Hold Me

Chapter 4

"Can I leave soon?" I asked.

Michael had come in to check on me to see how I was doing.

"Soon sweetheart. I promise we'll be taking you home soon. "

After talking with police, my dad was getting charged for a couple of things. They agreed that Michael's home was safe and that I could stay with him for a bit.

I nodded, fidgeting with the blanket. Michael noticed and sat on the bed taking my hands.

"Whats got you worked up?"

"Am I gonna end up in foster care?" I asked nervously.

Michael frowned, squeezing my hand. "No, of course not. I'm not gonna let that happen. "

I nodded.

"I'm gonna make sure everything is okay hon. Do you trust me?"

I nodded. Even though I hadn't known him that long, I knew I could trust him.

He smiled before getting up. "I'll see you in a little bit."

I nodded. I wished he could stay in the room with me but he had patients to see and I couldn't distract him from his other patients.

A few days later, I was cleared to be able to leave. I changed into my own clothes and then headed out with Michael. We got into his car and he started to drive.

"Ashton and two of my other friends live with me but you'll love them. They're really great."

I nodded. I had wondered who he lived with.

The drive wasn't too bad and we finally were parked outside his house. It was a two story blue house. The front had flowers growing in the small garden.

We both got out and walked to the front where Michael unlocked the door.

"Welcome home." He said.

I smiled, walking in.

The entrance was pretty open. With the stairs being right there. The kitchen was though a short hallway and the living room was next to the entrance. The house was decorated nicely and looked super clean.

"The house is normally not this clean." Michael said. Laughing a bit.

I laughed.

Michael and I went into the living room where I saw two guys sitting on the couch. A blonde with long curly hair and the other with dark hair and blonde streaks. They were watching family guy.

"Guys, this is Sam. Sam this is Luke and Calum."

They both said hi, giving me a warm smile. I returned the smile.

"Make yourself comfortable. This is your home now." Mike said.

I sat down in one of the chairs. Bringing my knees to my chest. A bit nervous.

"We know this is all new but you can talk to us. We don't bite well calum does. " Luke said, smiling.

Calum hit his arm and I laughed a little,  nodding. The joke made me feel a bit more comfortable.

At dinner, we all made small talk and I got to know the guys better. It was really nice to know that we had similar music interests.

"We can have  dance battles sometime. " Ash said.

We all laughed.

"Ash you can't dance." Cal said laughing.

Ash glared at him which started a small argument which was more funny than scary.

Laying down in bed, I felt a bit nervous.  A new place, new family and new surroundings.

Mike sat on my bed to make sure I was doing alright before he headed to bed.

"If you need anything during the night, I'm right next door. "

I nodded.

He gave my hand a squeeze before turning the light off.

"Sleep well Sweetheart."

"You too."

He smiled, before leaving.

I fell asleep after a bit of tossing. But then I saw my dad in my dream.

I was back in my old house, dad drunk and screaming. I couldn't make the dream stop. I was trapped, living in a nightmare.

He came closer and slammed me against the wall.

I let out a scream before realizing I was now awake.

This was never gonna end.

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