Chapter 1
I'm gonna be honest this isn't a happy story with a happy ending, to be honest it's quite depressing. So if you are looking for a sob story then read on. Anyway, It all started on October 31st 2016, Halloween. I loved Halloween, I got free candy, I scared my friends, But most of all I could be whatever I wanted. I found comfort In halloween for that reason. However, This Halloween my best friend Bree didn't show up for 3rd period. I thought nothing of it at first,

"Probably Just looking for a last minute costume" I thought. That was Bree, Last minute to do everything. Heck she waited till the last day of elementary school to call me her little sister. At first the nickname was endearing, and I felt protected. Then we entered middle school and she said it again, and again, and again. Over and over, she never stopped "Lil sis" she used to say. I realized I was zoning out.
"Care to answer the question Gabbie?" Mrs. Ellis asked pointing a ruler at me.
I looked at the board. "Ugh Spanish class" I thought. The board said "How do you say: Mason opened the door to the basement and walked down the stairs" I thought for a moment.
"Any moment now?" Mrs. Ellis tapped her foot
"Mason abrió la puerta del sótano y bajó las escaleras?" I asked. Mrs. Ellis gave me an Evil glare. I was good at Spanish, my mom side of the family speaks it fluently. I just hated Mrs. Ellis and her class.

    The Bell rang and I left the classroom to go to Lunch. I sat down with my friends Emily, Peter, and Noah.
"Hey guys," I greeted
"Hey Gabbie!" Peter waved.
"Hey what's the pythagorean theorem?" Noah asked "Im studying for a math test a really dont get it,"
"It's A squared plus B squared Equals C squared," I answered
"Ok cool" Noah said looking back down into his text book
"So how was your day" Emily asked
"Eh" I responded. I looked up and saw Katie running to the bathroom crying. Katie was Bree's preppy twin sister. She could be annoying at times but I decided to check on her, you know make sure she was okay. I got up with no explanation and followed her to the bathroom.
"Katie?" I called entering the girls restroom.
"Gabbie!" She cried. She hugged me tightly. Which was kinda weird since I didn't know her that well.
"K-katie? Are you okay?" I asked.
"Bree..." She whispered "Bree's gone,"
"Gone?" I asked with my voice shaking "What do you mean gone?"
"She wasn't in her bed,  I looked for her everywhere" Katie cried. I froze. Tears came to my eyes. I tried to stay strong for Katie. We didn't need two crying girls in the bathroom. I brought her to the guidance counselor. Although it didn't help. Police already sent a search party out for her. So after a little while we left the office and we both went home. But I knew her mother and father both had work. Since Bree had complained so much about it.
"Hey, Katie? Your parents aren't home, do you want to come over to my house for awhile?" I asked.
"Really?" She said wiping her tears.
"Yeah, My mom isn't home. But my dad is," I explained
"Ok, sure" She agreed. She hopped on the back of my bike and we rode home.

I walked in and my dad was working as usual he waved to us as we came in. we walked upstairs to my room.
"So, where do you think... she is" Katie asked. Neither of us could bare to say or hear her name.
"No Idea. I hope she's okay" I started to tear up. I stopped myself.
"Wait until Katie is gone" I thought.
"We'll find here" Katie assured
"Yeah I know" I responded

When Katie went home. I laid on my bed and stared at the ceiling 
"I can't believe Bree is gone" I thought to myself. Bree was one of my only friends because I didn't have many. Not many people liked that I dyed my hair strips of pink. Not that I care. Most people in that school are assholes anyway.
"Gabbie! Dinner time" Allison yelled from down stairs.
I walked down stairs to see my sister Allison and her boyfriend Tyler. Let's just say I wasn't a big fan of Tyler. He was always with Allison now, and on top of that he's one of the schools biggest jerks. I really don't get what Allison sees in him. I walked past Tyler and sat down at the table. Allison put down a plate of turkey and bacon. Two of my favorite foods.
"What's the special occasion?" I asked. Allison looked at me concerned.
"Now I get it" I thought. It was because Bree went missing. She probably wanted to cheer me up a bit.
"No special occasion. Just wanted to make you happy" she said turning to Tyler and kissing him on the cheek.
"Ugh" I thought. I really didn't like Tyler. I mean, why would I? He's selfish, arrogant, and he doesn't even care about Allison. Last summer when they were first dating he cheated on her with a random girl. She forgave him for that too! After what he did I don't know why. But if she wants to get her heartbroken it's not my fault.  

Chapter 2

The next day I woke up late and rushed down stairs. I kinda wished I could skip school,  but I knew Emily would be furious. Once I was ready I sneakily grabbed a waffle from Allison's plate and rushed out the door.

Katie walked up to me smiling. It was great to see her smile again but why was she smiling? wasn't her sister missing?
"Gabbie! Guess what!" she said jumping up and down.
"what?" I asked
"were going to New York City!" she responded
"um, why?" I asked
"they tracked Bree's cell phone to New York City, and my parents set us up in an apartment with my aunt Julia. can you come?" she asked.
"I would have to ask my parents but I would love to go" I replied.
what the heck did I just say?
I can't just pack up everything and go to New York. Yes I want to find Bree more than anything, but New York was so big. Besides there's no reason for me to go other than Katie is going to need a lot of support through this. If my only reason is Katie than why am I going? I don't even know Katie that well. on the other hand, I can't just leave Katie stranded with her aunt in New York all alone.
I sighed and walked into first period. Science class. I had never noticed but Katie was in my Science class and she took the seat next to me. this was the first time anybody besides Bree had ever sat next to me in class. everybody else moved away when I sat with them or I sat alone.
"Hey Gabbie" Katie greeted as she put her books down next to me.
" hey Katie," I replied
I was still on edge about the whole "moving to New York" thing. I would have to leave all of my other friends for a girl I barely know. Bree doesn't need me there since they have cops in New York Already looking for her. So I would be going for Katie. But for some reason I'm willing to do it or at least ask my parents if I can. Katie and I talked the whole period about how fun New York could be. But I was focused on finding Bree and supporting Katie.

When I got home I walked in the living room where my mom was reading and My dad was cooking. I got a text from Katie it was information about where we would be staying, how we will be living, and Even where we will be going to school. Which reminded me I needed to ask my parents first.
"Hey mom, dad I wanted to ask you something," I started
"What is it sweetie?" Mom asked looking up from her book.
"They tracked Brees cell phone to New York City, Her sister Katie is going to live with her aunt for awhile until we find her and invited me to live with them for awhile." I asked. I thought they would say no. But to my surprise mom smiled.
"Usually I would say no, and I still have a lot of questions, but if it's safe you can go until Bree is found." My mom said putting her book down.
"Ok Katie texted me a lot of information about it," I replied "what do you want to know?"
"Would you still be going to school? she asked
"Yeah there's a school right near the apartment building," I responded
I continued to answer her questions until she agreed that I could go and we leave tomorrow night. I would have to find a way to explain all of this to my friends, pack up my things, and leave by tomorrow night. I decided to call Emily since I wasn't scared about us staying In touch. We talked everyday whether we had school or not. But Peter and Noah really only talk to me at lunch. So I'm a little worried about staying in touch. But we've all been friends since preschool. I'm sure we'll be fine.