A Foster. ~ The Grier Family.

C.4

I walked into the house and saw everyone sitting at the table.
I sat down next to Hayes and Bryce and Cameron was across from me.

I sighed and started to eat.

Cameron-"So who are you and her..."
He said referring to me as the her and directing the question to Bryce.

The mom chimed in.

Mom-"they are our foster kids."

I half smiled and took a deep breath and a sip of water.
I finished my dinner first and Cameron made a comment about it.

Cameron-"Finish fast enough?"

Everyone laughed. Even Bryce. But Hayes didn't.
I sighed and grabbed my spoon and bowl and set it into the sink. I ran upstairs and into my room.

I undressed again and threw on some ripped jeans, a white t shirt, and a black leather jacket.
I took my hair out and did it into a high bun.

I walked into the hall and started down the stairs and ran into Hayes.
He held me by my shoulders.

Hayes-"Where are you going lex?"

Lexi-"I saw a field in your neighborhood I'm gonna go look at stars. That okay?"

Hayes-"As long as I can come with you."

Hayes and I walked down the stairs and Hayes said where we were going. I heard Bryce.

Bryce-"Wait Lex! I'm-"
Then the door shut.
I walked into the field and I lied down on my back and Hayes lied next to me.

Hayes-"Tell me about you Lexi."

I sighed and started.

Lexi-"Like I said. Foster care since I was 6-"

Hayes-"No."

Hayes-"Why do you love hate your brother?"

Lexi-"No one ever picks on him. I'm an easy target. Both physically and mentally. My last foster dad didn't hit him. Only me. Bryce just fits in at school. All handsome and great at football. And then there's me. It really
Sucks not feeling good enough Hayes."

Hayes-"I'm really sorry about your situation Lexi and I hope you don't tell anyone that I'm telling you this but mom and dad were thinking about making this your permanent home."

Lexi-"Wow."

Hayes-"I know. Who's your least favorite?"

Lexi-"Nash... And Cameron. Even though he isn't my brother.

I sighed and Hayes grabbed my shoulders and I lied my head on his stomach and drifted off to sleep, as did he.

I woke up and jumped up. Hayes sat up and gasped.

Lexi-"We gotta get back!"

Hayes-"Ugh your right. We have school tomorrow."

He stood up and brushed himself off.