Mated With Five Boys

"I wanted to ask her how the same thing could be so ugly and so glorious, and its words and stories so damning and brilliant.- Markus Zusak 

Sometimes I think the universe has a way to pick the worst day to knock us down.

Like oh, this person is having a bad day, it would be a shame if something even worse would happen.

For example, when I was in the Sth grade our teacher, Mrs.

Clarke sent us off to our seats to independently read.

I was just about to dive into my book when suddenly I sneezed causing me to fart the exact same time.

The room that was once dead silent due to everyone already reading their books was now filled with roaring laughter and I wanted nothing more than for the ground to swallow me whole right then and there.

And if that wasn't enough later that day when I was coming back to the third foster home that year, there were already social workers waiting for me when I arrived.

They told me I was going to be transferred to another house and that I should go pack my things.

I begged them not take me from Ada, but it was no use.

They said she was unfit to take care of me anymore.

Ada was in her late sixties or early seventies I can't remember now.

What I do remember is I actually enjoyed living with her.

She was the sweetest lady I ever met, she gave me hope that maybe not everyone in the system was horrible.

I was devastated, to say the least.

And from that moment on I knew the universe was against me.

"Wake up, sleeping ugly, Wyatt shouted, barging into my room.

"I'm already awake"

I offered him a small smile, running the brush through my hair.

"Great, you're coming with Phoenix, Indy, Kina and I after school to go shopping-"

He declared.

Go shopping? How was I suppose to go shopping without any money? I mean it would be nice to get out of the house and explore the town.

I looked up at Wyatt and saw his bright blue eyes shining down at me with excitement.

I couldn't go even if I wanted to though, I was supposed to go with Axel after school so he could teach me how to fight.

And if I cancel on him, he probably wouldn't give me another chance, seeing as he didn't want to in the first place.

"I--I can't"

I knew he was going to be disappointed.

"And why in the hell not?"

He asked confused.

"I have plans after school, I told him, which wasn't exactly a lie.

"And those plans would be?"

He dragged out, not accepting my answer.

"Lum, I joined the book club." I lied.

"Yep, book club,’ I repeated to myself.

I mentally facepalmed, I was useless under pressure.

But I couldn't tell him the real reason, especially the whole Axel teaching part.

I feel like that wouldn't end well for anyone.

"We have a book club?"

Wyatt asked confused, making a face.

"That's a good question,’ I muttered under my breath.

"You say something?"

Wyatt looked over at me.

"Yeah, I said can I take a rain check? You know when I money to go shopping?"

I covered for myself.

"Oh did no one tell you?" He spoke out.

"Tell me what?"I asked.

"Rose put a hundred dollars and one of her old phones in the nightstand"

He said walking over to my bed and pulling out the phone and money.

"she knew you were coming here with literally nothing but the clothes on your back.

So she thought you'd want to buy yourself some clothes, ya know?"

"That's so kind of her,’’ I said shocked, no foster parent has ever done anything like this for me before.

I wanted to give them back to her and tell her letting me live here was way more than enough, but I also didn't want to seem rude.

I remembering mom always said it was impolite not to accept a gift that someone went out of there way to give you.

So instead I'll tell her how grateful I was the next time I see her.

"Here, Wyatt said handing me the phone.

It was a black iPhone, I wasn't sure what generation it was and I didn't really care either.

It was thin and looked very fragile.

I never had a touchscreen phone before, it was fancy, to say the least.

I didn't understand everyone's fascination with iPhones or even smartphones in general, they can call and text like any other cellphone the rest is just unnecessary.

"Everyone's number is already in it.’ He explained.

"I don't know what to say."

I was in shock, not understanding why Rose would go out her way to do any of this for someone she just met.

"Well, I'll be downstairs.There is an hour before school"

He told, giving me one last look before walking away.

Apart of me really wished I could have gone with them but the other part of me knew I didn't like shopping.

Has much as I wanted to be like them: cheerful, full of life, but above all...happy, that just wasn't me.

Well, that used to be me, you know, before my life spiraled out of control.

How do you feel happy when everything that made you smile is gone? I looked at my reflection of myself in the mirror, I definitely looked better.

The usual dark circles around my eyes were still there but they weren't as intense as they had been.

I was bathed and dressed in clean clothes, which was a great change from what I used to.

My hair was brushed and there was no dirt under my nails.

You never noticed the little things in your everyday life until they are taken away from you.

I was surprised to see my cheek hadn't bruised from Noah's attack, it was just a little red.

I now kind had wished it would have bruised just so I could show Camila and prove I was telling the truth.

And to say I wasn't terrified to walk downstairs would be a lie.

I wasn't sure what was going to happen, did Camila already tell Rose? Or anyone else for that matter? Maybe I should tell Rose the truth, maybe I'll have a chance to explain before Camila tells her a bunch of lies.

A deep sigh left my mouth as I sat down my brush on the dresser, I grabbed my notebook and pencil, turned around and looked back to the room, making sure I wasn't forgetting anything.

I knew I was stalling so I walked out of the room, shutting the door before I changed my mind.

I slowly walked down the stair looking to see if they were waiting for me with torches and pitchforks at the ready.

"You better give me that last apple or I swear to God I will cast your soul into Davy Jones’ Locker!"

Wyatt said threatening Phoenix who had the apple behind his back.

He was desperately trying to reach behind Phoenix to grab it but it was to no avail.

I watched Indy walked behind her older brother and grabbed the apple out of his grasp, and took a bite of it.

"Hey!"

They both said in unison.

"Problem solved"

She shrugged, taking another bite.Wyatt and Phoenix both held pouty looks on there face as they watched Indy eat their apple.

"Oh stop looking at me like I stomped on your sandcastles’"

She rolled her eyes walking out the kitchen.

"No worse! You stole my food!"

Wyatt shouted at her.

"Um actually, it was mine,’ Phoenix said, pointing at himself.

"We both know you would have given it to me honey; Wyatt said, patting him on the chest before retreating out the kitchen.

It was now Phoenix's turn to roll his eyes at his boyfriend.

Watching the two of them together I couldn't help but smile, they were so good together.

Their love was pretty much undeniable, I wanted what they had someday.

"Hey, Mia."

Phoenix smiled as he walked past me.

"Hey: I returned his smile.

"Oh, by the way, Rylan wanted you."

He told me before walking into Wyatt's room.

I walked further into the hallway and knocked on the door across from the room Phoenix had just walked in.

I was guessing this was Rylan's room, It was either his or Rose's toom according to what Camila had told me the first day I moved in.

"Please be Rylan's room; I muttered to myself.

"It's your lucky day Sugarplum"Rylan greeted me with a grin.

"I heard you were looking for me?"I questioned him.

"My whole life."He said, moving aside from the door, silently telling me to come in.

I rolled my eyes at him, walking into his room.

It was actually rather clean for a teenager, I was expecting to see random pieces of clothes thrown around or papers scattered about but there was nothing of the sort.

"Here;' Rylan said, handing me a black Nike backpack.

I couldn't see any signs

told him honestly, looking up

I watched as his cheeks turned

needed

of his neck, avoiding my eye

didn't need to do that,’ I told him,

can always repay me,’ Rylan smirked at me,

do you

him, giving him a

with a high five of

said awkwardly, seeing that his

think you need a high five to

the sass."Rylan chuckled at

I at least

giving me

weird look, I don't

I don't bite.’ He smiled

said, awkwardly walking into his arms that

his long arms around my body holding me close

little and patted his back a few times, trying to silently tell him, "Okay I've had enough now: "Are you ever going to

asked, letting go of

tell

wasn't how he would

he thought I came on to

it out for myself first; I told him, avoiding

his head

going,’ Rylan spoke, breaking the

my head, following him out of his

towards the front door, we were

"Hey, guys!"

smiled sadly as she watched us come out of

but see the longing look that flooded her bright blue eyes as

bad for her, she was totally into him but I don't think

probably talk to her and let her

Rylan out to

school

from him and I wasn't sure how long I could keep

be needing a ride home;' I told him

"Why not?"

me a confused look "Book club meeting,’ I told him as confidently as I could, so he wouldn't see through my

joined the book

Rylan laughed.

my head at

nerd.’ He

getting home then?"

me this cellphone and I programmed the

phone

I noticed I had one unread

phone, my curiosity getting the best

this phone today, nobody knew I had

widen at

outside of Mr.Hipp's class after school

at least three times, making

he actually messaged

just a text

come back and pick you up,’ Rylan said, putting the car in park and turning off

okay, I want to explore

I lied again.

was digging myself deeper and deeper

and

after him, I didn't

thinking about walking into first

to switch

solution I could think of at

wonder if they have cameras around the building? If

"What's wrong Muffin?"

asked, noticing my sudden

jitters, I explained,

you got me.’ He smirked, playfully hitting his

me feel so much

rolled my eyes

there was still a good ten minutes until class started but I didn't feel like

silent prayers that Noah wouldn't be

that class as well, but now that I think about it, that wasn't

I carelessly opened Mrs.

in, readjusting the

that I wasn't

head snapped back to the back of

widen when I saw

early? His dark eyes followed me as I walked over to my seat, I suddenly felt nervous

seat and tried to ignore

what I did I could still feel him staring at

around in my seat to

tell you staring isn't

I asked him annoyed.

staring at

deadpanned, clearly staring

course not, you have X-ray vision and you're looking through me;’ I said sarcastically, turning back around

extremely intimidating I felt a boiling need to pick a

isn't the

I came to that realization the second I heard the high-pitched screeching noise of Axel’s chair being scooted on the

as his footsteps got closer and closer

as he rested his elbow on my desk, putting his chin in the

back all the way against the chair, trying to

I'm staring at

watching

would appreciate it

managed to

so hard to keep my breathing steady but it was like I suddenly forgot how to breathe

was intoxicating, invading my nose

boy.I

spoke so smoothly, his

"What do you want?"

I breathed out.

utter mess

before he had the chance

"Saved by the bell"

up straight and walking back to his

was he goes and does something completely out of line

pouring into the room, taking their

the door

Axel, his brown eyes met my blue

a faint smirk forming

why Noah wasn't here today, not that

rest of the day passed in a blur, which I didn't

got out of

evil looks at my direction while Axel spent his time glaring right back at her, and then you had Rylan who was looking between all three of

through my

Hipp's class.

majority of people leave before I walked out of the

waiting

on.’ He stated flatly, walking down the

to say to him, he

of

he wasted no time turning the car on

exactly are we going?" I

said unbothered,

is somewhere?" I

you stop asking

over at

you stop avoiding

back,

me silently telling me to shut up, I

couldn't help but notice two cars behind us one was a red four-door Sedan and

with every turn Axel made the

"Axel.”I panicked 

lot calmer than

"We are being followed!"

stated, looking at the side

being followed."He told me, looking

are uhh, those

have

less than amused, but I saw the slight smile

surroundings and noticed we were literally in the middle

the road

were scattered everywhere giving

for at least twenty minutes and I still didn't see any signs pointing to where we were

a building in the distance

a factory, I

lot in front of the building, the

I was closer I could definitely tell this

my attention on the

the two in the red car opened their doors and got out, I watched them closely, one had curly dirty blonde hair and brown eyes and the other one had light

soon

directed my

the scariest looking one out of all of them, He was big and muscular with short brown hair and a scar starting from his eyebrow towards his green

all dressed in a black leather jacket and jeans

the last person to

causing my attention

goes with that

"I'm not."

out of

I think he knew I was lying about not

told

"Sure thing boss"

shot Axel a confused look,

mouthed to him, wanting answers but of course he just shrugged his shoulders and walked to his

followed behind him as he

mean friends walked inside the warehouse, it was huge! The room was filled with

a giant boxing ring

the four overgrown baboons walked through a door that probably

gym is this?"I

"Mine"He said casually.

did you pay for this stuff?"I asked,

of your

the first place, I knew

"Come on."

ring, pulling the ropes down, so I could get

held his hand out for

hand in his, Axel's warm hands engulfed mine, sending little lightning bolt through

got stuck

going to be harder than I

I heard the amusement that laced

my cheeks felt

clumsily picked myself up, brushing

your opponent is going to be twice your size, so trying

more defensively, therefore go for the face, groin, or hit them where the

me

groin, or

I nodded my head.

way on to his face, but he

like he had grown three heads, I couldn't just

"But I ca-"I begin.

He cut me

Axel

making sure to he was serious before