The day was brighter than in had been in awhile, spring just around the corner. The sun was teasing though, leading you down another path. It shone brightly so deceiving and the cold air attacked you the moment you stepped into the sunshine, making you gasp with shock and slight outrage.
For the people who stayed inside during days like these, they just felt the sadness of being so distant from the beckoning sun. They had no idea about what it was really like, how cold and bitter the air was. They pined after the sun, the warmth that they could never grasp.
Cameron brought his legs towards him, hugging them with his thin arms as he stared longingly out the window. He let out a shaky breath, feeling the cold more than most because of his frame. He snuggled in closer to the green chair, wishing it were warmer. He stared at the notebook in the corner of the room, desperate to write down all his churning thoughts but whenever he tried his pen would hang in his hand and he would shut the book with disgust.
He watched some people strolling around the ground with their families or significant other. Cameron watched on jealously, running his hands through his hair angrily. A tap on his door caused him to tear away from a seemingly happy couple and his quickly darkening thoughts. His heart leapt when he saw who was at the door, clutching a Tupper wear container. She gave him a smile, as he jumped to his feet.
"Hello Love" She laughed, as the fair boy threw himself into her arms. She patted his back comfortingly until he let go and when he did, she searched his eyes.
"You look good today," She noted, as they walked back into the room. They sat down on the bed, as Mrs. McGinty held out the container for him. He took it curiously and peered into it, his stomach grumbling when the smell of freshly baked cookie's reached him.
"How are you feeling love?" She smiled, patting his arm comfortingly. Cameron let the smile drop from his face, knowing that it was useless to lie. A look of understanding passed across the older woman's face, mixed with an equally pained look. He brought his legs closer to him once more, a heavy weight pressing against his chest.
"I miss him," Cameron sobbed. She draped her arm around him, pressing tightly against him.
"You'll be seeing him tonight silly" She smiled affectionately, but when she saw the desperate look in Cameron's eyes she sighed. She rubbed his shoulders sweetly, hoping to calm him down.
"You two are just as bad as each other," She admitted, making Cameron's head snap up sharply.
She continued with a roll of her eyes, "He missed you too you know, gets in such a state sometimes. You better be coming home soon my boy, you hear me?"
"I hear you" He smiled, as she handed him a tissue. She watched him for a moment, and then asked the question that had been playing on her mind.
"You get out in two weeks love," She paused, "Where are you going to live?"
He sighed sadly, "I think I have to live in a foster home but, I really don't want too. What if they find me some people to live with and I have to go to another state? I don't want to be taken away"
Tears welled up in his eyes once more as he thought of leaving everyone, the only people who seemed to give a damn about him.
She bit her lip, Cameron watching the indecision flash in her eyes. He narrowed his blue eyes, watching her try desperately to avoid his questioning glance. He leaned back from her and crossed his legs, waiting for her to say something. She smiled weakly, as Cameron sighed and crossed his arms.
"Mrs. McGinty," He laughed, "What is it?"
"We've been talking you see, with social services and what not" She prattled, her accent becoming stronger with her rushed words. Cameron raised an eyebrow, ignoring the hope that was welling up in his chest.
"Cameron, you could live with us you know and they're willing to make it happen because of circumstances" She smiled, twiddling her thumbs together.
He grinned widely, "Thank you Mrs. McGinty"
She smiled too but placed a finger up, showing him that she needed to say something else. He stopped, feeling giddy with the excitement.
"There are a few rules," She added, "You have to see a therapist and you have a room to yourself"
"Okay" He said quickly, making her laugh heartily.
"Also," She continued to laugh, "You are not permitted to break up with my son for the next two years because I am not dealing with an ended relationship under my roof"
Cameron blushed but smiled, "I think I like those rules"
"I'd be happy to have you as my-kind-of-son" She muttered, "I figure you'd be around enough anyway"
"Thank you" Cameron smiled sincerely, "Really Mrs. McGinty"
She blushed, "Now now, call me Joan"
Just a warm up chapter