Hidden (Two)

Lucy Jackson, that was the name I was given when I changed states by my connections I had developed on the streets. I've been on the run for five years. I was a wanted person in my states for manslaughter, I had run instead of staying to face the consequences. A year after laying low I changed states, been here for at least 4 years.

Reason why I stayed even though I should’ve been laying low for the rest of my life was because of a lady. She had found me staring at the students behind a trash can, she didn’t know I was just looking for the next victim, not to kill but to steal. A temporary phone, money and a car to get me a certain distance. She took me in and helped me out. I didn't tell her how I ended up here. She didn't need to know that. At school I spoke when I had to, did my best. I guess the damn prick taught me something.

My age is still the same though 19 in May, which is in one month. Ms. Loyn said we should have a party but I didn’t want to. It was a huge risk to be found especially since it would be easy to find me from a social media upload. Even though I had made a few friends Abi, Lexi and Kelly, they knew I was very private about my past. Their friendship, even though temporary is all I needed. Ms. Loyn did enough when she took me in and enrolled me into James A. High school but that's it. Though Mrs. Loyn wanted to give me more ever since she saw my scars. I just wanted peace but all of this was nothing. I knew I had to keep moving but Ms. Loyn love reminded me of my mothers, hence why I had stayed so long.

I had grown to adapt and enjoy many things. I had always did track since I was young. Realizing this was my life, the gym was where I needed to be and I had grown to love it. So every day, no matter the weather nor condition, I came here. other times I was with the girls, each with different personalities that usually clashed. It felt like a breath of fresh air having to see how different people could stay friends.

"So I was thinking Lu that for your birthday we could finally throw a party. And I'm sure Ms. Loyn would allow this." Lexi said as she painted her nails.

"No thanks.” I murmured as I did crunches.

“I know you’re a private person but come on you’ve been private for years. Let loose. Have… Fun.” She using her hands to emphasize the word fun.

“No Thank you.” Ignoring her reasoning.

“We could use your favorite colours on almost everything. Maybe even find a cute guy and paint him green like Shrek.” She teased.

“I hate Shrek and no.”

“Come on. Please.” She whined with a pout.

“I said no Lexi, Why don't you get it?" I said as I pushed myself up from my crunched position. I twisted myself side to side satisfied to hear a snap sound.

"You know Lexi you should come exercise with us." Abi said from her yoga mat.

"I do! I do finger ups, I think my strongest finger is my middle finger. I give it a great deal." She chirped whilst showing us her greatest 'deal'.

"Yeah, to the guys that break up with you when you deny steamy sex." Kelly said as she continued to run on the machine.

We all laughed. "I prefer to have sex in a place that's not public. Hello, understand and check it." Lexi said annoyed “Plus why don’t you attack virgin Mary over here. denying me the pleasure of planning her birthday party.”

“Keep me out of it before I start exercising my finger up’s.” I said with a warning glare.

"You know Lu...you and Michael would make a cute couple..." Abi said trying to look uninterested as she scrolled on her phone.

"Ohh, i think James." Lexi said, snapping her fingers.

"Nah, Michael is better." Kelly said as she got off the machine.

“If it’s not my love life, its’ my quiet life, if it’s not that, its’ my clothing. You guy’s don’t know the meaning of privacy huh or personal bubbles huh?” I asked as I sat with a annoyed look forming on my face.

“What did she say?” Abi asked as she looked up from my phone.

“I think she said something about us not knowing what are private parts.” Lexi joked

“Oh no darling. We do.” Abi babied.

“Some have virginas’, others have dicks.” Lexi said.

“Girls wait, she’s a virgin. Dick’s are penis’s.” Kelly emphasized.

“Some are long, others medium, others small. They are inserted into the virgina for pleasure but not meant to stay there like tampons.” Abi said

“I think she needs a demonstration.” Kelly said with a big small.

“Don’t you even dare.” I said as I walked to my sports bag, pulling out my Powerade, trying to ignore them as they continued to tease me. I could never be friends with sane people, would have made laying low simpler. Walking back to the gym equipment, I suddenly tripped. My hands were in front to stop the impact but it never came. Warm arms had me in an embrace and right then my eyes locked with dark brown eyes. His features were strong but his eyes seemed kind.

“Thank you.” I murmured. What if I smelled bad, I’ve been in the gym for over an hour now.

"Your welcome, Lena" he whispered and right then he messed up.

Right then I decided I disliked him.

My eyes snapped wide open.

"Shit."