My name is Ashley Reyes, I'm 17 and I'm a runaway. When I was 16 years old I ran away from my house swearing I would never be back, and I wasn't. I left my house with a couple clothes, my phone, headphones, a charger, my stuffed animal, cash, a debit card, and a backpack. Sometimes I enjoy it because I'm always on the move and get to see different places. Other time my life isn't always the easiest, sometimes I wish I hadn't have left, then I snap back into reality and remember I would rather be anywhere than there. I usually find cheap fast food for dinner and a cheap hotel if I can. I never know where I'm going to be next, I take a small bus or train and end up there. I happened to be in L.A. for the day, I ended up meeting 5 people who changed my life. Their names were Jonah, Jack, Daniel, Corbyn, and Zach, my life was changed completely after meeting them.
"Here I thought it would happen.",he muttered.
"What do you mean?What did you think would happen?",I asked him confused.
"You breaking out of your shell, you can't hide forever Melia."
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I'm a shy girl and music is my escape.
Rumors were the reason I lost one of my best friends.
I do not like to socialize because I know people will leave me.
I'm afraid to lose the people that I love.
But this has to stop now, I can't hide forever.
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