BRIANA'S POV:
After a half-hour conversation with Zachery, I found that he enjoys baking, has two siblings, is the captain of the football team, and owns a café. But the most remarkable thing about him is that he enjoys entertaining foster kids, and I asked him if he could take me there, to which he agreed.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgOTwijplxK
However, because my car's headlights were broken, I had to take it to the garage on our way before traveling in his car. He inquired how the headlights shattered, and I had to give him a brief explanation. So here we are, heading to my brother's school in his truck.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7wySUWqff
"Since we have nothing else to do, how about we play 20 questions?" As I turned to face him, I raised my eyebrows, waiting for his response. "Sure. Why not? It's interesting to learn more about you." I beamed from ear to ear as he said that. It's nice to know him as well.
"Let's get started. The very first question. How old are you?" I asked. He answered, "will be 23 in a month" before asking me the same question. "I'm 2 years older than you", I whispered with a wink causing him to laugh. "Your favorite color?" I added.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpi5KIjSXk
"Brown," he said, which surprised me because I hadn't expected that. 166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWoSKNq6A4
"Reason?" I asked and he let out a sigh as he responded,166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw2nzK64iRk
"It defines strength and endurance. The same as trees. I've admired trees since I was a toddler because they serve as a home for birds and shelter for all. When it rains, trees shield us from them. It is a soothing and wise friend who helps us stay grounded and encourages us to appreciate the little things in life as you do. So...yeah. That's it, I guess?" He shrugged and I looked at him in awe.
"Oh. wow!" I whispered as I leaned back, wondering how someone could be so fascinated with color. Not just any color, but brown. All along, I thought it was simply another dull color just like my eyes, but he changed my mind about them for the better.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8F4SYqc1Ek
"How about you?" he asked. "Yellow, because it is a happy and cheerful one," I said with a wide grin and he nodded. "Hm. simple and sweet", he added.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR45cQ245aF
"Do you have any favorite animal?" His question startled me and I turned to face him. "I have a thing for cats and horses," I responded before asking him back. 166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVmOZclA1am
"Dragons, even if they believe dragons are extinct," that unexpected response shocked me. Okay, I didn't expect that.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlV5Y9GGzYw
"Hey Briana, are you alright?" He asked, looking at me in concern. "Haha! Yep. I'm good. But why do you say that? why the dragons?" I asked him. I wanted a response.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFLgD3IjC0
"Um. It represents strength and protection as well as loyalty and confidence. And it's also a cool thing that it masters all four elements: water, fire, earth, and wind. One of my favorite things about Dragons is that they never lose confidence and hope." He stated. Wow, just wow.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMSwQsFTEDK
"Oh, wha-" I was about to ask how he would react if he found one when I noticed we had arrived at my brother's school. Okay then. Let's keep it for another day.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64vVJFYmsn
I hopped out of the truck before turning towards him. "Would you like to come or..?"166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡND1g3SFgsw
"Oh, sure" he said as he stepped out of the truck.
As we approached the entrance, I began looking for my brother, but I couldn't find him anywhere. I was concerned, wondering what had happened to him. I asked his teacher whether she had seen him anywhere, but she replied with a no. Zachery noticed my eyes as tears threatened to fall from them and tried to comfort me but in vain.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJonhpphUu
I was preparing to leave for the principal's office when I noticed a familiar boy sitting casually next to the ice cream stall, savoring his usual chocolate-flavored ice cream.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnsrqjwgJxR
Relief washed over me as I snuck behind him and stood there glaring down at him as he sat there, unconcerned about the world around him.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSliWHgaSEx
He was ready to move his chair after a while when he felt someone holding him back, and he turned around to face me. He parted his lips which were covered with ice cream as he stared at me before looking at the time which was 3:30.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4nZQVvXxC
He turned around to face me and grinned sheepishly with his usual puppy dog eyes that could easily melt my anger and turn my heart into soft cotton.
"Sorry, sis. I assumed you would be late today." He stated it with a pout, which made me arch my eyebrows.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeuwGjMILwt
"So that's your excuse for eating ice cream? I warned you not to have even a cup of ice cream because it would make you sick, you ate two cups without informing me!" I faked my anger by glaring at him.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5jiKvPBwvG
"NO! They wouldn't let me sit in there and you see, the weather was getting extremely hot, and how could a little 5-year-old kid sit under the blazing sun? I'll get barbecued! So, because everyone advises me to 'stay hydrated,' I had ice cream... So, I'm sorry?", He stated this as he wiped the imaginary sweat from his temples before looking up at me, but then I noticed his focus was no longer on me, but behind me. 166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvcXWpHmsZN
When I turned to look behind me, I caught Zachery watching my brother in awe. Well, who wouldn't? After all, he's the cutest boy in the world. "Who is that, sis?" He questioned, glaring at Zach, who was looking at me with amusement.
"That's a friend of mine who I met at the park today. He was eager to meet you," I responded while observing my brother calm down a little. "Well, Hey there. My name is Zachery" He introduced himself as he crouched down in front of my brother, his charming grin making my brother smile as well. "You're handsome, but not nearly as handsome as me," my brother teased before responding,166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnusmjlBCwy
"I'm Wes. Wesley Black." he added with the cutest grin. Zach was puzzled as to why our surnames are different. I gestured to him, 'I'll tell you later' and he nodded at me before turning to face my brother.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVPaKrp6bE
"Now, now... I'm going to take your sister to foster care to entertain kids of your age. So, Wes, do you want to meet them as well? I'll take you to a café before dropping you back home. How does that sound?" Zach asked my brother, who squealed with delight at the thought of food.
"Um. Zachery? I really like you. So, can I address you as my brother?" When Wes asked, I arched my eyebrows in surprise. Wes had never been close to anyone besides me and grandma, so this was completely unexpected. Zach was taken aback at first before responding, "Yes of course!" He looked at me to ensure if I was okay, and I nodded with a smile. With that, they gave each other a bro hug, while I glanced at them with admiration.
I might have met Zach today, but my gut feeling tells me that he'll be around for a very long time. I'm glad they got along well, and I'd do anything to protect them from harm and danger.166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqds2IdRGBA
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Third Person's POV:
They had a lot of fun once they arrived at foster care. Briana was overjoyed as she got the kids to laugh at her lame jokes. She was taken aback when she heard Zach sing for them while playing his guitar and everyone cheered, hoping to hear more of his soothing voice. Wesley enjoyed spending time with other kids the most. When he was around them, he never felt left out. 166Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0RXCcE7qeO
Soon, they eventually made their way to Zach's café. As they stepped out of his car and assisted Wes in stepping out, they went towards the cafe, Zach guiding Wesley's wheelchair. They entered his café, which looked amazing. They had just sat at a table to order when they heard a loud, piercing voice behind them,
"Zach baby!"
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