Forever the Lion and Badger

Hurts Like Hell

The next morning I woke up to loud voices and laughter. I turned my head to the clock on the wall and it showed it was only 7 am. I closed my eyes hoping to get more rest, I guess that wasn't going to happen because then I felt two body's jump on me.

F- " HAPPY..."

?- " BIRTHDAY..."

F/?- " STELLA!"

I opened my eyes and laughed at the two boy's, I felt bad that I couldn't remember one of them but I can make some new memories. After all, they were my only friends so far.

S- " You guys are crushing me!" I said as I was laughing.

?- " Sorry Stella but it was Fred's idea, I thought it would be a good thing to wake up with a laugh on your birthday." The boy who looked exactly like the red-haired boy from last night said. I could see the difference between the two, like their smiles.

S- " Well it's an interesting way to wake up. If you don't mind me asking, who are you?" The boy looked hurt.

G- " I'm George the fun twin." The other boy smacked George on the head. That made me laugh.

S- " So George is the fun one, which one are you Freddie?" The boys stopped what they were doing and looked at me like I was crazy.

F- " Do you remember anything?" Fred asked with hesitation.

S-" No, why?" I was confused by the sudden change in the air.

G- " You said Freddie, that's what you used to call him." I nodded my head trying to understand why I had said it.

S- " It just came to mind but that's all I could remember for right now." Before anything was said the boy's mother called us down to eat some breakfast.

M- " Good morning dear, and happy birthday." She handed me a gift, I looked at her almost like I was asking to open it. She nodded her head understanding what my mind was saying.

I slowly ripped open the paper to find a Yellow sweater with a Black S in the middle. I slowly traced the letter with my finger, the fabric touching my skin gave me a form of comfort and acceptance. My mind started to spin painfully, I looked up at Molly with tears in my eyes.

S- " The first time you gave me a sweater Fred had to tell me the reason behind it. Thank you Molly." I rushed up and gave her a hug. In her arms I felt safe and everything was going to be okay. A part of my brain felt clear, much more than it did yesterday.

A couple of hours went by and this was the best birthday I have had. I'm pretty sure last year's birthday couldn't compare, considering I had met this crazy family recently. The way they just had accepted broken little me was like a shooting star. I didn't see it coming but when I finally saw it, it was like magic. Fred did everything he could to make me laugh, even went as far as pranking his little brother. It was a blissful feeling, until there was a knock on the door.

M- " Hello, how may I help you?" I looked at the door and saw him, I instantly looked to the floor. He never liked when I made eye contact with him. A sudden wave of anxiety hit, I started to scratch the side of my palm.

E- " I'm here to pick up Stella. It is time to bring her home." His stern voice rings in my ears. I started to scratch harder, the area started to turn red fast.

M- " I'm sorry mister but I can not just give the girl away to anybody." Molly was standing her ground.

E- " Im her mothers Husband, she told me to pick her up. I'm pretty sure you want her out of your hands." I looked around the room and Fred's face looked shocked and angry.

M- " Well Mr. Vane we are happy to watch her one more night,"

E- " No! Didn't you just hear me. I am taking her home now." He cut off Molly. He suddenly looked my way. I knew if I didn't go it would be worse. I gave Fred and George a look and gave them a hug. I was almost out the door when I heard Fred Yell.