Adopting twins; Zalfie.

Chapter 3

                                                                                   October 2017

Alexis' POV:

"Okay everyone, listen up," Marion called out, coming into the dining room, "Today I have a couple coming in who are hoping to adopt one of you. Now, they don't know if they defiantly are going to go down this route, so please do not get your hopes up. They're going to have a meeting with me first, then we're all going to go into the living room to meet each other. Be ready by 10 am." She walked out of the room, leaving all the children to chatter excitedly about the prospect of having a new mummy and daddy. Erin and I were never really bothered about this kind of thing; we knew we weren't the ideal kids to adopt. For one, we were fourteen. Couples usually wanted to bring the younger ones into their families, like Tommy and Kayla. Plus, there was two of us. No one wants siblings, they come here with the intention of adopting one child. Not twins.

After finishing my breakfast, I headed upstairs to get ready. Although I knew there were very little chances of the couple choosing us, I wanted to make a good impression. I wore a black skater skirt, with a slightly cropped, burgundy jumper, tights and black boots. I tied my hair into two french braids and applied a pink lip gloss. Erin put on a pair of 'mum' jeans, an over sized grey jumper and white converse. She left her hair down, but curled it slightly. Once we were ready, we headed back downstairs. By 10 am, all the kids were sat excitedly in the sitting room watching Spoungebob Squarepants and nattering on. 

I sat on an armchair in the corner, with Tommy on my lap. He cuddled into me, sucking his thumb. He was so warm, and I didn't want to let him go. I suddenly felt a pang of sadness at the thought of Tommy being adopted and leaving here. I pulled him closer, and rubbed my cheek on his soft, curly hair. Suddenly, the door bell rang, causing all the kids to scream excitedly. They jumped up, running to the door. "Wait!" Erin called out, "Marion told us to stay in here until after their meeting." They turned around sulkily, and sat back down. I giggled, and threw a pillow at Robbie who was dramatically laying on the floor, stomping his feet.

Erin's POV:

Forty minutes passed when there was a knock on the living room door. Marion popped her head around the door, and nodded at the TV for it to be switched off. I grabbed the remote and pressed the off button, just as the door opened fully. Marion walked in, the couple following behind her. My heart stopped and my mouth dropped open. Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes had just walked into our living room. I turned to my sister who had her hand over her mouth. "Everyone, this is Zoe and Alfie." We all smiled and waved, though my heart was racing. Marion went around the room saying all of our names, ending with Alexis'. "Twins?" Zoe asked, looking from me to Lex. We nodded enthusiastically, probably looking like idiots. 

 "So, I thought that we could do an activity for us all to get to know each other. I've got some arts and crafts!" We all groaned. Marion always had arts and crafts. It was her solution to everything, and what we did each time that a new couple was introduced to us. The last time it happened, we made Easter baskets for Marion's kid's school fate. I think she just couldn't be bothered to do it herself, to be honest. This time, She put out friendship bracelet sets on the coffee table, with lots of ribbon and string and beads. It was great for the little ones, but not so much for me and Alexis. Nevertheless, I sat on the floor with the others and intricately threaded through the beads. Zoe was sat on the opposite side of the table to me, she was so close, it was so surreal.

"So what's it like being a twin?" I looked up and saw Zoe looking at me sweetly. My stomach sank and anxiety hit me. What was I supposed to say? Why couldn't I think of ANYTHING to say? Fuck. Fuck. Fuckity fuck fuck. "Erm," I croaked, "It's pretty amazing, you always, erm, have someone to talk to and, erm, it's like having constant sleepovers with your best friend." I put my head down, my face flushing red. Why can't I ever just have a normal conversation without getting nervous and flustering? "That's so cool, I always wished that I could have a sister, but I just have a brother." Zoe replied. "Joe, right?" I lifted my head and my eyes widened as I realised how creepy and weird that sounded. "I watch your videos."

Zoe nodded, but she seemed to change slightly when I said it. "So you know about Evelyn?" She asked quietly. I smiled sadly, "Yes. I'm so sorry that that happened to you." She looked down for a moment, and I thought she was going to cry. But she shook her head and smiled at me. " Erin, right?" I nodded, "That's a beautiful name." I grinned, "Thank you." She put down her finished bracelet and shuffled closer, like she was really interested in our conversation. We spoke for the next twenty minutes, really getting to know each other. I felt that Zoe and I truly connected, and that we may actually have a chance at being adopted by them.

We were interrupted by Tommy running over and jumping onto Zoe's lap. She laughed and began to play with him. He smiled, and I jumped up, walking over to where Alexis was and sitting next to her. "Oh my god!" I whispered. "I know! This is insane. I've been speaking to Alfie for ages and we really get on! This is the best day of my life." She replied. "Oh my gosh, me and Zoe have been talking and she's so nice. She seems to really like me." She grabbed me by my arms and looked at me seriously. "What if it's finally happening? What if we're actually going to be adopted? And by Zalfie?" My heart raced. Oh my god. What if it actually happened? 

I spent the rest of the hour getting to know Alfie, until sadly they had to leave. "Zoe and Alfie will be back next Saturday to get to know you all individually." Marion said to us. The two went around hugging everyone, getting to me and Alexis last. Alfie hugged me first, holding me tight, making me feel supported. It was a very fatherly hug, and I hadn't had one like that since my own dad died. Afterwards, Zoe pulled me in. "See you next week, Erin." She whispered, before letting go. As she pulled away, she placed something in my hand, and then the pair walked out. I looked down and saw the friendship bracelet that Zoe had been making. It was made of pink and purple thread and had an 'E' gem in the middle. I clasped it tightly in my hand and smiled. I was so happy I wanted to cry.