Adopted by Scarlett Johansson

15.

'Clara, we need to talk.' Scarlett walked into Clara's room and she sat down on her desk chair. 'What's going on? Immediately Clara had all sorts of dire scenarios in her mind. Were they going to send her away? Had she done something wrong? Scarlett saw by her look that she was startled.

'It's nothing serious. I just wanted to ask you a quick question about how we're going to do with school. Colin and I gave you a week to get used to it here but you really will have to go to school.' Said Scarlett, 'I don't even dare go outside anymore.' Replied Clara.

Since the incident at the container, Clara didn't dare not to leave the house alone anymore. She had gone for a walk with Colin a few times but she really didn't dare to walk around the streets alone. America was so different from London, her familiar little town.

I know that, which is why Colin and I came up with the idea of home schooling. You'd be taught from home. All you have to do is turn on your laptop and do what your online teacher says.' Narrated Scarlett, 'Don't I have classmates then?' Asked Clara. 'Yes you do. There are more kids who take online classes but you don't have to see them in real life.' Said Scarlett.

Clara looked thoughtful. 'It was better than a real school. 'What do you think?' Asked Scarlett, 'I think this would be a good solution.' Replied Clara. 'I thought so too. So shall I ask Colin to sign you up?' Asked Scarlett, 'Is good.' Said Clara nodding.

'Then we'll arrange that. I'm really very proud of you honey.' Scarlett stood up and she gave Clara a hug. 'By the way Lizzie just called me if you wanted to come over tomorrow and bake cup cakes together .' Said Scarlett, 'Lizzie Olsen?' Asked Clara. 'How many Lizzie's do you know?' Asked Scarlett smiling. 'One, but I didn't expect Lizzie to be serious.' Answered Clara. 'Lizzie was very serious about this. Would you like it?' Asked Scarlett, 'Yes, I'd like that very much!' Answered Clara.

'Then I'm going to call Lizzie back and tell her you're coming tomorrow. I have an appointment near Lizzie tomorrow so I can drop you right there if you want.' Said Scarlett, 'That would be nice.' Replied Clara.

'Clarie, would you like to go to the playground with me?' Rose walked into Clara's room. Clara looked at Scarlett, 'Why don't you go and play in the garden? We've got a trampoline up there for a reason.' Said Scarlett, 'But we don't have a swing.' Said Rose. 'But we do have lots of other fun things.' Said Scarlett. Rose sighed. 'Fine. I'll go and play in the garden. Are you coming Clarie?'

'I'll be right there. Go on ahead.' Said Clara. 'Okay.' Rose walked out of the room. 'What is it dear? Concerned, Scarlett looked at Clara. 'Would you maybe like to walk down the street with me sometime? I don't want to be afraid anymore.' Said Clara. 'Of course I would. How about we go for a walk right after you and Rose finish playing?' Suggested Scarlett. 'Is good. Thanks Scarlett.' Clara gave Scarlett a hug. 'You're welcome sweetheart.'

Clara walked downstairs and in the garden Rose was already waiting. 'What do you want to do?' Clara asked. Rose shrugged her shoulders. 'We can play soccer.' Thought Clara. 'That's for boys.' Found Rose. 'Not at all. Girls can play soccer too.' Said Clara. 'But I don't. I think it's for boys.' Said Rose. 'Then we'll do something else. Shall we jump on the trampoline?'

'Yes nice! Rose ran to the trampoline. Laughing, Clara ran after her. 'Did you know I can do a head roll on the trampoline?'

'No. Let's see.' Said Clara. She sat down on the edge of the trampoline. Rose made herself small and she did a head roll. 'Wow super good!' Said Clara. Rose beamed with pride. 'Can you do a head roll on the trampoline too?' Asked Rose. Clara nodded and they did a head roll.

For an hour Clara and Rose were jumping on the trampoline until Colin called for dinner. The table was already set so they could sit down at the table in a moment. While Clara ate her food in silence, Rose was busy talking. Occasionally Scarlett looked worriedly at Clara.

After they had eaten it was time for Rose to go to bed. Tomorrow Colin and Rose were going to the zoo together and so it was important that Rose was well rested for tomorrow. After Rose was put to bed Colin, Scarlett and Clara decided to watch another movie. Scarlett hated to watch movies that she herself was in but after long begging from Colin and Clara they decided to watch a Marvel movie anyway. After the movie was over Clara wished everyone goodnight and she went to bed.