Halstead Sister One Shots

Dyslexia?

Gracies POV (7 Years Old)

I sighed in frustration at the spelling test that was in front of me and rubbed my eyes to try and focus more but it wasn't working. It's as if the words are just moving around on the paper or something! I did the best I could as I had done on all of my previous tests but there was no doubt in my mind that I was failing. Will and Jay are gonna be so mad if they find out! I can't understand how everyone in the class seems to find this so easy.

"Okay class" my teacher announced "everyone put your pencils down and you can leave. Please put your tests in a neat pile on your way out and I'll see you all tomorrow" she said with her usual kind smile as everyone began to grab their bags and head out of the door.

I left school feeling more than deflated with myself. Why can't I be smart like all of the other kids? I looked up and saw Adam waiting for me. I guess I'm going to the district.

"Hey Gracie" he greeted as I approached him "good day?" He asked and I shrugged silently. I wanted nothing more than to tell him about how much I'm struggling in class but I can't help but feel like he's gonna be disappointed in me and he will definitely tell my brothers who would be super mad! Adam frowned slightly at my response "you okay baby girl?" He asked concerned but I forced myself to give an encouraging nod,

"I'm fine" I confirmed. He didn't seem to convinced by my response but he didn't say anything, instead he just took my hand and led me over to the car,

"Your brother's a little busy on a case right now so your gonna come to the district to hang out with us until he gets back" he told me and I nodded as I climbed in to the back of the car "you sure your good?" He asked me once again. I hesitated before nodding my head in confirmation,

"Yeah I'm fine Adam" I lied. He looked at me for a moment longer before closing the car door and walking round to the drivers side and climbing in to begin the drive back to the district.

Once we arrived we walked straight up the stairs in to the intelligence unit where Kevin and Kim where sat working at their desks,

"Hey sweetie" Kim greeted kindly,

"How's my favourite Halstead doing today?" Kevin asked with a cheeky smile,

"I'm fine" I said quietly "can I go to the break room please?" I asked as I turned to Adam who frowned but still nodded,

"Sure" he confirmed as I headed off in the direction of the break room.

I slumped down on the couch and swallowed down the lump that was forming in my throat. I could really do with a hug right now that's for sure. There was a light tap on the break room door and Kevin appeared,

"I just wondered if you where hungry?" He asked "I could get you something from the vending machine" he offered but I shook my head with a slight smile in return,

"I'm good thank you" I declined his offer. Normally I would jump at the chance of getting a treat from the vending machine but I just wasn't feeling it,

"Ok" he nodded as he turned to leave "keep this door open for me okay?" He asked and I nodded. Was I really that untrustworthy?

I looked over at my backpack with dread. I knew I had a book to read as homework and I was dreading it. Most of the kids in my class can read pretty well by now but I still can't seem to pick it up! Will said that some kids just learn at different paces and that's ok, but I'm beginning to think he was lying.

In the end I settled for doodling in my notebook. It definitely wasn't homework but I just couldn't bring myself to open that book.

Jays POV