Lost And Found

Losing Hope

P.T's P.O.V

I smiled at Charity before kissing Caroline and Helen's head goodbye. Of course, I'd be back at the end of the day but I missed them when I was gone. I grabbed my suitcase and walked towards the carriage.

"Wait up Mr Barnum!" A familiar voice called out behind me. I swung round to see an out of breath Hope. I smiled to myself before asking the carriage to wait a few seconds. She was running really fast, she was wearing a white blouse and black leggings with brown boots. Her brown hair was in a plat, obviously done by Helen.

"Hope! Coming to work with me then?" I tease. "I-I can walk" she stutters. "I'm just kidding Hope. Hop in!" I say, chuckling. "Oh" she says,laughing.

We both sit in the carriage. Her opposite to me. "I have some good news, P.T!" She happily says. Is her and Phillip a couple? Is she happy now? "Which is?" I say, a lot of thoughts rushing through my head.

"So..Anne helped me find a flat! And I'll be moving in a week! You'll finally get me out of your hair!" She exclaims. What? How is that good news! I think in my head.

I pull a fake smile "That's great! Is it nice?" I act. "Well, it's not as cool as your house but it's pretty cool!" She answers back. Reaching into her bag and fishing out her bandages. She pulled up her leggings and wrapped the bandage around her scars to hide them.

I sigh, she'll never be okay with her scars. I don't care what she looks like, everyone has good in them. "I don't like seeing them. It brings back bad memories" she says. Knowing what I was thinking. I nod.

I help her out of the carriage and we walk towards the building. I stopped for a moment to think about what we've achieved. I smile and continue walking. I get there after Hope and I come in to see her sitting on the floor, talking to Phillip.

They're both laughing at something, I smile. I'm glad I stayed and helped her. Although, I got a few bruises, it was worth it. Seeing her happy was everything to everyone here. She was strong and still is.

"Hey P.T!" Lettie's voice rang, I turned around to face her. She was smiling as always. "What's up Lettie?" I ask smiling back at her. "Hope. She's been paranoid lately and Anne says she won't be safe on her own in a flat. We don't want to hurt her feelings so we don't know how to say this to her Phin." Lettie was worried.

"I'm sure she'll be fine. You've gotta have faith her" I reply. Of course, I was worried. I mean who would check her scars to make sure they're okay and who would help her with money. Lettie rolls her eyes and walks off.

Hope's P.O.V

I smile before walking away from Phillip and towards Phineas. He doesn't seem to happy about me moving so...I want to reassure him I'll be fine. His smile was SO fake when I told him. Everyone doesn't seem happy, not even Anne herself. I hear him talking to Lettie about me not being strong enough to live by myself and that I should just stay with Phineas. I growl deeply. Lettie walks away. I hesitate before turning away from Phineas and walking out.

I run through the crowds of judgemental people and children who cry at the sight of me. I look down at my arm and look at the bracelet Phineas bought for me. My name Hope with a wolf charm attached. I smile. Before getting pushed to the floor. I open my eyes and see a hand offered out to me. I look at it before taking it. They pull me up back onto my feet. "T-thanks" I say finally looking at the person. It was a normal young man, like Phillip, he had brown hair but his eyes were green.

"I'm Josh" he says smiling warmly. "Hope"
We were interrupted by Phineas. "Sorry, but Hope. We need to go!" He says, grabbing my arm gently. "What..no. I'm not coming!" I argue. "What's wrong Hope?" He asks. Releasing my arm from his grip, he turns to look at me.

"I'm gonna prove that I am strong enough to live by myself!" I defend. He looks at me. "Look Hope. We only want you to be safe. We worry about you, that's all" He puts his hand on my shoulder. I bite my tounge before giving in.

"Fine. But..two days. Please. This means so much to me" I beg. He sighs before saying "Yes. But two days" he points hus finger at me. I smile widely before waving to Josh, goodbye. And following Phineas once again.