Love that always last 2 - christina's dark life

Chapter 6: Levi's Discovery

The morning sunlight streamed through the window as Levi stepped into Christina's room, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of his own responsibilities. At 21, he was juggling college classes, a part-time job, and his own social life. Still, he felt a sense of duty to check in on his little sister, especially after hearing about the altercation at school with Patricia.

As he entered, he noticed the room was unusually tidy, a stark contrast to the usual organized chaos of Christina's life. Papers were stacked neatly, and her bed was made. Levi chuckled to himself, thinking about how she must have cleaned up in anticipation of him visiting.

While looking around, Levi's eyes landed on Christina's desk, where he spotted her diary peeking out from under a stack of books. Curiosity piqued, he hesitated for a moment before reaching for it. Christina had always been private about her thoughts, but something about this felt important. Maybe it would give him insight into what she was going through.

He opened the diary and began reading the entries, each one revealing more about Christina's struggles and triumphs. Her handwriting was neat, and the words flowed with emotion. He found himself lost in her thoughts, recalling their childhood and the bond they had always shared.

But as he flipped to the latest entries, his heart sank. The words that danced before his eyes told a different story. Christina was planning something drastic—something that made his stomach churn.

"I'm done being Patricia's victim. She thinks she can get away with everything because she has everyone fooled. But not anymore. I have proof of what she's done, and tomorrow, I'm going to make sure everyone knows the truth. It's time to end this once and for all."

Levi's breath hitched as he continued to read, discovering the extent of Christina's plans. She was gathering evidence, not just to expose Patricia's bullying, but she was also preparing for a confrontation that could potentially escalate to violence.

"I'm tired of being nice. She's not going to change, and I can't keep pretending I'm okay with it. Tomorrow, I'm going to show everyone who she really is. I won't back down this time."

Levi felt his heart race, a wave of protectiveness flooding through him. He knew firsthand how cruel the world could be, and while he admired Christina's resolve, he couldn't let her take matters into her own hands like this. He needed to intervene.

"Christina," he whispered to himself, closing the diary with a heavy heart. He sat on the edge of her bed, running a hand through his hair, trying to think of the best way to approach her. He understood the pain of being bullied, but he also knew that violence and revenge were not the answers.

After a moment, he stood up, determination settling over him. He'd have to confront her, but it had to be done carefully. He wanted to make sure she knew he understood her feelings, but also that there were better ways to handle the situation.

When Christina returned home later that evening, Levi was waiting for her in the living room. The atmosphere felt charged with unspoken words, and he could see the determination etched across her face.

"Hey, Levi!" she greeted, attempting to sound cheerful, but he could hear the tension in her voice.

"Hey," he replied, his tone serious. "Can we talk?"

"Sure," she said, a hint of confusion flickering in her eyes.

As they sat down together, Levi took a deep breath, choosing his words carefully. "I found your diary."

Christina's expression changed instantly, panic flashing in her eyes. "What? You weren't supposed to—"

"I know what you're planning, Christina," he interrupted gently. "I read about how you want to confront Patricia, and I need you to listen to me. This isn't the way to handle it."

"What do you mean? You don't understand! She's made my life a living hell! I can't just sit back and let her get away with it any longer!"

Levi leaned forward, his heart aching for her. "I get it. I really do. But doing this could lead to something way worse. You don't want to end up in trouble, right? What if things go too far? What if you hurt her or get hurt yourself?"

Christina's shoulders slumped, and for a moment, the fierce determination in her eyes wavered. "I just... I feel so powerless, Levi. I'm tired of being the one who's always picked on. I want to take my power back."

"And you can," Levi said softly, reaching out to take her hand. "But there are better ways to do it. Let's talk to a teacher or the principal. We can gather evidence together, and you won't have to do this alone."

"I don't want to be a coward!" Christina snapped, pulling her hand away. "I want to be strong and stand up for myself!"

"You can be strong without resorting to violence," Levi urged, his heart racing. "You're not a coward for wanting to handle this the right way. You're brave for wanting to face it, but doing it through anger won't bring you peace. It'll just cause more pain."

Tears filled Christina's eyes as she struggled to process his words. Levi knew she was feeling overwhelmed, and he desperately wanted to reach her.

"I just want to be done with her," Christina said, her voice trembling. "I can't stand the thought of her getting away with it again."

Levi squeezed her hand, holding her gaze. "I promise we'll figure this out together. Let's go to Mr. Thompson tomorrow and show him everything we have. We can be a team."

Christina hesitated, searching his eyes for reassurance. Finally, she nodded, tears spilling down her cheeks. "Okay. I'll trust you."

Levi wrapped his arms around her, relief flooding through him. He knew this wasn't going to be easy, but he was determined to help Christina navigate through the storm.

As they sat together, he felt a sense of hope. They could find a way to confront Patricia and take back Christina's power, but they had to do it the right way. Together, they would rise above the darkness and find their strength in unity.