Chambers of the Soul

Summary: Bella lives with her abusive father; Charlie, her older brother; Maxi and her younger sister; Harmony. She almost thinks there's no hope but what happens when the new family comes to town? Will she ever be happy? What if Bella and her siblings became happy and then someone came back to haunt them…

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. All characters and other twilight-related things belong to SM. I only own the storyline.

Bella Swan POV.

The Cullen's. The girl whose name I think was Alice had nudged me.

"Can I help you?" I asked, quietly. I wasn't the one for socializing.

"We saw you alone so we came to keep you company!" Alice squealed, clapping her hands like it was the happiest thing on earth. Way to bubbly for my liking.

What was I supposed to say to that?

"Um…thanks?" it was more of a question.

They all just smiled. I didn't want to be rude but I didn't know what to do so I carried on with my picture.

"Whose that?" the girl who I think was called Rosalie, asked; peering around the big tall guy to stare at my drawing.

"My sister." I shrugged, staring at the pencil drawing of Harmony. Why did I draw everyone looking sad?

I knew what they'd ask next.

"Why does she look so…sad?" the tall guy asked, staring curiously at me.

I didn't like it. "She always…um…looks like that."

Nobody said anything.

I felt something brush across my back. I stiffened and turned to see Tyler's evil eyes right in front of me. I jumped slightly.

"Belsie-boo." He breathed; a grin on his face. Dad had taught him to call me that.

"What?" I snapped and then covered my mouth, he was sure to tell dad that I had answered back.

He chuckled. "Your daddy will find out about that. Come over my place tonight, baby." He was so close now that I could smell the slight alcohol in his breath.

I quickly grabbed my 'RAA slip' and handed it to him.

He smiled, bent around me to grab my pencil and signed his name on the 8-10pm box. He then passed it to me and was off again.

I closed my eyes for a second before turning back around.

I stared at his signature. He owned me for 2 hours tonight. He could do anything. Charlie had given me the RAA slip for people who knew what he did to sign it. RAA standed for: Rape, Abuse, Anything. Tyler was just one of the people that did things to me. He often invited his friends over to join us too.

All of the Cullen's were looking at me. They knew something was wrong.

I frowned at the pencil he had touch and left it on the table, digging in my bag for the only other one I had. I sighed and sat back.

"That was weird." The boy called Jasper said to no one in particular.

"Bella!" a voice yelled. I looked up at Maxi.

He came rushing towards us and quickly sat down in his seat. "Every time I leave you that happens." He rubbed his forehead.

I just stared at him. "s'okay."

He took the RAA slip off me and swallowed. "No it's not. Charlie planned this didn't he?"

I nodded. "You know it's not the first time, Maxi."

He shook his head. "You'll have to go otherwise…" he gave me the knowing look which meant 'you'll have severe beatings.'

I nodded. "Just keep Harmony upstairs with you."

He nodded. "I will. I saw Tyler, just now. Pretty drunk isn't he." He muttered.

I looked away.

The Cullen's were extremely quiet through our little conversation. I wondered if we were saying too much but shook the feeling off.

"Well I came to tell you that I'm heading home early." Maxi announced.

I looked at him, curiously.

"Harmony." He stated.

"It's not her fault she cries for us. She's not used to it." I muttered. She hated staying with babysitters; she said she didn't feel safe. "Want me to get her?" I asked, begging for him to say yes.

He shook his head, got up and ruffled my hair. A rare grin appeared on his face. "No chance!" he chuckled before heading off.

I glared at him and started sketching again.

This seemed like the longest lunch time ever!

Why couldn't my hand just stop hurting! I dropped the pencil and pulled my hand under the table. I pulled up my sleeve and stared at the bruises. There was no white. All of my skin was purple and black. I flexed my wrist feeling a bone crick. I clutched at it and just sat there for a while staring at the Cullen's.

The bell then rang loudly.

YES! Next lesson, I could finally get away from them!

I jumped up and pushed all of my stuff in my bag. I heard several gasps and looked up at the Cullen's. I followed their gaze to my right arm. Shit. I forgot to pull my sleeve back down. "I fell down the stairs." I lied as I rushed off, in pain, down to class.

Heavy steps were behind me. One of them was following.

The tears were threatening to come and I quickly wiped the ones that had fallen away.

"Bella!" Emmett's voice called out from behind me.

I stopped but didn't turn. He caught up with me. "I have next class with you, trig."

Oh, great! I thought sarcastically.

When we got to class I sunk back to my normal seat at the back at the class. I was surprised that Mr. Hopkins sat Emmett right next to me.

I really didn't want anyone sat next to me. I needed my space.]

A piece of paper came flying across the desk. I looked up at Emmett who was looking at me. I sighed and unfolded the note.

Black, heavy handwriting came face to face with me.

Hey, Bella. I know you hardly know me since I'm new here but why did you agree to go with that Tyler guy later? I could tell you were uncomfortable. You don't have to answer.

Why did the Cullen's have to be so observant? Maxi and I would have to be more careful now.

I turned the paper over and wrote down my reply.

It's nothing. I just had too; you won't understand. I don't mind going.

What a lie. I shoved the paper into his arms and he started to read it. He thumbed me up and then sunk down into his seat; listening to class.

When the bell went indicating home time I ran as fast as I could go without any pain to the parking lot.

Maxi was clutching Harmony to his right side, gently.

I smiled at them and made my way over. "Harmony!"

"Bella!" she shot back and reached out for me.

I gladly took her. She wasn't heavy but when your whole body was in pain the slightest weight could hurt you.

I let her play with my hair as we walked home; or I should call it hell. Tonight would be one of the worst night ever. Dad would beat me and then I would have to go to Tyler…

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