His Heartwarming Secret

The conversation between Jedd and I whirls round and round in my thoughts all night. I don't sleep much but when I finally manage to nod off, the sun begins to rise, peeping through my curtains.

I finish lacing up my converse and stand off my bed, stretching. A dull aching pain flares up in my sides and I wince, placing my hand over it. I walk over to my mirror and gingerly lift my hoody, examining the tender area. A light bruise is beginning to form, looking alien against my pale skin.

Now I'm tired, grumpy and in pain.

Great start to the day Bella.

I reach for my backpack before heading out of my room quietly. The plan is to leave the house before Dad and Jedd wake up. I don't want to be interrogated further and an awkward car ride with Jedd is the last thing I need today.

I tip-toe down the stairs, avoiding the creaky ones that will alert Jedd of my presence. I reach the bottom of the stairs and turn to walk towards the kitchen to grab some breakfast. A shadowy figure moves on the other side of the glass door and I immediately duck, mimicking something out of a action movie. Abort Mission Bella!

I crawl the opposite way, heading straight for the front door instead. Opening the door without making noise is a difficult task however after a minute or two of fumbling with the locks, it springs open. I let out a sigh of relief before darting outside into the crisp morning air.

converse slapping against the concrete floor. A small smile appears on my face that eventually widens into a

out James Bond, Bella Winters

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to go crazy inside my pocket. The vibration surprises me, causing me to jump up in my seat. I throw

mad at me for ditching him this morning. Whenever Jedd is mad

desk and read

Bella? Where are you?

at least told me you'd rather walk

actually impossible.

I was walking to school. I

your phone underneath the desk?" The teacher says loudly, causing me to snap my head up in her direction. She's staring straight at me, her eyebrow raised and I hear sniggers

feel my cheeks heat up in embarrassment and I quickly stuff my

been teaching me for the

"Miss Winters, hand over the phone please."