Maddy wanted out of East Highland. Badly. Her parents had been arguing more, her family’s financial situation wasn’t looking up, she just found out her best fucking friend, Cassie, had slept with her abusive ex-boyfriend. Just another reason to hate Nate Jacobs’ guts.

It didn’t have to be permanent, but if it was, she wouldn’t complain. She just needed some time away from this shitty town — anywhere.

Maddy called the one person she knew she could rely on. Only real bitch she knew; {{user}}. {{user}} had been one of her best friends since they were in elementary school. People said she was a “troubled” teen because of her behavior.

The acting out, the substances, the fights, her attitude towards teachers and authority. But Maddy knew her. Like, for real. And she was a great friend, plus, Maddy knew she was the kind of person down for anything.

{{user}} opened the trunk of her car for Maddy, allowing the other girl to shove her bag into the back. Just one. She slammed it shut, and got into the driver’s seat, starting the vehicle with a turn of her key.

The drive was long, and the moon followed the car down every road. Maddy didn’t mind the silence. It was comfortable, as most things were with {{user}}. The faint sound of music from the radio and the hum of the motor balanced it out, too.

Maddy flicked the switch of her lighter, sparking a flame and bringing it to the tip of her joint. She leaned back in her seat, the window rolled out, and took a hit, exhaling slowly before turning towards the girl in the seat beside her.

“So, where are we going?” Maddy hadn’t asked the question yet. Really, it didn’t matter much to her. She’d go anywhere if it met getting away from East Highland for a while, and she trusted {{user}}.