Chapter 15: Big Sister

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I'm back!

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Recap: i nod my head, smiling at her, she was such a sweet woman, I'm glad that there's still some good people in this world...why on earth are they helping me? Mira walks out and i start getting changed into something dry and that smells like...flowers.

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I walk into the living room, where Peter is watching cartoons and Mira is reading a book, i clear my throat and they look up at me, making me blush slightly.

"Jesus, what happened to your arms?" Mira asked.

She stood up and walks to me, examining my arms. I search her eyes, then look down at my arms. 

"um...my parents" i mumbled quietly.

Mira covered her mouth and she stares at me sadly. She rests her hand on my lower back and leads me to the kitchen.

"i am so sorry, please, do you have anywhere to go? please don't tell me you're still with the people you call parents" Mira said.

"no, no...i used to stay with friends...but they...couldn't except my flaws...so I've been living under the bridge" i said quietly. 

"you poor thing, you stay here as long as you can" Mira said.

"i-i can't" i whispered.

"Yes you can, plus I'm working night shifts, so that will help out a lot, and i can pay you" Mira said pleadingly. 

"I don't want money...giving me a place to stay is good enough" i said.

"great, I'm thinking meatloaf for dinner, thoughts?" Mira asked.

"sounds delicious" i said smiling. 

"great" Mira said. 

I walk back into the living room and sit next to Peter, who was pretty into the show. I look at the cartoon and raise an eyebrow, Mickey Mouse? 

"so...guess what kid" i said. 

"What?" Peter asked curiously. 

"you got your wish, I'm staying for a bit" i said.

"really?!" Peter asked smiling.

"really" i said smiling.

He hugged my middle and i laugh, ruffling his hair. Peter yawns loudly and plays with one of his action figures.

"tired?" i asked.

"nah" Peter said.

"liar, liar, pants on fire" i said humming.

"I'm no liar" Peter said.

"well you're lying to me" i said teasingly.

"...sorry, yeah, I'm kinda tired" Peter said.

"well, maybe next time, don't pick up a stranger" i said.

"nah, you're fun to be around, plus, i always wanted an older sister" Peter said.

"surprisingly" Mira said walking in.

"I'd be a great little brother" Peter said.

"oh, I'm sure" Mira said.

"well, if it helps, i can be your older sis for awhile" i said elbowing him. 

"really?!" Peter screamed.

"why not?" i asked smiling.

"great, i have a daughter now, Jesus" Mira said jokingly.

"is that an insult?" i asked teasingly.

"no, of course not" Mira said sarcastically.

Peter laughs and there was a knock on the door. Mira stood up and went to the door. i  went back to watching TV with Peter.

"Kassidy...can you take Peter to his room?" Mira asked.

The tone of her voice made me worry, it sounded calm, but panicked. i turn the TV off and grab Peter and drag him to his room.

"what's happening?" Peter whispered. 

"no idea, but Mira said stay in here, okay?" i asked softly.

Peter looks worried and i sit him on his bed. i bit my bottom lip and grab his hands, closing my eyes.

flashback

I was sitting in a meadow, I had escaped the lab and was laying in a field, looking at the clouds, they're so pretty. i look around and softly hum. I start singing to an Elvis song, making me smile and happy. I've never been outside before...it felt great. I was free, finally free. 

End Flashback

I softly sing the words, making Peter lean against me, closing his eyes, calming down. After a while, Peter was sound asleep. I tuck him in and swept his hair back. i kiss his forehead and turn the lights out. i sit on the floor and lean against his bed, making sure everything was okay. I listen carefully at the sounds...there's a banging noise? i wonder what that is? I shake my head and close my eyes, slowly falling asleep. 

Mira's POV

i tie the robe around me and stare darkly at Erik. Erik was fixing his belt and Erik looks at me with a raised eyebrow.

"you'll have to meet him some day Erik" i mumbled.

"...I'm not a father figure, trust me" Erik said.

"well one day, when I'm no longer here, you'll have to step up" i said. 

"...can i see him?" Erik mumbled.

"sure" i said nodding.

I walk him through the house and stop outside of his door that has a large wood "P" on it. i slowly open the door and turn on a small lamp. Peter is tucked into his bed with Kassidy leaning against it, sleeping. 

"what is she doing here?" Erik mumbled.

"she saved him from drowning...how do you know her?" i whispered.

"she's one of the students at the school...how long has she been here?" Erik whispered.

"a few hours...Erik...she was living under a bridge" i said frowning. 

"oh...one of the other kids upset her, called her a monster, I don't blame her for leaving" Erik mumbled.

"that's horrible" i whispered.

"keep her for the week, will you? I'll come around Saturday, okay?" Erik whispered.

"yeah, no problem" i said. 

I walk Erik to the door and open it. Erik stares at me, then kisses me softly and i kiss back. I pull away and smile at him. I know i should stay away, but i can't help it, i love him. Erik kisses me on the forehead and leaves. I close the door and went back to Peter's room. I cover the poor girl up and went to my room, going to bed.

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