Echoes of Metamorphosis

Chapter 1

Quinn and I have been best friends for over 10 years so, they know exactly how my family were before i came out to them. But, Quinn supports me and loves me no matter what. When we were around 10 years old we planned on living together when we were old enough. When school had finished for the summer, I went over to their house pretty much every day as their family were supportive and accepted me.
But then one day before my 17th birthday, Quinn and their family moved away and abandoned me. Without a last goodbye. I cried for months hoping they'd come back for me knowing how bad it is at home.
"Arrow, please come down. We all need to talk." My mum called up the stairs. "Alright, I'll be down in a minute". I replied. I really hoped that this 'talk' wouldn't be a bad thing or take too long. At least my mum called me by my preferred name instead of my birthname. That's a step up from last time.
"Hi sweetie, your father and I just wanted to talk to you about your identity and see what we can do." My mum said. 'Ok things might end badly here' i thought to myself. "So as much as we both love you want want to see you be happy in your body, we've both agreed that we can't support you in your transition, I'm sorry but we just don't support it." I just start crying and run back up to my room frantically packing my shit into all the bags I can find around my room.
Once I've finished all the packing, I set it all inside my closets for tonight as I'm going to leave my family and run away. I can't even go to Quinn's house, they don't live there anymore. So I guess I'll just try to find some place that has shelter and settle down for the night, then I can continue on my search for a safe house.
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As it nears 11pm, my parents and siblings are all in bed, I start to quietly make my way downstairs and to the front door. I left my siblings a note explaining where I'm going and why, but to not say anything to mum and dad. The last thing I put on the note was my phone number and a simple 'This isn't forever, I'm sure we'll all see each other again'. Then, without another word, I left. Happy to of finally got out of that manipulative household. I mean, of course I'll miss my sisters and brother, but this is for the best and to better my mental health.

I didn't exactly know where I was going but I knew I couldn't rest until I got out of Thornwell.
I could probably make it to the next city over to where I am, but that could take some time on foot. So, I just went on my merry way to the next village over - at least I have some really good friends there that do support and accept me. One of them, in fact, bought a binder for me and they were so kind about it. I was making my way down to one of my friends' house and texted her hoping she'd still be awake, saying that I'm outside and will explain everything when we're both inside. I waited exactly 5 minutes and she was already at the door and quickly ushered me inside.
"Okay, what's up Arrow? And why are you out so late?" she asked quietly, not to wake up her own parents.
I explained everything that happened that evening and why I probably look like a mess. I also explained that Quinn had moved away and didn't even have the nerve to tell me or say goodbye. She listened to me through all my jabbering and crying and waited till I finished my last sentence.
"Oh Arrow, I'm so sorry they didn't accept you. You didn't deserve that, at all. I wish you had better parents." I just nodded. It had just turned midnight, so I asked Morgan if I could stay for the night. she obviously said yes.
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Chapter 2 coming soon.
This is my first original piece so pls give it some love and maybe leave any feedback you have.