Adopted by Zerkaa

· The Beginning of a New Life ·

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(I also changed her name to Mia, since I found it a better fit for this character!)

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Mia's POV

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I've been living with Josh and Freya for about a week now. They've been absolutely lovely and have helped ease my anxiety. 

Every night, we sit down to dinner at the table and talk about our day. Freya is an amazing cook and I find myself getting addicted to her garlic knots. Josh is also pretty good at rustling up a meal when Freya has a meeting or has to finish up a stream later than usual. It's nice to see them treat each other equally.

Halfway through the week, Josh and Freya take me out into town to do some shopping. I get new clothes, makeup, a new phone (an iPhone ten), and paint for my room. I choose a pastel pink color for my walls and Freya helps me choose matching pink pillows and a white duvet for my bed.

Josh finds a cute cream lamp and a few other bits and bobs that look fun. We check out and I thank the couple for what feels like the one-hundredth time. They brush it off and say I'm welcome, not pausing to check the pricetags of whatever I pick out. 

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It's Saturday when Josh and Freya help me paint my room. It's fun to use the paint rollers and step on ladders.

Freya plays music as we paint, humming and dancing along happily. Josh smiles looking at her and I feel my lips turn upwards too. She's adorable. 

The doorbell goes off and Freya jumps down from her ladder, wiping the paint from her hands onto her jeans.

"I'll get it"

Freya leaves the room. Now it's just Josh and I.

I roll my pink coated paint roller back and forth over the white wall, finding the squishy sounds quite comforting. Josh paints beside me, still humming along to the music.  

"How are you liking everything so far?" Josh asks, leaning over to put a different song on before looking at me. "You feeling okay?"

I nod. "Everything is lovely. Thank you"

"Let me know if there's anything else you need to feel more comfortable, yeah? Freya and I are here to help you with whatever you need. Don't be afraid to ask if you need anything. Anything at all"

"You guys have done more than enough," I say gently. "I've never been cared for this much ever. You've done more than enough"

Josh smiles. "I'm glad you're feeling cared for"

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For the rest of the morning, Freya, Josh, and I arrange my bedroom. I set up my lamp and bookshelves with Josh's help while Freya makes the bed and positions the pale pink pillows neatly on the white duvet.

My room looks so cozy and lovely at the end.

"Thank you guys so much," I smile, sitting on my bed and looking around my room.

"Aw, you're so welcome, sweetheart," Freya smiles. "We hope you feel comfortable and at home soon. We really are happy you're here"

"If you need or want anything else, don't be afraid to ask," Josh says, raising an eyebrow at me. "You're my daughter and I want to spoil you now"

"His credit card does wonders," Freya nods, hugging Josh. "Doesn't it, Joshy?"

Josh rolls his eyes but it's in all humor as he hugs her back. I smile at the pair, starting to feel more at home. Josh's voice saying I'm his daughter rings in my ears and I love it. I'm still struggling with the trust, but I can tell they're good people.