Day Dreams (Louis Tomlinson)

~*Unknown's POV*~

*2 years earlier*

I sat in my bedroom in the dark, waiting for midnight to hit. It was the almost fall, and it was fairly warms out. Everybody thought I had the perfect life, with everything I had.. Truth is, I'm abused. Ever since mother died last year, I couldn't wait until I was 18. Tonight was the night. Tonight was it. I was escaping today. Where else did I have to go? I had to run. But I knew I would have to make money. Earlier, I had grabbed my guitar case, and I 'packed'. I obviously had my guitar in it, but I also took my phone and my phone charger. I didn't bother about clothes. I had taken out the tracker in my phone, so nobody could track me. It was 11:57. I was leaving in a little bit, when I hear the snores of my drunk father. He usually goes to sleep around midnight, so that was the time I was leaving. I stood up in my poor room, and looked at myself in the mirror. I looked good.. I'm really glad I dyed my hair earlier today. I was wearing my hair in my beanie all day so my father wouldn't know how I dyed my hair. Plus, the hair looked great on me. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, and I saw my best friend, Alexandra, Alex for short texted me.

Alex: Are you about to leave?

Me: Yeah. How'd you know?

Alex: Well, I looked up what time it was there on Google.

Me: Oh. I wish you hadn't moved, then I would have somewhere to live.

Alex: Me too. I really hope for the best for you, Crissy!

Me: Crissy isn't going to be my name anymore. I'm gonna change it.

Alex: Oh rly? To wat?

Me: Crystal.

Alex: I'm still gonna call you Crissy. I don't want you to change completely.

Me: Fine. Your the only one, then. And you haven't told you mum about me running away, have you?

Alex: No! Why would I?

Me: Just checking.

Alex: You do know it's past midnight over there now, right?

I checked the time, and it was 12:07

Me: Yeah. I hear my dad snoring too. I'll get going now. I'll text you tomorrow morning! Bye! Luv ya, sis!'

Alex: Luv ya too sis!

Before you ask, no, Alex is not my sister. I've known her since I was 1, and we're best friends. We call eachother our sister though. Growing up, everybody thought we were actual sisters. I Picked up my guitar case with my guitar, my phone in my pocket, some fingerless gloves, and my phone charger. I Put on my shoes, and I quietly opened my door. I was careful not to step on any of the creaking boards. Luckily I've lived here long enough to know what board creaks and what one doesn't. I walked to the front door, unlocked it, and ran outside, leaving the door carelessly open. My stomach hurt, though. Just yesterday, the day before my birthday-because today is my birthday- my father punched me in the stomach, creating a bruise there. It was a struggle to run away, but I ran, ignoring the pain in my stomach. I ran to my favorite coffee shop, where I knew the manager there. His name was Kobey, and he is a nice lad. He told me earlier today after I dyed my hair that he was gonna be there for 12 hours, and leaving around 4:00 AM. The coffee shop was a 24/7 shop, so I could hide out there. I ran for a few blocks, and I came to the coffee shop. I walked in, and saw more people then I expected to be there. It was actually fairly crowded in the coffee shop. Then I remembered. A famous boy band had a consort near here. People are probably here to hang out after the consort. I walked over to the counter, and I had $128 that I stole from my dad's wallet before I left. Kobey was working at the cash register tonight, so I was happy.

"Hey, Cris--"

"Don't call me Crissy anymore. I'm changing my name." I told him.

I forgot to mention, Kobey is a young lad. He's only 23, and he's the manager of one of the bets local coffee shops around. It was really quite amazing.

"Oh, really? What is your new name then?" He asked me.

"Crystal. Crystal.. Leafa." I told Kobey.

"That's a pretty name, Crystal!" Kobey said, "So, what do ya want! On the house."

"No, it's okay. I can pay. I have money." I said.

"I insist! On the house!" He said, posing like a super hero.

Kobey was also very funny. He's like a brother to me. I used to come here every day with mum, until she died... I shook my head, dismissing the thought, and scanned the menu.

"I would like a grande peppermint mocha!" I said, fist pumping the air like a little kid.

"Okay! I'll make that!" He said.

He took the order, and made it for me. While he made it for me, he was talking about looking for performers for some entertainment. Their making a mini stage within the next 6 months for performers.

"I would love to perform! I could perform every day!" I said.

"The performers do get paid, so.. I guess!" Kobey said, smiling.

Everybody thought I was an amazing singer, and I knew how to play guitar. Perfect mix!

"Here ya go, milady!" Kobey said to me, handing me the hot drink.

"Thank you kind sir!"

Me and Kobey ended up talking about lots of random things, and we laughed at random videos on YouTube on his break, and we just had lots of fun.

"Hey, you know that boy band that was in town earlier?" Kobey asked me.

"Umm, no. Why?"

"I watched some of their performances on YouTube, and their really good. I could easily see the five boys being brothers! But their not. And they seem very charming, too! It would be amazing to meet them in person."

"Really?"

"Yeah! Anywhoo, I'll be back tomorrow with the same shift. I'm tuckered out!" Kobey said, about to walk out.

"Okay! I'll be here every day, keep that in mind!" I said.

"See ya tomorrow, Cris- I mean Crystal!" Kobe said, walking out the door.

I sighed, and walked into the bathroom. I walked into the large stall, and ever since this day, that has become my sleeping spot.

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