"Caleb..."

I was frozen on my spot, not knowing what to do. He was standing there with crossed arms. It seemed like, he knew about the whole messaging thing.

I got really intimidated by his strong glare.

"Did clean up?"
He asked me suddenly. I got startled and started to stutter.

"W-what do you mean?"

"Bella. You exactly know what I mean."
And with that, he took a few steps closer.

"I-I-I can explain. Look it's jus-"

"Cut the crap Isabella!"

I felt my hands starting to sweat. Caleb never raised his voice at me.

Never.

I literally started praying for a minute.

"Look Caleb..."

"We have forbidden you to meet this boy, but you didn't just meet up with him, you also started chatting with him!"

At first I was scared, but after his comment I got really angry. I mean after that I should be angry at him for forbidding me to chat with somebody, right?

"Where's the fucking problem!? He's just a friend for crying out loud!"
I screamed at him but that just made him angrier.

"Don't talk to me like that! You disobeyed us! Your brothers!"

"Listen, man. I have to write an essay for school and he is just helping me!"

"Look Isabella."
He stood directly in front of me.

"You'll never speak or chat with that boy again."

And then he bend over and whispered in my
ear.

"Never disobey your brothers."
His voice sounded threatening and my mouth was kept shut.

"I won't tell the others about this whole thing. But only for now. We have other problems to deal with right now..."
He sighed, sounding very stressed.

I nod and went out.

My second save today...

My heart was just beating so fast. I can't imagine what would have happened if Caleb told the others, especially Landon about Ryan.

I just don't want to imagine it.

I made my way towards my room and passed by Dylan's room. He saw me and I saw him. He didn't say anything to me and just looked at me.

Did he...did he overhear the conversation between me and Caleb?

Well, the walls in our house are not that thick. I just hoped that he didn't know. Dylan would definitely tell the others and this would cause a big problem for me.

I broke the eye contact between us and went into my room.

I said down on my bed and just thought about how fucked up my life actually is.
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{time skip - 9:34pm}

All the time I was just in my room, lying on my bed and doing nothing.

Usually I'd read a book or draw something. I would even do my homework, but now I was not in the mood of doing anything of that.

I mean, I didn't have a phone to distract myself.

I sighed.

I decided to go to sleep right now. I didn't have anything to do, so sleep was the best option.
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{time skip}

I rolled to the right, but afterwards I directly rolled to the left. I couldn't find a good sleeping position.

And this went for hours.

I couldn't sleep at all. I just imagined how my life would be if my parents were still alive and if my brothers wouldn't behave like some jerks.

I didn't know what time it was, so I took a glance at the clock.

- 1:12 -

Woah...

I couldn't sleep around three hours. I suddenly got thirsty and decided to go into the kitchen.

It seemed like the others were sleeping because all the lights were out and nothing was to be heard.

I am really curious if Carter came back...

Like the curious person I am, I took a glance in Carter's room. It was in the end of the hallway.
Well it's actually his and Dylan's room.

Carter wasn't in his room. Dylan neither.

I past the twins' room and also peeked in it. They also weren't in there.

What's going on?

Landon's and Luke's rooms are the only ones in the basement.

I shrugged it off and went downstairs. Eventually, I was still thirsty.

When I was drinking I heard some noises. I heard some footsteps going up the stairs.

Carter came from the basement.

He saw me but directly passed by me. I was a bit shocked but mostly I was curious about what happened.

After a few seconds, Ethan and Grayson came and behind them was Dylan.

"What are you doing?"
Ethan asked me raising one of his eyebrows.

"I just drank some water."
I answered. I saw Dylan looking suspiciously at me.

"How long were you here?"

"About two minutes."

"Alright."
He looked relieved.

"Carter passed by me. What happe-"

"This doesn't concern you."
Dylan snapped at me. I furrowed my eyebrows and glared at him.

He went upstairs and the twins followed him.

I sighed out loud and also went upstairs before I could encounter someone else.

Just as I was going into my room, I heard Dylan and Carter talking. Well, it sounded more like a fight.

"You could have ruined everything!"
Dylan shouted at Carter.

"Don't try me, Dylan. I'm not in the mood."

After that I heard nothing anymore and went into my room and closed the door.

What are they hiding?
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{ morning }

This morning I woke up like usual and did my normal routine. Nothing exciting. But breakfast was only filled with excitement, but mostly surprises.

"And who's gonna be driving me today?"
I asked Luke while sighing.

"Still Dylan and the twins."

"But they're driving with their friends."
I complained.

"Not anymore."
Caleb came and said while eyeing Dylan.

Dylan didn't seem happy. He was the complete opposite. It seemed like he was forced to leave his friends according to his facial expression.

"Carter is coming with you, by the way."
Landon came and sat down to my surprise.

I was also surprised when I came down and saw Carter sitting at the table and eating his cereal.

"This'll be interesting."
Grayson said.

I'm totally agreeing with you Grayson...

I have to admit that I was scared of Carter coming to school. I didn't know what would happen if the people would see me together with him. You know, Carter is like the most tough and violent guy out of my brothers. It wouldn't surprise me if he starts some fights at school. Nothing new to me...

"Let's go then."
Dylan said and went out.

The twins followed him and eventually Carter too. I didn't even have time to breakfast properly.

Ugh...

While I grabbed my bag and made my way out of the door, I saw Caleb giving me a serious glare.

I'm sure this was the 'don't talk to Ryan' glare.
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{time skip - 35 min.}

Dylan was currently parking the car as we arrived at school.

The car ride was a bit...well, exhausting . Since Carter came with us, he sat on the passenger seat and I sat between the twins.

The twins teased me all the time and tickled me. My biggest weakness. I didn't want them to hear me laugh since I was still pissed at them, but I couldn't hold it in.

Carter and Dylan also had their little fight. Carter wanted to drive but Dylan was not letting him drive his car. I mean Carter had his own car too, but Caleb said at the morning that Carter's car got some problems to fix...

I still wanted to know what happend with Carter but I did not have a chance to talk to him.

I don't know if I would dare...

"Come on."
Ethan said to get me out of the car.

I saw Carter smoking a cigarette and already now, people are looking at us.

Here it goes...
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