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Chapter 2

It was one of the hardest nights I had ever had. I was so scared that I was going to be kidnapped that I hardly slept all night. I heard sirens and other cars all night, and I saw some very strange people (including some women who appeared to be hookers) going to Wal-Mart in the middle of the night.

I woke up around 9:00 am and I was very hungry. So I packed up my blanket and went into the Wal-Mart. As soon as I got inside I went right to the bathroom. When I went to wash my hands I looked in the mirror and realized jut how bad I looked. I also realized that I forgot to pack a toothbrush or hair brush. I went into the store and bought my self a teal and black hair brush, a toothbrush, and some tooth paste. I went back to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, fixed my hair, and changed into my black Rolling Stones t-shirt, dark blue skinny jeans, and black converse. After I got dressed I put on the little bit of make-up I had brought with me (black eyeliner pencil and black mascara) and left.

When I walked out into the parking lot it was about 10:30. I looked around and saw a McDonalds, so I decided to go get some breakfast because I was really hungry. I got a breakfast burrito and a sweet-tea and sat down to eat. When I was finished, I decided that I would spend my day at the mall, at least it was a safe place where I could people watch and find somewhere I could plug in my laptop and play some video games.

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When I got to the mall there was not a lot of people there. I didn't surprise me seeing on how it was a Wednesday and everyone would be at either school or work. I found a bookstore coffee shop with free wi-fi and set up my lap top. No sooner then I Had plugged in my iPod did some barista yell at me that I basically had to by a drink or get out, so I bought myself a hot chocolate and sat back down. The first thing I checked was my e-mails, desperately hoping that I had gotten one from my family. I had five messages, two junk mail that I deleted, one from my school informing me that I had miss school (as if I didn't know that right?), and one from my brother.

Dear Roxy,

The family doesn't know yet. Last night I went into your room to apologies for what Samantha said, and I saw your note, so I covered for you this morning and told them that you just went to school early. You know that Sam didn't mean what she said right? She just had a bad day. Did you know she had broken up with her boyfriend that day? Anyway sis I'm not going to try and convince you to come back, because I know you don't want to. Believe me I know. I can't wait to get out of here either. I just wanted to let you know that I really do love you. You're my sister and I always want the best for you. I miss you. Can we please keep in touch? I won't tell anyone that I'm talking to you if you don't want me to; I just want to know that you're ok. Please, please, please email me back!

Love,

Justin

I had tears in my eyes when I finished reading that. I thought he never really cared about me but apparently he did. I decided I would write him back.

Dear Justin,

I love you to! I thought you never really cared about me! It wasn't just what she said to me last night, and it wasn't just her. At school I'm always picked on, and at home I feel like none of you really care about me. Had you said that you wanted me to stay I would've stayed! You're right. I'm not coming home, but we can keep in touch! But please don't tell them we are! You really are a good big brother!

Love,

Roxy

I was so happy to know that at least someone cared about me!

For the rest of the day I just played some video games and watched TV shows and movies on Hulu. Around 7:00 I got hungry, so I decided to go get a burger at the joint in the mall. I walked up to the counter and ordered a burger and fries, but I was $2 short. I looked around and saw I man with bright orange curly hair sitting with a boy who looked around my age, so I walked up to them and asked if they had some spare change.

"Excuse me sir, I know you don't know me but I'm $2 short for my dinner could you spare some change?" I asked. He turned to look at me and I saw that he had a long scar on the side of his face.

"Of course my dear." He said pulling some money out of is wallet

"Thank you so much! But you really don't need to give me that much!" I said as he handed me a $10 dollar bill

"Do not worry about it!" he said

"Oh! Well, thank you!" I said. When I turned to walk away I heard him and the boy whispering,

"Excuse me miss," he said and I turned around "Darren here has pointed out to me that you seem to be carrying a lot of stuff, are you in any sort of trouble?" he asked me

"No, no, I'm ok, I just needed some money and I-" I was cut off by the young boy

"But then why do you have all that stuff on your back?" he asked

"Because… well… ok I ran away from home last night." I said because I couldn't come up with another excuse

"Do you need some where to go?" he said but before I could answer he continued "Maybe I should introduce myself, I am Larten Crepsly and this is my assistant Darren Shan. We are one our way back to the Cirque Du Freak. Would you like to join us?"

"What's the Cirque Du Freak?" I asked

"It's a traveling freak show!" the boy Darren answered "It's so much fun! You should come!"

"That is true. It is a traveling freak show, but it would also give you a safe place to live. Darren is right we would love to have you join us." Mr. Crepsly said "So what do you say? Would you like to come?" I looked at both of them and I thought for a minute

"I'm in!" I said with a smile. I grabbed my food and then sat down next to Darren across from Mr. Crepsly "So tell me more about this Cirque Du Freak" I said

"Well, we travel around the world performing shows. Everyone is really nice and we have a lot of fun!" Darren said

"All of that is true, but you will also have to work, we all have to pull our weight" Mr. Crepsly said. They kept talking and telling me about everyone at the Cirque. I couldn't wait to get there! After we finished eating we left the mall and started off for Cirque Du Freak, this was the first day… night? Well you get it… of the rest of my life!

"Oh and by the way," Darren said to me "stay away from Mr. Tiny if he shows up"

AN: Yay! Chapter 2! I want to thank Kexy Kewl for reviewing and giving me advice! So whats gonna happen when they get to the Cirque? New chapter should be up soon! Review please and thankyou! =)