Liar, Liar, Tripps on Fire

I'm back at home now, safe and sound- and away from Gerard. But not for long. They've got another meeting soon, and I'll have to wear a wig and some makeup to disguise myself this time. I almost feel like Sidney Bristow from Alias, but it's kind of fun.

We got out of the food court quick and went to the only place we could think of- Hot Topic. See, Chris explained that she told Gerard her mother was coming, and he got out of there "like he was Snape and I just said 'shampoo'". We couldn't risk him doubling back, though, so we hid in Hot Topic. The clerk did ask us why we were there, but I improv-ed up some story about a freaky ex-boyfriend who was abusing Chris. She said we could hide in the store as long as we needed to. Yes, I'm a liar, but I'm a living liar. So it all pays off. I just hope God won't zap me yet. After all, I still need to find Elaine.

Chris told me that Gerard just wanted to keep meeting at the food court for now.
"He talked about the commune where he lives." she said. "I think he wants me to join eventually."
"If you do, I'll kill you." I said. "Better yet, I'll rescue you."
She smiled. "You do that."
We got out of there pretty fast after that, but I did set up another mall date for next Saturday. I'll write soon as I get any news, or when I pick out another character.

~Stacie