>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.
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>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.