temporary home

Addie's POV

I'm lying in the hospital bed, still shaking from what Daddy told me, when the door opens. It's the 4 boys again. They're wearing the same clothes as yesterday. They walk up to my bed and start talking all at once.

"What happ-"

"Are you ok? Can I ge-"

"Addie!!! Are you ok lo-"

"GUYS!" The red haired one yelled. I jump startled, and the other boys turn to him. "We're scaring her... One at a time and slowly."

I decide that if there's one boy I like its him. He seems to sort of understand me. I think his name is Micheal. He leans over my bed and whispers, "I'm sorry, they get excited very easily" I almost laugh at that.

"Are you ok Addie? Did he hurt you?" the curly haired boy, Ashton I think, asks looking worried. I want to answer him but I know that staying silent is better so I just shake my head. Luckily a nurse comes in before they can ask me any more questions.

"I see your guardians have arrived Addelyn. Which one of you is Micheal Clifford?"

The red haired one puts his hand up and the nurse takes him into the hall to talk. The other boys all start talking quietly and I tune them out. I start thinking about how my life is going to change again. The nurse told me earlier that I would be going home with them today, and they were adopting me. I didn't understand at first, but she explained that meant they'd be my new parents and take care of me. I'm not sure I like the idea of living with 4 dads... one was bad enough, but maybe if I'm quiet and good they won't hurt me.

Mickey and the nurse come back in the room and break my thoughts.

"Alright Addelyn! You're going home with these nice men. You'll have to come back in about a month to get a check up on your ankle. Just make sure that you keep it taped if you're running or doing any physical activity"

Mickey helps me out of the hospital bed I want to trust him, but I just don't know how. He reaches for my hand and I instinctively flinch away. He bends down so he's at my eye height. I look down and prepare myself for a beating.

"Shh it's ok. I promise none of us are going to hurt you. Ever. We will be here to support you and love you and make sure you are ok. We will tell you bed time stories and kiss you goodnight. We will hold you when your scared and play with you when you're bored. But most importantly, I promise you will NEVER be hurt again" He looks me straight in the eyes, and for the first time in my life, I can feel myself starting to trust a man. "You don't have to be comfortable around us instantly. It's going to take time, I know. But please don't worry baby girl. We will always be here"

I slowly look up from the floor again, and nod my head.

He stands up and points to the door. I slowly make my way out of the room and the boys follow me. As scared as I am, I'm starting to think that maybe, just maybe this new life won't be so bad.