runaway||h.s. au

10:47 p.m.//prologue

Run.

The familiar screaming that came from downstairs pushed the thought to the front of my head, begging and pleading for me to take the opportunity while I had the chance to. It was simple, really. The drawstring bags that hung from the back of my door only proved to be more tempting, seeing as they would be perfect to stuff a good share of clothing in, along with a few necessities such as food, hygienic supplies, and money. The yelling grew louder accompanied by a pair of feet stomping up the stairs, showing no concern for anyone who may be sleeping in the house.

They wouldn't notice you were gone.

The voice grew louder until it was screaming directly in my ear, except that it wasn't coming from someone else's mouth; it was coming from inside my head. Before I became aware of what I was doing, the drawstring bag was opened large, and in went my undergarments along with a few month's worth of allowance. Packing took twenty minutes at most, yet with all the noise coming from inside the house, it only felt like five.

Next thing I know, I have my legs dangling out the second story window with a bag strapped to my back, preparing myself for what I was about to do. This house had turned into a nightmare over the course of two months, pushing me to my boiling point. Everything piled up on top of itself, until I couldn't handle it. Until I came up with the only solution deemed appropriate; become a runaway.

a.n. i don't really consider this a prologue, it's kind of just a quick few paragraphs to set the scene, but it will be more explained in depth through upcoming chapters.

please remember that this is a short story and the plot will move quickly despite character development.

also, do not fret, the chapters will be far longer! this was more of a sneak peek type thing.

thank you && happy reading!

-n