Scars from the Impossible

- Chapter 22 -

Oh, today was the best day of my life. I walked home because I didn't want to be with Jerry in the car. It was quite a long walk. But when I was outside my house, I saw a police car parked outside.

I drew in a shaky breath. No. Please.

But as I approached the door, my fears were confirmed. I could hear shouting. And something shattering. Skarg, why today of all days!

I was not going home.

If I couldn't go home tonight, where could I go?

There was only one place that I went whenever something like this happened. Which was quite often, actually. Jerry's house.

Of course I couldn't go to Jerry's house. I would have to face him.

Jerry was right. I did need more friends. Not like I could randomly make a new friend right now so I could sleep over at their house. I'm not that kind of jerk.

A white car drove by. The man driving the car rolled down his window. He glanced at the police car at my house. "Kiddo, you need a ride?"

"No, actually I need a place to stay for the night."

"We have a spare room."

I raised my eyebrows. If this wasn't completely coincidental or sketchy. And normally I wouldn't trust strangers. But this wasn't normal. But if this was an offer, I guess I'd have to take it. I looked closer at the man. The man looked grossly familiar. It was as if I'd seen him earlier today.

Darn it. I had seen him earlier today.

"Hop on in," the woman next to him said. "Don't mind our daughter, she's...been a little moody recently."

I hesitated. I'd seen this couple with Harmony earlier today. I wasn't sure if I could trust them.

I opened the door anyway... And just as if heaven was plotting against me, there was Harmony.

Great.

Wait a second. My eyes widened.

Oh no- I had to get out of here fast.

She was...their...daughter????