Disclaimer- I do not own high school musical. Only the story line and lilly and the father.

Chapter Two

Troy is difficult and insists I go round to his with the gang for a sleep over. Which I can't because I can't leave Lilly so I rung Troy and cancelled saying I have to "babysit" however he is so persistent that he insists I bring her and Chelsea will look after him.

I agreed despite my better judgement.

I slowly drove down towards Troy's house with Lilly giggling about seeing Auntie Chelsea again. I loved her giggle, it always cheers me up.

After a ten minute drive, I pulled up outside the Bolton residence noticing the other 3 cars already at a stand still outside.

I pulled me and Lilly's stuff out, helped Lilly onto my back and knocked on the wooden door. The door swung open and a rather excited Chelsea pulled Lilly off my back and insisted I enjoy myself while she looked after Lilly and her youngest son Dylan.

When I walked into the living room I was greeted by 7 "Hey", "Hiii Gabs" and a massive bear hug.

By the time everyone had greeted me, I sat down in between Troy's legs and leaned my head into his chest as we watched finding nemo which is a film we watch EVERYTIME we have a sleepover.

About 30 minutes into the film I heard a quiet whimper from the door, turning myself round I could see my little Lilly crying her eyes out. I leapt up and pulled her into my arms. Soon enough Chelsea came in to look for Lilly and looked automatically concerned as my friends were.

"What's wrong my little bashful?" I murmured softly into her soft chestnut.

"I don't want him to get us again.." She whimpered as the started to play with my locket.

It hit me like a tonne of bricks.

She was afraid. Even though we were away from that awful place. Looking round no-one had heard what she'd said so I simply whispered "Oh, Bashful don't worry no monsters are here tonight." I wasn't a hundred percent sure she believed me but she asked if she could stay with me. I agreed without second thought, as I peered around I noted everyone staring in disbelief.

"Is she ok?" Chelsea anxiously asked

"Fine, she's just not used to be away from my father" I lied through my teeth, I hated lying however it was for the best. Things would only get worse if I told, I knew that.

Lilly stared at the screen without moving from the place in my lap, we were now cuddled up with Troy. Whom was fast asleep as were everyone else minus myself and Lilly.

Next morning

I was exhausted. Lilly hadn't slept. So neither had I, to my advantage no-one had woken up yet.

Lilly was dropping off to sleep on my shoulder, so I shut my eyes and drifted off to sleep for ten minutes or so.

"Baby Brie, wake up" Troy whispered into my ear

"Go awaayyyyy" I mumbled still half asleep

"Its 10:30 babyy" he stated

Great. I'd had 7 and a half minutes sleep. After I'd pulled me and Lilly up, got changed and had breakfast I'd decided to go home.

I crept into the house, climbed the stairs and slipped me and Lilly into my bed. Where we'd get hopefully an hours more sleep.

I was awoken by screaming and whimpering, my head shot up and there in front of me was my father ready to belt my baby sister. "GET OFF HER!" I screamed. He laughed a wicked vindictive laugh and went to hit her.

As soon as the belt crashed against her skin, the buckle ripping her delicate tanned skin. I rammed myself into him with all my self, sending us both into my wardrobe door and smashing them in the process.

Him being the stronger half, flung me against a wall. Lilly whimpered and pulled herself next to me. My father laughed before waltzing out of my room, slamming the door and probably heading off to the bar.

My sister's back was gushing blood from all directions. I ran and grabbed first aid kit. Hopefully it wouldn't need stitches. I wiped the wound clean, listening to her unbearable whimpers from the immense pain.

After we'd cleaned her up and bandaged her back, I decided to make her lunch. Sitting her in front of the television screen with what looked like lazy town playing. While I was making lunch I could hear her cute giggles from the obviously silly programme.

As I was eating I heard the door slam and my drunken father stumble in. I swooped Lilly into my arms and hid her behind the black leather couch and told her to stay.

I jogged into the kitchen and looked around. "HA" I thought to myself. He'd passed out on the floor, deciding on being a good person I grabbed a blanket and covered him. At that moment I felt like kicking him, taking all of my anger out on him. Shaking the thought, I walked towards my sister convinced her everything was fine before settling her down for a well needed nap...

Things were getting worse, I knew this and somehow I knew Lilly did too.

I had to do something soon, I just didn't know what....