A sob escaped my lips as I finally reached my destination and climbed into our old secret tree house, from when we were eight or nine. I closed the hatch behind me and pushed the lock in place, and ran to the makeshift couch. I spotted my old stuffed rabbit on the floor, and climbed onto the couch, pulled a blanket over myself and held the rabbit close to my chest as the tears streamed freely down my cheeks. I tried to remain as quiet as I could, but sobs escaped me against my will, and my breathing was loud and laboured.
I heard a gentle knock on the door, and held my breath.
"Phin I know you're in there" came the soft reply of a very familiar voice
I slowly stood, not releasing my rabbit, and unlocked the door. Isabella climbed in and I locked it behind her, and pulled the curtains closed.
She sat on the edge of the makeshift couch, and I sat beside her, wrapping the blanket around my shoulders. I remained perfectly silent until she wrapped her arms around me. A sob ripped its way out of me and I buried my face in her shoulder, and slowly wrapped my arms around her.
"Phin he's looking for you"
I didn't reply
"he's worried" she whispered
I shook my head
"he promised!" I sobbed quietly "he promised they wouldn't do that, and he wouldn't let them, and he almost let her-" I choked on a sob, then wailed "he almost let her kiss him!"
I pulled her closer, and she shifted her position slightly and ran her hand gently up and down my back.
I heard her sigh, and she said
"he wouldn't of let her"
"yes he would of! If I hadn't stopped her he would have kissed her!" I sobbed "he promised!"
I felt her shaking her head slightly, and said
"he- he told me he loved me, and he almost kissed her! We've been together for two days, and he already tried to cheat on me-!" I broke off and sobbed heavily
She kissed my cheek softly and said
"Phin I have to get home, mom wanted me home ten minutes ago, but I came here instead. Call me later?"
I nodded and she tightened her grip on me, before releasing me and heading to the door. I followed and unlocked it, and she slipped through. I waited until she was safely on the ground and she said
"If you're not home later I'm coming back"
I nodded slowly and she turned and ran off. I closed the door again, and locked it, before collapsing on the couch again.
I buried my face in my arms and tried unsuccessfully to remain silent.
"Phineas?" I heard the quiet voice at the door