Liam and I trudge our way to the kitchen. My legs felt like jelly as they were really numb. I kept on swinging my arms to try distract my self from the world around me.

I was walking slightly behind Liam, as I really couldn't be bothered to eat; but I know for definite that Liam does want to eat.

I heard some snickering behind me. I turn around to see Sapphire and Harry laughing at Liam and I.

I raise my eyebrows and they point down at our pj's.

I kind of realise now why they were laughing. Liam and I thought it would be cute if we bought those couple onesies but we never thought people would actually take it that way.

Liam's onesie was of the original Stitch whilst mine was of a pink Stitch. (Picture above)

"Liam. Come upstairs with me quickly, I need to talk to you," Frank cheesed.

This caused Liam to stop walking and made me collide towards him. I groaned into his shirt but it probably made me sound even weirder than I already do.

Liam laughs it off before nodding and then walks off leaving me to deal with the animal like kids also known as Carmen and Lily. I ignore everyones stares and head to the table.

It was Carmen's and my day to set the table and do the chores. Carmen places the food on the table and I normally place the cutlery and plates.

I was about to grab the cutlery when Mike stops me by gently grabbing my arm and shaking his head. I was beyond confused. Surely the table hasn't been set already?

I glance towards the table and saw it was still empty which meant I had to set it up.

I looked at Mike and then resumed what I was doing.

"Just sit at the table, Crystal. I'll get one of the others to do it," He politely smiled and hugged me, probably knowing that I was upset.

I plaster a small smile and then sit at the table. I heard Mike call for Sapphire to come help at the table.

"But Mike, it's Crystal's day to do the chores, not mine!" Sapphire argued from the living room.

Mike was about to remark back but then Gina screamed,
"Lunnchhhhh."

I don't think I will ever get used to the amount of noise this place makes.

I could feel the ground shaking which probably meant everyone was hungry and rushing to the dinner table. I look at the table and realised that no one set the cutlery yet.

Toby and Frank come in first and were about to sit down when they realised there was nothing on the table. They looked at me confused and I shrugged.

Mike then comes out of the laundry room and places a dish of chips in both their hands. They did not look happy...

"But it's not even our day," Toby murmered confused.

They start setting it up but I know for definite, Sapphire would kick up a fuss.

Lily, Tee and Carmen came in and unlike Toby and Frank, Lily and Tee actually wanted to help but Carmen was kind of pissed.

"Why can't Crystal do it? She isn't any special than any of us?" Carmen snapped with frustration.

I bow my head down and bit my lip, trying not to say a rude remark.

Mike and Gina started explaining how I was in an uncontrollable emotional state but Carmen wasn't having any of it.

"What the fuck? It's Crystal's day, not ours!" Sapphire cried with anger.

This caused everyone to argue. I heard several things like,
'How is this fair?'
'Crystal isn't any more special than us!'
Etc, etc...

"Shutttttt uppppp," Gina bellowed.

Everyone was silent, probably scared of what Gina would do. But I can't believe they didn't ground Sapphire for her cussing. Guess they both are going soft.

If only Tracy were here, she would help me out with all this nonsense. She would probably even let me eat in my room.

But unfortunately, Tracy is ill with food poisoning. Probably because of her horrendous cooking!

"Just set up the table and we'll eat," Mike sighs with frustration.

There were a few 'mhmm' in agreement but mostly everyone except Liam and Frank were glaring at me.

I sigh and then look down at my food. Mike and Gina had made my food into a cute smiley face.

I giggled a little and mouth a 'thank you' for cheering me up. Liam and Frank looks at me oddly.

"My food," I giggled, pointing at my plate.

They both look down at my plate and then realised what I meant.

"That looks adorableee," Frank chuckled, staring at my food.

"I know right!" Liam laughed with joy.

I nod my head before eating. I didn't really want to eat but I don't want Mike and Gina worrying about me.

"Hey Crystal, can I ask you a question?" Tee asked.

I nodded my head, curious to know what she wanted to know.

"Why were you crying today?" Tee asked while looking at me.

I stared down at my food, not wanting to answer the question.

I could feel all eyes on me. It was clear that everyone was curious about it.

I didn't want to think about it. But obviously jn this place you get no privacy. But I am determined to keep my past a secret from everyone.

I shook my head and then slowly looked up towards Tee,
"I can't."

I quickly, in one smooth motion, leaped out of my chair and ran upstairs. I couldn't bare it! They were all staring at me like I was an alien and it's just scary.

My eyes were brimming with tears. My head was pounding whilst my teeth were clattering.

I barged open my bedroom door and then slammed it closed. I'm pretty sure the ground even shook.

I leaped onto my bed and buried my face into my pillow. I could feel a traitor tear gliding down my face and onto my lips.

I mustn't cry..
Head up, stay strong. Fake a smile, move one;
I kept on repeating in my head.

The more and more I repeated it, I felt a bigger urge to cry. My pillow was getting more and more damp as the tears flowed through my eyes.

I groaned at the knocking of the door.

"What?" I snapped.

There was a bit of shuffling and whispering before someone replied,

"Can we come in?" Frank questioned.

I assumed when he said 'we', he meant Liam and himself.

"Sure," I muttered.

I sat up and pulled the pillow out of my face.

The door then slowly opens and I see the the cheesy looks on Frank and Liam's faces.

"You a'right?" Liam asked.

I looked down at my fingers and nodded my head.

"It's alright to not be alright you know?" Frank said sympathetically.

"Mhm."

I was more interested with my fingers than what Liam and Frank were actually saying.

Franks comes over towards me and gives me a side hug. I look to my other side and see Liam hugging me as well.

"Don't worry about it Adams," Liam cheesed.

"Everything will be all right," Frank grinned.

I nodded my head and we sat down on my bed silently, just being appreciative for each others presence.

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It's been at least half an hour since my 'emotional state' as Mike and Gina like to call it.

We were playing cards for a least ten minutes and Liam keeps on winning. Frank suspects that Liam is cheating but he keeps on denying it.

"'Yanoe what? Imma go downstairs, I'm a bit bored," Frank sighs.

We both nod our heads and Frank jumps out of bed and zooms downstairs.

I look at Liam puzzled and he just grins at me. There is something definitely fishy going on.

15 minutes later...

I heard some loud footsteps coming upstairs, I just assumed they were playing a game or something. But I was definitely wrong.

In literally a blink of an eye, I had about nine people sitting on top of me; excluding Gus who was just watching.

On top of me was Liam, and sat on top of him was Frank, then Johnny and Toby. Sapphire refused to sit on Toby so she just lay her legs on Toby instead of helping me. Carmen sat on Sapphires legs, Lily sat on Carmen, then Tee and then Harry who was like the cherry on top of a dessert; the finishing touch.

I could literally feel the life sucked out of me. My legs were numb with pain and I don't even know where I put my hands. Probably under my arse, I thought.

"Oh my god! Get offfff," I whined while giggling a bit.

"Never," Johnny shrieked.

I groaned and moaned uncontrollably due to the pain.

"I don't want to know what you do when your alone in your bedroom," Sapphire chuckled sarcastically.

Everyone burst into fits of laughter, except for Tee, Harry and Gus as they did not understand the joke.

"I'm pretty sure you'd love to know," I responded back in the same tone as Sapphire.

The good thing was, she knew I was joking and replied back by laughing.

I guess I didn't have to be as miserable as I normally always was on this day. I got the Dumping Ground on my side!

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{Chapter Idea from something from school lol😂 We sat on Magic9999 lap😂}

First of all, sorry for the wait😧 I've had so much homework and I've just had an option interview which was so scary😂😭😂 And wattpad hasnt been working recently😒 What is 'Error 1007'?😂😂 Also had so much drama and arguments at school😒 Annoying af especially when its the same person🙄

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