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- >Anon ran down the foggy street.
- >The cold air chilling his exposed arms.
- >BUMP!
- >Dollar bills floated everywhere.
- >A tall poofy haired girl stood confused looking at Anon.
- >"Hey, somebody stop that kid!"
- >An officer emerged from the fog.
- >He grabbed the boy by his arm,
- >"Second time I've caught you stealin, I told you next time I did I'd book you at the juvenile hall!"
- >Anon struggled,
- "H-hey lemmie go!"
- >"Where are your parents Anon?"
- >Anon remained silent.
- >"Excuse me, officer."
- >"What is it?"
- >"I'm, actually his mother."
- >"Really? You uh, look a little young to be his mother."
- >She shot him a seductive look.
- >"Why thank you officer."
- >The officer blushed flattening his expression.
- >"Uh, geez.. You're really this kids mom right?"
- >"Yes sir."
- >The woman winked at Anon.
- >Anon nodded and quickly piped in,
- "Uh, yeah, she's uh, my mom!"
- >"Hey, kid, is all the money here and accounted for?"
- >Anon picked up the scattered bills on the ground, the officer snatched them up from him.
- >"Miss uh-"
- >"Dazzle, Adagio Dazzle."
- >"Right eh, Miss Dazzle, I'm sure you've taught ya boy here better than to be stealin when the cashier is lookin away from his register?"
- >Adagio shot him a coy look and in a just barely audible facetious tone uttered,
- >"Of course officer, Anon, you know better than that don't you?"
- "Y-yeah, I uh.. Dunno what I was thinking."
- >"Well, I shouldn't have to tell you that stealin is against the law, I had the feelin you knew that already. How old are you Anon?"
- >He shuffled his foot around a bit before answering.
- "I'm 11 sir.."
- >"Gash, eleven years old and robbing a store. Whats the world coming to these days?"
- >"You're not gonna take him in are you?"
- >The officer sighed.
- >"I'll need to write up a report. And if you can promise me he'll be properly reprimanded at home, I'll release him to you ok?"
- >Adagio nodded.
- >The officer asked her a few more questions before walking off back into the fog with the stolen money in tow.
- >Adagio stuck around the kid.
- >"What, what do you want?"
- >"I'm just curious, why were you trying to rob that store anyway?"
- "Ain't none of your business."
- >"Oh, come on, that's not very nice. I just saved you back there."
- "I wouldnta got caught in the first place If I didn't bump into you!"
- >"Don't be rude! Now, why were you out here robbing a store in the first place, answer me!"
- "I.. I.."
- >"What, just say it!"
- "I uh well, I saw the cash register open, and the guy barely pays any attention anyway, I figured I could just grab the cash and make a dash you know?"
- >"That's not what I meant, why do you need money?"
- "I.. I'm homeless, for now that is."
- >"You're 11 how is that even possible?"
- "OK, fine! I'm not homeless, I ran away from home!"
- >"Why? Don't you love your family?"
- "Sch! No, my father is a drunk, and my mom is dead! And I don't have any brothers or sisters.."
- >"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know, but, maybe your father would.."
- "No! My father doesn't give a crap about me!"
- >"So, you don't wanna go back then?"
- "Heck no! He's an asshole, I hate him!"
- >"Well, don't you, have somewhere to stay?"
- "It doesn't matter! Why do you care anyway?
- >"Well, maybe I can help you Anon."
- "Unless you can get me a new dad I don't think so. I'll be fine, thanks for the help I guess."
- >Anon walked off leaving Adagio alone.
- LATER THAT NIGHT.
- --------------
- >The rush of cars driving by.
- >Anon sat curled up underneath the bridge.
- >He felt the frigid breeze of the night air pierce his body.
- >His teeth chattered trying to get comfortable.
- >Anons eyelids felt heavy, but he couldn't quite get to sleep.
- >His stomach growled and he felt his hunger pain him.
- >Anon began to sob against his arms
- >He balled his fists and gritted his teeth.
- >All of a sudden he heard a car pull up to the side of the bridge.
- >Footsteps in the distance come closer.
- >A person in a white hoodie made their way closer to Anon.
- >Anon backed away at it's approach.
- >Removing the hood a big poof of orange hair flowed out, it was revealed to be the woman from earlier.
- "W-what do you want? I'm not going back!"
- >"Shh sh sh sh! It's ok, I'm not here to do that, relax ok?"
- >Adagio sat down next to him.
- >Anon folded his arms looking away from her.
- >Something came over Anons head.
- >He jostled struggling against the cloth-like material,
- "Hey what're you-"
- >Warm, soft and warm.
- >Anon had the white hoodie she was wearing pulled over him.
- >"You looked a little cold out here, thought this might keep you warm."
- >Anon slipped his arms into the sleeves.
- >It was a little big, but only slightly.
- "Thanks.."
- >Adagio smiled.
- >"It's ok if I just sit here with you for a little while right?"
- "I guess."
- >"Good."
- >Anon put his hands in the hoodie's front pocket.
- >It was warm, really warm..
- >Something about it too..
- >It smelled nice.
- >Anons stomach growled again.
- >"Sounds like you're hungry. When was the last time you ate?"
- "I-i dunno, this morning I guess?"
- >"What did you eat?"
- "An apple.."
- >"That's it? All you've eaten is an apple?"
- "Yeah, so?"
- >"Well, no wonder you're hungry. Tell you what Anon, how about we take a ride, and I'll buy you anything you want tonight, pizza, burgers, ice cream."
- "R-really?"
- >Anon perked up with a slight look of desperation.
- "I uh.. Well, I mean, I guess I am pretty hungry.."
- >Adagio looked at him with a near devious grin.
- >"I thought so."
- >Adagio stood up offering Anon her hand.
- >"Ready to go?"
- >Anon hesitated for a moment before taking her hand and being pulled up to his feet.
- >"Good boy, I'll take you wherever you wanna go for dinner."
- >Anon followed her to her car.
- >He opened up the passengers door and got inside, Adagio went around to the drivers side and got in.
- >And so they drove on down the road.
- >The Calling's "Wherever you will go" was playing on the radio.
- >"So, where do you wanna go? Taco Bell, Burger King, Jack in the Box?"
- "I.. Uh, Taco Bell I guess."
- >"Hey, I got a friend who likes to eat there."
- >Adagio drove down the freeway someways till they reached an exit with a taco bell.
- >Adagio ordered their food and left the drive-thru.
- >She handed him a bag full of tacos. His eyes widened like he'd just hit the jackpot.
- >Adagio laughed
- "Go on and dig in."
- >He reached in hastily pulling out a taco.
- >He gobbled it down in hardly any time.
- >And then another
- >and another
- >and another
- >Post fourth taco he let out a groan.
- >"Filling up huh?"
- "Y-yeah.."
- >"You liked those tacos?"
- "Yeah, it's like the first real thing I've eaten all day.."
- >"I bet. You look pretty tired now after eating."
- "I uh-"
- >"I know, how about we take you home now ok?"
- "N-no! I don't wanna go home!"
- >He reached for the door but Adagio pulled him back.
- >"Hey! I meant my home! Come spend a night with me."
- "But I don't even know you!"
- >"But you know I'm a good person now right?"
- "I-"
- >"And you don't wanna go back to sleeping on the cold hard street rather than in a nice warm house right?"
- "Well, no.. But.."
- >"Are you scared?"
- "I'm not scared!"
- >"Well, then that settles it, you're coming to stay with me then!"
- "W-what but-"
- >"AH! No buts! You're coming to stay with me, we're gonna get you all nice in warm in bed, you're gonna get a good nights sleep, and in the morning I'll make you a nice homemade breakfast."
- >Adagio drove a little farther till they reached the home she lived in.
- >Adagio got out of the car and Anon did the same.
- >Anon followed Adagio to the front door.
- >She unlocked it and led him inside flicking on the light.
- >"Ah, home sweet home."
- "Adagio.."
- >Adagio shut the door behind her.
- >"What is it Anon?"
- "How did you find me after I left?"
- >"I asked some guys I saw out on the street if they'd seen a little boy that looked like you. They told me you'd been sleeping under a bridge for the past few days, and sure enough that's where I found you."
- >Anon looked surprised.
- >"Come on, let's get you into bed, you must be tired."
- >She led him over to the couch.
- >"I'll go get you some blankets and pillows ok?"
- "Uh, alright.."
- >Anon stood around awkwardly in the living room for a moment.
- >He removed his shoes and socks.
- >He felt the plush white carpet beneath his feet.
- >Adagio came back with two pillows and a blanket underneath her arms.
- >She gently placed the pillows where the arm of the couch was.
- >"Alright, lay down on the couch now."
- >Anon got on the couch resting his head on the pillows.
- >Adagio laid the blanket neatly over the top of him tucking him in.
- "Hey, Adagio.."
- >"What is it Anon?"
- "I think.."
- >"Mmm?"
- >He smiled a little and said,
- "I think, you're a really nice lady."
- >"Aww!"
- >Adagio gave him a hug.
- >Anon felt her warmth wrap around him.
- >"If you need anything, just let me know ok, I'll be in my room down the hall ok?"
- "Ok, goodnight Adagio."
- >Adagio replied affectionately.
- >"Goodnight Anon, sleep well."
- >Adagio walked off to her room.
- >Anon quickly began to rest his eyes.
- >He smiled knowing he had a new friend.
- >Bathing in the warmth of her sweater and the blanket he drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
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