The Dangers of Romance (girlxgirl)

Chapter 16

Makeup. Makeup was the only way I could hide the bruises. I would have to make an excuse for my arm. They're going to be suspicious, but there's nothing I can do.

When I told Elise that I was going to meet them, she wasn't angry like I thought she would be. She just sighed, left the room, and came back with a basket full of makeup. It was a little odd that she had so many different skin tones...

When I'm done putting on the makeup, the bruises aren't even noticeable, and it doesn't even look like I'm wearing makeup. I think. It's kind of amazing, but it makes me want to cry.

Elise already left for work, so I just hang out alone in the living room. I don't even know where she works, or what she does. I don't really know anything about her past. Or her present. Or her plans for the future.
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Ty's POV:

She lied to Mike. She used to come to me about once every 2 weeks crying about things Elise has done to her. She's been living with her for about five months now, and about two months ago she stopped coming to see me. I had to tell Mike about the first time Elise hurt her. He deserved to know. I don't know why she stays with her. It doesn't make sense!

I pace in the front hall, waiting for her arrival. What will she look like? Will she try to hide it? Will there be any bruises? Has Elise hurt her?

My thoughts are interrupted by the door opening. Her arm is broken. Why didn't she tell us? Probably because Elise did it. There aren't any other bruises or injuries that I can see. I'm pleasantly surprised for the moment.

"Will you stop checking me out and hug me?" She laughs. I just stare at her, then move towards her to give her a hug. "She's not good for you." I whisper in her ear during the hug. She shoves me away from her and gives me a hard look before going to find Mike.

Mike is cooking lunch in the kitchen, and when he sees her, he drops the spoon he is holding, picks her up, and spins her around. Then he hugs her, and I can tell he's crying. He doesn't give a second glance to her arm; he probably thinks it was an accidental injury. I don't think it is.

"I'm so glad you're here. I'm cooking pancakes." He turns around and goes back to cooking. Arabella jumps up on the counter and kisses him on the cheek.

The great thing about Ara is that I never get jealous as her, because my boyfriend is really gay and so is she. There's a lot of boundaries I can cross that straight people can't with her.

"So how is it here without me?" She's avoiding anything that has to do with Elise. "Terrific. We can have sex anytime we want, and we don't have to worry about you walking in." Mike says. I just laugh. It's kinda true. "Oh, like you didn't do that before!" That's what she thinks. It happens a lot more now.

We all laugh, and Elise jumps off the counter. "So what have you done with my room?" I blush, knowing what we have in there. "Ummm, you don't want to go in there." Mike says.

"What is it, some kind of sex room?" Mike and I just look at each other and laugh. "Oh god." She immediately lets go of the handle. "I don't want to go in there." I just push open the door. "It's not really. We've actually been making it into the guest room. Mostly for you." We haven't really done much. "I wanted it to be a surprise."

She smiles at me, but this time I notice that the smile doesn't quite reach her eyes. "I have to go get milk. I'll be right back." Mike says. Perfect. As soon as he leaves, Arabella rushes into my arms. "You're wearing makeup." I state. She nods. "Take it off." She nods again and disappears into the bathroom.

After a little bit, she comes out and I gasp. She has bruises everywhere. "I'm leaving." She says to me. "No, Bella, please. We need to show Mike." Tears are streaming down herface at this point; it's heartbreaking. "No. I can't tell him. I'm fine." With that, she rushes out the door, leaving me all alone. What do I do?
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Here's your update for the week! I'll try to post as soon as possible, I'm going to south Padre for the weekend so I won't be able to write, but I should be pretty available next week. Maybe I'll have a bonus update ;).