A Beginning of a New Beginning (4)

The doctor came in five minutes, with cops. He had called the cops after Kyle told him the incident. My parents were sent to jail for 20 years, from shooting Tim and lots of other people in the past. Tim was fine; he just had to stay in bed for the next month, with some help. That’s where Kyle comes in. As for me, I have to go to a foster home. I have no other family to take care of me. I was aloud to stay at my home for a couple of days.

A few days passed, I would go over every day and help Kyle with Tim. Tomorrow was the day I had to leave, and probably never see Kyle or Tim again. I sat down on the rocking chair while I wiped tears from my eyes. I was sure going to miss them. "Hey" I heard Kyle say. I wiped my tears even faster, not wanting Kyle to see them. "Hey, I though you were talking to Tim." I said facing the window. "I was…" Kyle trailed off. "Are you crying?" He asked. I shook my head. "No" I lied. I felt his arm on my shoulder and he made me turn around. He could tell I was crying. "You are" He whispers. I closed my eyes then opened them again. "I just don’t want to leave a home again. And you guys are probably the closest family I’ve ever had. I’m going to miss you guys so much." I whispered. Kyle’s eyes turned hurt. He was about to say something when Tim came in on his wheel chair. "I just got off the phone with Foster care; they have found you a new guardian." Tim said with a smile. I looked at the floor. "That’s great" I whispered. Kyle sighed. "I’m sure you’re going to love them and they are going to love you." Kyle said. I shrugged. "Sure".

"You want to meet them? Come to my room." Tim said. "Oh great their here" I said sarcastically. Tim disappeared and I turned to Kyle. We both sighed. We stood up and slowly walked to Tim’s room. I took Kyle’s hand in support. I slowly turned the knob and opened the door. I looked around the room and turned confused. There was no one there except Tim. "Uh, there’s no one here." I told Tim. "Look again" he said he’s arms open. "Welcome to your new home." My eyes widened. "Are you serious?" Kyle said with a smile. "Of course" Tim said. Before I knew it, I let go of Kyle’s hand and ran to give Tim a hug. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I screamed. "You’re welcome." Tim said hugging me back. "Watch the leg" he said after a minute. I quickly backed away. "Oh I’m sorry" I whispered. "Why are you doing this?" I asked. Tim smiled. "Because you’ve been like family to us too, and family helps family." I smiled and felt a tear fall off my cheek. "Want to see your room?" I nodded. Tim walked to the hallway. I turned to Kyle and he smiled. We followed Tim and stopped outside a door. He opened it and my eyes widened. The room was decorated, with a bed and everything. The walls were covered up with forest murals. The bed was a king sized bed with brown covers, matching the trees. There was a wooden desk at the corner of the room. I walked over to the closet door and opened it. The closet was five times bigger the closet from my house. There were even lots of new clothes in there.

I gave Tim another surprising hug, quickly backing away remembering about his leg. "Thank you!" I screeched. He smiled. "You’re welcome. Now if you guys don’t mind, I’m going to go take a nap." He said. "Let me help you" Kyle and I said together. "No it’s ok, I’ve got it." And with that Tim disappeared. I jumped on my bed and smiled. "This is so cool!" I said. Kyle sat down next to me. "I know" Kyle whispered. I stared at him confused. "Are you not happy that I’m staying with you guys?" His eyes widened. "How can you say that? I’m glad, Just shocked." He said with a grin. I grinned back. "That makes two of us."
We heard a knock on the door and both of us stood up. We walked to the door and Kyle opened it. There was a guy, probably the same age as Kyle and I, with blond curly hair and brown eyes.

"Max? I thought you were moving to Florida." Kyle said. The guy shook his head. "Apparently there was a change of plans. Maybe later on, in the future." He said. He noticed I was there and grinned. "And who are you? I’m Max, Kyle’s cousin." The guy said offering his hand. I took it and he kissed the top of it. I smiled, trying to be polite, when I was feeling a little awkward. "I’m Veronica, Kyle’s friend." I said taking my hand back. "She’s moving in with us, for personal reasons." Kyle went on. Max made a confused face. "Are you guys together?" He asked. "No" I said at the same time Kyle said "Yes". I turned to look at Kyle confused. "Yes?" I asked. "No-" Kyle said then was cut off by Max. "Then no it is. You want to come walk with me in the forest? Just you and me?" Max asked. I tried to keep my smile. "Sure, why not." I said, not sure if this was a good idea. "I’ll be back" I told Kyle then walked out with Max. "So, how are Kyle and Tim treating you?" Max asks when the house is out of sight. "Great, I love them. Their like family to me." I said. It was quiet for the next few minutes.

Max all of a sudden stopped and faced me. "I know this is going to sound weird, but, will you be my girlfriend?" My eyes widened. "I know you barley know me but we can change that. It’s just that the first time I saw you, I could barley resist asking. Please give me a chance?" I shrugged. Maybe I can give him a chance? He seems like a nice guy. I sighed. "Sure" I said. He smiled. "Really?" He asked. I nodded. "Ok great, so why don’t you come to dinner with me tonight?" I nodded again. "Ok, that sounds like fun."

We walked back to the house. Max left to tell his parents about me coming to dinner. I went in my room and dug through my closet. There was a knock on my door. "Come in" I said. Kyle came in and sat on the bed. "What happened?" He asked. "Oh, uh, I’m now Max’s girlfriend." I say. "What!?" Kyle screams standing up. I looked at him shocked. "What?" I ask. "Veronica, he’s not a good guy. Trust me I know. He’s been my cousin for like ever." I smirked. "Oh right, we’re talking about the same cousin you said we were together to. How do I know you’re not jealous?" I said. "What? I’m not jealous. I just don’t want you to get hurt. I knew he was going to try to get together with you which is exactly why I said we were together." I sighed. "He invited me to dinner tonight and I’m going." I said. Kyle groaned and walked out, slamming the door. I bit my lips; I never thought I would get in an argument with Kyle.