Dear Stars

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A/N: This is in Monica's POV, and I don't know what else to say. So... yeah. Enjoy! -Someday

I remember how one night, Nathan had told me that he wanted to run away to California so he could get away from his abusive father and clueless mother. But he was only ten and I was only eight, which proved us even more clueless than Nathan's mother. Yet that didn't indicate that we weren't smart. 

In seventh grade, he had planned to escape to Ukraine to "visit his grandparents" even though I knew he just wanted to get away from everything. I didn't say anything when I heard about his little plan. Instead, I just kept quiet. On the night that he was escaping, he went out his window. He didn't get very far from home after Nikki found him while on a date with Jenny, her now ex-girlfriend. 

Every year, every day, every minute, he would plan an escape from Glenwood Springs, and every time, he would get caught by somebody he knew. This is the only time that he successfully escaped home, and it was mine too. But the promise I made to my father would clearly interfere with any fun away from home. And no, don't think of that in a dirty manor, please. 

The drive to Aunt Gracie's house was short, but that didn't mean that it didn't give me enough time to think about my decisions and the consequences that would come along. 

We parked into Aunt Gracie's driveway and I took a deep breathe. The car smelled of wildflowers and pomegranates - my favorite fruit - but also hid a strong scent of alcohol and cigarettes. The floor had little light sprinkles of a white powder that I was sure was either meth or cocaine. I exhaled the wretched, disgusting smell of the car. 

After a moment of nothing but the sounds of crickets, I broke the silence. "Is my dad gonna be here?" I asked her. Another long pause came along throughout the car.

Without an answer, Aunt Gracie hopped out of the car, leaving Nathan and I alone, and went inside of the small house. Now it was just a battle between the silence and us.

"What if my father's there?" I asked Nathan, the question echoing and causing a sound wave that wiped out most of the shadowy silence, but not all. "What do I do then Nath?"

Nathan sighed and turned his head to face me. Then he chuckled and smiled. "What?" I questioned him, and he chuckled again. "You just look so adorable," he laughed.

I could feel my face heat up. The crush I had on Nathan was terribly, painfully, joyful. It was scary especially, but the scariest thing that I found out was 1. The News and 2. I was actually deeply in love with Nathan. I don't know; I like Nathan, but I love  him at the exact same time.

"Thanks I guess." I said. Then the silence was back, but not for long. It was Nathan's turn to stab at the dark shadows of the deafening silence, and he said, "Don't worry too much if your father is there. I'll be right beside you if you need me. 'Kay?" I just nodded and then we got out of the car.

Normally, I would be prepared for what would come. But as the white plastic door opened up once again, my preparation had disappeared into oblivion as I was greeted by the scowling, tired face of my father.

"Monica?" He asked in surprise, his scowl faltering a little. I pulled on a tight smile as my eyes began to water again.

"Hi dad."

A/N: Okay, this chapter was so cringy but I don't really care if it was rushed. Happy Remembrance/Veteran's Day everyone! And also "happy" second day in office Donald Trump. I still can't really believe that he won the election three days ago. But anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, see you guys next chapter. PEACE (idk why I put that in. I guess I've been watching to much Finsgames/Finsgraphics and Dolan Twins *shrugs*)!