Broken promises ~ JJ Maybank ~ Sequel to Promises

Chapter seven ~ Covering Up

It was now the next morning and I reluctantly crawled out of bed and got ready, I had a shower, brushed, my teeth, did my hair and got dressed.

I covered my cuts and scars with make up since it was way to warm to wear a hoodie.

I went down stairs and opened the fridge, I stare blankly at all the food inside.

T: you just gonna stand there or?

K: what do you want?

I ask bluntly

T: I thought we were done with hating me, now what's up?

He came behind me and watched me stare at the food.

T: hey keeks you really should eat uno, you've lost weight, I can tell.

K: good

T: sis have you seen your self, this isn't good. If you lose anymore weight you'll get sick. Your not eating and still going out.

K: at least I'm going out, right?

T: that's not the point.

M: she's right she could lose a couple pounds, it's good she's cutting down.

T: there a difference between cutting down and fucking starving yourself!

Topper shouted at mom, backing me up.

But before he gets his glory Dad shows up.

D: Topper Thornton don't speak to your Mother like that!

K: so mom gets to call me fat but Top defending me is wrong?

They all argue over my voice and disagree shouting about me and my weight.

I drown out the noise and walk out the house.

*The Cut

I finally made it to where the pogues were, I see them standing by the drain talking about a way in.

I walk over to them slowly, I take a deep breath and paste on my smile.

Jj: okay personally I love plastic, use it everyday love the stuff.

Ki: hopefully you recycle it and don't let it flush into the ocean.

J: ah

P: I thought you'd say something like that so... trash bags.

Ki: did you just proactively protect the environment?

P: maybe

Kiara and pope flirt.

Jj: you want me to leave you two alone or? What's going on?

P: oh I'm sorry for once it's not you and Keira.

Pope says throwing the bags at Jj.

Jj: shut up

He muttered

Ki: he's right, but you guys haven't lately I guess.

P: yeah erm, you guys okay?

Jj looks up at the two friends we've been lying to this whole time.

Jj: yep, me and keeks are perfect.

Another lie.

I cut the conversation short and go over to them.

K: hey

Jj immediately turns to face me.

I smile lightly but look down.