What's written in the stars (Wilbur angst and Tommy SBI adoption story)

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TW: people being separated? mention of ED a little bit

Phil was almost done filling out all of the paperwork. Tommy had been quietly talking with Wilbur and Techno while Phil had been filling out the paperwork. ¨Tommy what about you go get your things?¨ Phil suggested.

Tommy nodded and replied with ¨Okay¨. Tommy got up from his seat and left the room. As he left he heard some mumbling between Phil and his sons. He ignored it and went up the stairs. Tommy didn't expect to stay very long so he just gathered up his couple of things into his backpack. He made sure before he left his room that he had his Mothers jewelry box which he kept. He always was sure he had it with him. Tommy took a quick look back at his room the place he spent so much time in. The room was just big enough to fit a bed and a small desk and he had to share a bathroom with other kids.

¨Tommy?¨ A voice sounded from behind Tommy. He spun around to be faced with Wilbur and Techno in the doorway. It was Techno who spoke.

¨Is this where you had to stay?¨ Wilbur questioned.

Tommy nodded, ¨Yeah whenever I'm not in a foster home¨.

¨But it's like the size of a bathroom!¨ Wilbur seemed surprised.

¨Thats what you get when you're a kid no one wants¨ Tommy responded not amused. ¨ I've been in and out of foster homes since I was 7 1/2. Most people only foster children for the money. They don't care about the kids. Just use as least money as possible for the kid, meals, and water then they send them back.¨

Techno spoke up, ¨Tommy that's terrible. I never knew that happened. I'm sorry.¨

Tommy shrugged and looked away from the two boys and down to the stained carpet. He didn't need their pity. ¨I have all my things, let's go¨and with that the boys turned around and walked out of the room. When they got back down the stairs they saw Phil talking with the lady.

¨You boys ready to go? Tommy?¨ Phil asked.

Tommy sent him a nod of confirmation.

¨Lets go then!¨ Phil had some over-enthusiasm in his voice. Phil directed the boys out of the building and towards the car. It was a nice car. It was a white car that was a little long with 6 seats. The car looked decently new.

All the boys piled into the car. Phil and Wilbur went up to the front of the car, while Tommy and Techno were stuck in the back. Phil broke the silence in the car, ¨You boys hungry? It's around lunch time¨

¨Yessss food pleaseeee¨ Wilbur groaned from the passenger seat.

¨I could eat¨ Techno stated in his usual monotone voice.

Tommy shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He seemed to be lost in thought. Techno took a glance over at him noticing his silence. He noticed the slight increase in Tommy's breathing. ¨You okay, Tommy?¨ Techno spoke up.

Tommy seemed to flinch at the sound of his name. ¨Uhm, yeah I'm okay. Just not hungry¨ Tommy mumbled his response. He directed his gaze back to his window.

¨M'kay, if you say so¨ Techno muttered. Tommy rolled his eyes at Techno's response. They don't know you. Why does he sound like he knows I'm lying? Of course, I'm not okay. I'm being sent to another home just to be yelled at, and thrown back to the orphanage! They don't really care.

¨I ate before you guys arrived. I'm not hungry.¨ Tommy grumbled out. He continued to gaze out the window as he watched the trees and buildings pass by.

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The car moved quickly past the buildings and trees. Young Tommy's nose was pressed against the glass of the window. Tommy noticed a park outside as the car zoomed by. ¨Mum, can we please go to the playground?¨

His mother from the front seat kept her eyes on the road as she responded, ¨Sorry Toms, but not today¨ his mothers tone sounded sad.

¨Okay, mum... where are we going?¨

¨We're just taking a drive out today. I have to drop something off out here¨ Tommy's Mothers voice began to get cracky while she tried to hold in gentle sobs.

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They sat in silence for a few moments until the young boy once again spoke up ¨Mum, are you okay?¨ The only reponse the boy got were small sobs from his mother. He didn't know what to do. He didn't know where he was going, or why his mom was upset. He decided there wasn't anything for him to do and stared out the window.

The car stopped after awhile. His mom came to the back seat to get Tommy out of the car. Tommy jumped out of his car seat, and onto the sidewalk, next to the car. His mom was kneeled down on the ground to be closer to Tommy's face, and look him in the eyes. ¨Tommy I really love you, so much. I promise, I always will. But, we haven't enough money for either of us. And I'm sorry but...¨ tears glazed her eyes threatening to fall any second ¨Mommy isn't doing to good. And I love you so much Tom and I will never ever stop. Im so... so... sorry Toms, I never wished to do this, but I have to go now.¨ By this point his mothers face was covered in tears and she had eye bags, her skin has gotten paler and shes become skinnier, over the last few months. ¨Here, Tommy. I want you to have this¨ She opened the youngers hand and closed it holding a small jewlery box. ¨Never lose this, Tommy... I love you so much, and never forget that¨

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Tommy hadn't noticed the tears in his eyes until he felt the car come to a halt. ¨This is where you'll be staying, Tommy.¨

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AHHHH 985 words pog?

I think im doing decent at this writing thing. But yeah this part was a little sad and hopefully the story isnt moving to fast or slow. I'll hopefully write longer chapters as the story progresses but Ill try to alway have a 1000 word chapter out each week. Again thanks for 11 reads :D

Take care of yourself please

(I'm looking back at this and holy shit- my A/N were so short. Also 11 READS? Jesus- now I'm thanking yall for 32.3k-)