Me? - Adopted By Phan

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"Hi, guys my name is Kris! And welcome back to my second video blog! Since last time a lot has happened. I have a brother and parents. I've been adopted. It probably won't work out knowing me but they seem excited to have kids. Sorry I need to go now! It's been about two and a half hours here at the library and my parents are picking me up in 30 minutes! Bye!"

I uploaded the video and left the library. I snuck back into my room through the window and packed up my very few things. I lifted my shirt in the mirror and saw large bruises.

I carried my bag to Fin's room and knocked. "Come in!" Fin called. "Are you packed?" He nodded excitedly and pointed to his bag. I grabbed his bag and walked downstairs with him scurrying in front of me.

Dan and Phil were waiting at the door looking equally nervous and excited and terrified.

After all the paperwork had been signed we piled into a car and drove to their flat. It was huge!

It had 4 rooms! Dan and Phil brought our bags in and sat us down in the living room.

"So boys are you excited?" Me and Fin nodded. Because even though I didn't deserve it I still wanted love.

"Well, we want to get to know you guys."

Fin started and went on and on about everything that he liked even the girls in his kindergarten. He was so cute! Like a little bunny!

He finished though which meant it was my turn.

"I'm Kris short for Kristen. I'm 17 I like bright colors and YouTube. I haven't really had much else to like." I shrugged.

Dan and Phil looked awkwardly between themselves. Shoot! What did I mess up? I didn't think I'd mess up so soon!

I heard my name being called. I looked up and saw Dan and Phil staring at me. "Huh?"

"We said 'would you like to see your room?'" Phil replied. I nodded and they took me to a large room with a desk and a bunk bed. "You won't be sharing but when I was younger I always wanted a bunk bed so I got you one." "Thank you." They smiled and left.

It was night by the time I finished putting my stuff away and eating dinner. I grabbed my little camera and went to the top bunk. And in a quiet voice, I recorded another video.

"Hi, guys my name is Kris and welcome to another video blog. I'm in my new house with everyone. I don't plan on showing you them soon. I don't think they'd like that. Well anyways I have to go it's bedtime. Bye!"

I heard a knock on the door. "Kris are you busy?" I heard Fin ask. "No. Come in." He entered and climbed up to the top bed. "Are you scared?" He asked. I shook my head "Are you?" "No. I'm really happy. They aren't going to be mean I know it," Fin touched my arm, "I know you're scared. But they aren't 'the bads'. I think they really love us." I smiled "Of course they love you. But I wanna make sure you're okay. You're the closest thing I have to family. And when did you become so smart?" He shrugged and hugged me. I winced slightly. "Now go to bed silly!" I laughed. "Okay!" He chirped and skipped out of the room.

I decided to change my clothes. I pulled off my jeans and slipped on pajama pants. I slipped off my jacket and shirt and assessed the damage.

"What happened Kris?!" I turned and saw Fin poking his head through my door. Dan and Phil came running in after. "What's..." Phil's voice trailed off. "Who did this? What happened?" Questioned Dan.

"I fell." Phil came closer to me. "Who?" His blue eyes searched my mind so I looked away. "Some kids didn't like something I did. So they got mad." "What did you do to get hurt like that?" Dan asked stepping next to Phil. "Get picked." Dan and Phil's eyes both opened wide. "They did that because you're my brother?" "No, they just didn't like the fact that I was taken out of there." "I'm sorry. If we ha-" Phil began but I cut him off. "It's not your fault. Can I get dressed?" Dan and Phil walked out sadly with Fin close behind them. I hurt them. Dan and Phil were worried and I hurt them. Why did I do that?

I pressed my fist into the bruise on my chest. I needed this. I deserved this.

I got a shirt on and went to bed. More like tried. Because again the night was filled with nightmares. I woke up with tears in my eyes and shaky breaths. So I did the only thing I knew how. I grabbed my camera and went to the library.

It was dark outside. Not to mention ice cold. I jogged to the library and found the librarian. She has known me almost my entire life. In fact, she's the one that gave me my camera.

"Hi, Miss Carmen! How are you this evening?" "I'm good my darling. How are you?" "I got adopted." "Then why don't you sound happy my dear?" "You know why?" "And you know that not all people are like that. Not all people are evil." I hugged her and said thank you. She kissed my head and whispered. "They must be good for you. You haven't let anyone your age or older so much as touch you for years." I whispered back "And I'm happy I hugged you."

I went to the back and looked through the comments on my videos. Nearly 500 on each! I read and noticed one of my favorite YouTubers comment.

~Hey Kris! I'm Mikey and I'm 17! I've noticed you in my comment section before and I checked you out. By any chance do you live near Manchester? If so please let me know and maybe we can meet up. All the best, Mikey

Wow! I messaged him and we talked for hours until Miss Carmen came to the back. "Honey, it's 8 Am won't your folks be worried?" "Oh shoot! Bye Miss Carmen!" I dashed out of the old building and got to the flat as soon as possible. I opened the door and in the living space, I saw a terribly nervous Dan and Phil waiting by a phone.

I tried to shut the door quietly but it creaked. Dan and Phil turned around and saw me. Oh no!