Thick Thighs Save Lives

Chapter 17- A New Family?

"You aren't going back to that hell hole, you're going to live with us!" Jessie stated calmly.

I stared at her wide eyed and my mouth dropping low. "R-Really, you'd let me stay?" I stuttered out, really unsure of what to say. This was just all to emotional for me. They think I'm really calm, but inside I'm such a mess. I cant even tell my right from my left it feels like I'm going insane or something. I'm just happy that they are giving me a place to stay. Living with my mother, I don't think I would have lasted long with her.

"Yes! Now it's late and I know your tired so I'm going to show you to your room. Also, since you'll be staying with us I don't want you two in each other's rooms!" She said eyeing me and Forest then walking up the stairs, showing me to my room.

It was right across from Forests room.

"Also y'all will have to share the bathroom. Forest takes forever in there, so if he's a bother just walk in on him and do what you need." Jessie talked on, I looked towards Forest and he looked as if he was about to have a cow.

Jessie walked towards her room leaving me by my room and Forest standing next to me. "Oh I almost forgot, here's some extra blankets if it gets too cold. I also have some old clothes you could borrow. I'll come by your room to drop them off before I go to work. Goodnight!" And with that she left.

"So...um, I don't take that long in the bathroom and please don't walk in on me." Forest blurted out making me laugh for the first time in what felt like years, but it had only been a few hours. "Thanks, for everything. I treated you badly and you took me in and got me to the police station. I really appreciate it." I warm heartedly with all sincerity said. He held his gaze on my for a while.

It wasn't like any of us were willing to make a move, we just stayed there looking longingly into each other's eyes.

But it had to end sooner or later.

I blinked and looked away, turning around and walking into my new room till I graduate high school.

I leaned on the door, sliding down and sighing really loud.

What a long tiring day. Do I have to go to school tomorrow? I don't want to but I should probably get an education if I really want to move out when I graduate.

I got up from the spot and striped down to my bra and underwear, getting cozy in the bed. I turned to my right looking at the window before yawning and closing my eyes, making me drift off into a deep sleep.

~17~
I woke up to the sun shining brightly in my face. I felt so warm and relaxed, so I snuggled in the blankets a bit more, making me doze off again.

I woke again feeling more energized and awake then before. I got out of bed and walked over to my phone where I had it charging.

Thankful when I was leaving yesterday or should I say quickly running, I had my bag with me. So I had my stuff for school, phone, and my charger.

I opened the door that led out to the hallway, making my way to the bathroom. I stopped though when I felt something soft on my feet. I looked down seeing some clothes and a note.

'I saw you were still asleep so I left these clothes out here for you. You should be able to fit these(hopefully) if not just find one of Forests shirts or hoodies and put it on. So lounge around and relax. Feel free to watch T.V or if you want to go anywhere we left you one of the cars. Anyway enjoy your day!'

-Jessie

I smiled at the note and held it close to my chest, picking up the clothes as well. It was some shorts and a plain white t-shirt with some clean underwear.

I walked over towards the bathroom and did everything I needed to in there.

I was brushing my teeth when my phone buzzed.

Forest: Hey! You doing okay at home by yourself?

Me: Yea, I'm fine just a little tired.

Forest: Oh, Okay. Well I'm just checking on you and I'm about to get my phone taken up so text you at lunch.

I smiled at my phone, putting it back down going back to brushing my teeth.

I finished getting myself together for the day. When I was about to put on the shirt I stopped and thought about getting it one of Forests hoodies. I mean why not. I could just say the shirt didn't fit even though it looked a bit big for me. The shorts fit just fine. The were slightly tight around my thighs but not too bad. Plus it was a bit cold in this house, so why not.

I walked out of the bathroom with only my shorts and a bra on. Making my way to Forest room, I looked around making my sure no one was around before I walked in. I stepped towards the closet, because who keeps jackets or hoodies in the drawers. I've never known anyone who has.

But maybe that's just me.

I opened the closet and looked through the clothes to see if he had any and he did. I saw a white plain one, one that was yellow with a small checked design in the front, and a weird cat meme hoodie. Of course I'd take the cat meme one.

That shit was funny.

After that I went back to my room to get my wallet, then I went downstairs. I checked my wallet to how much money I had in there.  I stole it from my mom. She doesn't ever notice because she's always to drunk to figure out that her money is missing, or should I say her boyfriend's money. I still had about 150 left so I decided to go to Starbucks and then go to the mall or something. Just to get out of this house and have a day all to myself.

I don't have my license, but I've been driving since I was 11. My mom still smokes and she'd always make me drive her to get cigarettes because she was too lazy to.

I grabbed the keys of the key ring and walked out the door towards the car.

~17~
I parked into the Starbucks parking lot, got out and walked to the door.

I stepped in line and thankfully there wasn't a lot of people, only two. I walked to the cashier and told him what I wanted, then paid and waited for my drink.

I grabbed my drink and sat down at a table, sipping the iced coffee and scrolling through my phone.

"Vanya?"

I turned around looking at the faces of everyone in the shop until I saw someone by the cash register.

Alex!
~17~
Sorry this was late today!

My cat got stitches yesterday and she hasn't been eating. We've tried a lot of different foods, we waited in between to see if she wanted time, but no luck. Hopefully she is okay and well.

We will see soon though!

Thanks for reading love y'all and see you next week!