Look Ahead, The Past is Behind You

by Bella-Kate-Allie-Mallory

James and Hayley Diamond live with the Mitchell's and have been since they were 7. Now, at the age of 15, Kendall and Carlos are falling for Hayley, and she might possibly be falling for one of them aswell.. What could happen? KxOC? CxOC? May Change to M.

1. Prologue

Prologue:

Age 7;James's POV:

Dad was drunk.

He hit me first, calling me dirty names, then he went for Hayley.

I couldn't stand it anymore.

I grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his leg.

I grabbed Hayley and ran.

Even though I was 7, I was fast.

Hayley was over my shoulder and she was crying softly.

I kept running to the safest place I knew of.

The Mitchell home.

I put Hayley down on the grass and spoke to her calm and soft, "Hayley... Sis... Calm down. We're gonna get help. Stay here for a moment. If you see anything, scream 'Bubblegum Marshmallow.' Ok?"

She nodded as she picked up a small flower.

I kissed her head and ran to the door, since we were on the front lawn.

I banged on the door, screaming "OPEN UP!"

I heard the door unlock and saw Logan standing there in his pajamas, rubbing his eyes, "What..."

"Logan, Let us stay here. It was bad. Real bad. Please." I felt Hayley's small hand in mine.

Logan sighed, "Come in. I'll get my Mom and Dad."

I walked in first, holding Hayley's hand and pulled her in behind me.

Mrs. Mitchell gave us some blankets and pillows and let us sleep in the guest room.

I stayed awake, knowing that the police would want to talk to me.

I looked over at my sleeping sister.

Her eyes were half open, but I knew she was asleep, her chest rose and fell slowly as she took quiet breaths.

I heard Mr. Knight and Mr. Mitchell walk in, and I sat up.

"James, they arrested your father. You're safe now." Mr. Mitchell said. Mr. Knight handed a small torn up bear to me, "I believe this belongs to Hayley."

I smiled and thanked him. He left and Hayley sat up. "Is he gone?" she whispered.

I walked over and hugged her, "He's gone. For good." She smiled.

Even in the dark, Hayley had a way of making a room glow.

I handed her the bear, "They found this for you." "Beary!" she whispered and hugged it.

She then looked down, "What if he comes back...?"

I hugged her tight, "He'll never come back. I promise." She buried her face in my chest and I starting singing her lullaby.

'Sleep little Hayley, Don't you cry. I'm here to stay, No Goodbyes. Sleep little Hayley, Don't you fret, Soon you will be asleep and out of this crazy mess.'

As soon as I finished singing, she drifted to sleep.

I smiled and slept next to her, happy he was gone.