Chapter 1 A new family

Emily's P.O.V

?- "Emily!"

I heard my name being called from downstairs.

Emily - "Coming!"

I straightened myself up and walked downstairs. I live in a orphanage and I've been here since I was 12. I know it's strange, but I have no memories before I got here. Once I was downstairs, I saw Miss Lee; the woman that looks after us. Sitting with her was a handsome man and a pretty woman, who I was assuming was his wife.

Miss Lee - "Emily, I want you to meet Lilly and her husband James. They want to take you in and if it works after a few weeks, they will adopt you."

Lilly - "Is that alright with you?"

Emily - "Are you kidding? That sounds amazing!"

Lilly beamed and James rubbed her shoulder lovingly.

Miss Lee - "Then it's settled. Emily why don't you go and pack and say goodbye to you friends?"

Emily - "Wait! I'm honored that you wish to adopt me, but what about Rosie? I won't leave here."

James and Lilly looked puzzled.

Miss Lee - "Emily, I understand that you don't want to leave her, but I'm not sure if it will work. I'm sorry sweetheart."

Emily - "Miss Lee I can't leave Rosie! She's like a daughter to me and she thinks I'm her mother."

Miss Lee - "Then how about this, I will discuss it with them and explain the situation. But if they say no, then I'm afraid I cant let her go."

I sighed deeply, it was better than nothing.

Emily - "Okay fine."

I walked back up the stairs to and int to find my room, to find Rosie awake looking around .I walked over and picked her up.

Emily - "Hey sweetie how are you this morning?"

I know she can't talk, but I always seem to know what she is saying. With her on my hip, I pulled out my suitcase, put it on my bed and started throwing my stuff in it. When I was half way through, there was a knock at my door.

Emily - "Come In!"

The door opened and Lilly walked in.

Lilly - "Hey I just came to see if you're almost ready?"

Emily - "Yeah I'm just about done, but what about Rosie?"

Lilly - "Well sweetie, I've been told that this very beautiful little girl thinks of you as her mummy, and my husband and I would never think of splitting up a mother and child. So Rosie is welcome to come along with us.

I squealed and hugged Lilly with my free hand.

Lilly- "Now, this is might seem like a strange question, but how old are you? Miss Lee never mentioned it."

Emily - "Oh I'm 16, but most people think I'm older than that."

Lilly - "Okay well then we will have to get you enrolled in school."

Emily - "Rosie's only 6 months old! I'm not leaving her alone all day!"

Lilly - "Emily it's okay. The school in our area has childcare facilities."

Emily - "Alright, I guess that's okay. I'll just pack the last of our things and then we can go."

Lilly sat on the edge of my bed as I gathered the last of my belongings and put them in the suitcase.

Lilly - "So Emily, what do you like to do with your spare time?"

Emily - "Well I've always been into mechanics."

Lilly - "That's interesting!"

I smiled at her, getting used to the idea that I'm going to be part of her family.

Emily - "Thank you! I've always liked cars, it comes from growing up with so many boys."

She laughed at that and I smiled bigger. I was really starting to like her.

Lilly - "Anything else?"

Emily - "Well I really like music. I love to sing and I taught myself to play the piano. I also like to read."

Lilly - "Well you'll get along with James then."

I giggled and put the last o my things in my bag and closed the lid.

Emily - "Well, that's everything."

Lilly - "Okay, I'll go and put this in the car while you say goodbye."

I nodded and followed her out the door and down the stairs. Word had spread that Rosie and I were leaving, so everyone was crowded in the living room, waiting to say goodbye.

I hugged all the kids and Rosie blew them all kisses. Last of all I hugged Miss Lee, who was crying softly She kissed Rosie and rubbed my cheek. I fought back tears as I walked out to James and Lilly's car and got into the backseat. I waved to everyone as we pulled away, then laid my head back and thought about the new life that awaited me.

After 30 minutes, James turned into a driveway and I saw a nice, big house. I got out of the car and took in my new surroundings.

Lilly- Welcome to your new home honey, I'll show you around."

She put a hand on my lower back and led me through the front door.

She showed me where everything was and introduced me to everyone. Then she led me upstairs to my bedroom. I walked through the door and felt my jaw drop. My room was HUGE!

I had a plasma TV mounted on the wall opposite my kind-sized bed. There was a dvd player, surround sound and a wii complete with Guitar Hero. I saw a desk with a brand new computer as well as a couch and several bean bag chairs. I even had my own popcorn machine and candy dispenser! My room was the ultimate teen hangout!

And to top it all off, I had a giant bathroom with a Jacuzzi and not one, but 3 walk in closets!

Lilly - "So do you like it?"

Emily - "Like it? I love it! This is so epic! Thank you!"

I hugged her tight and she hugged me back.

Lilly - "Now since we weren't expecting little Rosie, she will have to stay in here with you. But we have organized for a nursery to be built over the next few days."

Emily - "I'm okay with that."

Lilly beamed at me, and Rosie babbled in my arms.

Emily - "I just have one question though and that's when's lunch?"

Lilly laughed and we walked down to the kitchen and had lunch.

Afterwards James took me to a car dealer and told me I could have any car I wanted as long as I was able to put Rosie in it. I walked around with Rosie and asked her which one she liked. We came up to a 2008-2009 black, Ford Shelby GT350.

James come over and saw me staring at it. He must have known that I was in love because he left and returned later with the keys in his hands. I stood there gawking at him and he chuckled and handed me the keys.

James - "She's all yours, but the guy said she needs some work."

Emily - "That shouldn't be a problem, I'll most likely be able to fix it."

James looked at me, clearly impressed and I smiled in return.

After all the paper work was done, Lilly took me to the mall and bought me a whole new wardrobe. By the time I was done, I was exhausted, I'm not really a shopping girl.

It was late by the time we got home, so I laid Rosie on the couch, while dinner was being served. When I was finished, I put a sleeping Rosie upstairs in my room, then went outside to tinker with my car. In a couple of hours, I had it working a good as new. I looked at the clock and saw it was still relatively early, so I decided to install the new stereo and Rosie's car seat while I was still out there.

By the time I was finished, the clock had just struck 10pm, so I decided to call it a night. I said goodnight to James and Lilly and headed up to bed. I changed into my pyjamas and crawled into bed beside Rosie. I kissed her head softly and fell into a dream-less sleep.

The next morning, I woke up to a Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep. I turned it off quickly, so Rosie wouldn't up. I quietly got out of be and wandered into the bathroom for a shower. I got out, dried my self and put on my black ripped skinny jeans, a purple baby doll top, a leather jacket and my black knee high boots.

I left my hair hanging down. When its wet it curls so I left it like that and I put on a bit of eye liner and mascara and then went to get Rosie ready. I put her in her little stretch jeans, her black short sleeve top and little Chuck Taylors Lilly had got her.

Once she was dressed, I got our stuff ready and walked downstairs. Both Lilly and James where sitting at the table drinking coffee.

Lilly - "Ready for your first day?"

I shrugged nervously and grabbed an apple out of the bowl.

James - "You'll be fine. Now I took the liberty of programming your GPSfor you, so you don't get lost."

I sighed in relief.

Emily - "Good, because I'm terrible with directions."

James and Lilly laughed and I looked at the clock.

Emily - "Well I'd better leave, don't want to be late."

I hugged them both and walked out to my car. I put Rosie in her car seat and got into the driver's seat. I started the engine and drove off. As I entered the parking lot, I saw lots of cars, but none like mine. I pulled into a parking spot and all eyes were suddenly on me. I groaned to myself, I really hated being the centre of attention but I guess as the new girl, it was bound to happen.

I opened the door and pulled the seat forward to get Rosie. Once I had her out, I grabbed my bag and closed the door, locking it behind me. I was heading towards the office, when a group of kids that look like the popular group walked in front of me and stopped.

? - "Hey honey, I think you got the wrong place. This is a school not a playgroup." The crowd laughed at I took a step forward.

Emily - "Well Loren, I am in the right place and I never thought I would see the day when you actually had friends. But I suppose it had been a few years since you left."

Loren - "Okay freak! How do you know my name?"

Emily - "Well sweetie, I used to look after you and the rest of the girls when Miss Lee went shopping. Now move before I tell your friends over hear that you weren't rich till about 3 years ago. Leave me alone and we will get on great."

She stalked off and her group followed her.

? - "Whoa! I've never seen anyone stand up to Loren before."

I turned around and saw a boy about my age with curly, brown hair and eyes the colour of milk chocolate. He smiled at me and extended a hand forward for me to shake.

? - "I'm Nick, Nick Jonas."

Emily - "Emily, nice to meet you."

I shook his hand and he put his hands into his pockets.

Nick - "Do you need a hand finding where to go?"

Emily - "Yes, I'm looking for the office and the day care. It's my first day here and I've never been to a school this big before."

Nick - "Oh so you're the new teacher then?"

I shook my head.

Emily - "Nope I'm a student. I'm only 16."

Nick - "Oh! My apologies. Allow me to escort you to the office."

He walked off and I followed him. Soon we were joined by too more boys, who kinda looked like Nick, but older.

? - "Hey I'm Kevin and this is Joe," he said nodding to the other boy who waved and I smiled.

Kevin - "I see that you also met Nick. So what's a pretty thing like you doing teaching a bunch of kids like us?"

I laughed and he looked puzzled.

Emily - "Well Kevin, like I just told Nick ,I'm not a teacher .I'm a student and if you don't mind I need to get my schedule and head to class."

I walked into the office and I saw Janet behind the desk.

Emily - "So this is your better job?"

She looked up shocked.

Janet - "Well if I didn't know better, I'd say you looked just like a girl I used to know."

Emily - "Well then I guess I did change, because you didn't even recognize me."

Janet -"Oh sweetie look at you all grown up! And who is this little thing?"

Emily - "This is Rosie."

Janet - "Oh! I didn't know you were pregnant."

Emily - "I wasn't. Rosie was left on our door one day when Miss Lee was out shopping. I brought her inside out of the cold and she has been attached to me ever since. I'm like her mother. So hear we are. Can I get my schedule and could you show me where the day care is."

Janet - "Of course sweetie. What last name is it under?"

Emily - "Pierce."

Janet - "Oh so, you're the wonderful child Lilly has been bragging about."

I laughed and she handed me my schedule.

Janet - "And the day care is down the hall to the left."

Emily - "Thank you."

I walked down the hall, dropped Rosie off and went to find my homeroom. I found it with no trouble and walked in. Everyone stopped talking and looked at me. I blushed slightly which wasn't like me at all.

Teacher - "You must be Emily Pierce."

I nodded and closed the door.

Teacher - "I'm Mrs Webster. Why don't you tell us about yourself?"

I nodded and faced everybody.

Emily - "Hi my name Emily. I'm sixteen and I was an orphan until yesterday. Now you can say what you want about be, but I'm proud of who I am. I'm not that much different from the rest of you, I just had a different childhood. "

I finished my little speech and sat down. Then as if nothing ever happened, the room erupted with mindless chatter. I rolled my eyes and pulled out my art book. Suddenly I saw a shadow over my work. I looked up and there was Nick looking at me.

Emily - "Hi."

Nick - "Hey. Where's the kid you had this morning?"

Emily - "In the day care. And FYI, she's not actually mine, she was left on the front steps one night and I brought her inside. She's been attached to me ever since."

Nick - "Why didn't you mention that?"

Emily - "You never asked."

He laughed and then the bell echoed through the room

Nick - "Emily wait! What class do you have now?

I got out my schedule and checked.

Emily - "um I have PE. Why?"

Nick - "Well that's with Joe. I'll get him to show you where it is. Joe!"

Joe came over to us and waved at me.

Joe - "What's up Nick?"

Nick - "Emily had PE with you now, can you show her where it is so she doesn't get lost?"

Joe - "Sure. Come on it's this way. Hey where's the baby you had this morning?"

Emily - "Ask Nick he'll tell you."

We walked into the gym and the whole class stopped to look at us.

Emily - "Great the only girl in a class full of boys," I mutter to myself.

Gym teacher - "Listen up fellas, here's the deal. We have a new student joining us today make him feel welcome."

I cleared my throat and the teacher looked up.

Gym teacher - "Yes miss? Can I help you?"

Emily - "Well sir I think Janet stuffed up, because I ain't no dude and this is my first class."

Gym Teacher - "Well then I'll have to cheek that out. Wait, you called Janet by her first name most people do not know that. How do you?"

Emily - "Well I'm ashamed Uncle Rick."

Rick - "What did you call me?"

Emily - "Well Janet is your wife and she is my Aunt, so technically that makes you my uncle."

He looked at me curiously.

Rick - "What's your name kid?"

Emily - "Well it was Emily Lee, but now it Emily Pierce."

He looked shocked and came over to hug me.

Rick - "Em! I'm so sorry sweetie you're just so grown up since I last saw you."

He held me at arms length and got a good look at me.

Emily - "Yup and a lot has changed since then. I'm with a trial family now and it looks like I might be finally getting adopted."

Rick - "Good for you Em! You deserve a good family after all you've been through."

Emily - "Thanks."

Just then Joe spoke up and asked if we could get back to the lesson. Uncle Rick was surprised about how well I could keep up with the guys. I told him it came from growing up with so many boys in the orphanage. He chuckled and then split us up into pairs for weight lifting. I got paired with Joe and he smiled at me and I smiled back.

Like Uncle Rick, Joe was pleasantly surprised when I could bench as much as him.

Joe - "Impressive! You're not like many girls around here. You're...different."

I sat up and glared at him.

Emily - "What? You mean I'm not a stuck up snob who struts around the school like she owns the place."

Joe - "No! I didn't mean it like that. I meant, you're not afraid to be yourself. And you don't care what anyone thinks about you."

Emily - "Well I guess being on my own for so long as made me realise that my opinion is the only one that matters. If someone doesn't like who I am, than they're not worth my time."

Joe grinned and I noticed he had a really nice smile and a great body to for that matter. I was about to say something to him, but just as I opened my mouth, the bell rang.

Joe - "Would you like me to walk you to your next class."

I grinned and stood up.

Emily - "I would really like that."

We grabbed our bags, said bye to Uncle Rick and walked out the doors to my next class.

As I walked down the halls with Joe, I noticed that everyone was whispering and watching me. I felt myself getting angry, but I calmed down because I didn't want to get in trouble on my first day. I couldn't put James and Lilly through that.

Once we reached the classroom, Joe and I parted ways, but he also invited me to sit with him and his brothers at lunch.

Emily - "I'd really like that. Thanks."

He flashed a smile at me and walked off, leaving me to encounter a classroom full of strangers by myself. The lesson was just bearable I was lucky to make it through it. Everyone was staring at me and whispering. If I weren't living with James and Lilly, I would have done something.

When the lunch bell rang, I bolted out of the room and breathed a sigh of relief. I dumped my books in my locker and picked up Rosie, so I could spend some time with her. Then we headed out to my car because I did not want to sit in the cafeteria.

As I was halfway across the parking lot, I was stopped again by the group of kids from this morning.

? - "Oh look it's the slut that got knocked up."

? - "I could so nail her another."

? - "No wonder her parents gave her up."

I and was not surprised to see Loran there. I was furious at her, because she knew that the only reason my parents left, was to protect me. She was one of my only friends at the orphanage and we told each other everything. Then when she got adopted she decided to turn on me. A part or me wanted to rip her throat out, but another part just wanted my friend back. I felt tear start to form.

Loran - "Oh look she's going to cry, how pathetic."

Her "friends" laughed along with her and I controlled my tears long enough to choke out words.

Emily - "Hey Loran !"

She looked up at me and everyone stopped talking to see what I had to say.

Loran - "What?"

Emily - "You know I'm not the only one whose parents left. Up till three years ago, you were just like me. Living in that orphanage. Or did you forget us when that nice rich family took you in? Because I remember that up till then I was your family. So don't go saying stuff you know nothing about. Because I know a whole lot of stuff that you don't wont getting out. Now leave me alone!"

i left her with a horrified look on her face and walked over to my car. I laid a sleeping Rosie in her car seat and sat in the passenger side. I finished my lunch and was about to go and throw the rubbish away when I saw Kevin, Joe and Nick walking towards me.

Nick - "Hey Emily!"

Emily - "Sup guys?"

Joe - "Not much, just chilling."

Emily - "Oh so your life is exciting as mine."

The guys chuckled and Kevin sat on the hood of my car.

Kevin - "Hey Emily, did you say something to Loran?"

Emily - "Yeah why?"

I really didn't feel like talking about her now, I was still hurting about what she said.

Joe - "Because everyone is talking about you and her apparently getting into some sort of bitch fight."

I sighed and shook my head.

Emily - "We didn't have a bitch fight. I just had a go at her because she mentioned that my parents left me. So I stood up to her and said some things that she didn't want to hear."

Nick - "Wait! You told off miss picture perfect, prissy pants Loran?"

I folded my arms and grinned proudly.

Emily - "Yep."

Nick - "I love this girl!"

Kevin - "Yeah it's about time someone out that girl in her place."

Joe - "So many people have tried to stand up to her and failed miserably. How did you do it?"

Emily - "Let's just say I know some stuff about her that she wouldn't want spread around the school."

Joe - "Ah."

I nodded and looked at Rosie who was still sleeping soundly.

Kevin - "Hey Em, what do you have this afternoon?"

Emily - "Auto shop and music."

Joe - "Awesome! You have Auto Shop with Nick and I and music with all three of us."

Emily - "Great! That means there will be people who will actually be nice to me."

Kevin - "Don't take it personally, most people here are jerks."

Emily - "You're telling me."

I looked at my watch, then picked up my bag and a still sleeping Rosie.

Emily - "Anyway, I'd love to stay and chat, but I've got to get Rosie back to the day care and then find the Auto Shop class without getting lost."

Nick - "Well then allow us to escort you."

Emily - "Aw, what gentlemen."

We dropped Rosie off and then headed of to class, encountering stares and comments in the process.

Joe - "See what we meant about everyone being jerks?"

Emily - "Yep."