AUSTIN'S POV

"I can call my parents, I'm sure they will be happy to have Adilynne stay with us," I said to the police.

"Austin you really don't have to," Adilynne looked at me with a worried expression.

I grabbed her hand and squeezed it reassuring her.

"Sorry, but that isn't going to work."

"Why not," I admit I had an attitude saying this.

The officer truly looked sorry.

"Adilynne will have to go in foster care, since she has no relatives and to let someone else gain custody, you need court approval."

Foster care?! What the actual hell.

ADILYNNE'S POV

Foster care? Seems kinda nice to be honest. Like a new start. Wait.

"Will I still go to the same school?" I asked hopeful.

" Yes we can make that happen, " the officer said.

I could tell Austin was a little relieved.

Minutes later a lady with clipboard walked in. She was wearing dark a grey skirt that cut off at her knees, a black blouse, and black high heels. Her glasses were also black. Her hair was red and pulled into a bun. She was tall and slim but not too skinny. Her face was round, she didn't have a sharp jawline. Her nose was a little small for her face. She had light blue eyes, and medium sized lips. Freckles went across her face.

I swear I've seen her before.

Her outfit did not match her in my opinion. But she was pretty.

"You must be Addleen," she said holding her hand out to shake and giving me the fakest smile I have ever seen.

What is Addleen? She really pronounced it Add-Lean.

"Its actually Adilynne," I said giving her the same fake smile and shook her hand.

Her hand was really soft but cold.

"Oh my apologies, atlynne"

"No, Ad-i-lynne" Austin said sounding it out for her.

"Yes I see now, A-de-lynne"

"A-d-i-l-i-n, sound it out" Austin said getting frustrated.

She copied him sounding it out about a hundred times, but every time she put it together she never said it right.

"Just call me Lynne," I finally said annoyed.

" okay Lynne, " she pronounced 'Lynne' in a creepy way or maybe it was just me.

"Call me 'Morgan" she said.

"You need to come with me and answer some questions, we will get you a home in no time," Morgan said giving me another fake smile.

I turned around and gave Austin a quick peck on the lips. When I pulled away he grabbed my arm pulling me back to him.

"We almost died and that's all I get," he said playfully.

I pressed my lips against his softly and he deepened the kiss.

"I love you," he whispered before pulling away.

" I know " is all I said as I began walking towards the door.

When I got to the doorway, I turned around and looked Austin in the eyes.

"I love you too Austin," I said before blowing him a fake kiss.

He smiled at me while pretending to catch it and left the police department.

*****

"Where are we going," I asked, curiously.

"Shut up and put this on," Morgan said.

My heart started pounding in my chest.

Nothing ever works out for me, I swear I'm cursed.

We were at a red light and she handed me a blind fold.

"Didn't think you were getting away that easy did you? Your father is in gang, you know?"

Since when! I knew he had people over a lot but a gang!!

Without thinking I quickly open my door and run out to the sidewalk by the road and scream as loud as I can.

Wow...

Everyone jumped out of there cars and some came running to me.

"Dear, what's wrong?" An old lady asked me in the sweetest voice.

" S-S-She's tried to kidnap me! " I said pointing to where Morgan sits in her car.

When she saw me point at her, she flicked me off and sped off.

That's was a little too close for comfort.

Jokes on her, I know her licence plate.

Before I got in her car I walked around the back to the passenger side, secretly looking at the licence plate. I don't know why but I always do this to every car I get into.

I pulled out my phone and dialed 9-1-1.

While a crowd came around me and slowly drifted off.

*****

"What were you thinking! Did you even know HER!?!" Austin was yelling at the police and I was sitting in the chair trying not to laugh.

"Sir I understand your frustration, but we need to you to calm down ," the police officer said shifting from one leg to another.

I looked up and noticed everyone was staring at us, all the police just standing there in shock not knowing what to do. I could feel my anxiety start to build up.

Why do I have to be this messed up?

I feel like everyone can read my thoughts right now, like I can't just have any part of me to myself. I feel everyone's eyes burn right through me.

"1,2,4,5,6,7, " I quickly count on my head.

"calm DOWN! You want ME to calm down, she could've just been killed and it would be YOUR damn fault!!" Austin continued to yell.

I try to block out everyone's screams and then they seem to be  getting louder.

"SHUT UP!" I scream not bothering to think.

Oh God why did I do that?
Please, please stop looking at me!

If nobody was staring now they were and they were all staring directly at me.

I didn't realize I've been crying until I felt Austin's soft and comforting hands wipe away my tears. He wrapped me in his arms, kissed my forehead and whispered in my ear.

"I'm so sorry baby, I didn't mean to upset you, I'm so sorry." He whispered over and over.

I can feel his warm breath and it gives me the chills but relaxes me. I soak his shirt with my tears and he holds my tighter as I slowly stop shaking.

He is the reason I'm alive, if anyone's wondering.

"A-Adilynne, I am really sorry, but we have to take you to fill out some papers, " the officer said standing awkwardly beside us.

It's funny how one minute you can be laughing and the next, well this happens.

"I'm going with, " Austin demanded.

"Yeah, yeah of course." The officer actually sounded a little scared, of a 14 year old might I add.

"We can just do it in one of the offices back there. "I

I tried to let go off Austin but he just pulled me in tighter. He had his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my head.

In all reality I'm actually relieved he didn't let me go, I just want to stay here a little longer.