*LATER*
"Are we there yet?" I asked sleepily as I lifted my head off AJ's shoulder. I was extremely uncomfortable and my neck was incredibly stiff. I yawned and looked at AJ.
"AJ?" I asked.
"Hmm?" he asked.
"How much longer?" I asked.
"We'll be there in about fifteen minutes," he answered smiling down at me.
"Ok," I smiled.
"You look beautiful when you sleep," he whispered to me.
"I do?" I asked grinning.
"Yes, it took a lot for me to keep from kissing you," he said smiling.
"Well, if you want..." I said smiling. He leaned down and our lips came together. He made me feel like everything was going to be ok and everything was going to work out for us.
"Im so happy we got out of there," AJ told me when we pulled apart.
"Me too, I hope Alana is going to be ok," I said frowning.
"As soon as we have a little bit of money, we'll send her money to come down here with us, ok? She could come with me mother," he told me.
"Ok, I just dont want anything to happen to her," I said smiling weakly.
"We're here," AJ said suddenly.
"Finally! I think my butt fell asleep about two minutes after getting on the bus," I sighed.
"Yeah, mine too," he laughed.
We grabbed our bags and searched the bus station for Rock. As much as I hate the guy, Im so happy he is doing this for us.
"AJ, Melissa," we heard a voice from the other side of the station.
"Hey man, how's it going," AJ said shaking his hand, you know the way guys always do.
"Hey Melissa, looking good as usual," Rock winked.
"Hi Rock," I smiled, trying my best not to get annoyed.
"My dad's cool with you guys staying with us, he said as long as you get a job and he doesnt have to pay for your clothes, it's cool," Rock told us.
"Thank you so much Rock," I said smiling.
"No problem, come on, my car's over here," Rock said directing us.
We walked up silver Mustang GT convertible.
"Your dad bought you this?" I asked shocked. It was a nice car.
"Yeah, my mom died and since they were still married, he got all this money and as if to apologize, he bought me this car. He has a nice house too, in a nice neighborhood. I mean the guys in the neighborhood like to shoot hoops and just chill,it's cool because Im not constently worried about who I have to fight and all that. The girls down here are hot too. I like the girls a little better back home, these girls down here are real conservative and dont want anything to do with me. To them, I have to many problems to deal wth," he shrugged. We were now on our way home.
"Too many problems?" I asked confused.
"Yeah, my mom died, number one, I didnt know my mom, number two, I just started living with my dad, number three, I used to be in a gang, number four, they dont want to deal with that," he shrugged.
"Well, dont tell them," I told him.
"Nah, Im not lying to anyone, when people ask me about things, I tell them, that's how everyone know's about my life," he answered.
*THAT NIGHT*
"AJ, are you scared?" I asked looking over at him.
"A little, are you?" he asked.
"Yeah, I wonder if Alana is ok," I wondered aloud.
"Why dont you call her?" he asked.
"Because I dont want anyone knowing where I am, they could trace the call," I answered.
"No one knows Rock's real name or where he is right now, so why dont we go up to the 7-11 and you can call her there," he told me.
"OK, come with me," I told him.
He smiled and took my hand in his and we walked down the street to the 7-11, Rock was at work and AJ and I were home alone.
When we got to the 7-11, I took out my calling card and did what I had to do and finally, the phone was ringing.
"What's up?" I heard James answer.
"Is Alana there?" I asked, hoping he wouldnt recognize my voice, but I knew he would.
"Melissa?" he asked.
"James, let me talk to Alana," I said, hoping he would hurry up.
"Where the hell are you?" he asked.
"James, give me the phone," I heard Alana say.
"Melissa?" Alana asked urgently into the phone.
"Hey, how are you?" I asked smiling.
"Where the hell are you?" she asked.
"Alana please dont tell anyone where I am. We're going to be sending you and AJ's mom some money to come down and stay with us. Do you want Pete to come too?" I asked.
"Yes, that would be nice, but I dont know if he would," she whispered.
"Where are you?" she asked again.
"Promise you wont tell. Say my name if you wont tell," I told her.
"Melissa," she whined, her obvious answer.
"Im in Florida, AJ and I are staying with Rock," I answered.
"Tell me Melissa, please," she begged.
"We're going to get you down here as soon as possible, ok?" I asked.
"Melissa, you really need to tell me, Im worried about you," she replied.
I smiled, "I gotta go sweetie, be careful and I'll call you some other time. I'll write you," I told her.
"Melissa, please tell me," she said.
"I love you," I told her.
"I love you too, now please tell me," she begged.
"Bye," I said and hung up.
Well, Alana is a nice actress. Thank goodness.
"Im going to call my mom baby," AJ said.
*THE NEXT DAY*
I yawned as I let my eyes adjust to the light. First morning in Florida.
"Morning sunshine," AJ said smiling down at me.
"Morning," I grumbled and stretched.
AJ and I got up and I stumbled to the bathroom, where AJ went, I have no clue. I brushed my teeth and got a shower, feeling awake and refreshed when I got out.
I changed into my tight, dark denim Tommy Hilfiger jeans and a red Tommy tank top. I put on my white Lugz and brushed my damp hair. I blow dried my hair and let it lay against my back.
"AJ, when do we dye our hair?" I giggled walking into the kitchen, but it wasnt AJ sitting at the table.
"AJ?" I called.
"Out here!" he said. I walked out onto the back porch where he was sitting and petting a stray cat.
"You look beautiful," he complimented me.
"Thank you, it looks like you got cleaned up too," I said smiling.
"I used Rock's dad's shower," he answered.
"I see," I nodded sitting down next to him.
"Motherfucker," I heard and then a fist being thrown to the back of AJ's head. I screamed and jumped up as AJ stumbled to the ground. I turned around and saw Anthony lunging at AJ.
"Ant!" I yelled, tears spilling down my cheeks.
"Fucking bastard, that's my sister bitch, she's not yours, in any way," he yelled, throwing fists onto AJ's body, AJ completely defenseless against Ant's anger.
"Ant! Stop," I screamed jumping in front of AJ, Ant's fists pounding into the side of my face. Damn, that one hurt. I shreiked and then everything went black.
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