the wrong road ; f. wolfhard

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Chloe's Diary: 

6/16/17 

What does it mean to want something so bad? knowing that it takes time? Things can take years...success can take years. But I wont stop trying, not today. not ever. 

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Chloe's pov-

Today was mostly just unpacking and fixing up our new house. Dad said that it would take some time to get settled in, and then we would start booking auditions. patience, I had to have patience. 

In the meantime, the sun was about to go down and I decided that I could roam the streets for a bit. 

"Mom, Dad, can I go look around the town for a bit." I asked.

my mom stooped "it might be dangerous, honey. I mean, we only moved in yesterday and you barely know your way around this town yet." she said.

"that's why I'm going to roam it! trust me, I'll be fine." I said.

They nodded their heads and said their 'fines'.

"don't stay out too late, and be back before dark, ok?"

"ok mom." 

I tied up my white converse sneakers and grabbed my phone, walking out the door. The cool breeze hit me, sending chills down my arms. But  it was still so beautiful. I zipped up my hoodie and walked around the corner. It seemed as if on every street someone was doing a funny act. I believe that's their job. They entertain.

Acting entertains.

Oh, I couldn't wait to start my career. even if I am only 15. 

I saw that everyone was gathered around some sort of fountain, so I decided to go check it out. Squeezing my way through the crowd, I could finally see what they were all looking at. One of the street entertainers had been training...a flamingo? I did not  expect to see something like that, but hey, its a small world. 

After looking around a bit more, I noticed that the sun had pretty much fully gone down, and I should head home. I saw an alley that had been a shortcut to the next street, instead of going all the way around the buildings. So I took it, not exactly being responsible of my surroundings.

As I got down the alley, about mid-way I saw a group of teenage kids. They all consisted of black clothes and packs of cigarettes. My parents didn't smoke, so seeing teenagers do it disgusted me. None of them really noticed me, except one boy. While everyone else was having some sort of conversation or throwing empty beer bottles, this one boy was somewhat eyeing  me up and down. 

At that moment my 'responsibility' kicked in and I decided to just keep walking. As I got to the end of the alley, I felt a cold hand stop me. I quickly whipped my head around, only to see the boy. "uh, can I help you?" I asked, taking his hand off of my shoulder. "nobody else ever comes down this alley, you knew in town?" The boy asked. "I don't know if I should answer that Mr. 'I want to know everything about you'". I replied. 

"I'll take that as a yes?" He chuckled. "yeah I'm new, why?" I sighed. "your name. what is it?" He asked. "um...do I know you?" I asked, clearly not interested. "no, not yet. so what is it?" He continued. "its Chloe." 

"mkay cool. Listen, its late and I know you're new, so if you want I could walk you home." He said, scratching the back of his neck.

I knew better than to take offers up from strangers, but he seemed my age and I felt like I could trust him.

"well, ok. if it's not too far."

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As we walked down each street, he pointed out things that I didn't notice at first. He seemed like he knew the whole town.

"so where are you from?" He asked me.

"oh I just moved from Indiana." 

"Hawkins?" he laughed.

"what?"

"n-never mind." 

What did Hawkins mean? and what did it have to do with Indiana?

As we approached my house we came to a stop.

"thank you, for the walk and everything. It was really nice for uh..someone like you." I laughed a bit. 

"yeah well I tend to surprise people like that. Anyways, I think you'll like it here. you seem like a Hollywood kind of girl." He smiled. 

"I'll take that as a compliment." I smiled back. "well I should get inside."

"yeah, maybe I'll see you tomorrow?"

"maybe."

"oh, I'm Finn by the way." He winked.

and then he disappeared into the darkness of the night. 

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welp. Finn's finally here xD 

- Angie