Save Me...

~Two~

Lana's POV:
We took her to Jamie's Diner. She looked very hungry. I figured she would be more comfortable in a public place. I'm not sure, where this girl came from. I feel really bad for her, but I agree with Colin and Jen. She's not telling us something.

Lana: Alright, can we ask you some questions?

Mal: O-okay.

Jen: Just answer them as best as you can.

Colin: We can't help you if you don't tell us the truth.

Colin put his hand on hers on the table. She gave him a questioning look, but he just smiled. Which cause her to relax and smile back.

Lana: Why don't you tell us a little about yourself?

Mal's POV:
Oh no! I can't tell them about my "parents". They'll think I'm a freak and send me back.

Mal: My name is Mal Flynn. I am 16. I'm an only child, and I'm from New Hampshire.

Jen: Where are your parents?

I knew they were going to ask that. I don't want to lie.

Mal: I've been on my own, they left me a few years ago.

What? It's not a total lie!

Lana: That's terrible. Is there any other family you could stay with?

Mal: No. My parents were only children. My uh grandparents, on my mothers side died in a car accident 6 months ago. My father said his parents are in a home in Washington. They aren't allowed visitors.

Jen. I'm very sorry.

Mal: It's okay. It's been lovely talking to you. But if you could point me to the nearest bus stop. I'll get out of the way and stop waisting your time.

Colin's POV:
Waisting our time? I am not letting her leave. I want to help her. I need to talk to the girls.

Colin: Hold on a second. Jen, Lana can I talk to you two for a moment?

Jen: Sure.

Lana: We'll be right back.

Mal: Okay.

We walked outside, I hope they will agree with me.

Jen: What's the matter Colin? I see your wheels turning.

Colin: What if Mal stays?

Lana: Where would she stay Detective Moron?

Colin:Well, Mayor Bubble-butt. If it is ok with Jen. She could stay with us?

Jen: I don't know if we have enough room.

Colin: Jen, we live in a five bedroom house. She's a small teenage girl. We have the room.

Jen: I don't know.

Colin: She can't live on the streets. I feel like she's not telling us everything. I want to help her, and I know you want that too.

Lana: He's right Jen, as cops you both can't let this case go.

Jen: When you both put it like that, I don't want her living a life like that. We'll take her in.

Lana: I'm here to help as well.

Mal's POV:
They've been outside for a while now. I hope they aren't planning to ditch me before I can leave.

After a few moments they came back in with sincere smiles. Which made me less nervous.

Colin: Jen and I were wondering if you would like to come live with us?

I was not expecting that question. I'm not sure if I should. I barely know them, but on the other hand they have been so nice to me. I came to my decision...
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Stay Awesome Penguins 🐧! ~K