Like a Fairytale

Life Saver

I put back the rest of the books and cleaned the counter. Margret said I didn't have to but I insisted in helping her clean. After a fun day at the library I helped Margret close up. Tom hadn't showed up today. I guess he was busy. Nana gave me a few cookies to give to the other kids. I put them into my bag and wished them goodnight. I noticed it was 7:00! I started rushing down the street. I kept running as fast as I could. If I was late Mrs Georgia was sure to ground me. I was about to cross the street but didn't look both ways. I rushed out onto the street only to be yanked back onto the sidewalk by two strong arms before a speeding car would've ran me over. I COULD'VE DIED!!!! I breathed rapidly still a little shaken up by almost getting run over. I turned to see who had saved my life. I looked up to see a familiar face who looked terrified. Tom.
"Are you alright?" He said kneeling down to my height. I nodded breathlessly, "you gave me quite a scare there darling." He's never called me Darling before. It was always El or Flower.
"I'm sorry" I said still out of breath.
"Let me take you home Flower" he said smiling.
"Thank you Tom" I said as he started walking with me, "thank you again for saving me. I could've been a pancake." He let out a chuckle as we were almost to the orphanage. Tom has never been here before.
"I would do anything for you, Flower" he said. Was I really that important to him? I opened the door and walked inside with Tom behind me. Mrs Georgia rushed out of the kitchen squeezing me to death.
"You are so grounded" she said.
"Mrs Georgia may I speak with you" Tom said. Mrs Georgia gave him a small nod before they both walked into the kitchen. I walked upstairs to my room and got dressed for bed.
"ELLIE!" Mrs Georgia called. I walked downstairs ready for a lecture about not looking both ways.
"You're not grounded anymore thanks to Mr Hiddleston's explanation why you were late" she said drying a tear.
"He doesn't like to be called Mr Hiddleston. It makes him feel old" I said smiling.
"Also... pack your things sweetheart. Tom is adopting you" she said smiling. I looked at Tom shocked. I ran into his loving arms and hugged him tightly. This is awesome! I ran upstairs and got my cloths. I gathered all of my belongings. I didn't bug changing my cloths. I ran back downstairs and put my stuff at Tom's feet. I ran towards the basement hearing the soft guitar. I ran down the wooden stairs before tackling Dylan in a large hug.
"Hey Dawson. What's up?" He asked.
"I'm...getting adopted" I said staring at his hazel colored eyes.
"That's awesome Ellie! Make sure you text me and keep in contact with me" he said clearly excited for me being adopted.
"I'll make sure I come and visit you" I said giving him one last hug and a kiss on the cheek before racing up the stairs. I then said goodbye to Lucy and Madison. Madison was crying and Lucy gave me a lot of hugs. I gave the biggest hug to Mrs Georgia. I couldn't believe I was leaving. After saying goodbyes me and Tom headed out to his car which was parked a few blocks down. He put my stuff into the car. He opened the door for me and I climbed into the car and he closed the door. He got in on the other side.
"How long have you been planing this?" I asked.
"2 weeks" he said smiling as he turned on the car. I finally was going to have a home. Somewhere I could call home. He pulled out of the area and drove downing the rainy street. I leaned against the window almost falling asleep. I felt Tom tap my shoulder signaling we were here. I opened my eyes to see a nice house. It looked very pretty. He got out of the car and took my things and came around opening my door. I couldn't believe it. I've dreamed of getting adopted for a while now. I finally was getting adopted. Wow. This is gonna be a big adventure.