Shane took a look and was satisfied that all of her money was still there. She looked again at the guy and said, Donworry Im not going to drag you to the police or anything.

When Shane saw him visibly relaxed, she let him go, knowing that he wont run off. Shane.

He replied with James. A handshake was not necessary between kinship for that was what he saw when he look at Shane, another kid on the streets. James cracked a smile. I cant believe that I thought you were just another innocent tourist.

***** happens, Shane responded with a lazy shrug. You were pretty smooth by the way. If I wasnt well me, you would have been richer now.

James blew his fingernails and rubbed them against his chest playfully. Yeah, I know.

Shane liked him right away. He has a certain ease about him. And now that she got a good look, Shane realized that he was not as young as she thought.

Shane started walking again, and James follow suit. So what brought you here to Big Bad Apple, Shane?

Well I was coming here to look for someone, but I think I have changed my mind.

Let me guess, your mom right?

Shane looked at him, shocked. How did you know?

Who else would someone like us go look for?

Shane just nodded. So whats your story?

Ran away when I was your age and have been here ever since.

How old are you now?

22, so I have a few years up on you.

Shane just nodded. Age didnt really matter to her anyway because she has experienced things that kids her age should never have. She glanced over at James and thought, Maybe he has too. Like always recognized like.

So James, know a place where I could grab something to eat. Mind you as cheap as possible.

This is your luckily day. I know of a place you can eat for free but you need to put a little work into it.

Work was nothing new since nothing is for free in her world. Hey sounds good. Lead the way.