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It's been a couple days since me and Josh kissed. The only person that knew was Annabelle. We all planned on going to the amusement park tonight. The question lingered in my head weather it was suppose to be a date. Josh knew I was still in love with Niall, although he never said anything about the subject. I felt the uncomfortable sensation of guilt all over. Even though Niall did the same thing, it was eating me up inside that I kissed Josh. Both of us were completely sober that night, so nothing was to blame, not that I needed to blame something. I cared so much for Josh. We're the type of people where we could be apart for ten years and you put us together and someone ends up pregnant.

Even though I felt guilty for everything, I still wanted to see him. I kept seeing him. I kept kissing him because I wanted to. I wanted to be loved by Josh. I wanted him to keep me warm. I don't know if psychologically I was trying to fill in Niall's place but I tried not to think about it.

I searched through my closet for something to wear finally coming across this. (http://www.polyvore.com/casual/set?id=85372198)

I walked out into the kitchen and Annabelle was walking out in sweats, not ready to go out at all

"Coffee?" I asked handing her a cup.

She nodded continuously until she sipped her cup.

"We have to leave in an hour" I said looking at my watch.

"Yeah I know, I'll be ready, let me finish my coffee" She replied

And she did just that. She trotted out of her bedroom to meet me in the living room wearing (http://www.polyvore.com/edgy/set?id=85440331)

"Looking hot" I said admiring her outfit

She twirled around "Why thank you, its all your clothes" She said smirking

"Hey!" I yelled as she ran our of our room

"Catch me if you can" She screamed sunning into the elevator.

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Anna and Luke met up with me and Josh at the park near the ticket sales. Josh bought a bunch of tickets to share with me as did Luke with Annabelle.

I must say it was a bit weird how we were all hanging out together. All of us small town kids hanging out in an amusement park in London. I didn't know why we were all here in London. I was here for school so that was a given, Annabelle was here for help through her pregnancy, but she's not pregnant anymore. Luke came to help with the baby, but there is no baby, and Josh….Josh came to see me? I don't even know. I had the consent thought running through my head that he had nothing going for him. He didn't have a steady job. He dropped out of college to come see me. None of it made sense. Why would he give up his entire life to meet me in London. I felt the unwelcoming sense of guilt. It's like it is my fault he dropped everything for me, but I didn't ask him too. I'm not even in love with him…at all. I love him as a friend, but I developed these feelings that never went away. I guess that happens to everyone though with the one person we sticks in there heart.

I felt a nudge on my shoulder "You okay? You seem off" Josh said to me

"No, I'm okay" I smiled..he lent his hand down and entwined his fingers with mine.

The gesture almost annoyed me. I couldn't explain it. It's like I've been over thinking everything and suddenly everything makes me tick. It's happened to me plenty of time before but usually I get over it and learn that I should stop over thinking and just go with it.

We walk over to the clown squirters and of course I win. I'm pretty boss at it I must say. I won a teddy bear.

Walking after I see a little girl in pug tails crying her eyes out and no one seems to notice. She hugged her self and didn't look like she was going to let go. I walked over to herald crouched by her side.

"Hi, Honey, are you okay? Are you lost" I said in a gentle tone

She sniffled a bit "My mommy left without me" Her british accent weakened by the sobs

"Are you sure your not just lost?" I asked worried

"I'm sure…my mommy said she was leaving and someone would find me at some point" She said letting out more cries.

The little girl fell into my arms and cried continuously. With every tear, she broke my heart. What kind of mother would do this to there child.

I cooed as she cried, ridding her head. I looked up to Josh who just shrugged his shoulders not knowing what to do. Neither did I. I don't know how the law handles things in England. What would happen to her? She was no more then three years old.

I pulled away from her embrace and kicked in my psychology mode.

"Would you like a teddy bear?"

A smile spread across her face and she hugged the bear with everything she had.

"Whats your name sweetie?"

"Cora Jude" She said with a smile

I smiled back at her "How old are you Cora Jude?"

"I'm three" She said sticking up three fingers.

"Guess how old I am?"

"Uhh" She put a finger on her chin to think "Are you twenty?"

"No' I said smiling "I'm eighteen"

"Ooooh I can count to eighteen. Do you wanna hear?"

"I would love to" I said cheerfully.

She went on to count to eighteen and I helped her make it all the way to thirty. She was extremely smart for a three year old.

"Do you want some ice cream Cora?" Josh asked her.

Her eyes widened and she nodded. Josh picked her up and whispered in my ear.

"I'll get her some ice creme, how about you call the police eh?"

"Will do" I said to him as he walked towards the ice cream stand

I called the police and they told us to stop by the station to drop her off. I was appalled by the thought of 'dropping her off". She was child not some folder with papers to be carried around. I argued with the secretary about the matter and agreed to stop and talk to the chief of child investigations.

I hung up the phone still a bit annoyed. By this time Cora Jude was licking her ice cream along side Josh and Luke. Annabelle came over to me to see about he little girl.

"Who is the cutie?" She asked

"Cora Jude…her mom left her here and told her that someone would eventually come across her" I shook my head in disgust

"That terrible"

"Yeah, its a child not some package you can just drop off and forget about. What a horrible mother"

"Yeah, did you evaluate her…you know your psychology stuff"

"Yeah, just a bit. She really smart for a three year old. No word on a father, kept asking where her mother was going"

"How horrible..what are you going to do?"

"Well I just called the police and they wanted me to 'drop her off' but I argued with the lady of course and made a meeting wight he chief of child investigations in about half an hour."

"Oh that's good, we should leave soon then"

I walked hand in hand with Cora Jude to the car and we drove to the police station. The poor girl had no idea what was happening. Just me and Josh went into the station, not wanting to crowd up the small area. Annabelle and Luke went back to the house to cancel dinner plans or something like that.

All I could think about was helping this poor little girl. I wouldn't let her enter the foster care. I know how horrible it would be. I just wanted to return her to her family and go on with our lives.

My phone vibrated and it was Niall calling. I didn't answer..this wasn't the time to talk to him while I had to deal with the state of a child. Josh just scrolled through his phone..seeming annoyed which irked me.

"I'm sure you can go back to the house..I've got this all cover" I said hoping he would decline

"You sure you won't mind" Anger filled me with his words

"Oh no, go…have fun." I said hiding my anger

"Thanks babe" He said and kissed me on the cheek and left.

What the fuck…he really just left me. Seriously…that boy just just throwing me strikes but for some reason I didn't do anything.

Cora pulled on my shirt. "Ailia…is Josh your boyfriend?"

"Oh no, he's just my friend"

"Oh…then who is your boyfriend?"

"It's complicated sweetie." I said resting my hand on her head.

"I didn't like him anyway" She said and giggled

I giggled back.

She was just too adorable.

Notes

Hey Guys! Hope you like this chapter! I did not plan on the story going this direction, but it just happened and I went with it. The story deffinitly deepens in the next few chapters. Romance dies down in certain aspects and family grows....let me know what you think! Comment, Rate, and Subscibe!!! ~Casi xx.

P.S. Let me know what you guys think about me attaching links to show you there outfits, not sure if I should continue it, so let me know :)