“Happy Birthday sweetie,” Mom had said as she grabs Brandon’s cake.
“Thanks mom you’re the best,” Brandon had said.
“You’re welc-,” Mom had said before she got interrupted.
“This is a robbery nobody moves,” the man with the mask had said.
“I love you Brandon,” Mom had said.
“Mom no!” Brandon had screamed.
“Oh shut up,” the man in the mask had said before he had shot the gun.
“Mom,” Brandon had cried as he watched his mother fall to the floor.
“No!” screamed Brandon as he woke up from his dream.
Brandon looked at the picture on the side of the bed; it was him at his mom’s funeral. All of a sudden Brandon got ready for school and left his house as fast as he can. Everybody in L.A seen how happy he was. Brandon saw his friends Alyssa, Logan and his girlfriend Christina.
“Happy Birthday,” they said as they hugged Brandon.
“Thanks guys,” said Brandon.
“You’re finally 15,” said Logan.
“I know right,” said Brandon.
As the bell rings everyone goes to class. When school ended Brandon and his friends made plans while driving home.
“Hey what should we do tonight?” asked Alyssa.
“I don’t know whatever Brandon wants,” said Christina.
“It don’t matter guys I’ll do anything,” said Brandon.
“Ok well just go get pizza and go bowling,” said Logan.
“Ok,” said Brandon.
*Logan pulls up to Brandon’s house*
“Were here,” said Logan.
“Bye thanks for the ride; I’ll see you later,” said Brandon.
“I’ll pick you up at 7,” said Christina
“Ok,” said Brandon
*Brandon’s friends drive off*
Brandon then turned around nervously and started walking to the front door.
“Dad I’m home,” said Brandon as he slowly closed the door.
“Brandon we have to talk,” said Joe as he put his beer bottle down.
“Yes?” said Brandon.
“We are moving to Sacramento tomorrow morning,” Joe answered.
“No we can’t move,” said Brandon.
“We are moving whether you like it or not,” said Joe as he got off the recliner.
“No, I’m not going,” said Brandon as he took a step back.
“What was that?” asked Joe as he took a step closer to Brandon.
“I’m not going,” said Brandon sacredly.
“Yes you are!” said Joe as he starts to hit Brandon.
“Dad stop!” screamed Brandon as he started to block himself.
“Go to your room!” Joe yelled.
“I wish Mom was here!” Brandon cried.
Brandon went to his room. He didn’t know what to do. He didn’t know whether to pack for Stockton or to fight to stay home, then Christina texted.
“Hey Babe I’m in here,” he read.
Brandon had forgotten all about his plans so he hurried and got ready. He didn’t want to deal with his dad so he went out the window. Brandon went to the car and got in.
“Hey,” Christina said.
“Hey where is everyone else?” asked Brandon.
“Alyssa went with Logan,” said Christina.
“Ok,” said Brandon.
They arrived at the bowling alley Brandon just kept the fact that he had to move to himself until the night ended.
“Logan we got to talk,” said Brandon.
“Alright, do you want to go outside?” asked Logan.
  “Sure,” said Logan as he walked outside
“Okay what do you want to tell me?” asked Logan.
“I’m moving to Sacramento tomorrow morning,” said Brandon.
“What?” asked Logan “You can’t just leave.”
“I have to, I have no choice,” said Brandon
“Yeah you’re right,” said Logan “How are you going to tell Christina?”
“I don’t know yet,” said Brandon “I’ll tell her when she drives me home.”
“Alright I’ll tell Alyssa,” said Logan.
“Im going to miss you Bro,” said Brandon.
“Me too,” said Logan
“Hey guys where have you been,” said Alyssa while she walked out with Christina.
“Oh we've just been talking,”
“Yeah lets go home i'm getting tired,” said Brandon.
“Ok,” said Christina.
“Bye guys,” said Alyssa.
“Bye,” said Logan as he looked at Brandon and smiled.
“Bye,” said Brandon and Christina as they got in the car.
As Christina and Brandon are Driving home Brandon decides to tell Christina the news.
“Christina I have to tell you something,” said Brandon.
“Yea?” said Christina.
“I’m moving,” said Brandon.
“What?” Christina asked “Where?”
“Sacramento,” said Brandon
“Why?” asked Christina as she started to cry.
“My Dad,” said Brandon.
“Well what are we gonna do then?” Christina asked.
“I’d think it'll be best if we broke up,” said Brandon.
“Yeah me too,” said Christina.
“Ok so I guess this is it,” said Brandon.
“I Guess so,” said Christina as she wipes her tears.
“Bye,” said Brandon as he walks to inside.
So the next morning Brandon moved to Sacramento with his father. Brandon started going to a new school and started getting in trouble right away. He was getting in fights, cursing at the teachers, and a lot more. Brandon was missing his real friends; Brandon was tired of getting beat almost everyday by his father.
So he started thinking about it. He doesn't think that he should have to live with his father in Sacramento; he doesn't think its fair that he has to live a bad life with his father. Brandon was thinking about what he could do about it; however, he was also thinking about the consequences if he gets caught. A couple of days later Brandon decided that he wants to attempt to run away. Brandon promised himself he is going to do whatever it takes to find his true love as well as his true friends.
That night Brandon waited until 12:00 A.M so his father can fall asleep. Brandon slowly walked down the stairs very nervously hoping he doesn't get caught by Joe. Brandon grabs his backpack and fills it with clothes, then he goes to the kitchen and puts as much food and water as he can. Brandon then goes out the window and begins his journey.Brandon started walking to the liquor store to get a map. After he left the store Brandon started walking. After a couple of hours Brandon started getting tired so he found an alley and fell asleep there. During the night Brandon was able to hear his stomach grumble and his mouth was getting dry. Brandon opened his first water bottle and his first can of beans and started eating then he fell asleep on the cold hard ground.
The next morning Brandon woke up and started walking again his feet were starting to get tired. Brandon walked past the TV store and seen his picture on one. Brandon noticed he was on the channel 3 news and watched. Brandon realized that his dad was looking for him and that he needed to start moving faster.While Brandon was walking he seen a freight train and hopped on. While Brandon was on the train he met a man.
While Brandon was walking he seen a freight train and hopped on. While Brandon was on the train he met a man.
What are you doing on here,” said the man.
“What are you doing here,” said Brandon.
“I’m homeless and this is where I sleep.” said the man “I’m Frank, whats your name?”
“My name is Brandon and I’m running away from home,” said Brandon.
“Oh you’re dangerous aren't you?” Frank asked.
“Ha ha,” Brandon said as he smirked.
“Here do you wants some?” asked Brandon as he held his bag of food open.
“Sure thanks,” said Frank.“
They arrived in Glendale and Brandon was getting off.
“Well this is me,” said Brandon.
“Okay well bye,” said Frank.
While Brandon was getting off the train Frank beat him up and stole his backpack and ran off. Bandon started crying because it was to hard for him. Brandon now had no clothes, no food, or any water. It was dark and Brandon still had to walk two hours to get to Los Angeles. Brandon walked for an hour and fell asleep on a bus stop bench. When he woke up he started walking more Brandon seen his house and smiled with joy. Brandon then started running to Christina’s house as fast as he could. Brandon ran to Christina’s house and knocked on her door as loud as could. Christina then opened the door.
“Hey,” Christina said as tears of joy pouring down her face.