Hello everyone :D here's another chapter, and two updates in one day? I'm on a roll!
"We're almost there" Jean said between breaths. Gale nodded before taking off running again, and Jean followed after releasing an annoyed huff. She still hadn't told him anything and he hated being kept in the dark. "The jacket was Kevin's, I remember seeing him wear it" she said between a breaths, she was out of shape. Jean felt his heart stop, once again trouble had found him and his friends, and he had a feeling Armin was involved.
Armin may have seemed kinda calm on the outside, but in reality he was scared. Bella looked like she was about to snap, and it wouldn't be pretty. She opened her mouth to speak but quickly shut it. "Bella, please tell me what's wrong. I promise I'll try and help you." Armin said as soothingly as he could. "Please don't hate me." She whispered. She flinched as Armin placed a hand on her shoulder, "don't worry, I won't"
Flashback:
"Kelly what happened to you?" Bella asked as she rushed over to her sister who was cleaning her shirt. "Oh don't worry, it was an accident. I bumped into someone, they apologized so its okay." Kelly said with a smile. Bella nodded, "okay then as long as they didn't mean it"
Weeks went by and more and more accidents had been happening. Kelly would have bruises or damaged clothes but would always say it was an accident. "Kelly, please talk to me" Bella begged as she hugged her best friend. "There is nothing to talk about. I'm just clumsy, that's all." She said. "You know if someone's being mean to you I'll help you. You can rely on me." Bella said as she gave her friend a hug. But she never reached out.
"Look at this! They cut your hair! I wanna know who it is NOW." Bella demanded. "Just some girl who thought I liked Jamal. But it's okay, she got in trouble so I think it's all over." Kelly said with a smile despite her once pretty hair was all chopped off unevenly.
It had been three days, and things had gotten better. Kelly didn't experience any more accidents and Bella was relieved. Until she saw the scars. "I'm sorry Bella, I'm so so sorry. I-I couldn't stop myself. I've just been so sad lately." Kelly said as she began to sob. "Why?" Bella asked. "W-well it was because of those girls b-but I had tried to stop until I saw Jamal with one if the girls and I just c-couldn't handle it." Kelly said, feeling ashamed. "Sh, don't worry Kelly. I'll make the pain go away. No one hurts my friends." Bella said.
Flashback End
Bella flipped on the basement lights, "Bella...did you really..?" Armin asked. Bella said nothing as she led him further into the basement until they stopped I front of a fridge. Armin shuddered, he didn't want to see what could be inside. He wanted to go home, "Why am I a magnet for trouble?" He thought to himself while Bella looked at him with uncertainty. "Armin you have to options. One, you can go home and never come back. I'll be gone by tomorrow at noon. Two, you can keep going forward, but I can't tell you the outcome." Bella said. Armin felt his heart rate quicken, what was he supposed to do? He had a chance to go home and act like nothing happened or he could see what's inside.
Armin took a step forward, "Why did you do it?" Bella sniffed, "I regret it Armin. I really do, but I did it. I killed Jamal and Kevin." Armin stepped away from the fridge now that he had confirmed what was inside. Bella began to sob violently and Armin pulled her into a hug, unsure of what else he should do.
"Here it is." Gale said as she looked at the house. Jean was about to walk ahead of her when she stopped him and pulled out her phone. "Just in case, lets call the police. This is proof enough" gale said as she lifted the jacket. Jean nodded and she made the call. The police would send an investigator soon. Now all that was left was to play the waiting game, but neither of them felt like doing so. "I'll knock" Jean said but was cut off by the doorbell. He looked at Gale who simply shrugged.
"Oh no!" Bella said as she shook with fear. "Armin I'm scared!" She whined. "Sh, don't worry. Do you want me to go check it out?" He asked. She shook her head, "no, don't leave me" the doorbell rang again and Bella whimpered. "Maybe we should both go upstairs and see them" Armin said as he stood up and held out his hand. "No" Bella said. She continued to sit there wishing they would go away. "Bella please-" "NO!" Bella screamed as she stood up.
3:25 p.m. Bella is taken into custody and Armin Arlert is rushed to the hospital. The boy was reported to have a minor head injury and three broken ribs. The next day, Armin has yet to wake up and Jean, Eren, and Mikasa have been spending most their time in the hospital.
Jean sat there in silence, staring at the unconscious boy. Eren and Mikasa had went home moments ago and soon he would to. He grabbed Armin's smaller hand and squeezed it gently. "Armin, Armin please wake up..." He whispered. A single tear fell down his cheek and he quickly wiped it away. "You better wake up soon Armin." He said as he ran a hand through the boy's golden hair. "I love you."
And that's the end of that. Thanks for reading and reviews are awesome :)