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Jessica knew that when she opened her eyes, she would be in yet another home. She would be surrounded by people who knew nothing about her, but pretended to. There would be a fake mother, and a fake father downstairs who would act like they cared. But she could see right through them, it was an illusion. They didn't care, they were just like all the other mindless people that made up her life. So it's understandable that Jess didn't want to open her eyes just yet. She wanted to lie to herself for a little longer, she wanted to pretend that it actually was her parents downstairs, and that she was never taken away. Right now she pretended that her mother was still sleeping, her red hair a wild mess, quiet snores coming from her mouth. She imagined her father cooking breakfast for the two girls in his life, and that he would bring it to each of them in their beds. Jess sighed heavily, and brought a hand up to run through her knotted hair. "Jessie, sweetheart. You know you have to get up and go take care of the horse. Come on now, get your butt up and movin'!" Jess despised that name, she hated it. But no matter what, every month she would be called that by a new set of parents. Then her fake mom's words came back to her, a horse? That's weird. Her october home never had a horse before.

Jess untucked herself from the covers and hurried to get dressed. She had taken a shower last night so that was unnecessary. She ran a brush through her hair, quickly untangling it until it fell in messy waves. Instead of spending hours deciding what to wear, Jess picked the first thing she saw. A pair of dark denim skinny jeans, a long sleeved black shirt, and a plain gray throw over hoodie. She shoved on a pair of socks and ran to the bathroom. She brushed her teeth and ran down the stairs, almost tripping at one point. The parents she was with this month were very kind people. Mr and Mrs Colbert. Jessica Colbert. She let the name sink in for a moment before putting on a fake smile. "Morning mom, dad." She greeted cheerfully. They smiled at her. "She's waiting for you in the barn Jessie, better hurry." Mr Colbert winked, before turning back to his newspaper. Jess nodded and ran to the front door. She shoved on her old pair of boots and headed outside.

The barn wasn't too far from the house, maybe a five minute walk. But Jess made it there in two minutes, her heart was practically beating out of her chest. She loved horses, and she couldn't help but hope that it was Sadie in that barn. She stopped by the barn doors for a moment, listening. "Sadie?" She whispered. She heard the horse inside whinnie, and couldn't stand out there any longer. Pushing open the doors, she was met with a pleasant surprise. Sadie stood in her stall, just as beautiful as Jess remembered. Shock coursed through her body as she stared at the chestnut colored horse with the golden mane and tail. 'Well are you just going to stand there, my dearest Jessica?' Jess knew that she was different from everyone else. Because not everyone could hear an animal speak. And boy was it nice to hear Sadie's voice. It was a gentle, soothing voice. One that a mother would use when talking with her child.

Jessica walked forward slowly, extending her hand to Sadie. The tall horse stomped her foot, her eyes lighting up. Jess stroked the side of her beautiful horses face, before leaning closer and hugging her neck. "How is this possible?" Jess whispered, her voice thick with emotion. 'I'm as baffled as you are Jess.' For the next thirty minutes, Jess and Sadie talked. Jess told Sadie about everything that happened in the past few years, while Sadie made her comments. Jess filled up Sadie's food and made sure she had enough water. She changed the hay, and brushed out Sadie's mane and tail. Time flew by, and soon it was time for school. "Promise you'll be here after school?" Jess asked desperately. 'Where else would I go, there is no place I'd rather be Jessica.' Jess smiled and left the barn, walking toward the house. She grabbed her over the shoulder bag from the counter, the keys to the car, and drove toward the school.

She parked away from every one else, and got out. Taking a few deep breaths, she put on her facade and wandered slowly toward the building. She made sure to keep her eyes down, and made sure to stray away from the crowd. Her boots had mud caked to the bottom of them, she smelled slightly like fresh hay, and there were a few pieces stuck in her red hair. Instead of heading inside, she walked away from the other students, keeping her distance. There was a boy who screamed dangerous standing apart from the others too. She stood a few feet away from him, her back slightly turned toward him. While she stood there, waiting for the first bell to ring, her thoughts wandered to Sadie.