Miss Nancy’s Orphanage for Little Boys: Ch. 01 - New Arrival

It was Thomas’s first day, as he arrived at the orphanage. He wasn’t looking forward to it, especially not with his background. His parents were thrown in Jail for child endangerment, and got out on bail. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t have enough to cover his hospital bills, so they just put him up for adoption instead. He was immediately put into the system and his bills were paid. They didn’t even bother to contact him after the accident, not even a card for his twelfth birthday, in which he experience in a hospital bed. He quite enjoyed all the nice nurses and visitors, and when they said he was being put up for adoption, it was to his imagination that he would be straight to a new family. He definitely didn’t even consider the unreasonable of that, and was a bit nervous when the social worker, Jennifer, came to pick him up from the hospital. He a fresh change of clothes, nothing fancy, just some black gym shorts and a white t-shirt. Some boxers that were a bit big on him, and some socks and sneakers. He didn’t mind it, it was certainly a bit different than the fancier things his old family provided, but he wasn’t going to complain. Not to mention with such a cute body, anything could compliment his pale skin. Most certainly an adorable child, blue eyes that sparkled like diamonds, and the nicest blonde hair you could imagine.

Jennifer held his hand, and walked him up to the door. It comforting nonetheless, as would any boy feel if he got to hold the hand of a somewhat attractive woman about 15 years older than him. They reached the door, and she knocked on the door, followed by the press of a doorbell. The unlocking process could be heard, and soon the door was pulled wide open, revealing none other than Miss Nancy, the orphanage director.

Miss Nancy stood tall, dressed very professionally. She looked about late thirties, early forties, a dress that went down slightly below her knees, and a tight waist. Dirty blonde hair wrapped tight and securely in a bun, and brown eyes, that seemed to go well with her dark burgundy colored dress. With a giant grin, her mouth open slightly, allowing for a peek at her yellowed teeth. Before Thomas could look her over more, she stepped aside and said, “Come in, come in we must go upstairs to my office, where we can finalize the paperwork.”

Thomas followed her inside, walking up behind her on the creaky old stairs as she led them up. They went down a long narrow hall, and just past two pairs of double doors on each respective side as they walked to the room on the far end, Miss Nancy’s office. She opened the door, and as they went inside, there was two chairs in front of her desk, followed by two glasses of ice water. Miss Nancy went and sat in her chair, as she grabbed a few pens from her drawer, and placed one at each spot. She then adjusted her gaze to Thomas, “Take a seat, dear.  We’re going to get you all settled properly, then I can show you around.”

Jennifer waited for Thomas to sit, before joining in the chair beside. She placed down a folder, and opened it up. Sliding a paper to Miss Nancy she said, “Sign at the bottom, both print and cursive. And add the date as well, it’s the first of the month, incase you need the date.” She then slid a paper over to Thomas, “Thomas, can you please write your name on the bottom? I’ll fill the rest out for you.” Thomas shook his head, and lightly pushed it back to her. “Thomas, you don’t have a choice. This is where you have to stay until Miss Nancy can match you up with a family. She’s very good at her job, and she’s been with this agency for years. Please sign it, Thomas.” She pushed the paper forward again, and put her hand on his back, giving it a pat.

Miss Nancy suddenly opened a different drawer, and pulled out a little piece of wrapped candy. “Thomas, in this household we have a reward system. We believe good boys deserve rewards for their good behavior, so if you write your name, you can have the candy. How does that sound dear?” She held it out with her hand, and placed it at the top his paper.

Thomas did quite like candy, and this reward system definitely sounded like something he could get used to. He looked up at Miss Nancy, and then at Jennifer, both of whom had there eyes glued onto him. He glanced back at the paper, and began to write his name. He finished and hesitantly began to reach for the candy, only to notice Miss Nancy nodding in approval. He plopped the candy onto his tongue, and let it settle as he sucked on the flavorful treat.

“Great Job Thomas, I knew you could do it!” Jennifer said, as she slid the paper back over, and began to fill in the rest. Jennifer and Miss Nancy talked for a few minutes, checking each paper, and eventually the folder was shut.

Thomas looked back up, a bit distracted by the big piece of candy he was deliciously enjoying. “We’re all done here Thomas.” Miss Jennifer said. “I’m going to leave you with Miss Nancy now, but don’t get too attached to her, I’m sure she’ll match you up soon enough. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your stay, she will keep you busy with fun activities I’m sure.”

Jennifer had gotten up mid speech, and was already halfway out the door when Miss Nancy added, “Of course, of course. We have many fun things to do here, I’m quite sure Thomas will like them. Thank you for your visit Jennifer, have a safe travel back.” And with that, the door shut, leaving Thomas with a new guardian he would soon get to know.

“Thomas, I know you’re probably tired, too I’ll lead you to my bedroom. You’ll be sleeping with me tonight, as I still need to tidy and wash the sheets off your new bed.” Miss Nancy got up, and walked around to him, grabbing his hand. “C’mon sweetie, let Miss Nancy show you the way.” She led him to the door, and they walked down the hall. He was a bit shocked at how quiet it was, knowing there was a few other boys staying here as well, but he wasn’t going to question it. She walk up to one of the pairs of double doors, and went in, her giant regal bed with wooden frames sticking out. She led him to the tall bed, and told him to climb up.

Once he was up there, she grabbed the remote off her nightstand, and turned on some cartoons. She then opened a drawer from her nightstand, and presented him a package of crackers. “We weren’t expecting you until tomorrow, so we didn’t save you any dinner, but this should do. Well now, I’m going to finish checking some emails on my laptop in my office, and I’ll be back shortly. If you need anything, just yell for me. Do NOT come looking for me, alright dear? Have fun…” She grinned, as she closed the doors behind her and left him alone.

Thomas looked around the room from his bed for a bit, before lost in the television and snack. He was starting realize this might not be so bad after all. Candy, snacks, and watching cartoons, he was enjoying himself quite a bit. Almost to the point that he wished he could just stay here, instead of being paired up with a family. After about an hour, the door swung back open, and Miss Nancy had returned.

She shut the door behind, and said “Alright, dear, it’s almost time for bed, but before we do, we should get you a bath. I don’t allow filthy boys in my bed, so need to make sure you are sanitary. Please remove your clothing, and come over here.” She walked over to her bathroom door, and opened it up.  She went over to her bathtub, and begin to let the water fill the tub.

Thomas joined her shortly, walking up in only his white undies, as he carried his shorts and shirt in his hand. “Wh-where do you want me to put these Miss Nancy?” he asked, holding them over his underwear a bit embarrassed.

“Up on the counter, along with your underwear. I’ll be washing your clothes later, so you’ll just have to sleep  without them tonight. Well enough with that, the water is ready and warm, remove your trousers and take a seat before it gets cold dear.”