Adopted by Zoella<DISCONTINUED>

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(THAT FRIDAY)

It was finally Friday. Thank god. 

I woke up happily for once this morning, rolling out of my bed and jumping into my most comfortable black nike leggings and a black TRXYE sweatshirt. Only was able to afford it from my dad's estate and what he left me, otherwise I would be wearing shirts from when I was nine still. Men's shirts from the clearance racks in Forever 21 and Old Navy.

"IT'S TODAY!" I shrieked, spinning around in my bedroom. Andrea busted through the bathroom door in only a towel, "What the fuck, Xan?"

"What do you mean?" I sang to her. She rolled her eyes and went back into the bathroom. She was mad at me for Zoe and Alfie adopting me, but I didn't choose them- they chose me. 

I made my bed quickly before starting to empty my bedroom from my little bit of stuff. Only has been two weeks, but I felt at home.  I opened my closet to find my few shirts and a few pairs of pajamas hanging with some jeans beside them. My cardboard box lay beside them, which I opened up and began to pack my closet. Tomorrow I would be unpacking it in my new bedroom.

I found my phone after getting my closet done, everything was folded nicely and still has space for some more valuable things from my childhood I still wanted to keep. My phone was waiting for me, already had music turned on as I pulled Troye Sivan on. Suburbia played while I danced around, grabbing the knickknacks I wanted to keep and put them carefully away. 

"Xanthippe?" Jean yelled up the stairs a little before I was done. I paused the music. "YEAH?"

"Zoe called me! She's picking you up at nine tomorrow!"

I bit my lip, not trying to squeal in reply. Finally I would be getting adopted and loved fully, with a great family and adorable pug. "Thanks for letting me know, Jean!" I called out.

I didn't get a respond, but I was fine with it. All I wanted to know is why I had to wait so long for getting them to come pick me up. Apparently they have been waiting to fill out all the paperwork and get interviews for four months. I only knew a week ago.

I played my song, this time Cool was playing. I hummed along until Andrea stormed in.

"UGH LOOK!" Andrea huffed at me, sticking her phone out to me. She had a tab open to a new video from Zoe.

"Yeah she makes videos." I replied, shrugging. 

"Watch it, bitch." She said coldly. I grabbed her phone and pressed play. 

"Why hello everybody! I'm actually making a video today- how strange?!" Zoe laughed. This was only uploaded about a half hour ago. "Anyway, I wanted you all to know that my daughter will be coming home tomorrow. I'm so very excited for you all to meet her, and you better be nice! I love you all so much, and I hope you accept Xanthippe for who she is. From what I can tell, you'll love her."

"She has an awesome name!" Alfie called out in the background. I smirked to myself, almost smiling before I see Andrea's face. She's so angry. I thought she was fine with this all.

"Also we will be doing a video with her soon, but not tomorrow. I want her to feel more comfortable in our house before we shove a camera in Xan's face. Thank you all for watching and understanding! Love you all!" Zoe said before she ended the video.

"You're such a lucky bitch." Andrea yelled, snatching her phone and leaving my room in a strange silence.

~~~

Dinner that night was unbearable. The food was great, but everyone was quiet. Andrea silently insulted me from across the table while her parents tried to make small talk. I feel lucky now that I won't be here in twenty-four hours.

"So, are you excited about tomorrow?" Her dad asked. I nodded excitedly and ate another bite of the pasta Jean made. She smirked when she saw the face I made whenever I took a bite- she was a fabulous chef.

"Why wouldn't I be?" I anxiously replied. I just wanted to be at my new home, watching tv with Zoe and Alfie while eating cupcakes; but for only 11 more hours I would be here.

He nodded, "I completely understand, Xan. I'm so happy you got adopted to such a lovely couple." Andrea was seething now. "You deserve your soon to be great life." Andrea was going to burst. Spatz out and only to me. Her parents somehow didn't see her red face or hear the heartbeat from across the table.

"Yeah. I guess I am lucky." I looked over at Andrea, and smirked at her. If she was going to play this way, so will I. 

We all finished the meal and I brought my plate it swiftly, stacking all the other useless table stuff on it and bring it to the kitchen. After the table was clean, Jean and Scott went to the living room to watch the new episode of Sherlock while Andrea and I went upstairs.

It seemed to become a race, me rapidly hitting the steps and trying to get some peace from her, Andrea chasing me with rage as we both slammed into my door. I locked both the main door and the main one to the bathroom. I would be in here for a while.

~~~

I woke up on my bed in broad daylight. I checked my phone and realized it was six a.m. I still had to finish packing! 

Rolling out of bed (ya know with finesse), I packed everything I thought I would need. Clothing and my valuables were packed away the night before, so all I had left was bedding and the few extra random things like fairy lights and photo albums etc.

My phone dinged while I sat in silence, going through my old photo albums when I was young. I was so tiny and fragile as a toddler. A few pictures of my dad brought tears to my eyes, thinking about him in general still screwed me up. After a few more minutes of sitting there, it dinged again, impatient with me.

"Fine," I sighed and shuffled over to my naked bed, stripped of all its sheets and comforter. It was now seven thirty-three. Zoe texted me a few minutes ago, then again.

Zoe💖🌺: hey darling! So we are picking you up at nine! You are gonna meet some of our friends tomorrow so be sure to know what box your clothes are in xoxo

Zoe💖🌺: btw my friends are super excited to see you! I'm just so excited to have you finally live with us! The suspense was killing me 😘😂

Xan💙: ooh thanks for letting me know about your friends 😂 I would feel bad if I just wore sweatpants the first day-  that might not make a good impression lol

Zoe💖🌺: 😂😜 they wouldn't mind. Just make sure you don't forget all your underwear (I did that at a hotel once- always remember!)

Xan💙: KK will check the boxes again! IM SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU

Zoe💖🌺: SAME! ALFIE IS FLIPPING OUT AND MAKING SURE THE HOUSE IS PERFECT FOR YOU 😍

Xan💙: awwww 😍😍 can't wait to see you guys again! 

Zoe💖🌺: same here, love! See ya in a bit and don't get to excited 😂😘

Xan💙: 💜😘

I packed up my last box, and checked my clothing just to be sure I didn't make the underwear mistake like Zoe did. I was lucky enough to remember, and sealed all the boxes snug.

~~~

I FELL ASLEEP AGAIN. THIS TIME ON A BOX. 

My doors were still locked, but as I heard a familiar car beep, I knew it was time. I jumped up and checked the time, 9:07. Perfect. 

I unlocked the doors, grabbed two small boxes out of the three, and made my way down the steep steps toward the entry way. Towards where the door leading to my parents stood.

Jean and Scott met me at the stairwell. "We will miss you Xan! I think Andrea will too." Scott said sadly, embracing me into a hug. I gladly accepted his hug and soon Jean joined in. I never saw Andrea once.

Zoe knocked on the door, and my heart skipped a beat. There she stood. Zoe Sugg, my new and amazing mother.

She grinned and waved at me, but I didn't want to be civil, I jumped into her arms and hugged her tightly, never wanting to let go.

Never.