Runaway

Chapter Two

The dirty deed was done. I watched James set my car afire. I watched as my baby burned in the flames. It was my first ever car and I called him Bradley. I moved into the passenger side of James car as he jumped into the drivers side and quickly drove off. I didn't know where we were going, but I was to tired to figure that out. 

I woke up when the sun started blinding me, I looked around the car to find it empty. We were parked at a gas stations pump. I opened the door and walked towards the gas stations front doors. I found James by the candy aisle. I wrapped my arms around his waist from behind. He quickly turned around and brought me into a hug. "hey sleepy head, pick out some food for the car ride", I looked around and picked out some hot cheetos and starbursts along with a blue Gatorade and a water bottle. James was already waiting inline, I placed my items next to his and watched the cashier ring up the items. I also glanced up at James he was staring at the tv on the wall, the news was on.  "Coming up later we will have Kalley on the scene of where a car crash takes place". James didn't say anything he just grabbed the bag and walked out. I quickly walked behind him towards the car. We sat quietly in the car as he drove away. I couldn't understand why he became so mute all of the sudden, maybe it was the news, but I don't know. 

"So where are we going?" I question, 

" I bought us some plane tickets a few hours back on the road for a cheap deal, we are heading to California. Where we are heading to my friends house, I talked to him about giving you a fake name because can't take any chances. " I just nodded, how did he even get plane tickets so quickly. We made it to the airport and had to wait another hour for the plane to board. 

-Skipping all the airplane none sense cause it doesn't matter-

James had his friend pick us up. He lived in a very nice house.  "Jennifer this is where we are going to be staying for a few weeks before I can find an apartment for ourselves. I need to enroll you into a highschool though, so I was thinking tomorrow we check out the highschools in this area" he smiles at me being his cheerful self again.

"yeah, that sounds perfect to me" I smile back, I love that he is still putting my education into the picture and taking care of me. He never went to college, but people in my town rarely do. James friend, who I recently found out was named Logan,  gave James and I the biggest guest bedroom in his house with its own bathroom. He was actually a really sweet guy, very charming also. I grab my phone out of my pocket and open up my Instagram. 

"What're you doing?" James asks as he rips my phone out of my hands, my mouth hangs open for a second trying not to react in a psychopathic way like any teenage girl would act if someone touched their phone without permission. "Jenny, I need to change your appearance and you need to make all new social medias if you want to have one. Jennifer Ann Burns doesn't exist anymore. 

" Oh okay, then what is my name?" I question,

"Logan and I picked it out because we thought it's what best fit you, Lauren Elizabeth Roberts", I smiled at the name, he knew I've always wanted to change my name to Lauren and I like how he added my last name to be my mothers maiden name, I could get used to this name very fast. He brings me into a hug and kisses my forehead. "oh and by the way Logans girlfriend is taking you out to go shopping and get your hair done and what not" I groan, this is the most exhausting thing ever. Soon my Blonde hair is going to brown and I don't know how I feel about that. Browns the only other color I'd allow it to be. 

Someone knocked on the door then it opened. A small girl, smaller than me, walks in. She was a pretty red head, natural red I assume. "Hi, I am melody" I smile back at her,

"Hi, Jennife- I mean Lauren" she chuckles, 

"Still trying to get used that name huh?, so are you ready to head out?" she questions

"As ready as I'll ever be" she chirps up and grabs my hand dragging me out of the room. I quickly wave by to James and follow her out of the house. Her car the was Black Bentley parked up front. It was a really nice one. I got into the passenger seat and she sped away. She didn't care about speed limits I guess. We made it a salon and that took about an hour. Then we took off to the mall. She bought me a few outfits, but I already owned a lot of clothes so I didnt need a lot. 

After we made it back to Logans it was dark out and James was probably asleep or  something. We walked in and all the guys were sitting in the living room yelling at the tv. I rolled my eyes and walked to the bedroom I am staying in. I curl up in the covers and pass out.