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I throw the empty Gatorade into the trash can and I lean back in my chair only worrying about what will come next.  What else could I lose? I think.  My family... School... Friends.... Home... Now what?  I hear mark close and lock  the main entrance to the corner store and opens the break room door.

"Come on kid" He said and tossed me a hat with the corner stores logo on it.  "Where are we going?" I said adjusting the hat to my size.  "I already told ya where we are goin.  Are you comin or not?  Cause I can go without you and feel no guilt." I stand up and follow him to his car.  He unlocked the door and sat in the drivers seat. 

He had an old black car and the back seats were messy with food and trash. "How can I know that I trust you? How do I know your not gonna kidnap me and take me away?" I take a step back from the car.  " Do you want a ride or not, cause' I can leave whenever I want to." I knew it wasnt the best idea but it was obvious I wouldn't survive out here on my own.   I jump in the passenger seat and he drives away...

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