Chance✔️

Chapter 2: Ashlyn

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Ah, here we go again.

Another school. In a different town. Still scared though. I don't know why, I don't know what I'm scared of. If no one likes me I honestly don't care and that's just the type of person I am. What am I scared of then? Absolutely nothing. Suck it up Ashlyn and just go in.

I walk up to the gates and my hazel-green eyes slowly roll up and glare at them. I take a deep breath and push through the gates. This is going to be easy. I won't be here for long anyway because I'll get moved to a different house soon enough. Thank God.

"Ashlyn Evanston."
I hear my name being called on the register. My surname is still my biological parents' surname. I've never changed it and I never will. Well, I will when I get married but I'm not letting some dodgy family with the last name Corvanze take my name away from me. I quite like Evanston to be honest.
"E-er- yes miss!"
"Is Ashlyn here?"
Er...no. I just said 'yes miss' so loudly and she never heard me? Or is she just ignoring me? God, she's worse than Sue. And this is my form tutor. Uhh.
"EXCUSE ME? I JUST SHOUTED YES MISS AND YOU COULDN'T EVEN HEAR ME? YOU IDIOT!"
"Omg."
"Woah the new girl did not just-"
"Ooh damn, she gonna get expelled before she's even started."

"That- That was awesome."
I hear one girl say from the back of the classroom. She-she just said that was awesome? Woah. I mean, yeah I'm probably going to get sent out but still, that woman got on my nerves so I snapped at her. At least I'm showing people the true me already. *shrugs shoulders*

The snickers didn't bother me; I thought it was pretty funny, to be honest. Making an impression on my first day. I want to be popular in this place but not give a damn about anything at the same time. Despite what I said before, this was NOT going to be easy but- *brrringg*

Period 2 over already. Wow. It's break now and I have no idea where to go or who to talk to or anything. This place isn't very organised in my opinion. Wait! That's it! Why don't I go and speak to that girl who said my rant at the teacher was awesome? Nah, Ashlyn, that's stupid. No, it's not. We could become friends, maybe? Just go for it, you idiot. Shoot, I forgot what she looks like. Oh wait, I remember. ASH! Stop making a fool out of yourself. Get yourself together. Breathe. *hoof*

She has brown wavy hair. She has blueish-green eyes and has glasses. It can't be that hard to find someone who you'll recognise once you see them. Ah, there she is!

"Exc- excuse me?"
"Hi, uh can I help?" she says, "Oh wait, I know you! You're that girl from form where you started having a go at Mrs Watson," She lets out a little chuckle. "No one has a go at her. I'm surprised you didn't get expelled! I'm Brooke by the way, nice to meet you. What's your name?"

Oh. My. God.
Someone DID NOT just make conversation with me. Are you- you are joking? I've never properly spoken to anyone. What do I say back?

"Um hi, I'm Ashlyn. Nice to meet you, Brooke. You seem very nice and chatty. I think tha- that maybe we could be friends and hang out together if you're up for it? You're so pretty by the way! Where are you from? I want to know so much about you Brooke!"
I give her a huge hug.

I- that- I DID NOT JUST DO THAT! It all came out so...naturally? Oh my God. I just made a fool of myself, didn't I? No. No, I didn't! I made myself seem chatty and bubbly. That's the person she seems like but it's not...me. But that was me who just said that. What's going on? I think the two of us actually have a connection.

"Oh my God, yes! You seem so cool Ashlyn! Mind if I call you Ash? And I live in Bridgewood but I'm originally from the other side of the country. How about you? I have a sister and my mum works as a nurse. Umm my dad's a builder and my sister and I get along really well. They aren't my real family though. Unfortunately, my real parents died when I was 7. So, if you don't mind, I'd love to know about your family! By the way, I'm in foster care. If you don't know what it is it's where like-"

"NO STOP!"
"What's wrong? Is everything okay Ashlyn?"
"You don't need to explain what foster care is. I know. I'm in foster care myself."

I know earlier I said I wasn't going to get into my real family but wow- I jus- SHE'S A FOSTER KID TOO. I've never met another foster kid. Omg, I'm shaking. Is this real?
Yes it is, Ash calm down.

"And yes, you can call me Ash. I prefer that more than Ashlyn. Is Brooke short for Brooklyn?"
"OMG- YOU'RE-"
"Yes!!! I've never met another foster kid in my life!"
"Wow, Ash. I can just tell we're gonna get along. I can't wait to get to know more about you and your story! And I can't wait to tell you about my story! Oh and yeah, Brooke is short for Brooklyn. I don't mind being called either though."
"Yeah, I don't really mind Ashlyn either, Brooke. Haha, AshLYN and BrookLYN. I also live in Bridgewood, by the way!"
"Haha, Ash you're funny. I love you already! And that's great how we both live in Bridgewood!"

I run and give her another big hug.

*brinnngg*
"Catch you later, Ash! Love you sistaaa!"
"Bye Brooke! Luvs ya!"

Wow. We both walk separate directions and my head droops into my chest. I miss her already. Why did I feel a connection with that girl? I felt one before she even told me she was a foster kid. When she did tell me though- my heart stopped. That is just...incredible. Well done, Ash. Maybe that'll teach you to actually talk to people. That's how you make friends Ash. F-R-I-E-N-D-S. Yes. Friends. Something you've never had before but I think you've just made one- and one for life. Congratulations us!

I meet up with Brooklyn again at dinner. We sit together and chat. A LOT. We don't need to go into detail but she was just telling me about her family, her previous families, how her parents passed, etc etc. I tell her about my life and she seemed seriously interested, surprisingly. It's not that interesting even though it might seem a little at first. We gossip for the rest of dinnertime and honestly, my first day could not have any better. I don't want to go home. It's not exactly my home but you know what I mean. I don't want to do back to 'that.'

I desperately want to invite Brooke back round to 'my' house but we both know that would just not go well. Also, I don't think I would ever be allowed around hers either. She's lived in that house for 8 months and in foster care, you're lucky if you get 6 months with one family. I say lucky but if it's anything like the family I'm with at the moment, you DO NOT want to be staying there for 6 weeks, nevermind 6 MONTHS! So if Brooke moves placements soon, she might move schools soon too and oh no. She can't. Already, I feel that we're gonna be best friends. You never know though, they could adopt her and off of what she's explaining, her family at the minute seem like really nice people, unlike mine. *tut* I hate them.

I wish that someone would adopt me, just someone that actually loves me and who I love. I've never felt loved since I was 7 and I'm 15 now so I don't particularly remember what being loved felt like. It's quite sad really but I guess I'm just used to it. I don't know much right now but I do know that me and Brooke and definitely gonna be best friends. She could betray me at some point but for now, it looks like we're perfect best friends. Stop overthinking Ashlyn, you idiot. You've only just met so why would she betray you? I ask her if she has any friends and she says no. I'm aware this sounds terrible, but I'm so so so glad! I can be her bestieeee. I'm so excited for this. School's going to be amazing as long as Brooke stays by my side. I'm straight but I'll admit, she's the prettiest girl I've ever seen in my entire life. The brown hair and the blue eyes along with the glasses just looks so...smooth, if you know what I mean. It all flows. She looks 'professional.' She just looks pretty okay Ash? God's sake girl, calm down.

"Hey again Ash, " Brooke comes up to me just after 5th period. "Maybe we could hang out after school sometime if you're allowed."
"Oh yeah sure! Of course, I'd love to Brooke! The house I'm in at the moment is a little strict though like I said but I'll see what I can sort out. I'd absolutely love to spend a day out with you Brooke. We seem like we could be amazing friendsssss! Bye sistaaaa!"
"Bye Ash! Brooke luvs ya babezz!"
"Ash luvs ya more Brooke!"

I walk home and I can't stop thinking about my first day. It was definitely the best first day of school I've ever had and as I said, I've been to about 9 or 10 schools. I'm so proud of myself for actually talking to someone. Wow. I did it. I am incredible after all. Well done Ash. Let's see what tomorrow's like then. I really hope I can hang out with Brooke sometime. She seems like an amazing girl, I can't believe she didn't have any friends before me! She seems quiet at first but oh God, she never stopped talking! I love her. She's my best friend. My first ever best friend.

Ash x