Runaway

Crossroads Chapter 1

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It wasn't easy running away. From all of them, I mean sure two of them I don't care about. But Sarah and Dylan. They were the two that I knew were always there for me. Even if I was a total bitch to them. They still thought of me as their friend...I guess that's one regret about leaving.

I was in Seattle right now, writing a post card for them. I decided that's the least I could do for them. And if they com to find me, by the time they're here I would already have been gone. I sighed as I put the postcard down on my bed in the hotel. I looked out the window, it was snowing. It had been December and it was drawing closer the Christmas each day.

Christmas...this will be my first year without them. I guess though it's what I deserve. I knew Dipper had planned on attacking and hurting them. I just...I betrayed them basically. How can they forgive me for what I've done? At least Dipper is dead now and can't mess with them anymore.

I walked down stairs to the buffet at the hotel, they were serving chicken. But I took an apple (okay a few) and went back to my hotel room. When I got there I plopped down onto my bed and turned on the TV. Ugh nothing was on. All of this is crap. I'm so bored what do I do?

After I finished my second apple I put the remaining 8 in my bag. I guess I could try sleeping, I will need it for tomorrow. As I laid there I shut my eyes and thought...I was alone now. No body was here that was okay . Not like it matters that anybody is here. It's just hard I guess...being alone.

I eventually drifted off into sleep. When I woke up the next morning I heard a loud knocking on my door. It wouldn't stop, I wondered if somebody wanted to come in. And I mean if anybody tries to hurt me I can hurt said person 10x more back. So I stood up and walked to them door opening it.

I saw that it was no one, just an note on the ground outside of my door. I picked it up closed to door and sat down on my bed.

The note said:

Come to the Starbucks on Pike St.

When I put the note down I was debating whether I should go or not. I mean it could be a trap, but how would anyone here know me. I literally know nobody here. I guess though it wouldn't hurt to check it out. Not like I have anything else to do.

So I walked to the Starbucks and walked in. Everything seemed chill. So I bought a dark coffee and sat down. Whoever wanted to meet me here can come to my table. They wanted to meet me, not the other way around honey.

A little bit later a man wearing a beanie with a blue sweater came over and sat down. I sat there giving him a blank stare. I was getting quite annoyed.

"Look you wanted to meet me here so what the hell do you want?" I said with annoyance in my words.

He kinda looked up at me and said, "Wow your nice for a first impression. Then again, why the fuck would I expect anybody in the family to be nice."

I was confused when he said family, "Family? As far as I know my family is dead. Or I just hate them."

"I'm not dead, and you haven't met up until now." He said sipping his coffee.

The nerve of him saying he was my family basically! "What the fuck are you saying?"

Rolling his eyes he said, "I'm saying I'm your Uncle Mike."

I was silent for a moment then stood up and started walking back to my hotel. I ran for a reason and I don't exactly want to talk to family...especially if that guy is telling the truth. He's related to my Dad, and I don't want to have anything to do with him....

Mike had ran after me and I could tell was walking behind me...well because he was talking. I wasn't listening though. I could care less, and plus he would just stand in the way of what I was trying to do. So I just continued walking.

I wasn't paying attention that much until Mike said, "I really just fucking hated your Dad."

I had stopped walking. That got my attention, I haven't heard those words in a long time. Well The words I hate your dad. It was from someone else who I heard them from of course. I turned around and faced Mike crossing my arms.

"Ok Mike, you have my attention. What do you want?" I said sounding and acting stubborn.

He replied, "Look whether or not you like it we are family. And family doesn't give up on family, so your staying with me and Doll until after Christmas."

I crossed my arms and thought about it for a second then said, "Fine. But after Christmas I'm leaving."

After that I had stayed at his house with him and Doll. They had grown on me, a lot. One night when Mike had gone to work, it was two nights before Christmas. And it was just me and Doll at the house. I sat on the couch and today...I guess being away from my friends finally got to me.

Doll had noticed how I was acting and walked over sitting next to me. Then said, "What's wrong Nova?"

I just shaked my head, not wanting to talk about it. Not to anyone, even if Doll could maybe help. It wouldn't matter. At this point I don't think anyone could help.

Again she asked, "What's wrong? Come on Nova we're both girls here you can tell me. Is Mike being a Douche bag to you? When he get's home I'll punch him for you."

I laughed a bit looking at Doll, "No he's not. It's just..." I had said a bit sad.

"Nova you can tell, me. It's ok, you know I'll be here for you." Doll said sounding a like how a mother would care for a child.

I nodded and said, "I just really miss my friends. Running away from home is harder than I thought."

Doll patted my head saying, "If you miss them so much. Send them postcards. That's what I did when I would travel the world alone." Doll then stood up and went to her room to sleep.

For a second I thought about it, then decided that's what I would do. I wrote them a postcard and sent to them on Christmas morning. And Christmas wasn't so lonely this year. All of Mike's friends from work came over. He even let this purple dude come. It was fun though.

The next day before anybody was awake I had snuck out, I was on my way to the airport. There I would be boarding a plane that would take me to Colorado. Once I got to the airport I boarded the plane and sat down in a seat. They had given me little peanuts and a small cup of soda to drink.

On our way there I watched this movie called Fault in our stars. It was supposed to be a good movie and sad one. I didn't like it though. It seemed like all other romance movies. The main character is a shy girl, meets a hunky guy. They like each other, then shit happens.

Once I got to Colorado I went to a hotel and got a hotel room. I knew for sure no body here knew me.