Hidden secret

I would never hurt you

I opened the door to Tom's room where I was staying. It creaked a little as I pushed it and stepped inside. The wall's were a kind of cream with black curtains ,Bed sheets and Pillow. In one corner of the room stood a wardrobe that was tall and wooden and next to it a wooden desk were a script was placed. In the other corner there was a door which had a en suite bathroom. I looked inside the bathroom and saw all sorts or little tubs , aerosols, funny shaped bottles and small packets. I stepped out and noticed the window had a window seat. I went a peeped out.

I could see a lot of the city, I could see the flags that adorned The fort shopping centre, to my left I could see a cute row of inderpendant retailers and small restaurants. My eyes glanced across to the right where I could see Christ's Park and the little creek we had visited on our first date only a week or two ago. Straight in front I could see ugly blocks of flats that broke through the horizon, one in particular was surrounded by flashing light-most likely police cars. That had got to be Boxwood she thought recognising all the varies aerials connecting to varies international channels. The girl suddenly felt she didn't belong here if Tom or Rupert or Jade who I had been informed was coming in three days found out it lived there they would probably evict me from there house. I had a sudden fag craving, oh god.

At that moment my thoughts were interrupted by a soft knock at the door "come in"I muttered. The door creaked open to reveal Ethan, stood in the door way with some pyjama's " Here you go, baby"he whispered "are you okay?" I nodded he continued "is there something you want to ask me?" I shook my head although I was dying to ask if I could have a quick cigarette. He could tell I wanted something "babe you want something, i know you do" I could feel my lighter in my pocket. I debated whether to ask. Before he said suddenly "it must have been a very odd experience for you tonight princess, if you need one just go outside" I smiled, embarrassed how he knew what I wanted. I kissed him and went to the back door.

As I stepped outside I began rolling up my fag, I vowed this would be my last. I stepped around the corner and to my shock on the patio stood Tom and Rupert having a quick puff, Rupert turned around sensing my presence I liked me paper before rolling it tightly up.

"Didn't have you down as a smoker" mumbled Rupert

"Only occasionally" I said as I battled with my lighter. After a couple of moments trying to get it to work Tom said"pass it here"He took the fag out of my hand and lit it while I held his, he handed it back to me in exchange for his. It had been a while since I had a fag so I enjoyed the moment. While Tom joked "girls can't even light a ciggie these days" I laughed between puffs. I looked out at the skyline. I was still ashamed to say I lived at boxwood flats I thought, it had a reputation for being the roughest block of flats however we didn't know that at the time we just saw a cheap flat thought brilliant and got it. To my horror Rupert turned to me and uttered "Where do you live". I nearly chocked on the smoke I had forgot to exhale in the shock of the question. I paused wondering what to say to which Rupert teased "have you forgot"

I debated what to say when a voice behind me declared "she lives in number 108 Boxwood flats an although she might be embarrassed about it I am not! It's not about where you live what car you drive by not running off with any of you or trying so hard not to they end up blanking you. She has embraced you as a friend proving she is the one" I couldn't help but smile.

"What's Boxwood flats?" Questioned Tom.

This was my bit I thought "Boxwood flats is the roughest block of flats in the whole city, you can see it there" I said somewhat proudly pointing. The boys looked up.

"All those lights around it ... Police cars" Rupert asked

" yes" I mumbled

I stubbed out my fag in an ash tray Tom had passed to me. "Why are you embarrassed about living there?" Queried Tom

I knew instantly what to Reply " usually if you tell someone you live at Boxwood flats they do one of 3 things, they either run away fast as they can , call you insults about how rough you are or very occasionally they will actually abuse you about it physically" Everyone turned to face her even Ethan looked surprised. After enough silence to make Belle regret what she had said Rupert said quietly " People do that because of where you live!"Tom just smiled sympathetically before giving me a hug in a friendly way like Liam sometimes did. I felt a tear trickle down my cheek as Ethan yelled angrily " Surely no one has done that to you!"

I nodded quietly. Ethan was shaking with rage "People run away from you! But your so nice surely they can see that" I shifted my weight before quietly nodding now embarrassed as everyone had sat down on the sofa to find out more and I was crying. I hated crying in front of boys but it brought back so many memories. Ethan held me close as I buried my head I hope they had finished but Rupert added "this is the first time you have spoke openly about it isn't it? Has anyone ever yelled insults at you?"

"I have had insults yelled at me, texted to me, I have had phone calls just of insults" all the boys looked genuinely concerned as they exchange glances I knew what was coming. I knew what to answer. I was just waiting. It felt good knowing someone cared. I had debated if to tell Millie or Esme but I thought they wouldn't understand.Millie had been lucky, Eddie all ready knew her they came to the same uni to be together and Dan lived in the Flats himself. As she awaited the next question it dawned on her why she had told the boys if her best mates wouldn't understand why would two actors and there cousin who obviously had money and wealth understand.

My thoughts where interrupted by Tom saying softly "I didn't want to be the one who asked you this but have you ever been well you know hurt because of it I mean physically?"

"Take all the time you need Belle were here to help you" added Rupert. Ethan kissed me on the forehead so Began.

"Well about 6 months ago. I met a boy called Harry." I sniffled "we went out for a meal and then he asked where I lived so he could drive me home, I was so naive about it I just said it. I suddenly realised that they were all starring at me Ethan looked like he was about to cry and Tom and Rupert looked like they were about to explode with rage. "What did he do"asked Tom

"Nothing that bad" I whispered wanting them to forget.

"Come on you can tell us..." Murmured Tom

" he umm hit me" said Belle wearily

"And I think I have an idea where just by the way you looked so concerned when Ethan touched you there earlier. Belle! Did you tell anyone about this?"asked Tom

I shock my head. Tom continued " you have tell someone! The police or something he can not get away with this"

I sniffled again " I can't" I passed Tom my phone he read the message " you can he yelled passing the phone to Ethan then Rupert.

" I am taking you there now and with that Tom got in his car with Rupert in the front and me and Ethan in the back. Ethan was still to angry to say a word although he whispered to me "I would never hurt you"