to build a home, marinas daughter

XII

"yeah sorry I, uh got lost and couldn't find you guys" she said quickly coming up with a lie, guilt gnawing at her insides — the teen didn't think Athena actually wanted to sit with her

"what class do you have before lunch? I can meet you there and we can walk to the cafeteria together" she replied easily coming up with a solution

It would be an understatement to say Evelyn was shocked, "you don't have to do that—"

"—no, but I want to" Athena shook her head making it clear there was no point in arguing "it's no big deal anything for a friend, so what class have you got?"

Evelyn smiled widely at the girl—her now friend apparently "thanks and I've got art with Mr Dorris" , watching as Athena's eyes lit up at the mention of the teachers name

"lucky. Ive never had him but according to Em he's a major dilf" she smiled cheekily as she grinned suggestively at the the blonde who shook her head in amusement, "you're laughing now but wait to you see those hands, apparently you'll never have an inn one thought again— not really my type though"

Before she could reply her phone flashed with a text from her foster mom Maya,

M: dinners at 7, Andy and Vic can't wait to meet you!

Nervous flutters filled her stomach at that but ignored it wanting to make her foster parents happy, instead she picked up her phone typing a quick reply that hopefully didn't scream her distaste at the idea

"she's so cute" Athena commented, Evelyns eyes flickered in confusion before she followed the girls line of sight down to her phone Athena's attention obviously haven been stolen by her Lock Screen — a picture of Faith taken this morning as she smiled cheekily her face covered in maple syrup "is that your sister?"

Evelyns face paled, she really didn't want to have to do this, but she couldn't exactly lie. She wouldn't deny her own kid

"no, Faiths my, my d-daughter" she admitted quietly watching timidly for any sign of shock or disgust on the brunettes face but finding none, much to her surprise haven been more than use to the negative reactions that came from 'friends' when they found out about the toddler,

"she looks a lot like you" she offered Evelyn a smile to ease the nerves it was obvious she was filled with, "we don't have to talk about it, not till your ready or ever that's your choice" Athena could tell it took a lot from her new friend to even admit she had kid, she didn't want to make her anymore uncomfortable

"but for what it's worth I bet your an amazing mom" Evelyn blushed trying to hide her shock at Athena's reaction she was at the very least expecting to be shamed just like Georgie had done yesterday, she muttered a quiet thanks "and I can't wait to meet the little cutie, whenever your ready of course"

Since having Faith two years ago she'd never introduced her to anybody (expect her foster placements for obvious reasons, though if she had a choice she definitely wouldn't have ) due to an abundance of trust issues — but despite knowing the brunette, her first real friend for just over 24 hours she had none of the same worries that usually would have consumed her and sent her into panic, she felt herself letting out a real smile for what felt like the first time in forever

Lunch had come sooner than Evelyn would have wanted as she followed Athena through the busy cafeteria (of teens fighting for the front of the food line or good seats that weren't crammed by freshman rushing to finish their homework) not stopping, instead heading straight outside where picnic tables and benches littered the grass court yard, "they're all over there by the tree"