Life in care has never been easy, Kiara Taylor is no exception to this cruel reality. From the moment her father walked out, she swore that she would look after two younger siblings like her parents never had. But through it all, her responsibilitie...
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"Oh, I'm so excited Kiara" Tee says, smiling up at me as she holds my hand.
"I know Tee, you've told me at least a million times" I laugh as we step onto the Minivan. I notice that Johnny doesn't seem very excited to go to the beach. He's been quiet and practically begging Mike to let him stay.
We sit in the middle of the van with me in between Johnny and Tee.
"A day at the beach, how could you not wanna go?" Tracy asks Johnny.
"It's not for me, it's her" Johnny sighs, looking at Tee.
"Oh, for goodness sake Johnny, we've gone over this a thousand times, Tee's fine." I frown at him.
"Yeah, this is a bus, I don't get bus sick" Tee explains.
"Everybody aboard?" Mike calls from the front to which everyone cheers excitedly. "Get ready for a day to remember, and on that note, look what I've borrowed, we're gonna make a movie when we get to the beach" He says, holding up a camera which he gives to Tracy.
"Please can we stay behind?" Johnny begs.
"It is still a no, there wouldn't be anyone to look after you, Tee's alright, aren't you?" She asks.
"Yeah" Tee smiles enthusiastically.
I know exactly why Johnny's worried but he's just being silly. I know nothing I say will reassure him but it doesn't hurt to try.
"Johnny, she's gonna be fine." I whisper to him. "We're safe with Mike and Gina, we aren't with Keith and Mum anymore"
"I know" He whispers back. "I'm just worried"
I wrap my arm around his shoulder and pull him closer to me, pressing a kiss on the top of his head.
"Aww, look at this, family cuddles" Liam says in a mock baby voice, taking a picture of us.
"Shut up Lucy" I groan, picking up a pair of goggles from the floor and throwing them at him.
"Hi ho and away we go!" Mike exclaims.
The second the bus moves, Tee throws up all over herself.
"Eww" Everyone whines.
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We're on the motor way, on our way to the beach whilst me and Tracy clear all the sick up.
Tee has a guilty look on her face and I know she feels bad that we're stuck cleaning it up.
"I'm sorry Kia" She mumbles.
"Don't be silly, I don't mind" I reply simply.
"But you've got to clean up my sick" She frowns with a slightly disgusted grimace.
