I'm sorry //adopted by pete wentz//

My heart is an orphanage

Phoenix Elizabeth Evans

I lift my head from the awkward, yet comfortable position on Petes shoulder as the plane began its descent to the stable ground. Pete keeps his arm around my shoulders and I shut my eyes tightly preparing for landing hoping he won't notice my nervousness, for the landing and meeting the rest of his-my(? I guess) family. But to my sadness he did and scooted closer to me rubbing my shoulder and looking at me worriedly, I see the split second I open my eyes. I feel the plane touch the ground and let out my tension and small breath of relief I didn't know I was holding. The lights go on and a dinging soumd went off signaling we can take off our seatbelts and prepare our belongings to leave the plane. Since I dont have anything besides my small phone out, I use this time preparing myself for meeting the rest of the family- my new family. Wow. One plane ride I'm already adopted and don't have to figure out what to do on my own.

"You ready kid? " pete asks still with a huge smile on his face.
I breath in deeply and nod, not trusting my voice at this moment.
The plane is now at the boarding and unloading are. Pete stands and grabs his bag putting the papers I gave him in it. He gestures to me to stand too. I do so grabbing my stuff. He puts on his hood, which I'm guessing its for him not to get noticed, and puts his hand on the small of my back gently pushing my infront of him and guiding me through the aisle. We step out of the plane, him with his hand still on me, waiting for the rest of hi-my new family. I'm almost trembling in nervousness, and I think he can tell as he tries to soothe me by rubbing my back gently. There's bruising on my back so everytime he touches me it hurts, but I try not to wince in pain. I feel eyes on me, as much as I dont want to I look up knowing that they are looking for mine.

"Heyy" he coos.

"Its going to be alright they already love you" he says calmly trying to reassure me.

"I highly doubt that" I mumble absent mindedly yet quiet enough so he probably doesn't hear. I see a confused look on his face so I go with that he didn't hear it. I see a beautiful women with two adorable kids coming to us all with smiles and excited looks on their faces.

"Hi honey, I'm Meagan and I've heard alot about you. I can't wait to take you home with us and have you in our family" Meagan says excitedly like a little kid and unexpectedly hugs me. I tense up at first but then relax a little and hug her back timidly.

"Sorry I just couldn't help it" she says ad we release

"N-No no its f-fine. I'm phoenix its nice to m-meet you" I say quietly, grinning slightly.

"I like your name. I'm Bronx" the older one of the boys state.

"And I'm Saint" the younger one pipes in.
I sink down the their level of height and hold out my hand to shake.

"You t-two have some pretty cool names y-yourselves" I say trying to stay calm and not to stutter much. And shake their hands.

"Are you the one who's gonna be our new big sister?" Saint ask innocently and they both have what looks to be hope? In their eyes. I'm taken back by this and glance at the couple who are smiling at us like they just witnessed the best thing happen. The both nod their heads, probably seeing my nervousness.

"U-uh I g-guess if t-thats what y-you w-want" I stutter out, flustered.

"Definitely""yay" the two boys state at the same time and then catch me off guard seeming to have the same idea of tackling me in a hug. I go off balance for a second but gain it back and quickly wrap my arms around the two making sure they are safe and let go. At the same time I'm wincing at all the pressure my injuries have been put through.

"Alright boys get off before you break her and so we can officially make her a part of the family" Pete says letting out a small laugh.
I then get up and try to shake off my nervousness. Meagan takes ahold of Saints hand and pete takes a hold of Bronx's as we start walking. Unexpectedly I feel a hand take mine and start guiding me through the crowd of people. I look up for a quick second seeing pete and hesitantly take a hold of his hands thinking its safest if a take it since my heads always down. He squeezes my hand tightly and we're off to baggage claim.