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Midnight Walks.

♥Scarlet's POV♥

"So, you guys really traveled that far?" I asked Keaton. We were sitting at the bench outside in the park and were just chatting about his home town in Washington.

"Yeah. Well, Washington is far from California." He smiled.

"Do you miss it?" I asked.

"Not so much. I don't think I'm going to." He looked a bit upset.

"You okay?" I asked.

"Yeah. Fine." He shrugged. Keaton looked really upset so I didn't push him any further.

"So, um. Anyway, do you play any sports?" I asked changing the topic which he looked glad about.

"Yeah, well. I surf and skateboard and shoot hoops." he shrugged.

"Sounds fun. I run track on the school's team and play volleyball. I was in the Swim Club but then Amber moved in there, so I obvioiusly was kicked out by her little white lies." I shurgged. "But, I didn't mind much." I lied at that. I was in the Swim Club, but I got out because I couldn't swim and almost drowned. I felt embarassed telling Keaton I couldn't swim.

"You sound pretty athletic." He smiled.

"I am. I made it my goal since I was 8 that I was going to grow up to become an athletic girl." I shrugged. What's with all this shrugging. haha.

"I better get going. My mom's going to get worried." I said.

Keaton walked me home and we said our good byes. He only lived a street away so, I wasn't really worried for him to be walking alone at 9:00 at night by himself. And he looked like the guy who tries his best to stay away from trouble.

♥Keaton's POV♥

I walked in my house and went straight to my room and dressed into my Superman pajamas. I pulled out my phone and scrolled through my Instagram for a while. I finally got bored and started thinking about what had happened in my frist 2 days in Huntington Beach, Cali.

First day of school, I rapidly make amazing friends and learn about the "Two Faced Bitch" named Amber.

Second day, I hang out with Scar for a whole day in the park.

Everything was perfect, till she mentioned Washington..

I mean, it's not her fault. I'm not mad at her. But, Washington had too many bad memories. I wasn't sure if I should have told Scar what had happened to me in Washi. So, I had let it slip by.

You'll soon find out what happened too. Don't worry. You will learn the sad story of Keaton Robert Stromberg soon. But, do NOT give me your pity. Please.

I walked to my bathroom and picked up my Superman toothbrush. What? I like Superman. Okay?

I picked up my Crest toothpaste and squirted some onto the bristles. I opened my mouth and started cleaning it with the tooth brush. After brushing my teeth I sat down on my bed and rolled up the sleeves of my Superman onsie. I stared at the faded scars. Hard to see but I knew they were still there. Marking me forever. A tear slipped from my eye as the terrible memories flooded my mind once again. I clamped my hands over my ears and started to whisper to the thoughts to go away.

"Go away you bastards. I don't want you anymore!" I whispered/yelled at the memories.

"Keats! You okay up there?" I heard my mother call up stairs.

"Fine.!" I called back. I laid back in my bed and tried to close my eyes but I couldn't. Everytime I did, something terrible would appear. I had to talk to someone. I have been hiding this from people for way too long. I need to get this out. But, who would even care? They'd just think I'm a freak and leave me all alone. Just like how it used to be. I finally have some friends now, and I'm not going to blow this off. I won't.

I turned on my side and picked up my phone from the night stand. I switched the lamp back on and got on Twitter. Which didn't help my mood much. I just threw my phone on the floor and stayed in my bed staring up at the ceiling. Wondering, how my life could change if I keep my mouth shut about my past.

I couldn't sleep anymore, so I picked up my phone from the carepeted floor and opened my bedroom window and climbled out. I decided to go for a little walk to get me a bit tired and sleepy.

I walked down the street and sat down on the side walk and put my wight on my hands as I leaned back. I slowly looked up at the sky. The stars were out, but you couldn't see most of them cause of the city lights. I hated that. Light pollution. Stars are beautiful. I've never seen a beautiful starry night in my entire life. They seriously need to shut down the city lights one night so everyone can enjoy a beautiful starry night. I sighed and breathed in the cool breezy night air. It was different from Washington's night air. The feel, the coolness, and the smell of the breeze was way way different from Washington. It was hotter here during the day, but cool in the night time.

In Washington, it's bitter cold in the mornings, snowing at night. I hated that place.

I finally got off the concrete sidewalk as a man was walking his dog on the sidewalk. I was in his path.

"What are you doing out here alone at this hour of the night, Kid?" The man asked.

"Oh just, couldn't sleep so decided to get some fresh air. That's all." I smiled.

"Oh, you must be the new neighbors." He smiled.

"Yes. Yes I am a part of that family." I said politely.

"Ah. Where are my manners? I'm James. I live a couple houses away. And this is my dog Patty. She only likes night walks like you." He teased.

"Haha, she's adorable. I'm Keaton Stromberg. It was really nice meeting you sir. I think I should go now before my mom gets worried. I'll see you around." I smiled. He shook my hand and I walked back to my house.

I slipped into my room from my bedroom window and put my phone on charging. THe bad was out of my mind. Replaced by the kind words of James. I smiled at the thought of how there really are amazing people in the world. I just wasn't around those kind.

I climbed in my bed and closed my heavy eye lids.

I felt something jump on my bed. I looked to see my cat Zuni getting ready to sleep as well beside my legs.

I smiled and scratched under his chin, "Goodnight Zuni." He purred in response and closed his eyes. Soon after, I fell in a deep sleep as well.

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