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He took my hand and led me through the streets. As he did I just felt happy and safe inside, it's been a while since I felt that. He didn't care that I was an orphan, that I was soon going to be adopted, or that I might have to leave him soon. He just cared that we got to spend some time together.

He led me up a hill and on the top, he motioned me to sit. The view was beyond beautiful-

"Just in case I don't see you again, this will be the last day you would remember being with me, so I wanted it to be something special..." He said, smiling over at me.

"There is no way I'd forget something like this."

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I was woken up by my alarm. I had set it really early, as I was going to prepare for today. I would be going out to the house of the people who wished to adopt me. So of course I was excited, but also extremely scared, and there were butterflies in my stomach, that wouldn't give me a break.

"Just so you are aware of it, the men from the other day, they aren't adopting you yet. They are just fostering you, so don't get too ahead of yourself." The sudden voice of Mrs. Choi boomed from behind, interrupting my previous thoughts. The tone of her voice was different, it was as if she wanted me to be hurt by this statement.

It was quite the opposite actually. I was overjoyed they still wanted to go through with this, even if the title is only "foster parents". It still sounds beyond brilliant to me! I nodded in reply, as I got out of bed to go get a shower, washed and changed, before packing the rest of my things before they arrived. After the shower, I changed into this-

I walked out of the bathroom and headed for the dorms, to start packing up. I didn't have many things, just a backpack with a couple of special things, that my mum packed for me the day she left me.

A watch. It was her watch, that I remember she wore every day-

A book. The Chronicles Of Narnia, which I read every night before going to sleep. I can't remember who gave me this book, but I always had it-

And a little bear, that I had with me since I was born. Well, I assumed- (Which ever one you choose~)

And finally a note. I have never opened it, many times I really wanted to but I didn't. At the front it said 'Not To Be Opened Until Your 16th Birthday', so I hadn't opened it. I just kept it in this bag and honestly, I forget about it sometimes, because I never really open up the bag. But I'm going to open it up next this for the first time, on my 16th birthday of course.

I put a few more things in the bag, like my art supplies and the rest of my clothes I forgot to pack the other day, my phone and charger. Then as soon as I was finished, I rushed downstairs. I came just in time, as the same men from the other day were sitting down outside Mrs. Choi's office, either waiting for her, or me. As soon as they noticed me, they stood up. I quickly bowed but they both just shook their heads.

"You don't have to be formal like that with us, it's okay." One said, I think his name was Jin. The other just nodded in agreement, Namjoon I think, or I could have mixed them up. I only met them yesterday, so I hope they can forgive me if I forget.

"Mrs. Choi will be out soon, to explain what's happening. So if you like it with us, you can stay. Though of course, it's entirely your choice." Namjoon explained.

Just as he said that, Mrs. Choi and her daughter came out. Eunji Unnie came over to me and gave me a hug, which I returned instantly.

"Just remember to come back and see me some time, you are my favourite after all!" Eunji whispered, showing me a soft smile. I smiled back as she said this, giving her a nod.

"Well off you go, at least that's one less child to deal with...." Mistress Choi said, ushering us out the door while handing some papers to Namjoon. Jin led me to their car and I stepped in. When we got in it was really quiet, and I was just fidgeting with my bracelet.

I didn't say anything, because I was scared. I was scared they wouldn't like me, once they got to know me. I was scared they would soon get fed up of having me there. I was scared they were going to give me back, and if they did I would be off to a new orphanage, so I was scared of that too. I was also scared, or rather terrified, that I wouldn't fit in well in their life.

But above all, I was scared to be loved again and to love again. I can't remember what it feels like. Usually I always felt like I was a burden to others in the orphanage, apart from Eunji of course. But that still wasn't love, not the type like a family. I wondered if they felt the same way I did. I also wondered if they could hear my heart pounding, as it was beating quite fast.

Before I could think of anything else to be negative about, the car came to a halt and a door opened for me. I slowly got out and I saw their huge house. Now I felt the most scared since I left the orphanage.

Namjoon and Jin both smiled warmly at me, making feel just that slight bit calmer. But as Jin opened the door, my heart began to race. I held my breath, and stepped inside....

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- Edited - 28/10/20 -