Foster Mate

Part 1

Alex's POV

I pack my bag quickly as I can. I hurry downstairs to where my social worker is. I hurry as we walk to her car. I sit in the front and light a cigarette. She looks at me with a glare but doesn't say anything. I watch as she drives me to another foster home. I look in the mirror to see a bruise forming on my chin and another on my cheek. It kinda gives me the badass look though. I don't know how long it took but we arrived at a nice looking house well kept. I sigh loudly as the social worker knocks on the door.

I follow after her and wait patiently as she knocks on the door. It looks nice on the outside. A nice looking lady answers the door. We enter and I put out my cigarette. I have my backpack on as the social worker leaves me here. I look around as the lady starts to say that dinner is almost ready. I follow her into the kitchen. The lady then introduces herself as Mary Johnson. I just look up at her. She then starts to explain the rules and I just nod along. When she's done I just watch her make dinner.

I flinch a little when the front door slams open and loud voices approach the kitchen. I slump down in the chair I'm sitting on. I calm my breathing as people come into the kitchen. I look up to see a boy and girl come in. There about the age of 16 I suppose. These must be her real kids. Then behind her is a large man who I cringe at. He could easily overpower me. The man goes over to Mary and kisses her cheek. The two children look over at me for a moment before they start to grab some plates and silverware.

They start to set the table while I just watch them cautiously. I keep the same blank stare as I watch them quietly assess me through quick glances and from the corner of there eye. I watch in confusion at the way this family does things. I watch as Mary pulls out a bowl of salad and a casserole from the oven. I stay in the chair as I quietly sit there. I grab a little bit of food on my plate before starting to eat it. I finish after a while and get up from the table.

Mary then directs me into the bathroom saying how I could shower or take a bath and then change into a pair of pajamas that she handed to me. I smile at her which she seems kinda taken back at. Mary closes the door as she leaves. I turn on the water and watch it fill the tub up. I then strip out of my clothes as I look at myself in the mirror. My body is pretty naturally thin but looks a little anorexic. There are bruises all along my stomach and arms. My face has a split lip with a small nasty bruise on my chin.

I step into the tub and pull my knees to my chest. I sit and silently cry to myself. After a while I get up and drain the tub. I get dressed in the clothes before exiting the bathroom. I go and grab my bag. I look through it for a blanket. I find mine and then Mary shows me to the couch saying it will just be for a couple nights. I just nod and thank her again. I sit on the couch and run my fingers through my wet hair. I quickly braid it off to the side. I pull the blankets closer to me as I try to fall asleep. I drift off to sleep soon.

I awake in the morning on a couch. I rub my eyes and look around. I panic for a second before remembering what happened yesterday. I get up off the couch and fold the blankets before putting the pillow on type. I look over at a clock and read it's 5:33am. I stay on the couch as noise from upstairs catches my attention. I yawn loudly before getting off the couch to go outside. I open the door quietly as not to wake anyone. I step out onto the porch to watch the sunrise. I always had to wake up early to make breakfast and wake everyone up. I listen closely to the noise in the house. I watch the sky light up in different colors. I smile a little before going back inside. I look at the time again to see its 6:45. I go and sit back on to the couch. I close my eyes. After a while I hear footsteps come downstairs. I open my eyes to look who came downstairs. It was Mary who was dressed in clothes for work.

She smiles at me before telling me to come into the kitchen. She starts pulling out breakfast. I just watch her wondering if I should help or not. Mary just smiles at me though and starts to talk. I listen as she says "So school usually starts at 8:00 for high school. Evelyn and Evan are both in high school so you can hitch a ride with whatever one is driving the car. You will have to go into the office to get your schedule. I didn't know if you would need any supplies so I packed a bag that's sitting by the door just in case." I just nod in acknowledgement towards her. I watch as she cooks taking note. Mary then says "if you go into the bathroom you were in yesterday you can get ready for school. Do you need any clothes?" I just shake my head no and exit the kitchen picking up my bag. I go into the bathroom locking it. I pull out some black skinny jeans and a t-shirt.

I pull my hair out of it's braid before brushing through it. I brush my teeth before exiting the bathroom. I set my stuff in the living room before going into the kitchen. Everyone seems to be up. I sit down just as Mary sets out all of the food. I stare at the choices before grabbing a bowl. I pour some cereal into it then some milk. I grab a spoon then go to sit down. I eat quietly but quickly. After I finish along with everyone else I put my bowl in the sink. Mary starts to tell all of to hurry up or we will be late. Before I can exit the kitchen I turn around to face Mary. I catch her attention as I say "Thank you for taking me in Mrs. Johnson. I'm very grateful for everything you have done in the day I've been here. No other foster placement has been this nice." I then turn back around exiting the kitchen. I notice that Evelyn and Evan are both outside. I hurriedly grab the black backpack that was sitting by the front door. I hurry outside to the car. I climb into the backseat.

We arrive at school. I look around to see its a nice public school better than the last. I step out of the car but before I can find the office a hand grabbed by arm. I yank my arm away as I turn to Evan. He looks at me weirdly before saying "Don't worry about it. We didn't want to spook you yesterday. Now I'm Evan and that's Evelyn but people call her Eve. I'll show you to the office so you can get your schedule. We will take you home after school so meet us by the car. Also if anyone gives you a hard time tell one of us and we will handle it." I giggle a little before giving him a small smile. Evan leads me to the office and even waits for me. I show him my schedule. We only have three classes together. I have a total of seven classes all together. He still walks me to my locker and I thank him before he directs me to first period. I walk there quickly and sit down in the back trying not to be noticed. I can feel someone looking at me so I turn to be merged with a girl looking at me. I keep my head down and I sigh as the teacher starts to call roll.

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