-Tyler Mirandez's POV-
I lay back my head banging against the wall. I stare at the ceiling as people go about their day around the building. Supposedly there's some people coming to see me today. They might be adopting me. There's also been some rumors going around on the internet that Hollywood Undead are going to be adopting a kid. I hope it's true.
My door swings open.
"Mr. Mirandez, you have some visiters."
"Whatever."
She steps back and 6 men come in.
"I'll let you get aquainted."
She closes the door and walks off down the hall. I sit up and look at the 6 men standing in front of me. My eyes go wide. It seems the rumors were true. Theyre here. Charlie Scene, Da Kurlzz, J Dog, Johnny 3 Tears, Funny man, and Danny.
"Hi."
"Hey, youre Tyler right?"
"Yea, and you guys are Hollywood Undead."
"Yea."
"Are you guys going to adopt me?"
"We were hoping to, yea."
"Okay. Are we going soon then?"
Jordon sits down on my bed.
"Before we adopt you we need to know somethings: 1. Are you homophobic? 2. Do you like pizza? 3. Do you like parties?"
"Yes to first, yes to the second, and as for the third I've never been to one."
Im 16 but haven't been to a party. I've been stuck in this hell hole for the past 9 years. After my parents died I came here and havent been able to leave since. I dont remember the time before this place. All I have from before is a small teddy bear and a locket with a picture of my parents in it.
"Never been to a party?!"
Jordon jumps up and goes over to Johnny.
"Johnny, we gotta take this kid. Gotta teach him how to live!"
"Okay guys, what do you think? Should we take 'im?"
They all agree that they should.
"Alrighty. I'll fill out the paper work. Get your stuff together Tyler you're comin' with us."
"Okay."
Jordon and Jorel stay with me while the other guys go with Johnny. I grab my back pack from under my bed and pack all my stuff into it. Jordon and Jorel help me. It only takes us a couple minutes to get all my stuff.
I get down on my knees and pull a shoe box out from under the bed. My locket slips out from under my shirt.
"What's that?" Asks Jorel pointing to the locket. I tuck it back under my shirt.
"Nothing."
I sling my bag over my shoulder and hold the shoe box against my chest. Its full of songs, poems, stories, drawings, and stuff that I've made over my years of being here.
I open the door and lead the way to the front desk. Johnn'ys still signing papers. Matt and Danny are outside waiting in the car. Dylan's with Johnny.
Most of the other kids are at school. Thank god. I don't know what it would be like if they were all here. Probably really embarassing.
'We Are' suddenly blasts into the air. I smirk as Matt and Danny get up in each others faces. Johnny comes up behind me.
"Time to go, Tyler!"
I follow Johnny out to the car. Its a blue convertible. Its the same blue as Johnny's mask.
Johnny, Jordon, and Matt get into the front and the rest of us squeeze into the back. I get stuck inbetween Danny and Dylan.
I dont talk much, barely at all, on the ride to their home. I just watch and listen and try to figure out the social ranking between the 6 of them and where I stand on it.
Its a really long ride and its nice and warm in the car. I start nodding off. I lean on Dannys shoulder and fall asleep.
-Dannys POV-
Tyler leans against my shoulder and falls asleep. His grip loosens on the shoe box and it falls into his lap. Johnny turns down the music.
"How's the kid?"
"Sleeping."
"Well we're home."
"Kay."
He turns the music back up as we come up to our house. Johnny turns off the car and we start getting out.
"Tyler, we're here."
He wakes up and gets out, clutching the box to his chest. I pick up his bag and get out of the car. Everyone else is already inside.
"Come on. You'll be stayin in my room until your room's finished."
"Kay."
He still looks sleepy. I lead the way inside and upstairs to my room. He takes his bag from me.
"Where's the bathroom?"
"Through that door there. Don't go through to the other side though."
"Mhm."
He takes his bag with him to the bathroom. To go change, I guess. He left the shoe box behind.
I sit on the bed and open it up. Theres a bunch of papers inside. Most are covered in writing. A few have colors on them. I close the lid before I get caught going through his stuff.
"Tyler, I'll be downstairs if you need anything. If you're still tired then feel free to go to bed."
"Alright. Thanks Danny."
"No problem, kiddo."
I go downstairs and sit at the bar with the other guys. Matt's playing bartender. He hands me a beer over the counter.
"Thanks."
"How's Tyler?"
"I think he's goin' to bed. How long 'til his room gets finished?"
"Depends if there's anymore hold ups. If we're lucky a few weeks."
"Great." I say sarcasticly. I down my beer.
We talk about Tyler and then music for a while. We all have a few more drinks. I look at the clock. Its after 11.
"Im goin' to bed. Night guys."
"Night."
I go upstairs to my room and change into pj bottoms and an old shirt instead of sleeping in my boxers like usual. I climb into bed, trying not to wake up Tyler. I fall asleep soon as my head hits the pillow.
