Nowhere Kids

[Lustre]

Chapter 21

“Come on doc I don’t see how this is such a big deal, it's only one day, nothing too fancy, you guys won't even know its happening.” Aden moaned as he watched Doctor Monroe shake his head at his plea.

“If it’s not such a big deal Aden then why are you making such a fuss about it?” The doctor retorted.

Aden groaned internally as he sat in front of the older man trying to convince him of his plan. He knew if he could get Monroe on his side then it would be easier to convince the others. “Because it’s important to me.” He answered. “Nine years don’t you think that’s crazy I mean even I ...”

“Aden,” He interrupted. “you know I am not at liberty to discuss this.”

“Yeah yeah.” He replied. “I get that; I’m doing all the discussing anyway so don’t worry. All you have to do is say yes and you won’t hear another thing about it. Rachael’s already agreed and that other one the bald one.”

“Dr Adams as in the chief of staff?” Monroe questioned shocked at the lengths the teen had gone through to get his way. “He agreed to this?”

“Preliminary, he said I have to get the rest of the staff to agree, so can I put you down for a yes.”

“Fine I suppose it wont hurt, in fact I think it could be good for you all.” He smiled pleased to see the teen getting involved with life at the clinic. “But you are aware that you’ve missed the date by over two month’s right.”

“Yeah but that’s what makes it a surprise.”

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“People are avoiding me.” Belle huffed as she sank onto the chair beside Aden.

Aden merely laughed at the pout on his girlfriends face reaching out to pull her onto his chair with him. “Don’t be so dramatic.” He told her as he buried his face in her neck his breath tickling her skin.

“Am not!” She retorted twisting in her position on his lap to face him. “They are, I keep catching Mattie and Nicole whispering and when ever I go near them they make excuses and leave, since when have they been friends anyway?” She asked grumpily.

“Aww does someone have problems sharing?” Aden goaded as Belle leaned into his embrace.

“No,” She replied just as grumpily. “and it's not just them, Ric cant look me in the eye and Drew hasn’t come onto me all week.”

“Oh so is that what’s worrying you?” Aden asked her with a raised eyebrow. “Drew’s lack of interest?”

“You know what I mean,” Belle exclaimed realising how she sounded. “You’re the only guy I want using awful pick up lines on me don’t worry.” She told him kissing him softly in case he needed extra convincing.

“Really because I'm not so sure.” Aden responded as they pulled away for air hoping to distract her.

“Hmm,” Belle replied, “and what am I going to have to do to convince you?”

“I’ll think of something.” He replied as she leaned in to kiss him again.

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“You know I love you right?” Nicole questioned as she dramatically threw herself down onto his bed. “But you’re an idiot.”

“Come on in Nicole have a seat, in fact why don’t you just make yourself at home? Oh and insult me while you’re at it.” Aden asked sarcastically as he looked up from the book he was studying. “What is with the chicks in this place and just barging in here whenever they see fit? It’s called privacy!” He exclaimed as he watched his foster sister fix his pillows in order to get comfortable.

“If it was Belle you wouldn’t be complaining so shut up.” She responded. “Now where was I?” She asked a perplexed finger meeting her chin as she thought of her reason for being there.

“Having a bit of a blonde moment there Nic?” Aden goaded.

Her eyes squinting into a glare Nicole opened her mouth to retort but he beat her to it, “Yeah yeah I know ‘shut up’.” He responded for her.

“I think you’ve gotten smarter since you’ve been here.” She told him.

“Nah I’ve just gotten used to girls crazy moods” He mumbled to himself but was shushed quickly by Nicole.

“Oh yeah.” She began. “I was wondering why we’re putting this entire thing together if we’ve missed the date by like three months or something? It doesn’t make much sense, I mean I get that you love her or whatever.” She asked the blonde laughing at the look on his face at the mention of love. “But why didn’t you do this back then, not to insult your plan but it’s a bit weird.”

“I didn’t know.” He told her, “No one told me, it’s not really at the forefront of anyone’s mind in this place. And we’re doing this because it will be fun for everyone; I mean you’re loving putting it all together.”

She smiled at that knowing he was right, she had been very pleased when he came to her with the idea, even if they didn’t always get along she truly had missed him when they were separated, they were best mates, and brother and sister all in one.

“And because nine years is a really long time.” He finished his explanation quietly.

“Nine years?” Nicole asked sadness seeping into her voice. “You’re a good boyfriend Aden and a very good person.”

“You know one of these days I might start believing that.” He told her quietly. “Now come on princess Roman should be here by now.”

[Taniya_K]

Ooooh are they

throwing a belated brithday party for Belle?

If so then . Well, even if they're not, ! Aden's just so adorable! He really is good boyfriend... and person!

Can't wait for more!

xoxo

[LAURZY!]

Awwww, i'm thinking the same as Taniya, how sweet

Great update, looking forward to reading more

[rfran]

I love this loads it's so different to all the others. Fantastic to have a compleatly different set of circumstances.

[Lise]

That was good. I'm thinking the same thing as Taniya.

Can't wait for the next chapter.

[xknomex]

any chance of an update soon?

[Jody]

Didn't realise I hadn't reviewed this last chapter till now.

Loved Belle pouting because all her friends are acting strange with her.

Nicole was good in this chapter as well. Liked her talk with Aden.

Love how much trouble Aden has gone to, to plan this thing(whatever it is) for Belle. He is such a good boyfriend.

Update soon.

[zzazzb]

i missed a few chapters, chapter 20 (I think) was really good, i loved this bit

But that was nowhere near as bad as the colourless days, she used to think of them as black, but black could be lightened, add some white and you got gray, that she could handle. No these were completely devoid of colour, with yellow and brown she could blame it on miss dosage, but those days she couldn’t blame anyone but herself.

that was really well described

and i'm really looking forward to the next chapter to find out what the suprise is

[Lustre]

Oh so may apologies are in order for how long it has taken me to update I know it doesnt make up for it but college got a bit hellish, this coupled with the fact that the note book I had written out the future chapters to this story in was thrown out before I could type them up made it even harder to update. So again sorry and I really hope there are people out there who still wanna read this, this chapter isn't what it was meant to be but hopefully you'll like it. And I also promise not to let the space between updates get so long again, I think its been around a month .

Chapter 22

“What’s this?” Belle demanded as she turned to Aden holding up the offending article of clothing which she had just pulled from the wardrobe.

Glancing up at his girlfriends confused tone Aden smiled. “It’s a footy jersey Belle.” Aden explained playfully. “You know for like playing football in, a lot of people have them.”

“Yeah I know that,” she replied pouting playfully at his sarcastic tone. “I mean is it yours?” She questioned.

“Being in my wardrobe, I’d go with yes on that question.” He replied returning his attention to the book he’d been attempting to study.

“Adeeen!” Belle complained. “You’re just being difficult at this point, you know I was asking if you play or not.”

Looking up once again he found Belle staring at his jersey in wonder as she waited for him to reply, reaching out from his position on his bed he caught her hand tugging her towards him. Once he had her secured in his arms he finally answered her. “I used to play all the time.” He explained fingering the material she still had. “It was the only thing me and dad ever really agreed on, it used to be about pleasing him. But after I moved in with roman I realised I still wanted to play, that I loved to play.”

“I didn’t know that!” Belle mused quietly. “I'm you girlfriend and I didn’t even know that you like football.”

“Hey come on don’t be like that , I guess we both still have a lot to learn about each other, but we’ll get there.” He urged.

“I wanna know everything.” She said but he didn’t think she was even talking to him at this point she was off in her own world. Sitting up quickly she leaned down and kissed him soundly on the lips before pulling herself fully from his grip. “I gotta go meet Mattie.” she told him, pulling the top she was still holding over her head.

“Hey,” Aden called. “That’s mine he told her.”

Smirking happily she turned to him from her position at his door. “Nuh uh what’s mine is yours baby,” she explained. “and what’s yours is mine, this is now mine!” She finished before leaving the room.

Sighing at her antics Aden turned back to his books

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“Do I want to know?” Mattie asked indicating Belles state of dress as she entered her room.

Sitting down on Mattie’s bed Belle smiled brightly. “It’s my new footy jersey.” she told Mattie flattening out some of the creases that had developed in it due to its long stay in Aden’s wardrobe.

“New?” Mattie questioned raising an eyebrow at the obvious grass stains on the garment. “Since when have you been interested in sports let alone football?”

“Since ages.” Belle responded smartly before laughing at Mattie’s disbelieving look. “Whatever shut up.”

“So you stole it from Aden then?” Mattie joked.

“Like you can say anything, your wardrobe has more of Ric’s clothes in it than his does.” Belle pointed out.

“True.” Mattie conceded. “Come on lets go to the common room.” She suggested heading for the door. “So what’s going on with you and Aden these days?” Mattie asked as they walked down the hallway.

Turning to glare at her friend Belle grimaced. “Good, great even except for whatever big secret everyone seems to be in on except for me.” Belle told her best friend who was looking anywhere but at her all of a sudden. “Yeah that’s the same reaction I’ve been getting from everyone else!” Belle finished sighing resignedly; no one was giving anything away.

The silence that had fallen over the two girls was broken as another blond joined their small group. “Hey guys.” Nicole greeted as she moved into step with them. “Hey is that Aden’s jersey?” Nic asked Belle as she spotted her current outfit.

“Yes god you people need to stop focusing on the jersey.” Belle huffed speeding up her steps.

“Touché subject.” Mattie stage whispered to the other blond.

Turning to glare at the now laughing women behind her Belle joined in on their amusement as they stepped into the common room laughing along with them. The three girls joined the group of boys sitting around the couches in the centre of the room all of them noticing the silence that fell on the group upon their appearance.

“Okay I'm getting really sick of this.” Belle told her friends angrily. “I know something is going on will someone just tell me already?” Belle demanded.

“What?” Drew asked in confusion. “This doesn’t have anything to do with the….” But he was cut off by a swift elbow to the stomach from Lucas who was sitting to his left.

“It’s the jersey Belle.” Lucas explained. “It’s just a little different from your usual attire is all.”

“What is everyone’s obsession with my shirt so what I'm wearing a football jersey you don’t see me commenting on your questionable choice of pink t-shirts do you?” she demanded in frustration.

“Its just unusual is all.” Ric told her laughing at her outburst and the look on Lucas’s face.

“Yeah come on Belle you playing footy really?” Drew asked seriously. “I mean football is a guys sport.” he finished looking to his friends for back up.

“Oh really?” Mattie asked an edge to her tone as she caught Ric nod subtly. “You all think that huh?”

Realising their mistake the boys shook their heads violently as the three girls stood up suddenly. “You are all so so wrong.” Nicole told them smiling brightly. “And we’ll prove it.” She finished grapping the other two girls’ hands. “Come on,” she ordered “we have stuff to do.”

Turning to glare at the male residents Belle smiled briefly. “Outside four o’clock.”

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Taking a break from studying Aden was surprised to find the clinic empty of its residents, not a soul was to be seen in the hallways or common room. Confused he found himself wandering out into the clinic spacious gardens wondering where his friends could possibly be. Laughing he heard the loud and rather aggressive tones of his sisters voice as he stepped around the corner of the red bricked building.

“Anyone want to explain this?” Aden requested as he joined the males of the clinic standing in a large group at the side of the lawn.

“We’re playing the girls at football.” Drew told him. “ And we’re loosing.” he finished angrily knowing this was his fault.

“Why?” Aden asked laughing at their down trodden frowns.

“Why are we loosing or why are we playing them?” Lucas asked. “Because the answer to both of them is Drew is stupid.” he explained.

“Hey.” Drew exclaimed but shut up as the entire group turned to glare at him.

“Drew said girls can’t play footy.” Ric told him causing him to burst into laughter.

“You are stupid man!” Aden told the dark haired boy.

Please help?” one of the other boys asked desperation coating his voice. “Please.”

“Sure but they can’t be that good.” Aden responded.

“They play dirty.” Geoff moaned and Aden noticed his eyes drawn to something on the make shift pitch the lawn was acting as. Shaking his head he smirked as he noticed Nicole waving at Geoff before bending down to pick up the ball at her feet her tiny pink shorts riding up even further.

Turning back to the boys in shock but not disbelief he caught site of Belle waving at him her attire similar just paired with his jersey.

“We haven’t got a chance in hell have we?” he asked the group of teen males in front of him. All of them nodded in response. “Might as well have some fun then huh.” He conceded laughing as they filed back out towards their female counter parts, their loss imminent.

[Taniya_K]

What I would do to see that actually happen!?

So glad that you updated, even if it wa after so long. Your chapters never fail to bring a smile to my face!

Cannot wait for more!

xoxo