The next day was one of the days the orphans both adored and despised.
"Hurry children!" Yelled one of the staff members.
"Where are we going?" Bianca asked no one in particular while putting on her shoes. A boy that seemed to be the same as Bianca turned to her.
"Every once a month we going out to the city. This day is both hate and love by us orphans because the orphans who are left money get to shop while the other either try to make money or we help the staff with whatever they need help with." With that, the boy went over to his friends.
"Oh," was Bianca's only reply.
All the kids were walking into the city of London. Bianca was with a group of girls of all ages while Nico stayed with Tom.
"Tom?" Nico asked looking over to the slightly taller boy.
"Yes?" Tom responded.
"I heard for Bia that some orphans don't like this day, but she didn't tell me why. Can you?"
Tom sighed at the boy's naivety, "Somethings are better left unknown, Nico."
The children and staff got to a park and at once the children broke into groups.
"Bianca and Nico Di Angelo?" Asked a young woman that was part of the staff.
"Yes," Both children answered.
"You'll be with me, okay?" The two nodded and followed the lady with 4 other children.
The young lady took the children to a store full of children clothes and shoes. "You children may pick whatever you want, but remember to come to me so we can pay for them." The children nodded and the staff member gave them a smile as they split.
"Bia! Can I get these!" Nico asked holding a pair of black shoes the were t big for him.
Bianca studied them over, "This size is too big for you, Nico."
"They're not for me, Bia. I want to give them to Tom! The ones that he has are old, torn, and too small for him!" Nico stated.
Bianca smiled down at Nico and ruffled his hair a bit, "That is very kind of you, Nico. I'm sure Tom will like them."
After looking for clothing the 6 children were taken to a toy store. Bianca and Nico didn't get anything there as no of the toys caught their attention.
"Excuse me, can we go to a bookstore, please?" Nico asked the lady.
"Yes, yes, we have time," The woman said leading the children in the direction of the closets bookstore.
At the bookstore, most of the children got a picture book or two. Bianca got a book on animals and help Nico look for a book.
"How about this one?" Bianca asked handing Nico a book. The cover had 5 children on it two were girls and the other 3 were boys, the title read: Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
Nico gave the book back to Bianca and went on looking. Bianca sighed and put it back then followed Nico.
"Bia, I like this one. Can I have it?" Nico asked while handing the book to Bianca. The book was big, it had a brown leather cover, the title read, in big golden print: Myths and Mysteries From Around The World
Bianca looked at Nico with a raised brow, "Nico, are you sure you want this?" Nico gave an eager nodded, Bianca couldn't say no.
The young staff member took them back to the park where the others were.
"How was your shopping trip, children?" Mrs. Cole asked Bianca and Nico.
"Fine, ma'am," Bianca and Nico answered in unison smiles on there faces.
Mrs. Cole gave them a smile back, "That's great. You may go join the other children."
"Yes, ma'am!" The two said and ran off to the others.
"Tom!" Nico yelled as he located said boy. Tom, who was laying down on some grass looking up at the sky, sat up looking for the source who yelled his name.
"Hey, Nico. How was your trip?" Tom asked as the smaller raven-haired boy sat next to him.
"It was fine. I got some clothes, two pairs of shoes, and a book! Bianca made me get some of the clothes and a pair of shoes for myself." Nico said excitedly.
"Wait," Tom interrupted, "you said got two pairs of shoes?"
Nico nodded, "The other pair is for you! Since your current ones are all worn out and to small for you!"
Tom was speechless, nobody had ever given him something out of their own free will.
"Thank you, Nico," Tom finally said.
"You're welcome!" Nico replied and gave Tom a hug who hesitantly returned it.