Chapter 6

Raven hated her family more than anything else. The reason she hated them was because they all fitted together, except her. There was her mother, a beauty queen. There was her father, smart and careful about his dress sense. Then there was Stacey. Before Stacey … things were a lot easier for Raven. Stacey was born when Raven was 4, when she was still clinging to her mothers dress and holding her fathers hand when she crossed the street. Before Stacey, Raven used to sit on her fathers lap when he'd read to her. Before Stacey, Raven used to have bubble baths with her mother. Before Stacey … life seemed so perfect. Her parents didn't mistreat her or anything when Stacey was born, but it changed.

When Stacey was born, people awed over her blonde curls and big blue eyes. People stopped scuffing Ravens hair or saying ''her eyes are so beautiful and deep.''. People only seemed to notice Stacey. Raven hated Stacey because of this. When she was first born, Raven tried her hardest to gain the attention of aunties and uncles, but it was all in vain. People weren't interested in her finger painting, or her new socks. People only were interested in Stacey. They would gather around her and coo over her, while Raven would sit on the floor, and stare with sad eyes, or even cold eyes.

Raven only ever found comfort in music and art. By the age of 6, she was in her own world. She no longer woke up at night with a nightmare, and cry for her mother, who was busy feeding Stacey. She no longer ran home from preschool to show off a finger painting, only to be ignored because Stacey was being dressed up. Raven only cared for herself. Raven looked after herself. If she ever became scared or alone, she would put on a tape of ''Yellow Submarine'' by the Beatles, or go into the living room and push in a video of ''Nightmare before Christmas''. She preferred her own company, and did not make friends. The only person she felt love towards now was her grandfather. He was always there for her.

The next morning Raven got up around 8, and got dressed. She pulled on a Ramones shirt and some old jeans, and then made her way down the stairs. She was greeted with the sight of Stacey in her pink night gown, parading around the living room pretending to be a ballerina. Her mother was squealing in delight as Stacey went on her toes and did a little twirl. Raven felt sick at the sight. She cleared her throat,

''Mum, I'm going out. Bye.'' She reached for the door handle when she was interrupted,

''Oh, you're not going anywhere without Stacey.'' Her mother said.

''What … the ... crap.'' Raven turned around,

''You're sister said that she wanted to meet new people, so we thought it would be great if you introduced her to your friends. Also, it gives you sister bonding! I and my sister got on when we were your age. We were BEST friends.'' Her mother said dreamily.

''No … Stacey isn't coming with me. I don't go to HER friends.'' Raven fumed, pointing to the brat.

''Well, next time you can, can't she sweetie?'' Her mum turned to Stacey.

''Yeah, sure mum. I'll go get ready!'' Stacey said cheerfully, and ran up the stairs.

(20 minutes later)

''Ready!'' Stacey announced, fully made up with her curls flying behind her, as she flew down the stairs.

''Good, because you can be ready to go nowhere. YOU'RE NOT COMING WITH ME.'' Raven declared, glaring at her sister.

''She's going with you. Case closed.'' Her mother said and stood up, and opened the door.

Raven couldn't bring Stacey to meet Edward … She couldn't.

What to look forward to next: Raven has to take Stacey to meet Edward, how will Stacey and Edward react to each other? Also, Raven meets a boy..

I hope you liked this chapter, sorry for lack of updates, but I've been busy. Well, leave a review pretty please! I love you guys, hehe.