Hell's Only Angel

Six

Adeline's P.O.V

I didn't leave my room for the next two days. I was under the covers, staring at my wall. I couldn't eat. I just lied in bed thinking about what happened in court.

"Adeline, are you okay?" I heard mom ask as she walked in. My back was facing the door since I was staring at my wall.

"No," I tell her bluntly. I heard mom let out a sigh as she walked closer. I felt my bed dip a little and her hand on my shoulder.

"We're going to get him out of there, Adeline. For now, try to focus on school, visit him as much as you can, and don't get so wrapped up. You know Archie would want to see you still pressing on," Mom tells me.

"How can I move on knowing that my brother is locked up in jail?" I asked mom.

"He's going to be alright, Adeline. You're going to be able to visit him," Mom told me.

"But it's not the same," I quietly spoke.

"Adeline, you're a strong girl. I know Archie would want you to be the strong little sister he knows," Mom tells me. I nodded before she kissed my forehead.

"It's going to be okay, Adeline," She tells me before engulfing me into a hug.

I looked over at the door to see my dad there. He walked inside before taking a seat next to me. I smiled at him as he hugged me as well.

"It's going to be tough in the beginning but we'll get through this together," Dad told me. I nodded in agreement at him.

I soon grew tired of being in my bed. I got out of bed and went downstairs.

"Hey, sweetie," Dad said.

"I'm going to go for a walk. I'll be back home soon," I tell him.

"Okay," Dad nodded.

I walked out of the house and started to walk. I didn't have a plan on where to go to. All I knew is that I needed to get away to somewhere.

Somehow I ended up sitting on a park swing. I stared at the empty park in front of me. I remember how Archie and I came here as kids. How we used to be so happy.

"Adeline?" I looked over to see Sweet Pea walking over to me.

"Are you here to apologize again for the fiftieth time?" I asked him.

"I was but after the trial, I thought you needed a shoulder to cry on. I know you hate my guts and don't want to see me but I just had to make sure you're okay," He tells me.

"Why?" I asked him.

"I still love you, Adeline. What I did over the summer was stupid. I regret it so much because I lost you. Adeline, I love you so much and I never stopped," Sweet Pea tells me.

"If you loved me, why did you cheat on me with Josie?" I asked.

"I was lonely. You were helping your mom and Josie's mom to prove your brother's innocence. Yes it was stupid of me to cheat on you and that I should've just talked to you about how I was feeling but I didn't. And I regret that so much," Sweet Pea said.

"I need time, Sweet Pea. Between what you did and Archie in juvenile prison, I need time to think and find out what I want and need to do," I tell him.

"I understand," Sweet Pea nodded. I got up from the swing and walked away.