Adopted By Hamilton

Chapter 33. Explanation.

Monday came and I was not ready to go back to school. I definitely had to go back because I was so anxious about missing too much school. This what's also the first day I would be there since everything with Aniyah.
She was in like all of my classes. I'm so nervous.

I got dressed and went to the living room. Lin was sipping his coffee. It's his day off and he's up at six in the morning. Why? I will never know.

I grabbed my backpack and started to walk out of the door. "Sam. Breakfast." Was all Lin had to say before I turned around, went to the kitchen and grabbed a banana. I had no intention of eating it.

"Have a good day at school, bud. And text me if you need anything please." Lin said before I walked out of the door.

I walked to the subway station. I hated being up this early. But it was also nice because I was too tired to think.

I rode the subway, got off and started walking through Central Park. I wish there was an easy route to get to school. I mean it's not that bad, I get my steps in. But it gets old fast. Especially when it's cold as hell like it is right now.

When I was walking through the park I saw a man laying on a bench. He had a few blankets but his shoes were all busted up. He was homeless. I felt awful that he had to live like this. I had wondered what got him here. Sam be kind. Get him something. It can be small, but something. You have money in your bag. I immediately turned around and exited the park. I walked across the block and went into a thrift store that was open 24 hours. I found a pair of shoes that looked nice, sturdy and comfortable. I guessed the strangers shoe size hoping they would fit.
I then found a better blanket than what I had seen, and a new coat that felt warm when I tried it on. Lastly was lots of socks. Fuzzy and warm.
I went to the counter and checked out. It was about $45 for everything. It was worth it.
After I was done I went to a food place next store and got breakfast for the man. I hoped he would like it.

After I had everything I liked at the time and noticed I was running late.
I ran back in the park and found the man shaking. This time he was sitting up and reading a book of some sort.

"Hello. So sorry to bother you. But I got you a few things if that's okay," I said to him.
He looked up at me. The man was older and had dark skin.
I handed him the bag that had the clothes and another that had the food.
"I hope this helps. I know it gets really cold out here and no one should have to be cold," I spoke as he opened the bag.
"Thank you so much boy. God bless you. God, I don't know what to say. This is all for me?" The man was excited as he pulled out each item from the bag.
"Yes sir. This is for you. Like I said. I know it gets really cold." I explained.
"Can I give you a hug?" The man asked. I nodded and he stood up giving me a hug.
He broke the embrace and smiled. "Thank you so much," he thanked me. "It's really no problem. I hope you have a good day sir," I turned and left.
Good job Sam. You did good.

I started walking and as soon as he left my view I started to run to school. I was going to be late.

I arrived at school two minutes before the bell rang and I rushed to class.

I walked into my English class and Aniyah sat in the back of the class where we normally sat. God I hate assigned seats. I sat down right next to her because I had to.
"Welcome back," She said to me. What! Welcome back?! What was wrong with her?!

I looked at her like she was insane. "You are aware that you put me through hell the other day right and you tell me welcome back." I was pissed.
"What are you talking about?" She asked. "What do you mean!? You know when you texted me to go kill myself and cheated on me." I am past the point of being pissed.
"Sam, I haven't had my phone all week. It got stolen by some chick on the soccer team," she explained.
I don't believe her.
"How am I supposed to believe you? Literally last week I came to sit next to you and you put your feet on my chair and texted me to apologize for cheating on you." I told her. I swear she is insane.
"I put my feet on the chair because I had a rough night and I didn't want to talk about it. I'm sorry. But I swear that I would never tell you to kill your self. Sam I love you. I swear to that." Aniyah explained further.
I pulled out my phone and showed her some of the texts. "How would this girl know I was trans then? How could she threaten that? I won't talk to anyone about that." I showed her.
"Sam, that wasn't me. I'm getting a new phone today. I would have never done that to you. Please believe me that wasn't me." She pleaded.
"Okay. But you need a new number. Also what is this tape that's going around?" I asked her.
She seemed to stiffen up.
"That-." She hesitated. "That was the reason I moved. My dad did get a new job, but we really moved because of that. That was something I'm not proud of, but it is a part of my past. And I'm sorry I didn't tell you. Please block the number. I would never do that to you and I need you to believe me." She told me.
"Okay. I believe you. But I was thinking while I was gone. We can't be together. I'm not okay right now and you aren't either. We both are dealing with shit. We can be friends, but we can't be together." I told her as I picked at the skin in my thumb.
"Okay. I get it. And I'm sorry for all of the stuff you went through last week. I swear that wasn't me. And you are right even when we work, we don't."
She agreed with me.
"I know that I can't blame everything on my phone getting stolen. I was awful to you even in person. When I had bad days I would take it out on you and would yell at you. And I'm so sorry for that. I feel horrible for that. We aren't good for each other." She apologized.

"Friends?" She asked. "Friends." I nodded.
"Also we have a problem. Whoever was texting me knows I'm trans and knows that Lin is my foster parent." I realized and started to panic.

"Holy shit." Was all Aniyah could say. "We need to get that phone back. I know who took it. She's an asshole on the soccer team. I'll do my best to get it back. I promise." Aniyah looked at me and calmed my nerves.
"Thank you."

PLOT TWIST!!!! Okay I needed some sun in this dark book. Hope you liked it. Remember to vote and comment any suggestions you may have for me
Love ya- Sam💙