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Grian had gotten used to his new school by now, it wasn't to hard to navigate anyway. Especially with Scar by his side almost 24/7. Scar had grown a liking for helping the new kid around, it was a habit at this point. Grian didn't mind. He had also grown accustomed to Xisumas' outfit changes, how somedays he would be in pyjamas, others he would be in his normal everyday outfit, that he usually wore to school, which looked a little like a gas mask with a tinted purple visor which shows off his blue-ish/purple-ish eyes, and some form of turtle suit. he looked like a teenage mutant ninja turtle.
Grian had also taken the time to get to know a few other people, like learning more about Scar and Lizzie. He had also finally met Joel correctly instead of bumping into him at random. He really felt like he was living life how he wanted. Except the home situation of course.
The school day was coming to an end, and so was his theatre class with Mr. RenDog and Lizzie. Packing up his stuff, he heard the bell go. Grian sighed and finished packing up before slinging his bag over his shoulder, following Lizzie out of the class. The teachTh had stopped him from exiting asking to talk to him really quickly. Being the one who didnt want to make drama on the first day, he complied. He followed the teacher to his desk where he could make out the clutter on the teachers desk.
"Grian, I need to ask you about something.. " Mr. RenDog began. Grian's mind started racing.. Did he know? Did he see? Whats going to happen? He thought to himself. His heart was hammering against his ribcage, he felt a shiver go down his spine. For the third time in his life.. He was Terrified.
The teacher gave him a look of pity before handing him another sheet of paper for his collection. "This is the audition dates for the school musical, We're doing Heathers but it's gender bent. I wanted to know if youd be interested. " Mr. RenDog spoke in a calm tone to sooth the student. Which ultimately worked. Griand heart stopped banging against his ribcage as much, he felt a wave of relief hit him.
The room was empty and no one would see if he really did want to audition, which he felt embarrassed about. He took the paper hesitantly, looking down at the roles and who were filled and who weren't. He spotted a few new names and ones he knew before. Joel would be there. Even if they weren't the closest and only knew each other around a week, he felt grateful that someone he knew would be there. He took a double check at the list. Finding a role for himself that he'd audition for.
"Can.. Can I try audition for Heather Chandler.? " he felt a little embarrassed about asking such a stupid question. The teacher looked excited, he took the paper from grian, highlighted some things and handed it back. "Learn of these lines and songs! come back to me tomorrow and we can see what youve got! " the teacher waved him goodbye and allowed him to exit.
Grian walked into the hallway, and almost jumped. almost. Scar had been standing right there listening to the whole conversation. He was leaning against the wall, looking over at a clock. " oh! Grian good to see you!! " Scar started. He pushed off the wall and gestured him to come with. " Your parents are outside! I didn't know you were Korean! " Scar spoke. Grian paused. Korean? Hes not Korean! Then it hit him. Maiya is. And so are her parents and siblings. Had they came to collect him. Grian was hesitant on his thoughts but still came with Scar anyway.
When they had went outside, there they were. Maiya and her parents, standing out in the daylight, holding yet again. More papers. These one seemed more important by the way they were holding them. Scar nudged Grian towards them, leaning on the wall of the school. Approaching the people who had saved him when he was terrified of being found was even more terrifying than running.
"Grian." Maiya's dad spoke in a thick accent, he smiled and looked over to Maiya, then to his wife. He held out the papers and showed him. " We want, adopt you. Please? " Grian froze, although his english wasn't good he still knew what he ment. They wanted to adopt him. Maiya's mother chirped in "he me and we want to adopt you! " She spoke perfect english due to being half Irish. They speak English in Ireland.
Grian stared to tear up, he hadn't excepted them to want to have HIM as part of their family.he nodded his head, covering his hands with his mouth. Maiya's dad, handed him the paper to sign, which he did. Grian looked back at Scar, who seemed confused but happy for him. Scar walked over and placed an hand on Grian's shoulder.
"So.. I didn't know they weren't your parents yet but they are now so congratulations in you adoption! " Scar took his hand off Grian's shoulder bringing it up to the back of his neck and looking away. He seemed to be a bit embarrassed on that part. Maiya had looked between the man who her new brother was friends with and back at her new brother. She muttered something in Korean under her breath. Grian turned to her and asked her to speak up. She crossed her arms smiling smugly "두 사람은 서로에게 매우 강한 애정을 가지고 있어요. 만약 두 사람이 사귀지 않는다면, 저는 어떻게 해야 할지 모르겠어요. " Grian forgot he didn't speak Korean. But she immediately started getting scolded by her- their dad and their mother started wheezing.
So this is the true family experience..Grian thought to himself. Nothing can go wrong.. Right?