“I love you, Jimmy, a lot.” She whispered.   I beamed at her, “I love you too, big sister!”   She laughed, “I missed you so much.”   “I missed you more!” I happily yelped, throwing my arms around her neck.   Someone knocked on the door and I heard the all too familiar voice call out, “Jim?”   I froze at the sound of my big brother's voice, “Huh?”   “Can I talk to you?” He asked apologetically.   “No.” I pouted and hugged Elsa tighter.   “Talk to him.” She said flatly, pushing me off.   I glared at her as she opened the door and walked out. The stupid Kyle walked in and shut the door behind him. I glared at him for a second and my eyes moved to the wall childishly.   “Jim. Stop being so stubborn. You know I was just kidding.”   I continued my pouting, “Don’

“What hurts?” Ben asked with worried eyes.   “E-Everything!” I writhed in pain on the couch, “I-I need to get out of here!” I yelled in pain.   I looked up and saw Derrick still holding the girl's hand, looking into her eyes. More pain came through my chest, making me scream.   I stood up quickly and ran out of the house, right past Derrick who didn’t even notice me leaving.   I ran all the way to the park, ignoring the pain that was subsiding in my body. Sitting down on the swings, I started to cry; harder than I’ve ever cried before.   That pain in my chest showed me that Derrick had found his real mate or whatever. That I was no longer his and he wasn’t mine.   There was rustling in the bushes behind me. I turned around sadly and saw four pairs of red eyes glaring at me. I turned back around dismissively, “Might as well come out.”   I

“Beating me wasn’t going to kill me. I can’t die.” I told him flatly, maintaining eye contact the whole time.   “Yes, you can. They could’ve cut your head off or something.” He snarled.   “They can’t do that! I’m under the Royals’ protection.” I laughed.   “Oh…” He trailed off.   I nodded, “Yeah.”   We turned onto the street that the house was on and I didn’t want to go in there. Call me a coward but I did not want to see Derrick yet. He might've rejected me but even after everything, I still actually loved him.   Yes. I'm actually not ashamed to say it. I loved Derrick, wholeheartedly. And even if he had betrayed me, that didn't stop me from loving him. But at that point, I didn't even want to see or hear him.   We walked up the driveway and I saw the door wide open. I confusedly looked around and I saw Ben on the floor with blood on his

He whimpered and turned around, walking up the stairs and out of sight. I stared after him for only God knows how long. Unmoving.   “Bev?” Ben asked hesitantly.   I shook my head, “I don't wanna talk about it.”   “Ley-Lee Bear.” He sighed, grabbing my shoulder.   I gently got out of his hold, “I’m gonna take a walk and be back later. Don’t wait up.”   I walked out of the kitchen, cookies and skittles in hand. I walked out the front door, ignoring their protests and pleas for me to come back.   I started walking, not even knowing where I was going. It was already late and it was really cold. I took out a cookie and started munching on it.   I heard footsteps and laughter behind me. I was going to turn around but stopped when I heard them whispering about me. Three voices, all male.   Not this again.  

“It’s mine!” She whined.   “Nuh-uh!” I hissed as I bit her hand but she still didn’t release my cookie. What the hell is wrong with this girl?   I decided to voice my thoughts, “What the hell is wrong with you?! It’s mine!”   “I touched it first!” She glared.   “I looked at it first!” I retorted, biting her hand again.   “Stop biting me, freak!” She winced.   “I’m not a freak!” If looks could kill, she'd be six feet under by now.   Suddenly, it felt like I was being lifted into the air. Ali smirked as she stuffed my cookie in her mouth.   “Don’t think that’ll stop me.” I growled as Ben threw me on the bed.   “Calm down.”   “She took my cookie!” I yelled, glaring at him.   “You ate all the other ones.” He rolled his eyes in return.   “S