Hi. Sorry I would have had this up sooner but I haven't had time. I've been aggravated with my friends boyfriend. If you happen to find him in a ditch somewhere, don't be surprised. Anyways, enjoy!


After waiting for hours, the doorbell finally rang. Clover squealed and jumped up to go answer it. Dyl and I looked at each other and laughed. They all walked in so I jumped up to hug the new arrivals.

"I missed you guys so much!" I yelled with tears running down my currently smiling face. Dyl came up behind me and wrapped me in his arms. I leaned into him and he rested his chin on my shoulder.

"Wow. I thought Clo was kidding" Caleb said smiling.

"I know seriously" Angelo said, matching his brother's smile. I looked at my little Lexie and noticed a fading bruise

I walked up to her, frowning and traced it. I looked into her eyes questioningly. She looked down and whispered "I fell."

I clenched my jaw and pulled up her sleeves, revealing more round, purple or fading bruises.

"We're part bird Lexie. We're born without the clumsy gene. What happened." I saw Dyl cringe in my peripheral vision and look away.

"My dad comes home drunk. My mom doesn't watch but she doesn't stop him either." Her voice was thick with tears. I saw her eyes fill and watched her struggle to hold them back.

I squeezed her as tight as I could, shushing her and telling her it was going to be okay.

"Shh. It's gonna be okay. He's never going to touch you again. I promise. Shh." I looked over at Dyl, concern in my eyes. He was staring at her, understanding showing on his face. This just made me more confused.

"Shh, Hon. It's going to be alright. Dyl I hope your mom doesn't mind another house guest. I'm not letting her go back there." I continued to stroke her hair when he looked up and nodded.

We all laughed quietly when Lexie's stomach growled.

"Well that's our cue" Cal said jokingly.

"To the kitchen!" Jello shouted happily. I watched them run off and smiled. I heard Lexie sniffle.

"It's gonna be okay, Hon. I promise" I said before kissing the top of her head. She nodded and we headed to the kitchen when the twins yelled "Ready!"


So I hope you enjoyed. I'll try to update again soon. Try to review!
-Sugar