(Naomi’s p.o.v)
I was sitting on my bed reading a book with my headphones in, I glanced over at the mirror on the wall seeing my unkempt appearance, my black hair that’s normally in a ponytail is down past my shoulders my bag and suitcase at the end of my bed as I let out a sigh. There’s no point in unpacking tonight plus it’s late and it’s my first night here at Haven, an orphanage for kids and teens. Tears welled in my emerald eyes as I remembered how I ended up here. I shut my eyes to block out the memory and bury it deep in my mind. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDkQz1Ut31
I’ve gotten really good at that, pushing my feelings deep down and acting like I’m fine when I’m actually screaming inside. ‘Just put on a happy face’, I tell myself. I chuckle at the thought. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzFAzciM4H
As I’m about to continue reading, a knock at the door grabs my attention.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSJsnCfn7Q
The door opens revealing an older brunette woman in her early 40’s, I think her name was Mrs. Vivian.
I pause the song I’m listening to and take out my headphones. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVkG1mb3jO
“Hi Naomi, I just came to check how you were doing and see if you were hungry. I know it’s late but I’ve noticed you weren’t at dinner with the rest of us.” I stare at her to see if she’s telling the truth. After a couple seconds I can tell she’s being genuine. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGbzYfprQi
“I’m fine, thank you for checking on me but I’m not hungry. I don’t really feel comfortable if I’m being honest.” My voice filled with sadness and nervousness. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLeQuRW3wsM
This seemed to cause some concern from her since she closed the door and came up to me. “Is it alright if I sit next to you?” I nodded and she sat down. “Listen sweetheart, I understand that this must be very overwhelming and scary for you being at a place like this and at 17 years old, but I promise you that you're safe here. But I understand your situation. Trust me, I’ve been taking care of all the kids here for as long as I can remember. I know every kid's situation here and just how sensitive it is for them and for you.” She gives me a sympathetic look before continuing. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhtBWQ15K1
“You are a very strong and beautiful girl Naomi. If you ever need to talk about anything I’m always available. Why don’t you try to interact with the other teens tomorrow? Maybe you’ll make a friend.” With that said she gives me one last smile before leaving. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl84TW8GS0R
Silence fills the room as I think about what she said. Whether or not I should try and interact with others but I decided to sleep on it.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKxuU9KIs1
A yawn escapes me and I look at the time. It was 12 in the morning and the events of today are catching up to me so I save my spot in the book I’m reading and put it on the nightstand then turn off the lights and let sleep take me away.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLoRX8k3q8
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Getting ready in the morning was interesting to say the least. Other kids and teens were brushing their teeth together and everyone was taking turns using the bathrooms and getting ready. A few people said hi to me and introduced themselves. I just observed everyone going about their morning routines. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx279QXBsTI
Breakfast consisted of pancakes, eggs, and bacon which was surprisingly good. Obviously I sat by myself, continuing to observe things. Someone caught my attention as I noticed them staring at me. A girl that looked around my age, she was wearing an oversized purple hoodie so I couldn’t see her eyes but she had brown hair from the looks of it. I smiled at her, causing the girl to look away.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2PsHuldTyF
After breakfast I was just exploring the building since this is my new home so I might as well get familiar with it. After about an hour of walking I realized that this was a big place. It looked smaller on the outside. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzV1gJQeoj
As I’m about to turn a corner I bump into someone causing the person to fall on their butt. To my surprise it was the girl from breakfast. “S-Sorry I didn’t see you there.” I extended my hand to help her up. The girl just stares at my hand for a couple seconds before taking it. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp17VxSDyKD
“Sorry again I didn’t see you there. Um… I’m Naomi, I’m new here but you probably knew that. What’s your name?” I could fully see her face now, her skin was pale white and honestly she looked like a doll. But what really caught my attention were a pair of crimson eyes looking at me. I felt my face heat up.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4j9tBlh4l
She was fidgeting with the sleeves of her oversized hoodie. Her mouth opened to say something but nothing came out. She just stood there acting extremely shy. ‘So she’s shy huh?’ That’s even cuter. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYeAKqvxYO
The silence grows more awkward making it difficult to say something. “S-So I noticed you were looking at me at breakfast. Can I ask why you were looking at me?” 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUibmOHBN7z
Her body tenses as she tucks her chin to her chest. As if she was scared I was mad about that. She wrapped her arms around her stomach, her shoulders scrunched up behind her ears. My heart dropped when I leaned down slightly and saw her eyes squeezed shut. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfE7YPyUxv
Did I say something wrong? Obviously I said something wrong. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrCjYMdYF2
“D-Don’t worry I’m not mad! I-I promise!” I try to quickly reassure her. “I-I just wanted to know why you were looking at me, that's all! I-If you wanted to say hi you could’ve come up to me! I don’t bite!” I smile and laugh a little hoping to lighten the mood and reassure her that I really wasn’t mad. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41RoU3ijya
“It’s okay alright. I promise.” Her body slowly relaxes as she opens her eyes to look at me for only a second before looking away. I breathe a sigh of relief. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bk7VTWbSV
“So...what’s your name? I’m Naomi like I said before.” Again her mouth opens but no sound comes out. Instead she just shrugs her shoulders looking at the ground. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRudtccGb1A
Before I can say anything someone calls my name. I look behind me to see one of the staff coming up to me. Turning back around to the girl my eyes widened to see she was gone. Looking around I don’t see any trace of her. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJRgYGuPfd
A disappointed sigh escapes me but at the same time there’s a warmth in my chest and all my thoughts are about that girl. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ59tsGf9BA
“Naomi, Mrs.Vivian is looking for you, please follow me.” 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaaXaE4v4X
I felt someone tap my shoulder, snapping me out of my thoughts. “Huh?” I turn around and see a staff member in front of me. “S-Sorry, did you need something?” 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDeTUOjOD2
“Yes, Mrs.Vivian is looking for you. Are you alright? Your face is red.” I feel myself getting flustered. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzlbT7Q03k
“Yeah I’m fine. Y-Yup perfectly fine. A-Anyway Mrs.Vivian wants to see me right? Okay, lead the way.” I could not have made that any more obvious that something was bothering me. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHaF6kZKAZ
Hopefully I can ask Mrs.Vivian that girl's name. I feel my face heat up again. 121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡafY9jaAAKP
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-Thanks for reading the first chapter of my new story, what did you think? I know it’s a bit short the next chapter will be a bit longer. Feel free to comment and give your opinions, it’ll help me in the long run. Once again thank you! See you in the next chapter!-
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