First Day of School
"But why do I's have to go to sckool?" four year old Amelia complained as the family were eating breakfast the following morning.
Ben looks at his daughter "Amelia, darling we've been over this you are growing up too big to be staying home all day with Hopsing, besides I think it's about time you started going to school like your brothers. Who knows maybe you'll want to go to college like Adam".
"Maybe I won't like it Papa? Wittle Woe comes home with black eyes all the times what if that happens to me?" Amelia asked. "Don't worry honey if any one picks on ya I'll take care of them" said Joe.
"And how are you gonna do that, Joseph?" asked Ben curiously. "I'll pound 'em good" said Joe confidently.
"What if I's don't have friends?" asked Amelia concerned.
"You will shortcake" said Adam. He gets up and walks over to his baby sister and knelt down in front of her. He takes her hand in his tenderly and tries to comfort her but she pushes him away and goes outside.
Adam looks up at his father and tries to hide that he was hurt but Ben and the boys could tell that he was. They knew how much Adam wanted to be close to Amelia.
Joe decides to talk to Amelia but as he is about to walk outside Ben walks up to him. "Joe I want you to look after your sister but under no circumstances are you to fight at school" Ben ordered.
"Don't worry Pa I won't I promise" said Joe he then turns to Adam.
"Don't worry about Amelia; Adam she's just nervous about school. I'll talk to her for you" said Joe. "Thanks Pal" Adam said appreciatively as he hugs him.
Joe then walks out of the house and over to his sister. "You really hurt Adam's feelings by pulling away from him. Why didn't you let him comfort you?" he asked as he adjusts the saddle straps.
"I don't know him like you and Hossey. Beside he was just being nice to me because Papa was in the room. Adum probably thinks that he is too old to pway with me. He probably doesn't anything to do with me" she said.
Joe helps her on his horse Buttercup. "You're wrong about our brother Adam. He wants nothing more than to spend all his time with you. He wants to get to know you" said Joe as he climbs up on the horse behind his sister and they rode out of the yard.
"He does?" Amelia asked surprised. "Yep and during those years he was at school Adam sent us letters all were asking about you. He couldn't wait to come home to see you" said Joe.
"I understand that you are nervous around Adam but you shouldn't hurt Adam by pushing him away without giving him a chance" said Joe. "Ok I'll try" said Amelia.
"That a girl" said Joe proudly as he kisses her on the head.
Author's note: Sorry that you all had to wait so long but I'm writing the story out as I am typing so it'll take me long (hopefully not very long) I hope you all are enjoying the story and it's gonna get even better!