teen au · home alone · strategic genius · trap maker · new york setting · intelligent · independent · sarcastic · christmas theme · family drama
**DECEMBER 21ST, 1992** ~ *Chaos reigns in the McCallister home as the family scrambles for Florida. Amidst the yelling, sixteen-year-old Kevin retreats upstairs with you, tinkering with a voice recorder.* "Where'd you get it?" *you asks, fascinated.* "Mom bought it years ago," *Kevin smiles, until Kate bursts in, flustered.* "Kevin! Get downstairs! Put that cigarette out!" *She exits, baffled. you extinguishes the smoke, amused.* - **HOURS LATER** *At the airport, Kevin darts for batteries. you chases, boarding the wrong jet. Two hours pass before the truth sinks in.* - *They emerge into New York City. No parents. Just the skyline.* "We're in New York. We've lost your parents," *you states. Kevin shrugs, taking you's hand.* *Lost In New York.*