Sunshine's POV
Oh my freaking God!The mere second he looks up I was stunned by his eyes! It's bluish-Grey and it was so bright.I can not see the rest of his face because of his hoodie but my God those eyes can disarm anyone.Outside, I am confident but deep inside when I was talking to him. Offering flowers, chocolate like a creep, I am freaking out.I can't read and write properly but I am not that dumb. His shoulder was so broad and he's still taller than me even if he is slouching.Once I gave the flowers and chocolates to him. I bat out of there. The whole time that I was walking back to the shelter I am scolding myself.After the shameless act that I did. I freaking forgot to ask his name and I didn't even ask if he can be my friend.That guy must be so confused right now.Oh well, it's already done. There's nothing I can do. I decided that tomorrow if he's there, I'll apologize.I arrived at the shelter earlier than I used to so I decided to help Miss Lorna to clean the shelter.I hide my bag and started to sweep the floor. Together with the other volunteers, we mop the floor then once the floor was dry. We laid out 150 mattress.The shelter is 3 floors. When I came here when I was 14, I thought that they will report me but they don't. Miss Lorna understood my situation and let me stay here. There are times that I can't stay at the shelter because there are more people needed the space than I am.There are so many homeless people here in New York and the government can't take care of everyone. Through the kind donations of private citizens,organizations and charities some of the shelters around the city are taken care off.This shelter was particularly funded by an influential family. I never saw them but they regularly change and upgrade our things here. I call them affectionately my Guardian Angel.Without them, I don't know where I'll be right now.This is one of the nights that I can not sleep inside because for some reason there are many in line for free accomodation for a night.Once I went out. I realize why.It's so cold. Oh right. It's already December.I rub my bare arms to generate some heat.I went inside to see if I can borrow a spare blanket."Hi ma'am." I called one of the older volunteers."Yes Sunshine?""Is there a spare blanket?"The volunteer expression fell."Oh honey. I already distributed the last batch of blankets but hold on I'll check okay?"I nodded and wait for her.She came back with a thin but soft blanket"I'm sorry sunshine. This is the only blanket left."No ma'am it's fine. It's better than nothing. Thank you ma'am. I'll return it tomorrow."I went on to my go to alley to sleep. It's relatively safe because it's beside the shelter.I lean on the wall and use my bag as a cushion. I able to wrap the blanket around me twice since I am thin and small. I silently prayed for my safety and thank God that Mr. Hoodie is alive and well and of course the Bradford family.I woke up when I heard the rush hour traffic in the morning. The horns of the cars doesn't stop even if the traffic's flowing.I stretch my aching body because of sleeping while sitting.I sluggishly walk inside the shelter and sleepily smile at the volunteers."Goodmorning." I greet."Mornin sweetheart. You better move your ass. Breakfast time is almost finish."I gave Miss Lorna a thumbs up. I again ask for the volunteer's help to wash the blanket I used.I decided to skip showering and just brush my teeth and change undergarments. My clothes is still clean. I don't want to waste soap and detergent. I never went to any supermarkets but I bet they are expensive.I walk back to the canteen then Miss Lorna gave me my peanut butter Sandwich, water and milk.I thank her then sat down to one of the empty tables.I greeted the people around me. I ask one elder man if he wants to take the half of my sandwich because I think he needs it more.The elder man shyly accepts my offer and thank me.I never have any friends here at the shelter except Miss Lorna because my sheltermates are changing constantly and the volunteers are different everyday.When I went back to Miss Lorna to get my lunch. She gave my lunch then stops me."Hey honey." She hand me a pen and paper."Our benefactor was asking all our wishlist for christmas. You can write three."Oh. Boy. I am so excited. My guardian angels are giving presents this christmas! I really love them.Wait.I need to write it.Oh no.I thank Miss Lorna and promised her I'll give mine this evening.While I was walking towards central park I mull on what will I write on my wishlist.I did not notice that I already arrive at the park.My playmates are there so we played for a little while. I greet their parents and some of them even knows my name! I am so happy.We played tag and pretend tea parties.Once my playmates went home and it's already way past lunch time. I went to my favorite spot and sat down. I look up and I am surprise to see that Mr. Hoodie is there.He's early.I stand up again and dust off my dress.I walk up to him. Once my shadow overshadows him. Mr. Hoodie looks up.I grin at him."Hello! You're early." I greets.I made myself comfortable beside him.I open the container and I gasp. There's a burger and fries inside. There's a can of coke and water also.Wow!This is the second time that I will eat burger for lunch! I excitedly offered it to Mr. Hoodie."Look! Look! Burger for lunch! There's fries too! Come on take some fries."He's just staring at me and not moving."Oh no Mister. I'll not eat my lunch until you get some fries or even half of my burger."I made my point when I cross my legs and face him.Good thing I am small or else I will not fit into this bench."I can wait forever Sir."I smirk when I hear him sigh and pick the smallest fry.I 'tsk' and grab the cover of the container as a makeshift plate and using some tissue, I grab some fries and half of my burger then gave it to him."Take it."I saw some changes to his eyes. Is he irritated?"Please." I blinked my eyes several times to make me look cute. In the end I heard him sigh.He sure loves to sigh.His long, strong ang masculine hand reached out and I happily gave him his share.I start to munch on my fries then talk Mr. Hoodie's ear off."My name is Sunshine McBright. No middle name. Oh You know what happened this morning? Miss Lorna gave me a paper and said I should write down 3 wishes. Oh miss Lorna is the manager of the shelter where I lived in."It's so weird but his eyes is so expressive that if you look very very close you'll see that his eyes indicates his moods and expression.Like now his eyes are like soft. Is that even a correct description?"So anyways she gave me this pen and paper." At this point I already finish my food and Mr. Hoodie is still eating his fries.I bring out the said paper and pen."I know we don't know each other but can I ask for a favor?"Mr. Hoodie stop eating his fries midway then after a beat continues eating it."Can you please write my wishlist for me?" I showed him my pen and paper.Mr. Hoodie's looking at the paper for a while and then he gently gave me back the cover of the container still with his share of hamburger.He nodded towards the cover so I hold it, then he dust off his hands to his pants then grab the pen and paper I am offering.I made sure that our fingers did not touch because I did not take a shower today. I don't want to pass my germs to him. I don't want him to get sick.He poise the pen and wait for me to dictate."Oh. Uhmm maybe a thick and soft blanket because at this time it's so cold and it's hard to sleep outside." I said.At first he looks bewildered but write it neatly on the paper.Wow his penmanship is so beautiful. It's like those things you see on invitations.He looks up once he's finished writing. In this angle I can see his pinkish plump lips but still his face is covered by his hoodie."Well maybe a shoe or any footwear?" I showed him my flipflops. "This one's already small and you see here" I pointed in the middle and the part where my big toe lies."There's a hole so it's hard to walk if the weather is hot."Mr. Hoodie stare at my flipflops then proceed to write down on the paper."Last one, oh I know. A christmas bonus for the volunteers."He wrote it down.He hands me back my pen and paper."Yey! Thank you!"I carefully placed it inside my bag.I look up when Mr. Hoodie stare at a distance.He stands up and look at me. He lift his right hand then go.I wave my hand wildly and shouted "Bye! See you tomorrow!"I thought he did not hear me but I saw him raise his right hand again.I pack up my stuff and discovered the half burger that he did not eat. So I ate it. Can't afford to waste food.While I was going back I realize something.I forgot to ask his name!A/N in all honesty? I love Greyson's selective muteness😅Greyson's POVAs I was signing contracts, what happened yesterday comes to mind.I look at the folder beside me. It's the information that was collected by the MIB yesterday. I can't seem to open it. There's something holding me back. It feels like I am violating her privacy.I finish my work early so I can destress earlier. It has nothing to do with the small redhead at the park.Nothing.I lift all the files I've read and signed then slam it on the table of Kurt.Kurt was surprise by the load of papers I've placed on his table."Oh. Good job sir. Have a good day." I nodded at him then bat out of the office.I grab my packed lunch and changed out of my suit inside my car.The MIB knows my routine by heart so they know where to bring me after my work.The MIB parked the car right outside the park then nodded at me.I lower my hood down and go to my usual place.I can feel eyes glancing at my direction. I sigh. I arrive on my spot andI saw sunshine sitting on her usual place. I notice
Greyson's POVAfter our meal daddy told mommy that she should go upstairs first because he will do something in his study.Mommy protested at first but after daddy agreed to watch Tangled mommy went upstairs."Gideon don't forget the popcorn." Mommy reminded daddy."Of course love. " Daddy answered.As soon as we are sure that mom is out of sight the 6 of us went to daddy's study."Grey sit in front of my desk." Dad demanded.I sigh.My sibling scattered inside the room.Dad look at me curiously."So. Cute dresses Grey? Really?"I roll my eyes. "The fuck do I know about shopping. All my clothes, mom bought it."Dad nodded. "True." I can see my siblings also nodded seriously."Do you want me to accompany you to buy some big brother?" Ameera ask sweetly.I look at her and nodded "If it's no trouble.""Honey do you even know where to buy?"Daddy asked Ameera."At the mall?" Ameera replied."I thought that Walmart has everything." Gabriel ask."I don't want to Grey to buy my daughter in l
Sunshine's POVI am bored. I am playing tic tac toe using rocks by myself. Pitiful.My playmates are not here.I think they have a class.How I wish I could go back to school but whenever I remember all the things my teachers and parents said it discourage me.I mean they are right. I am just wasting their money beacause I am dumb. I can't blame my parents when they kick me out. Who wants a useless and dumb child.Anyway, it's in the past. I hope they are all happy and well.I was surprise when my surroundings darken. Is it going to rain?I look up and smiled.Mr. Hoodie is here.I was surprise when he hold out his hand. Without thinking which I rarely do, I accept his offered hand excitedly.I dust off my yellow dress after I stand up. I can't afford to dirty this dress because I'll wear it again tomorrow."You're early again!" I started.Mr. Hoodie shrugged his shoulders.His hands brought warmth through my whole body. How's that possible?He gently guide me towards his usual pla
Greyson's POVSince it's the weekend. I woke up really early.Like 12pm. That's really early. Trust me.I take a shower and as usual wear my black outfit.I have no interest in other colors. I can't be bothered matching clothes. I am not like Gabriel who's walk in closet is like a rainbow explodes inside.I went down and saw daddy waiting on the couch. He's alone.Where's mommy?Daddy saw my expression and easily know what I am thinking."Your mom's with your uncle Mark, Eric and Chase."Oh no.Dinner will be interesting then."Where's everybody?""They'll be down in 10 minutes. I got to drag down Jamison out of his bed after that I enter Grabriel's room to throw him in his tub full of water just to wake him up."Since we are young daddy's the one who wake us up while mommy will put us to bed. They made sure that they are the first thing we see in the morning and last at before we go to sleep.I want to pass that tradition to my kids someday.Why am I thinking about kids?Sure enoug
Sunshine's POVI got sad when I did not see Greyson the next day. I don't know why.It's understandable that he's not at the park because it was saturday.On the bright side my playmates are here! It was so nice that one of the parents bought me chocolate ice cream. Overall the start of my weekend was going smoothly. I was happy.Or so I thought.The next day while I was doing my business I was shock to find out that my eco bag was gone. To my luck my flipflop was also inside the bag.I look for it everywhere but I can't find it. I ask all the volunteers but all of them told me they did not see it.I slump on the floor.What should I do now? I have nothing left. I look at my clothes and realize that I need to change it already because it's filthy but how? I have no other clothes.I perk up when I realize that the shelter has extra clothes.Not all hope are lost.I hope whoever got my bag they put it to good use.I stand up and run to Miss Lorna's office.I politely knock on her door.
Sunshine's POV"You can talk?" I ask surprise.Greyson has the audicity to shrug his shoulders.''All this time you can talk? I thought you are mute!" I exclaim.Greyson's ignoring my rant and smirks at me.He's crazy and I'm dumb. Why did I assume that he's mute? Am I that judgemental?"Let's be clear because I am confuse. You can talk?"He nodded."You just don't want to?"He nodded again.I sigh. Greyson ushers me to one of his black couch. He sat on the opposite couch. "What are you doing here and how did you find me?"I am ashamed to say but I just stare at him like a fudging lunatic. I can't still get over that he's not mute. His voice is deep and melodious. I bet he can sing too.Greyson waves his hand in front of me to get my attention."Sorry. What did you say?""I ask what are you doing here and how did you know where I am working.""Oh. That. I ask Miss Lorna to draw a map. Look look!"I excitedly brings out the folded map in my pocket and showed it to Greyson.He gently
Sunshine's POVAm I floating? It feels like it.Did I finally gain the ability to fly after so many years of praying?I can hear murmurs around me.Where is it coming from? Is it the birds?Do birds talk?I can feels someone touching my hair softly.I furrow my eyebrows. There's something not right.Birds don't have hands.I jerk awake. I sat up and roam my eyes around the room.Where am I?I look to my left and there's a floor to ceiling closet. I spy a fridge in front of me and a bedside table."Are you finally awake?" I hear a deep masculine voice ask.I look to my right and saw Greyson sitting beside me.I furrow my eyebrows. "How come I did not see you and you are sitting literally beside me?"Greyson shrug his shoulders. "Because you look on the other side instead on my side?"I nodded. He has a point.He stare at me,touch my face and his thumb softly caress my prominent cheeks."Are you okay now?" He ask softly.I gave him a two thumbs up."You need to eat Precious." Greyson sa
Greyson's POVAfter our late lunch, to my dismay Sunshine decided to go back to the shelter. She insisted to walk back but one glare from me changed her mind.The whole ride she kept insisting that I know Kung Fu and I am a master of it.For the life of me I don't even know why her mind conjure that idea.Should I let the MIB train me in Kung Fu so Sunshine will not be upset if she learned that I don't know the art of Kiling fu?I sigh. The other thing that pissed me off was I forgot to give her gifts. In my defense I did not anticipate that she will go back to the shelter early.God knows what will she wear the next day. Her outfit today nearly drown her.Whenever she walks her slipper literally flew 2 feet away ahead of us because it was bigger than her feet and her little toes can't keep her slippers attached to her feet.She keeps on giggling whenever it happened while I am so stressed because I am worrying she might fall face first because of her damn slippers.One of the MIB ev