I never knew

Part 1 // Run away

I wipe away the tears that was escaping my eyes as I throw all my clothes into the suitcase before grabbing my phone and purse even though I don't need my purse since I never have no money. But that's the last thing I care about at the moment I just need to get out of this house right now. As I quietly opened the bedroom door all I smelt was alcohol and weed.

I saw Kevin my 'foster parent' passed out along the landing hopefully dead and Abigail was out most probably doing her dealing so this is my chance to get out of here. I tip toe down the stairs once I reached the door I open it and take a deep breath before taking a step out in the pouring rain I stepped out of the house I slowly closed the door before I ran, ran like there was no tomorrow.

I have no idea where I'm going but anywhere but there should be good. I ran for a good 15 minutes before I slowed down at a park. I put my suitcase on the floor as I sat on the soaking wet bench. It was around 9:45PM and everything was dark. I close my eyes tight bringing my knees up to my chest I started thinking everything over I was finally free from the evil people but where does this leave me? I've got no one. No family, no friends, no home. I was turning 17 this year so I couldn't buy a house or small apartment not that it matters what age I am I have no money to buy anything. All these thoughts were spinning through my head I started crying.

'Erm excuse me Miss, are you okay?' a voice called from the other side of the park.

I cleared my throat trying to get my words out but I just kept crying I nodded but I don't think they saw me nodding. I heard footsteps getting closer

'Young lady, are you okay?' he asked again this time I was able to get my words out.

'I-I'm f-fine t-thank y-you' I said shaking and stuttering.

I looked up it was a man with brown hair in his mid-30's. He sat down on the bench next to me

'I can tell you've run away from home or something by your suitcase' he said pointing to my suitcase on the floor.

I nodded. 'Do you have anywhere to stay?' he asked I shook my head. He pulled he's phone out of he's pocket

'Excuse me a minute' he said politely then dialled someone's number and put he's phone to he's ear then got up off the bench and took a few steps away from me.

'Yeah bring a blanket she's freezing... okay thanks see you in 5' he said and put the phone down and came and sat back down next to me.

'You can come and stay with me' I looked at him what if he is like Kevin? What if he is much worse?

'N-No thank you, I'll find somewhere'

'you just said you haven't got anywhere to stay I'm not a monster, I'm not going to hurt you I am a nice guy' I didn't say anything.

I heard a car pull up and I saw a man walking towards me and this guy he had a blanket in he's hand he handed it to this guy next to me. He put it around my shoulders and I tightened the blanket around me I was freezing, tired and hungry.

'Ryan this is ....' He said looking at me since he didn't even know my name and I didn't even know he's name.

'I-I'm Taylor Richards' I said shyly.

'I'm Ryan Good' he said.

'And I'm Scooter Braun' the man said that was next to me. 'Come on Taylor you can stay with us you look freezing let's go' he continued helping me up and taking my suitcase.

We got into the car I sat in the back and I rested my head against the window my eyes got heavier and heavier it got to the point where I couldn't keep them open anymore I ended up passing out.