The Homeless Heart(Robert Downey Jr Fanfic)

Goodbye

They are talking to me. But, I don't hear them. I feel my world is crumbling around me.

My parents are dead. I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye. That I loved them. Nothing.

I was assigned a case work. Her name is Kristi. Jordan's parents insisted that I stay with them.

Just until they can find me placement. Foster home. I'm sitting on the bed. Holding the pillow against me.

Jordan and Candy are trying to talk with me. But, I am mute. The shock of losing my parents so soon. Seem to much to bare.

I couldn't sleep. I slipped out of the bed in the middle of the night. I leave out of the house quietly.

I'm in a daze as I walk to my old house. I stand there look at the remains of what use to be my home.

Tears begin to stream down my face. My heart begins to ache. I fall to my knees covering my face with my hands.

I can't handle this pain. Why didn't I go with them too? I'm shivering on the way back to Jordan's.

I slid in under the covers. I lay there staring up at the ceiling. I wonder where they will put me.

The next morning I take myself a warm shower. I couldn't sleep last night. Which I didn't care.

I get dressed and downstairs. I see Jordan and her parents having breakfast. I sigh to myself reminiscing.

I would wake up go downstairs. My mom is cooking breakfast by the stove. Dad reading the paper and drinking coffee.

The memory broke my heart. I will never have this with my folk. I take a seat at the table.

Just seeing this whole scene made me lose my appetite. Jordan insists I eat but, I ignored her.

"Natalie, I hope you don't mind. We took care of having a memorial service for you parents and funeral. It's today." said Jordan's mom breaking the silence.

I just nodded my head. I really didn't feel like talking. I don't know if I can handle saying goodbye.

"I have a spare dress you can borrow." mentioned Jordan.

I give her a reassuring smile. I just sit there picking at my plate. I want to cry.

At noon we loaded up heading to the memorial service. It was at the funeral home.

I walk in and see all my friends there. Even the friends of my mom and dad. I look in the distance at the urns of my parents.

Their pictures next to each urn. White flowers surrounding the pictures. I started crying immediately.

I felt Candy's embrace. I sobbed against her shoulder. My heart is pounding in my chest. I want to pass out.

The memorial seemed almost to much to bare. I have my friends comforting me. Offering their condolences.

Jasper walks up to me. I threw my arms around him. I need as much comfort as possible.

I rested my head on his shoulder as the limo takes us to the cemetery. I'm afraid of not being able to let my parents go.

"I can't imagine the pain you must be going through." said Jasper.

I squeeze his hand. He held me tight against him.

"I just want you to know. I'm always going to be here for you." he continued.

We arrive to the cemetery. They have it all set up. Both urns sitting in the dirt six feet below my feet.

I read the headstone to myself.

"Gerard M. Justice and Kimberly A. Justice. Loving mother and father."

Below was their birth and day they died. The minister says the prayer. I look down crying.

Every drops a white rose down in the grave. I slowly walk up to the edge. I fall to my knees sobbing.

Candy and Jordan kneel down by my side. I can't control my emotions. I feel like my heart is going to explode.

"I don't want to let them go! I can't say goodbye!" I cried.

"Natalie it's okay." said Jordan.

"Remember they are in a better place. They may not be here in the flesh. But, in your heart. That's where they will forever stay." added Candy.

I look down cripping the two red roses in my hand. I place a kiss on both of them.

"I love you mom and dad. I will never forget you. Nobody is going to take your place in my life." I say.

I hold out the roses over the grave.

"Goodbye."

I drop the roses. They fall slowly to the ground. I close my eyes. The wind blows against my face.

The pain in my heart was slowly fading. I feel at peace. I made a promise to myself to never allow anyone.

I mean anyone to take the place of my parents. So, where ever they put me. I won't stay.

The next day I was taken by my case worker. She drives me five hours away from my home.

I stand there looking at the big two story house. I follow behind her toward the door.

She knocks on the door. The door opens and there stood an older woman. I'd say fifty.

"Hello, dear. You must be Kristi from the phone call. Please come in." greeted the old woman.

We both walk inside. I stood there looking around. This must be where I'm staying.

The first chance I get I'm out of here. I can hear girls giggling upstairs. Looks like a normal house.

"You must be Natalie. Welcome to my home. My name Penelope Ross. You can call me Ms. Ross or Mama." greets the woman.

Yeah, I think I will call you Ms. Ross. I shake her hand.

"If you would sit right here. Ms. Ross and I are going to talk. Be right back." said Kristi.

I take a seat looking around. I'm starting to get scared. I don't want to be here.

I grip the necklace that Jasper gave me in hand. Saying goodbye to my friends was hard.

"I love you Natalie. I will never forget you. One day, we shall see one another again. When that happens I'm not letting you go." echoed Jasper's words.

Tears fall down my cheeks. I want to go back home. I have to leave. I will leave.

Go to a place where they can never find me. Far away and start a new life. The boards on these window won't hold me back.

***How long is going to be before Natalie runs away? Don't worry Robert coming in the next chapter or the other. Vote comment please. New update soon.***