Belle's POV
"I'm sorry, Belle!" Jack said, guilt written all over his face. "But I can't take you with me!"
This is it. This is the moment i'm going back on the streets.
"When do I have to go?" I asked, quietly.
"What do you mean?!" Jack asked, looking confused.
"When do I have to go back on the streets?" I asked quietly, tears rolling down my cheeks.
"Oh, no, no Belle" Jack said, taking his hands in mine. "You're never, ever going back on the streets! Never!"
"Bro, i'd look after her if I could, but sorry, i've got to go to LA!" Conor apologised.
"Con, don't worry" Jack said. "I understand"
As I was zoning out, trying not to fully cry, I could hear Jack discuss the situation with the others.
"I'll look after her!" Joe said.
I lifted my head up quickly.
"W-what?!" I said, shocked.
"Belle, let's go into your room" Jack said.
I gave a weak nod. Jack and I went into my room and sat on my bed.
"You know if I didn't have to I wouldn't be going, don't you?!" he asked me.
I gave a weak nod.
"Do you like Joe?" he asked.
"Yeah" I said. "He's nice but-!"
"You don't know if you can trust him!" Jack finished off for me.
I gave a slow nod. Hearing Jack repeat my thoughts back to me made me feel guilty.
"It'll only be for a weekend" he explained, reassuringly. "And to be honest, he's one of the people i'd be happiest looking after you; he's kind, caring, responsible and mature. I trust Joe with my life. You'll be safe!"
I took all the information in, nodding as he talked. I do like Joe; I think he's a really nice person. Jack trusts him, and I trust Jack, so maybe he's right. I should give Joe a chance.
"Ok" I said.
"Ok?!" Jack asked.
"I'll go with Joe" I said.
Jack brought me into a hug.
"Pack some things" he said, smiling.
I nodded and he left the room.
Jack's POV
By the time I went back through to the living room, it was only me and Joe left. Conor had to go and catch his flight, and Caspar, Josh and Mikey left to give us some privacy.
"All good?!" Joe asked me.
"It will be" I said. "Sorry mate, she doesn't really trust you yet"
"Jack it's fine" Joe said. "It's understandable!"
"But I told her how I trust you" I said. "So I think she'll start warming up to you!"
"That's good then" he said.
"Well I better go pack!" I said.
Belle's POV
As I was finishing packing, Joe came in.
"You ready?" he asked.
"U, just about" I said, nervously.
"Belle, you can trust me" Joe said. "I know it'll take time but I just want you to know you'll be safe with me!"
I feel like I will be safe. If Jack trusts Joe then I should.
"I think I will" I said shyly.
Joe smiled.
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We'd got to Joe's flat and Jack was just about to leave.
"I'll see you on Sunday" he said, smiling.
For the first time, it wasn't Jack going in for the hug, it was me. He immediately hugged me back and kissed the top of my head.
"You'll be ok" he said.
I started to feel really scared. I didn't want Jack to go. I'd gotten so attached to him.
"I love you" he said.
And for the first time, I said it back.
"I love you too" I said.
He gave me a smile.
Jack said goodbye to Joe and he left, after Joe convincing him hundreds of times that i'll be ok.
I heard his car drive away.
Just then, thoughts started to cross my mind.
What if he doesn't come back?!
What if this was his plan all along?!
What if he planned to leave me?!
What if he's gone for good?!
As each question raced through my mind, I started to struggle for breath more and more.
"Belle?" Joe said, coming up to me.
"J-Jack g-gone!" I gasped for breath and started to cry.
"Ssh, ssh, Belle" Joe said. "You need to calm down. Come on, breathe with me"
But I couldn't. My breath was trapped!
End of part 11
A/N:
Hi guys! Well, until next time!
Rachel x
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FanfictionIsabelle Jensen, also known as Belle, is a ten year old girl who was abandoned four months ago by her mum and dad. She's been left on the streets, all alone. The only sense of a friend Belle has is her diary, where she feels writing in it is the onl...
