Silent Scream

15.

Nate's Pov:

It's been weeks. Long, long weeks. Weeks since I've held her hand. Weeks since I've kissed her. Weeks since I've seen her beautiful face. We are still technically together, but I can't see her and it's slowly killing me.

We talk, over text, but it's not the same. I just want to hold her in my arms and never let go, but I can't. Hopefully I will get to see her again. I just want my girlfriend back.

Dylan's Pov:

Ashton has been gone for 2 weeks. She texts me occasionally and we talk. She always says the same thing: "I'm still in this hellhole... 😔".

I'm trying to get money so I can adopt her and finally we will both be safe and away from dad. Some people would say it's weird for siblings to adopt each other. I say I don't care because she's my last remaining family that lives in the United States.

I miss her. Noah does too. I just want my little sister back.

Ashton's Pov:

When I heard that someone was here to adopt me I panicked. I knew it wasn't Dylan.. it couldn't be. He would've told me.

I didn't have to gather my things because I never unpacked. Nicole, the lady who was finding me a foster family, came in and led me to the office. I've been in here before and always left to go back to my "room".

I walked in and saw a man and a woman. The man looked familiar. "He kinda looks like-no he couldn't be.. Could he?" I argued in my head.

"Ashton this is Chris and Maria Johnson and they are here to adopt you." It clicked. It was him. Really him! I ran and hugged my advanced art teacher Mr. Johnson. He hugged me too. I was so relieved that it was him. I might have even started crying a little.

"You know each other?" Nicole asked confused by my sudden action. I nodded and my soon to be foster dad spoke.

"I teach at the school she goes too. We heard about what happened and wanted to help her. She's one of my favorite students." He concluded.

'One of!' I signed to him. We laughed. Including his wife. I was slightly confused, but figured she must know sign language too.

They filled out the paper work while I sat on my phone. I decided not to tell Dylan, Noah, or Nate. Why not surprise them instead?

"Come on Ashton. Let's get to your new house." Maria stated as we said goodbye to Nicole and walked to their car.

"So tell me about yourself?" Maria asked as we drove home.

"Umm.. I don't talk much unless I'm comfortable. I love art. My biological dad is awful. I have one brother and a boyfriend. I have no friends. I write poetry sometimes.. that pretty much sums me up." I finished.

"Well I'm Maria. You can call me what you want. I work as a fashion designer and love music and cooking." She spoke. "I assume you already know Chris."

I nodded then realized that she couldn't see me so I said, "yeah."

"Well Ashton I'm really looking forward to getting to know you. You will be going to the same school as before," my heart lifted a million times when I heard this, "Chris and I are pretty laid back when it comes to rules, but we do have a few."

"What are they..?" I hesitantly asked, the worst coming to mind.

"Obviously you can't be out later then 10 when you have school the next day. If you go somewhere after school with a friend or something you have to let one of us know. No drinking or drugs. Be safe when it comes to sex and homework always comes first. That's pretty much it."

"Not very difficult." I stated.

"Oh and just to be please ask before you invite people over." Chris said.

"Always." I confirmed. "Uhh I was wondering if before we go to the house if I could go see my boyfriend? I haven't seen him in weeks and.. never mind."

Maria made a face to Chris that said 'who is he?'

"His name is Nate. I have him in class. If he does anything that we don't like I'll tell him personally. Don't worry babe." Chris said.

"Okay where's he live?" Maria asked.

I directed them to his house. When we got there I got out and they stayed in the car. I walked up and knocked.

When Nate answered I started crying again. He looked like he was going to also.

"Hey"

He didn't respond, instead crashed his lips into mine.

A/N
Hey guys!! Short chapter. Sorry. I don't have a lot of time to write anymore so chapters will be shorter. Hope y'all don't mind!! Thanks so much for reading. Comment. Vote. Follow. Thanks again!! Bye!! :)
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