Robbie crouched down to my level, trying to look me in the eyes.
I looked away, finding the ground more interesting than my brothers eyes.
"Aubs..." He whispered, at a loss of words, his eyes clouding over as if he might faint. "What happened?"
I shook my head. "Please Robbie." I whispered, closing my eyes. "Not now." I didn't plan on being difficult, it might have just ended up that way.
He looked up at the officers and nodded. "I'll take care of her." He muttered, voice soft, no longer full of disgust and hatred.
The officers nodded. "We'll be back tomorrow with paperwork. Also we'll be doing weekly visits to make sure everything is working out."
Robbie nodded. "Yes sir, I will make sure to watch her."
The officers nodded. "Thank you Robbie. She's been through a lot, so please, take it easy the first week."
Robbie nodded, watching the officers slowly turn to leave. "I will." He nodded. "I will..." His voice got softer as they walked away.
Robbie allowed me inside. As soon as we both were down he looked down at me, "Please tell me, Aubrey. I need to know what happened to Mom and Dad!" He continued to bug me about it.
I turned on him. "You left me!" I growled. "To live with crap, Robbie!" My fists clenched. I shook my head. "Forget about it." I muttered. "Just let me leave, I can live on my own."
Robbie shook his head. "Aubrey, please." He took a step forward and reached out to me.
I stepped back and shook me head. "Stop." I mumbled. "Please. I just need a second.
Of course I still felt love towards my brother, but it was hard to forgive him for leaving me. He knew what had been happening at home. Of course he tried to call the cops on our parents, we were just always too late.
Robbie nodded softly. "I understand. I have a room for you," he whispered. "I've always kept it open. Believe me, I was going to come back for you."
I shrugged and followed him.
It was bare. Completely bare and gray. I sighed softly and dropped my backpack on my bed. "I'm getting some air." I muttered.
"Aubs, please. Stay and talk with me."
I was already gone before he could say anything else.
Life had been hell the past few weeks, and I was having trouble taking everything in. I just couldn't handle it. I shook my head as I walked back towards the town, pushing a strand of shoulder-length blonde hair out of my eyes.
I had finally made it to town. It was about 5 P.M. I prayed no one would come out of their houses to see me.
I saw what looked like a sports field, fenced in by bricks.
I took the opportunity and pulled myself onto the wall, sitting cross legged. I sighed heavily. This was going to be my new life now? Moving back in with my brother and just trying to push through? I couldn't do it. I knew I couldn't.
I saw a basketball on the ground. I had always loved sports, it took my mind off things.
I had wanted to go to college for softball, but that was obviously out of the question now.
I ran a hand through my hair and quickly tied it back with the band on my wrist.
I looked around, making sure no one was in sights.
I jumped off the wall and picked up the ball, dribbling softly. I looked up at the basket and shrugged lightly. "Maybe? Just maybe." I muttered to myself, praying I was still good at this.
I jumped up and shot, watching the blue and white ball bounce off the rim. I cursed softly under my breath.
'Give me a bat and a glove and I'll actually make someone proud.'
I heard soft footsteps behind me. Now wasn't the time. I looked behind me and saw a glimpse of maroon.
'Robbie.' I thought and sighed.
"Aubrey." He muttered, his figure outlined from the setting sun.
I couldn't help it anymore. I missed him. I loved him. He was my brother, not my enemy. He was the only person I could truly trust around here. I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around his chest, considering I only came up to his shoulders.
I couldnt hold it in. The tears slowly started to fall freely from my eyes.
"I've missed you so much." I managed to whisper.
"I've missed you too."
(Not as happy with this chapter, but you know what *shrug* it will get better as the story progresses. (At least I hope) anyway... See you in the next chapter ^^)