Adopted by Our2ndLife

Chapter 9

I hate being stared at, I don't know if it's out of insecurity or that it's just plain creepy. But, that night after we left Aaron's house, I felt like I was being watched.

Me and the guys sat in the living room eating Taco Bell for dinner and watched tv- but the whole time I felt like I was constantly being watched. The feeling made my stomach churn and flip, I place my taco on the table and stand.

"I'm gonna uhm... get some air." I say, I can't take this feeling much longer.

I head to the backyard and sit at the edge of the pool, I bring my knees to my chest and sigh.

I hate this. I hate how I had to leave my own home, I hate how my mother married a complete monster- and I hate how he took over after my mom died and made me feel like a guest in my own home.

But most of all- I hate how I can't go back. I mean, he'll surely kill me if I do. But I can't stay here where I feel like I don't belong. Connor has turned into an annoying brother to me, but the rest of the guys kind of make me feel unwelcome.

Not necessarily in a mean way, but I just don't feel right. I don't want to be here any longer...

I stand up and wipe off my jeans, I can't stay here any more. I have to leave- tonight.

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Around 12 the boys all went to bed- or in their rooms at least. I quietly pack all my new clothes and things into a few bags. I pull my hair into a high pony tail and drag the bags to the door.

I slowly open the door, it creaks open- loudly. I wince at the sound but slowly throw the bags out the door- they land in a loud heap.

Good job. I quickly ball everything up and stuff them back in the bags- but then I hear the door open behind me.

"Tori?" someone groans, it isn't Jc or Connor.

I look behind me and I see Kian, surprised I drop my stuff. "What are you doing?" Kian asks me.

I smile sheepishly, "I-I'm leaving..." "Why?"

I huff and turn to him, "Because I don't belong here. This is your guy's house and I feel like I'm invading or something."

Kian rolls his eyes, "Your not invading. Listen, me and the guys had a talk about you while you were asleep a few nights ago. We all agreed that it's cool that you stay here for a while- trust me Tori if you were annoying we wouldn't let you stay for this long."

Wow, I never thought Kian would actually tell me to stay- of all the boys.

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After Kian helps me lug all my shit back into the living room, he says goodnight and leaves.

After Kian left, I tossed and turned all night. What would have happened if I really did leave? I probably really would have been homeless, I mean it was pretty stupid of me to leave without any money or food...

I look at the clock and it reads 7:30am, I hear a door open and close. I quickly roll onto my side so I'm facing the inside of the couch, I hear footsteps approach me.

"I know you're awake, Tori." someone says, I curse under my breath.

I roll on my other side and I'm facing Jc, dammit. I feel like I'm in huge trouble or something, I smile at him.

He doesn't smile back, "Kian told me you tried to leave last night, why?"

I sigh and tell him the same exact thing I told Kian, he shakes his head. "Tori, you aren't bothering any of us. Well, maybe Sam"

Jc chuckles at my scared expression, his expression then softens. "I know how you feel... I sometimes feel like I'm annoying everyone. But sometimes you have to just say fuck everyone and do what you want."

I nod, Jc's "motivational speech" did help me a little. I mean, he's such an honest guy that I have to believe that if I was pestering then he would definitely tell me.

After Jc's done speaking, he stands up and smiles at me. I smile back, "Wanna grab lunch?" he asks me.

I nod, and he exits the room to get dressed. Maybe today won't suck after all...

A/N

I hope you guys have been enjoying the last few chapter, plz plz plz comment! thx for all the reads! ily all! ~Zoe.