*Bella's POV*
"You two aren't going anywhere," one of my sisters said. I winced, knowing that voice all too well. It was the one sister I'd hoped not to get caught by, since she is the most overprotective of me. Jack and I shared a glance before turning around. Half my suspicions were correct.
There, standing right next to the only other entrance and exit to the tree house besides the window was Dani. I kinda expected that since she's always snooping around. Also, anything that I do that's not exactly considered good or normal concerns her.
What I didn't expect was my other older sister there. There, next to Dani, was my role model. My idol. My rock. And...wait.Why is she wet? And why does she look like she's been crying? Oh no! DID THEY HEAR EVERYTHING?!
As if reading my mind, Lisa spoke up saying, "Yes, Bella. We heard everything. Including the bullying."
Dani stepped forward and crossed her arms over her chest. "Why didn't you tell us Bella?"
I flinched cowered a little. Dani may only be a year older than me, but I'm only a little bit taller than Amy, and Dani is SUPER tall. Plus, her voice was a bit stern, porbably more than she meant it to be.
"I-I-I w-wa-wanted to try a-a-and figure it out o-on my own," I said in a shaky voice. Dani was getting closer and she was scarring me as heck!
Soon enough she towered over me. She didn't buy my story.
"The truth Bella."
I sighed, "I didn't want you guys to worry so much."
Lisa came forward and shook her head. "That's not an excuse Bella." I was taken back by how weak her voice sounded. I was so used to hearing it so confident and strong. Tears were threatning to fall out of her eyes. I could see it.
I looked towards Dani. The same expression was glued to her face as well. Jack and I stood there frozen, not sure what to do. Then, Lisa asked again.
*Lisa's POV*
"Why didn't you say anything, Bella?" I asked.
I was on the verge of tears. My youngest sister was not only getting bullied, but she cut as well. How and why, I didn't know. But that's not what go to me the most. What made me want to cry the worst was that she didn't say anything. Especially to me! Bella knows I was insecure once when I was a couple years older than her age and I got over it. I didn't go to her extent though and start self harming. I just didn't feel good in my own skin.
She self harms, I thought and go quickly scared.
Does she have an eating disorder too?
I doubt. She looks perfectly healthy.
YOU JUST FOUND OUT RIGHT NOW SHE SELF HARMED LISA! WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE SHE'S BEEN KEEPING HIDDEN FROM YOU GUYS!!
But we've all seen her eating. Except maybe at school, but lots of kids skip lunch so it's pretty normal.
She could've forced herself to throw it up at night.
Kath and Chrissy are light sleepers. They would've heard her and told mom and dad.
How do you know they didn't keep it from them?
But Bella would be a lot skinnier than she is now. And she'd be wearing baggy clothing to hide it.
These two voices kept warring inside my head about Bella. I took a deep breath and decided to ask her myself.
"Bella...is there anything else you'd like to tell us?"
Bella looked and at me.
"Yes," she replied, "There is."
I stiffened up and held my breath. I looked over to Dani who was scared as well. She must be thinking the sane thing.
Please don't be what I think it will be, I silently prayed as Dani and I listened to Bella talk.
"You see," she began, "I..."
A/N: And that's Chapter 4! If you're confused, I'll explain.
So basically, the last chapter was in Dani's POV and the one she accidentally sprayed was Lisa. They both follwed Bella and eavesdropped on her conversation with Jack.
So...yeah. CHAPTER 5 ON THE WAY!!!
