Hopeful fighter

CHAPTER 8

Abby enters her room, followed by Hope and Carli and immediately climbs up into the bed. She pulls up the covers and she lays down.

H-S:" Are you tired?"

A:" Yeah, I couldn't fall asleep last night... too many thoughts"

H-S:" What were you thinking about?"

A:" I was worried about today. I wanted to meet you but I was so freaking scared that you didn't want to deal with me"

H-S:" Why are you always so hard on yourself?"

A:" Because people can be mean, and since I've been having terrible days at home, I prefer not to oblige the others to deal with me. I'd rather be alone than force other people to be with me"

H-S:" I'll take care of you Abby"

A:" I don't want to go back with my adoptive parents, I want to stay with you Hope"

H-S:" We will work this out, I promise. Now go to sleep because we have practice tomorrow"

A:" Can we pretty pretty please cuddle?"

H-S:" Sure kid, come here"

A:" Goodnight Hopey"

H-S:" I don't like when people call me "Hopey"" (laughing)

A:" But I'm not "people", I'm your daughter" (laughing)

H-S:" Fair point ahah. Goodnight honey"

A:" Night night Hopey"

H-S:" Goodnight Carli"

A:" Goodnight Carli"

C-L:" Goodnight cuties" (laughing)

THE FOLLOWING MORNING

Abigail and Hope wake up held in each other arms and, once dressed up, make their way down to the breakfast room. The rest of the team is already here and greets Abby.

H-S:" Abby go sit with Alex and Tobin, I'll grab your breakfast. What would you like to eat?"

A:" Pancakes, duh!"

H-S:" Alright, I'll be right back?"

She sits down with Alex, Tobin, Ashlyn and Ali, who ask her how the night with her birth mother went.

A:" Oh my God you guys, I had the best night ever. So I told Hopey I wanted cuddles like really really bad and she said yes so we basically slept with our arms wrapped around each other. It was so cuuuuuute"

A-K:" You cuddled?" (surprised)

A-H:" You called her Hopey?" (even more surprised)

A-M:" You hugged during the night?" (laughing)

A:" Yes, yes and yes. Why is this so hard to believe?"

T-H:" Because... Hope hates when someone calls her "Hopey" and she doesn't like cuddles"

A:" Seriously?"

A-H:" Yeah. She really does love you" (smiling)

A:" I guess ahah. Guys tell me something about Hope"

A-M:" Well, I've known her for a long time. She's an amazing person and she really always looks after the ones she loves. When we found out you were coming with your team, your mum was really worried and..."

A:" Why was she worried?"

A-K:" She was scared that you hated her and she didn't want to upset you"

A:" I see. Is she happy right now that I'm here?"

T-H:" Tell you what, I've never, ever seem her like this before. She's so happy, you make her happy Abby"

A:" I don't want to leave her" (sad)

H-S:" And I won't make that happen"

Abigail hugs her mother and doesn't let her go. All the gals come sitting at their table and start questioning Abby about her life.

M-R:" So you've basically stayed here in Millcity forever?"

A:" yes. I don't like being here since I don't have many friends except from my squad and neighbors"

A-R:" Do you have a boyfriend?"

A:" Mm... It's complicated" (laughing)

M-R:" Friends with benefits?" : )

H-S:" Pinoe! She's 15, so basically a baby"

A:" Am not. And yes, I do have a crush on Luke, but we're not a couple...yet"

H-S:" We will talk about it later, okay honey?" (laughing)

J-E:" Alright girls, let's go to the stadium!"

Alright guys, this is chapter 8! I hope you like it :) Since it's Christmas's Eve, I just wanted to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! May God bless you all!! <3