Beverly Point of View
I and Bill remained to see the sunset. I know that he has something on his heart.
" Bill, is something wrong? "
" My stutter. The doctor said that it is psychological. Georgie's death affected me too much."
" I am so sorry, Bill."
" It's okay. I can give you a ride home if you want. It's getting dark. "
" Okay, Bill. Why didn't you tell the others about this? " I asked. It doesn't bother me that he's more open to me but I don't want to be between him and his friends.
" I will tell the-them to-tomorrow."
I get on the bike and I started to race with Bill. We are looking at each other and we laugh. We didn't care about the people that are actually trying to get home by their cars. We were having fun until my father saw me with him.
" Bevie, who is this boy? - he told me in a drunk mood. I was so embarrassed. Bill's eyes were set on me. I went speechless. He was disappointed.
" He's just a friend, dad. Nothing to worry about. He was nice and gave a ride home." My father took me by my hand and I waved at Bill.
He didn't even move. He just stood there.
Bill's point of view
I just looked at how Bev's father talked to her. That's not a way to talk to your daughter. I think that he is abusing her. Why didn't she told us? Told me? Maybe she was too embarrassed. Too sad. I went home where my parents were expecting me.
" Hello Mom, Dad."
" Hello, Billy, sweetheart. How was your day? "
" Yeah. I rode Be-Beverly home. " I went upstairs and I went to bed. Poor Beverly I don't want to think how is she doing right now? Being her father's toy. I want to help her.
Suddenly my eyes felt heavy and I fell asleep.
The next day I go to Bev's house and I saw her staying on the staircase, all covered in bruises.
" Bev, what happened to you?" I asked her. I already know what probably happened to her but I asked her anyway.
" He was angry that he saw me with you. He thought that you are my boyfriend. I tried to tell him that we are just friends. He made make things, you know what kind of things" I just want to escape."
" Bev, I am so sorry that I just stood there and I didn't say anything. His appearance kinda frightened me. " You can sleep at my place for tonight. We are going to tell mom what happened. "
" Thank you, Billy. You don't know how much I love you."
" I love you too, Beverly. I want you to be safe. It's all that matters. "
We went to my house. I saw Mom.
" Mo-mom, I have to-to tell you something. "
" What is it, Billy? "
" Can Beverly stay at our place over the night? "
" What would her father say, Billy? - my dad asked. He wasn't convinced.
" Please, I want to escape from him. I don't want to go back to that house again." Beverly started to cry. I hugged her tight.
" What happened to you, sweetie? "
Beverly told my mother that she wants to talk to her about that in private. I just stood there watching at my dad and he's watching at me.
" So, Bill. Is this girl, your girlfriend? "
" I think so"
My mom walked out of the room, telling me to stay with Bev as the longer she talks with dad.
" Hey Beverly, how are you? - what a stupid question, good job Denbrough, it is obvious she's not doing well and you still ask her that."
" I am relieved. You have no idea how much I wanted to tell that. "
" Bev, my parents will tell the cops about him. Where are you going to stay? "
" At my grandma, you see that house? It is her's. Hello, my new neighbor."
I hugged Beverly again. After the hug, we kissed.
