turned and suddenly two arms were wrapped around me. It was an odd sense of affection being sent towards me but I couldn't be rude. Plus, Larry was still here, so I couldn't act out. So I just awkwardly hugged back.

"Um hi." I answered.

"Mom don't scare her off!" said some girl with dark hair.

The lady was just so excited to see me. I've never had anyone excited to see me. No foster parent was ever this happy to see a new kid. But this woman and apparently her daughter were happy to have me. A few seconds later the woman let go and proceeded to let go of me.

My name is Denise and this is Demetria, my daughter." Denise stated with a warm smile on her face.

"Hi, I'm Demi." She said stepping forward.

Demi had the goth look, down pat. Her hair had that grunge-punk look to it, but it flowed effortlessly down her back. Her dark wash rinsed jeans had several holes and rips

I took her hand and smiled. "I'm guessing you're not too much of a hugger?"

" Oh I am, I just figured you had enough hugs from my mom."Demi said laughing.

"Well lets get your stuff inside! Bye and thank you Larry." Denise said

" Bye Larry." I said

He nodded and was on his way. We headed onside and the house was even better than I thought it was. Even though it was big it had a nice homy feel to it. I liked it. For the first time in my life I felt safe.

Maybe for once I was wrong. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

Nick's pov

"Nick!" Selena yelled

"Yeah?" I said forcefully.

"What do you think?

She stepped out in a short black dress that was pretty revealing but also hot.

" Wow..you look…wow." I sauid stuttering.

"Thanks" she added with a sexy smirk as she headed back to the dressing room.

I was supposed to be at home meeting my mom's new project. My mom was always bringing in new strays. Although this time we didn't actually expect her to bring an actual person into our house.

"Hey Nicky aren't you supposed to be meeting your new pet?" Selena saud

Unlike everyone else Selena never liked the strays my mom brought to the house. She wasn't a big fan of anything tthat drools, purs, or anything else for that matter. I highly doubt that she'll like the new girl any better.

"I'll meet her when I meet her." I replied

I wasn't really happy to meet this girl anyway. She'll be just another misfit to our already messed up family.

" Hey Nick we got to go home." Joe said walking up to me

I frowned."Why? Didn't we just get here?"

" Mom needs us home now. She wants us to meet Miley."

"I swear mom is so obsessed with her" I said" Demi is too!

"Well think about it the freak show has a new act." Selena said referring to Demi.

My siuster Demi was nothing like us. Instead of choosing the populkar route she had to go to the wrong side of the where it got her. No friends, no life, nothing. Who wants a life like that?

"Nick lets go." Joe said anxiously. I klnew he didn't want to be near Selena but I was noit going home. At least not yet.

"Oooh, someone's a little anxious" Selena sad " Do you plan on joining the frweak show too?

Joe stralked away once again ignoring Selena. I knew he was pissedc and so did Selena.

"Lena, you can't say stuff like that to my friends." I said as nicely as I could but still trying to get my point across.

"Nicky,Nicky,Nicky." She sighed as she walked across the room to reach me. She pulled me into a long passionate kiss before finally speakinmg.

"That's life honey"she said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world." You have to tell it like it is or the world is going to chew and spit you out like a piece of gum."

I looked aty her and realized that she was right.. Her dad and my dad were the biggest And richest people in California and they didn't get there by letting people walk over them. They took charge!

"Got it?" Selena said snapping me back into reality.

"Got it, babe."

"Good now can you buy me this dress. I forgot my card." Selena said smiling.

Miley's pov

This house was better than I had thought. My room was huge and I had my own bathroom. My room was right next door to Demi's just in case I needed anything.I just couldn't stop gazing around it was just so nice.

"Hey, Miley" Demi said entering my room

"Hey"I answered back

It was a pretty awkward silence but I could tell Demi had something on her mind.

"Is there something you want to tell me Demi?" I asked cautiously.

Demi smiled. "Am I that obvious?"

"More like an open book" I said laughing "So whats up?"

"Well I need to warn you Nick isn't so excited as my mom and I that you're here."Demi said " Neither is Slutlena"

"Who's Slutlena?"

"The evil bitch that Nick is in love with."

"OH"

"Yeah so watch out Miley. I mean I'll be here just not all the time."

"Don't worry, Demi I'm a big girl."

"Fine just don't say I didn't warn you." Demi said "By the way mom says that instead of waiting for the guys to show up, we'll eat out instead."

"Okay, cool."

I wasn't worried about Selena she probably was like any other mean girl.