*The third book in the Little Clifford series* Arden is now 14 years old and a lot has changed; they're all growing up. A new school, the same problems, some new family members, but the same band. Does getting older make it easier because you have more freedom or harder because there are more troubles to face? #77 in Fanfiction

It's been a few months and Michael expected Arden to slowly recover from her past life and begin to live as a normal 8 year old girl. However, this is not that case for she is suffering from something much greater that they can not fix on their own. One positive thing this may bring? A stronger bond. *Sequel to Little Clifford* #232 in Fanfiction

Arden Sophia Clifford. 7 years old. Living in an orphanage until one day an amazing discovery is made by a colorful-haired guitarist. #148 in Fanfiction

"Hey buddy, I'm Luke. I'm the one who adopted you and these guys are my best friends." "H-Hi."

"I'm Ashton and this is Luke. We're the ones who adopted you. Those idiots are just our best friends and bandmates." "I know, you're the band 5 Seconds of Summer." "You've heard of us?" "I love you guys."

"I was nothing but a publicity stunt? Something to keep your band from hitting rock bottom? W-What?" "We're sorry-" "You're not. You don't care. If you did, you wouldn't have taken me out of there. I'd rather be parentless, and living in an adoption center with people who bully me, than to be living in the home being fed with lies and showered with false affection." "You don't mean that. Stop talking nonsense and go to your room." "Oh, but I do."

**ON HOLD** Meghan is not an ordinary orphan. She was abused and raped at her old foster homes. She felt so worthless that she started self-harming and eventually developed an eating disorder.What happens when she gets adopted by her most favorite band... *ADOPTED BY 5SOS*