Adopted by Luke Hemmings

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Today is Emma's birthday. I'm so freaking excited. All the boys stayed the night in here and all of the people we invited will be here soon. We're going to Six Flags. Thank god she's tall for a 4 year old, she can ride some of the roller coasters with us.

I rose from my bed and showered, getting dressed. I then walked back into the bedroom, where I woke Emma. I picked her up and hugged her as she wrapped her arms around my neck, still half asleep.

"Happy birthday sweatpea," I whisper as I kiss her cheek.

"Luke, we need to leave here soon," Ashton spoke coming in.

"Happy Birthday baby," he whispered to her, kissing her forehead.

She's still asleep, bless her. I send Ashton out and I lay her back down for a few minutes. The door was knocked on as I walk out of the room, so I go open it. One Direction stands there, smiles on their faces.

"Hey," I spoke as I let them inside.

"Hey mate, she up? I wanna smother her in kisses," Niall spoke.

I laughed, "Not yet."

We sat there for a few moments and then I woke her. She did the same thing; got in my arms and tried going to sleep. I smiled, grabbing her suitcase and putting it on the bed.

"What do you want to wear today?" I asked her as I stood her up.

"Minnie Mouse," she spoke as she pointed to the little shirt that has Minnie Mouse on it.

I grabbed the shirt and her pink shorts. I quickly changed her.

"Do you know what today is?" I asked her as I helped her brush her teeth.

"No, what?" she asked spitting.

"It's your birthday," I smiled at her.

"Are we having a party?" she asked as she heard Harry and Ashton in the living area.

"Yes, we're gonna go ride some fun rides. You excited?" I asked her.

She nodded, jumping into my arms. I walked outside and her eyes grew wide.

"Uncle Ben!" she exclaims jumping from my arms.

He picked her up and cuddled her as he spoke to Harry and Liam.

"Luke, son c'mere," my mom spoke as I turned.

We went outside in the hallway and I shut the door.

"Why did I have to hear from Jack that she is somewhat mentally ill?" she asked.

"I was in shock. I was scared to tell you and after a day or two I called Jack," I told her.

"You don't have to be scared," she spoke as she hugged me.

"I know," I sadly whispered.

"Let's not make today a depressing day, okay?" she spoke wiping a stray tear from my cheeks.

I nodded, going inside the room once again. Emma was now in Ben's arms.

"Everyone else is meeting us there. You guys ready?" I asked as everyone nodded.

I gave out directions. We all got into cars and drove off. My mom and two brothers rode in one car. Ash, Calum, Michael, and Emma and I rode in one. And then One Direction rode in another.

We arrived and parked, letting Emma pick the rides she wanted to go on for her special day.

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My family flew back today. They had some stuff to do and Ben was going on holiday.

"Goodnight babe. Happy Birthday," I told her as I laid her down. She was cuddling one of the gifts I got her. I got the stuffed dog she had at the orphanage shipped here and I about went into animal surgery to fix it. She cried about leaving it, I couldn't stand for her to cry.

"I love you," I spoke as I kissed her cheek as she slept.