~Michael~

I was riding down the street from the antique store when I noticed a little girl hiding in a little alley. I cant stand to see children just lying around anywhere so I pulled over in a heartbeat. I got out and the little girl just sat there clutching her teddybear tight.

"Go away." she demanded

"Sweetheart, I cant just leave you here like this. Its unsafe."

"Im safe. Jessie protect me." she whispered

"Tell me hon, why are you here all alone? Why arent you at home?"

She looked down with a sad face. "Dont want me anymore." she said

"Who doesnt want you?"

"Mama." she said back. My heart ached for her. What mother would leave her child abandoned like this? "Whats your name sweetie?"

"Anna. Jessie my teddybear." she said back. I smiled and sat next to her. "Im MIchael. Nice to meet you." I said holding out my hand. She didnt shake it. That was OK.

"What do you do?" she asked

"I ugh....I sing and dance."

"Really? I like to dance!" she said smiling. I smiled back. "I started around your age." I pointed out. "Jessie cant dance, but she likes to hear good stories." she said to me.

"I like to tell great stories. Ever heard of Peter Pan?" I asked

"No." she replied shaking her head. "Really? Well, he was a little boy that loved to go places and dream. He lived in Neverland with his fairy Tinkerbell." I said.

"I wanna hear more Singerman!" she said excitedly. She was just the cutest little thing on Earth. "How bout we go get something to eat at my house and Ill tell you the rest?" I asked. She nodded her head excitedly and I helped her up.

"Jessie come too?" she asked

"Of course sweetheart." I said opening the back door for her. "Alright little one. Buckle up and we're off!" I said starting the car back up.

Poor child. I had to help her.

~TO BE CONTINUED~