Chapter 2

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Pulling up to my new building I get my key out and set up the stairs of the run down building. I am a little surprised at the condition of the building but what can I expect, I am starting fresh in a new city I know nothing about.

As I am trying to sort out some of my boxes in the kitchen and somewhat get things as organized as possible I hear a knock on the door. I quickly place the box carefully on the floor and rush to the door. I open the door to see a girl and a group of people outside my door.

"Hi ! I'm Fiona, I live just down the street with my family" she said as she moved a little to the side to give me a better look at the children behind her. " We just wanted to give you a warm welcome into the neighbourhood" the red head boy beside her said with a smile.

"Oh thank you! It means a lot to me not being from here and all" i said with a slight smile. I was still a little confused on how they knew I was new here but I'm thankful they made an effort to welcome me here.

"We came here to ask you if you would want to come for dinner at our place. We would love to introduce you into our community the south side way. "

It takes me a second to think about their offer. I really wasn't sure about what to do, I don't really know this family but I also don't know anyone here so this can get me started on my restart project for my life. I was a little confused on what they meant by 'the south side way' but hey why not see what it is. Changing cities and changing my surrounding peoples.

"Sure! Thank you so much, I don't really know anyone in Chicago, so this will be a good start for me"

"Oh of course! Are you ready to go now? We can come back in a bit if your not ready?" fiona said happily

"Uh just let me grab my bag and I'll meet you at the bottom of the stairs."

"Sure thing ! See you soon"the red headed boy said as he turned on his heels with the rest of the family and started down the stairs.

As they started down the stairs I notice a male figure behind the group. He had brown fluffy hair and wide shoulders. He looked about 17. Maybe he will be my first friend in Chicago. I guess we will find out tonight. I run into my bedroom and grab my cigerettes before taking one out of the box and throwing them in my bag. I pick up my baseball hat off the top of a box throw it on and head down stairs. I reach the bottom and see the family in much better lighting getting a better look at them all as I light the stick between my lips.

Fiona had long brown hair and a slim body. She seemed like she was a mother figure but looked too young to be the mother of all these kids. Next I noticed the red head girl holding a dark skinned toddler. Which made me questions who's he was considering non of them looked like they have dark skin in them. Then I saw the smaller boy beside he red headed female. He had a shaved head and looked a little like trouble. Then their was the red head boy and the curly headed boy. I questioned both of them hoping they were around my age.

before I stared too long I turned to Fiona and introduced myself. "Hi i'm Izzy by the way!" and with that the trouble boy pulled me in for a hug and whispered "I hope we become good friends" with a smirk. "CARL DON'T FREAK THE NEW GIRL OUT YET SHE HASN'T EVEN BEEN HERE FOR A DAY! the curly headed yelled at the boy I finally knew the name of. Carl.

With that we started walking to the house of the family I just met. Fiona made small talk with me and Carl trailed close behind. She introduced me to the rest of the family as we walked up to the from door. '"This is Ian" she motioned to the red head boy. "You already know carl, this is Debbie" she said holding the red headed girl. "This little one is Liam"she picked up the brown boy from Debbie " and this is lip and we are the Gallagher's!"

Lip. Lip Gallagher, I now know the name of the boy who I noticed was very attractive

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