Chapter 3

Ziann

"Hey midget! Where are you going? Are you going to that park again? You know that no one will gonna play with you, because you don't have any friends!" Anton bark loudly making the other kids laugh with him. I do not gave them any attention as I continue walking to my favorite park.

I know that I'm friendless, its always like that. Ever since I came here, the other kids always avoided me like I am some sort of freak. Well, I am anyway but they do not know that but they still treat me the same.

But all of the sadness and frustration were wipe away from my face when I saw the park. All the places are scary for me but there is something about this park that totally calms me down. I am not sure if its the forest around it or the kids that are playing around.

I am enjoying watching some older kids as they play around, when a group of five men came to me and stop in front. I suddenly begin shaking out of fear but I hid it as I clutch Jonathan near me.

"Don't be afraid little one, we won't hurt you okay." One of them said, I do not look up to their eyes while I shuffle away from them. But after a while they still remain unmoving. I realized that they won't do anything to me, making me relax a little.

"My name is Trenton Blackwood, this is my brother Chester and Deathon. The other two is their friend, Nicholai and Kimmton."

Meeting the man's eyes I realize that he has a short blond hair and  mossy green eyes. And for once I suddenly feel safe, his eyes is full of sincerity that I can't help but smile as I look to the others. Looking closely they have handsome faces, but for some unknown reason I find myself looking back at the guy named 'Trenton'.

"I'm Ziann,.." I softly said.

Trenton grin widely at me like I said something wonderful, but I just said my name. Strange.

"How old are you," the red haired Kimmton ask.

"12."

"Wow, your small for a twelve year old!" Chester gasp out loud. I pout at him.

"I'm not small!"

"Eh, but you are little kiddo.." Deathon joined in while  he begun to ruffle my hair. Then I suddenly heard a growl making Deathon drop his hand. Weird..

"Just leave Ziann alone!" Trenton huff angrily at them, then he turn to me and smile softly. "Don't mind them okay they're just teasing you." Trenton softly said as he brought his hands to cup my cheeks but I suddenly flinch away when I felt a jolt of electricity. My eyes widen as I stare at him.

"What was that?" I ask totally confuse.

"Its just a little static Zainn, no harm done." Trenton bashfully said. I just glare at him for a while completely doubtful but my face soften when I saw the hurt in his eyes. And for some unknown reason I can't stomach to see him in pain.

"Right, where is your mom and dad?" Nicholai suddenly chirp. My body begin to tremble as I remember the accident two years ago. I felt my eyes water as I lower my head.

"They're dead." I whisper. There are gasp from them but before I can even assure them that I'm alright an arm suddenly wrap around me. A very comforting warm spread through me as I bury my head to the chest of the person hugging me.

"Its alright we were here now, and I promise that we won't leave you alone anymore." Trenton's voice suddenly whisper next to my ear. I felt a shiver at my back. And not just that, I also felt this sudden trust towards him and knowing that it is Trenton holding me make me more safer and protected.

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Its been close to six in the afternoon while I sat at the passanger sit in Trenton's car. I'm  enjoying the comfortable silence around us while I reminisce  the most wonderful day of my life as I slowly lick my chocolate chip ice cream.

Trenton and the others invited me to come with them in the arcade this morning after I met them. I do not agree immediately even if I wanted to jump right away. Remembering that the sisters in the orphanage always tell us to be wary of strangers.

And it surprised me that Trenton even take the liberty to ask permission to Ms. Lisa so that I can come with them. It makes my stomach flutter and I'm drown by so much happiness.

I enjoy it a lot. It was the first time that I'very been in an arcade. And its totally fun, my face is hurting so much after smiling for a whole day. And now that we are driving back to the orphanage, I almost wish that I can stay with them more.

"We're here kiddo." Trenton softly said as he stop the car in front of the orphanage. I can see from here the other kids as they watch us from the window of their rooms, even Ms. Lisa is smiling happily as she bounce down the marble steps towards us.

"Thank you for inviting me to come with you. I'm really happy and I enjoy it so much." I turn to look at Trenton, and my breathing hitch when I saw his eyes full of so much emotion that I can't decipher.

"Its okay, Zainn. Its my pleasure to make you happy, and I would do it again if you ever want me to." He said as he tuck some fallen strand of my hair at my left ear. I stare straight to his eyes and smile widely.

"I would love to." And to my astonishment I suddenly become lost to his eyes. I can not move my body. I fely strange and I do not have any idea what is happening to me.  But suddenly it was cut off when Chester clear his throat. I glance away and I felt a sudden heat bloom around my face.

"I need to go," I bashfully said as I open the door and jump from the car and run towards Ms. Lisa.

"See you soon, Zainn." Trenton called out, making me look at him. He wave at me while smiling happily as he drove away. And I do not know why but I suddenly felt sad, that he is not here anymore.

"Did you have fun?" Ms. Lisa chirp while she tug my hands and led me inside. I smile at her as I once again remember my day with Trenton and the others. Then I happily told her what happened earning a grin from her.

Oh how I wish, I can see him again soon....

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