Sorry for not responding to the reviews. It completely slipped my mind. A huge thank you to all those who reviewed chapter 7, I did read them, but I guess I just wanted to write and didn't think about responding so I'm sorry.

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Mitchie's POV

"Mrs. Johnson? Will you send Mitchie Torres to the office?" The intercom crackled to life bringing me back from my thoughts. Normally I would be paying attention and taking notes, but Alex had me take those pain killers earlier and they're making me drowsy. It took me a moment to realize what the secretary had said but once I did, I got a nod from the teacher before I packed up my stuff and left the room. I was wondering why I was being called to the office. It couldn't be my dad excusing me from class because he was long gone along with my brothers. I came home one day a couple months ago and the house was empty. Everything had been packed up and taken except for the couch, Tv, and my room. I was relieved they were gone, but I was worried someone would find out like child services and send me to a foster home far away from Alex. I literally can not live without her, there's just no way I would even consider that. I told no one and I took the extra precautions to make sure no one found out including Alex and her family. I got a job, its a graveyard shift so that Alex wont know I'm working because if she knew, she'd want to know why and I just don't want to lie to her more than I have to.
Once my stuff was packed, someone picked up my bag and I found Alex with her hand out to help me up. Normally a teacher would protest having her leave the room, but she doesn't help anyone but herself and me. The whole school, staff included, knew that we were a package deal, whether the other's name was mentioned or not, we both showed up. Normally it was Alex called to the office for one of her pranks. I had been called to the office once before. It was in 5th grade, Selena and Demi had left both Alex and I gift baskets. All the other kids were jealous of us and I was so thankful to them. They're like my family which is why I'm not so torn over the fact my biological family had abandoned me. I already had another family, I didn't need them.
Alex helped me with my crutches and carried my stuff as we made it out into the hallway. It took us a while since I still wasn't used to the crutches, but we finally made it to the office. We went up to Janette the school secretary and she waved us through. Alex knocked on the door and we waited a minute before Mr. Larritate answered it. He had been the principal in our elementary school up until we were in third grade, then he got this job sort of like a promotion. He didn't really expect Alex to still be in this district when she got to high school, but she had and they had a love-hate relationship.
Dallas' POV
I sat in Mr. Larritate's office nervously waiting. Everything was like I remembered it, only it was a different principal. I didn't really expect her to be in the same school I had gone, but if this is the right girl then she had. I had come to here with high hopes and I was eagerly waiting hoping they wouldn't be crushed. I talked to the odd cowboy themed principal and confirmed that there was a Mitchie Torres here. She was the right age and she's one of the best students just like I had been. My leg was jittering in anticipation. Mr. Larritate must have took note of my nervousness because he put a hand on my shoulder.
"She'll be here soon I assure you" Right as he said that there was a knock at the door. I stood up as he went to open the door.
"Ms. Russo, I don't recall you being called as well" He said to whoever was behind the door.
"Larritate, you know we always come together. We're a package deal" I heard a girls cheeky tone of voice and smiled thinking how I used to be like that. I heard Mr. Larritate sigh.
"Alex, I really wish you wouldn't have come, this is a personal matter and-"
"Anything you say to me, you can say to her, like she said, we're a package deal" Another voice said and I felt my heart start to race just hearing it. 'This could be my little sister' I took a deep breath to calm myself as Mr. Larritate opened the door fully allowing me to see the two girls. One had long wavy raven black hair and an air of confidence about her. Her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint and I could tell her type instantly. Not like a bad type, but I certainly understand what kind of girl she is. She's probably lazy, doesn't do her work, but probably has a huge heart. Most likely fights for what she believes in; a rebel. The girl next to her was shorter but equally beautiful. Her brown locks spilled over her shoulders and had a shine to it. She had bangs that seemed to suit her perfectly and soft, caring brown eyes. But I saw something else, something I'm familiar with. There was a look in her eye that told me there was some dark past behind her. That's the look of someone masking their pain, and I'm not talking about her ankle that was in a cast either. She was supported by a pair of crutches.
Oddly I was instantly concerned and found myself needing to know what had happened. Well, the fact that there's a good chance she's the one I'm looking for could contribute to that but still, she could not be too.
The girls looked past the cowboy in the wrong generation and saw me.
"Who's she?" The raven haired one asked curiously, not rude in any way. The brunette reached over and smacked the raven haired one on the shoulder.
"Alex, don't be rude" She scolded.
"Oh, no it's perfectly fine. I know how she meant it and to be honest I was the same way at one time." I told them honestly.
"Girls" Larritate spoke up. "This here is Dallas Torres and shes been going all around New York in search of her sister. We have reason to believe she could be looking for you" He said gesturing towards the one on crutches which I assume is Mitchie. She shook her head slowly.
"I'm sorry, I don't recognize you at all and I don' t have any sisters" She said kindly and looking sympathetic.
"That's the thing, my sister wouldn't know about me. I moved away before she was born. I didn't even know I had a sister until a couple months ago." She looked at me curiously.
"How did you find out?"
"I ran into my dad in Texas. Of course we got into a fight within the first few words and I found that he had abandoned his other daughter here in New York. He didn't clarify where, I only got the name and age, so I came to find her. I had a sh-" I looked at Larritate before correcting myself. "Crappy life and I don't want her to have to endure the same" She looked a little surprised and even more curious, but also afraid.
"Sorry, that cant' be, my families never been to Texas." She said quickly before turning to who I assume is Alex. "Let's go" she said starting to turn around when something shining caught my eye.
"Wait!" She stopped and looked back at me and I got a better look at it. Around her neck was a silver locket in the shape of a heart. It had an interesting design engraved on it. The chain was silver with one gold link and I knew exactly where it came from. "That locket, it belonged to my grandmother. I'm sure of it." I said and she gave me a weird look.
"There's more than one of these, I'm sure it's only Identical" She said defensively.
"No, there's a gold link in the chain. My grandmothers broke a long time ago and she was devastated, so I fixed it, but I only could use a gold link." She looked down to the necklace and traced the gold link with her finger. She turned away slightly so that I couldn't see her face.
"I'm sorry, you've got the wrong girl" She said quietly then readjusted her crutches and went out. Alex looked back at me with a sad look.
"I'm sorry" She said before running after her friend.
Alex's POV
"Mitch, wait! Stop!" I called after her as I caught up to her. When did she get so fast on crutches?
"Sorry, I just didn't want to be there" She said tiredly.
"Mitchie, I think you should talk to her! I mean what if she IS your sister!"
"And what if she's not? Alex, it's not possible. My dad isn't in Texas remember?"
"She said that was a few months ago. Your dad goes on business trips all the time! It's possible that she really did see him!" She just shook her head and went on so I ran in front of her blocking her path.
"Tell me, where did you get that necklace?" I knew the answer, but I was trying to prove a point. Her grandma was the one she was closest with. When she died, I went to the funeral with Mitch for support. I held her as she broke down and I was there when she received the locket. It was one of her grandma's prized possessions and she left it to Mitchie and since then, she has worn it everyday without fail. Mitchie stopped and took the necklace in her hand staring at nothing. We were silent for a moment before she kept walking.
"My family didn't abandon me" She told me.
"Really? Then why haven't I seen Nate in class? Why hasn't there been anyone crying or miserable from Shane's bullying? Mitch, you've been staying at my house every other night practically and I haven't seen or heard anything about your father in a while."
"Okay! You're right! I'm living alone. I came home three months ago and everything was gone including my father and my brothers" She had stopped and I could see the tears forming in her eyes. "But I didn't want anyone to know. I don't want them to take me away. I'll be sent to a foster home and I'll never see you again." Her voice cracked and the tears spilled over. I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around her while she cried into my chest. I heard the crutches fall to the ground as she had released them and she was putting all her weight on me.
"And if that woman in there really is my sister, then I'll have to go live with her. Either way, I'm being taken away from you and I can't handle that. I need you in my life. I love you Alex" She cried.
"I would never let that happen Mitch. I don't care if she moves you to Timbuktu, I would follow you to the ends of the earth and back, whether my parents agree or not. Mitchie, you need someone in you're life other than me, I mean trust me, you'll get tired of me soon enough" She giggled a little at the last part.
"I could never get tired of you" She told me quietly.
"Damn, guess I'll have to step up my game" I smirked when she slapped my arm.
"Alex, Language!" She scolded.
"It's called American, everyone's speaking it Mitch" I told her and she rolled her eyes.
"I don't speak it"
"That's cause your a Mitchie. Way better than an American" I smiled and finally got one out of her. I wiped the remaining tears from her face.
"Now, I say you go back in there and give her another chance" I told her and she nodded slightly. "C'mon" I told her holding out my hand and offering a warm smile. She looked at my hand before smiling back at me and intertwining our fingers.

Well thats all for tonight :) Review?

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