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Chapter Six.
Ella's P.O.V.
We all stared at the photo's I wished so hard that I could remember that life. Linda told us that she'd only kept me for a month at most before I was given to the children's services.
"Look at this one" Linda enthused, holding up a picture so we could all get a better view. There was an older man holding a baby and standing next to him sticking his tongue out to the camera was a little Frankie.
"That's our Grandfather" Frankie beamed proudly. I smiled at him and laughed.
"That's so weird….cool, but weird."
We looked at the photos for a very long time, it was dark outside before I got a call from Jill asking where the hell I was, although she probably had a pretty good idea. I guessed I'd be in trouble when I got back…
"I don't want to leave" I whined laughing. Gerard pulled me into him.
"Come on I'll take you home." He grinned one of his famous Gerard grins.
I smiled at him, glad that I had a friend like Gee, the only obstacle I had now was telling Jill the 'good news'. I was still mad at her for not telling me where my family were.
I hugged Frank and Linda.
"See you at school Sis" Frank smiled. I ran back and cuddled him; he caught me and squeezed me back tightly.
I was so happy and it showed. Gerard and I walked back as slowly as possible. I was in no rush to get my face chewed off by 'Care Home Duds'. I danced around Gee in circles he watched me and laughed.
"Psycho" he coughed hiding a smirk.
"Moiré?" I gestured pointing to myself and pulling a sour face. I smiled at him and held his hand.
I blushed a little realising what I'd just done and peaked sideways at Gerard's expression. He seemed cool and relaxed, not embarrassed at all. I loosened up and swung our arms to the rhythm of our steps.
"You know what, I'm actually looking forward to school tomorrow" I stated much to Gerard's disbelief.
"Wow Ells, is that really you in there?" he tapped my head.
"Hey!" I laughed pushing his tapping finger off my brain. "Don't damage the genius"
He chuckled and flung his hair out of his eyes.
"I'm glad you're happy" he smiled in a more serious tone. Stroking the back of my hand with his thumb.
Gerard's P.O.V.
Ella held my hand tight, it was nice. Nobody had ever made such a gesture toward me. This was a feeling I could get used to. Not many people looked at me in a way that Ella did. She knew that I was socially awkward. She knew I was revengeful and hating of the world. She also knew about the bottle I kept under my bed but the thing I really wanted her to know more than anything in the world never left my lips. Concealed in my thoughts like my true identity, people looked at me and saw a strange boy, a freak.
My thoughts were interrupted; we were at Ella's 'home'.
"I wish I could stay with you" I admitted a little too freely. I really had to keep track of my mouth and heart at the same time.
She hugged me as hard as she could.
"I wish you could stay with me too" she smiled that sweet smile. I'd never get used to the feeling in my stomach when she did that. I was a little taken aback that she wanted me to stay with her too?
"You're my best friend Gee, I wish you'd never leave" she laughed and tied her hair back. "I am not ready for that though" she nodded her head towards the front door where Jill stood tapping her impatient foot.
"You've got to face her sometime sugar, but remember, I'm only a phone call away" I assured her.
She nodded; I gave her a quick squeeze and waited for her to enter the house. She pretended to hang herself and have a small wave and chuckle before going inside.
I walked back to my house with my hood up, head down and hands in my pockets contemplating on running back to Ella and kidnapping her….. Not really a fabulous idea. She was in enough trouble already and I knew what people around here would be thinking. New Jersey wasn't the most forgiving place and they did like a bit of gossip.
I'm so sorry it's been ages since I updated this one, I'm refreshing all of them so stay tuned ;) Xxx
