Hidden Behind The Moon

Chapter one: Xiomara Salazar

Two years ago my mother and father got into this huge argument. Most kids my age would usually try to eavesdrop and try to resolve the problems themselves, but not me. I never really cared if my parents fought, They would never leave each other simply because they want 'whats best for their kid'. IF they were to get divorced there would be 'financial issues' and 'separation anxiety' that's what they see.
My parents haven't been all so significant in my life, for the most part I never really cared I always had my best friend Xo. On my 11th birthday my parents had a dinner to go to but my mom came home crying and a huge bruise on her face and arms, that day I had realized that maybe I should pay attention to their relationship. Xo and I come from two different families but same situation. I hate my family and are barely hanging by a thread, and her family is already torn apart but she loves them.
Besides our differences on family relationships we still tell each other everything that happens to them. Since I've shed some light on my 'happy married parents' Vinnie and Ricky Alonso, Let's do the same with Xo.
Xiomara Salazar is the daughter of Brandon Franco and Kassy Salazar. Xo took her mothers last name simply because her father, Brandon, was not there for the birth. Sad story right? Well not only was he not there when she was brought into this crucial world, he was never around when she was growing up. When Brandon and Kassy finally agreed to try again as a family a year after the cops took Brandon away and was later charged with 1st degree murder and sexual assault. Of course Xo never believed that he would do such a thing, but Kassy thought different.
Brandon now only has 13 years left unless he does good and can get time off his sentence.
Xo and I are normal 16-year-old girls, yes, we may have family issues. Then again name a couple who isn't! Xo and I have thought of a outrageous yet brilliant idea. Were going to drive across The State of California to Sacramento and visit her dad, Maybe while were there we can try everything in our power to try to clear his name! I have invited Xo over to discuss our great escape.
As soon as I heard the doorbell rig I practically bolted like lighting down the stairs and brought her to my room. "XOOOOOOOOOO!!!" I yelled the whole neighborhood could hear me. "Yesssss Noel?! what is it?". Just a quick side note My full name is Noelle Nicole Alonso, my only friend Xiomara a.k.a Xo, calls me Noel. "I have thought of the greatest plan since 2017"
Just some quick background information on what happened on 2017. Xo and I went to a frat party. We were only freshman at the time and well it was our first frat party, we didn't know what to expect. I had thought of this great idea of sneaking in some drugs and planting them is Vanessa Smith's purse, and tip off the police to get arrested for possession of drugs. Obviously we didn't go through with it, but come on admit it she is a bitch and deserves it. It was the greatest revenge plot. Anyway back to the ongoing conversation.
"Well, GO ON TELL ME WHAT IT IS!!!" she screamed with anticipation. " I was thinking maybe we can drive to Sacramento and visit your dad", Xo was staring at me with a blank face. I must admit it was a hard topic to bring up, but I want to hep her. "Maybe in advance he can give us information so we can try to clear his name." she still stared. I can see her mouth almost forming words but nothing. Suddenly she had shed a single tear and asked. "Why would you do that for me? why worry about my fucked up family and not spend time with yours?". I will admit that hit hard, the fact that she would ask why, I started tearing up. " Because, I care for you Xo and I want to help, no, I need to help you." Xo smiled and hugged me tightly like we would never see each other again. Of course at the end of our conversation we were both crying and comforting each other. Like always she ended up spending the night. Later on in the evening when everyone has fallen asleep we snuck onto the roof and lied under the blissful bright stars.
Maybe things are looking up for us after all. Once again Xo asked "Why Noelle? Why do you always try to help?". "Because Xiomara, any problem that is yours is also mine".
Who knew those words would come back later to haunt me....

(A/N sorry if this was short I had to continuously write then rewrite 850 till I was satisfied. plus it's 12:54 on a school night so yeah my  apologies if this was short.)