Arabella Rivera Waiting for him to message me was quite frankly setting my anxiety ablaze. I needed to see him, like right now. Not seeing him any longer would only feed my anxiety and worry. I needed to see if Snake hurt him. Walking out of my room, I run down the staircase and raced towards the front door. I wasn't sure what I'd do or say when I got there. I wasn't so sure I'd even be allowed in to see him. If Christian would be the one to answer the door then my chances of seeing Haiden tonight was slim to none. But what I was sure of, was seeing his face up close tonight. I wouldn't be able to sleep if I hadn't. As I run across the lawn and made my way to the Cross's house, my heart rate spiked. What if he doesn't want to see me? What if he hates me for putting him in that situation earlier? I bit into my bottom lip as the thought of him hating me sent a sharp jab to my chest. Still, I made my way to their front door only to flinch by the loud sound of something crashing. A little hesitant, my heart leaped when I heard Mrs. Cross yell. "My table!" I could feel the blood leaving my face when she yelled. "You two stop it! Stop it!" Hearing the fright in her voice and the loud sound of fist hitting bone I found myself opening the door, not caring that I was not invited in. Like a magnet, my eyes fell on Haiden and Christian. Whilst Haiden looked like he was the one in control with his fist flying towards Christian's face, I couldn't help but be scared for his safety. He was still bruised and battered from last night's fight and I was worried the gash on his stomach would open up. Was I a bad person for not even glancing a worried look Christian's way? "Haiden?" I whispered, worried and confused. I knew better than to go and separate two rowdy boys that fought like they were in a death match. Mrs. Cross who had been watching the boys in terror, snapped her head my way when she heard my voice that stopped Haiden's actions. "You! You're the one who caused this! Stay away from my boys!" The furious glare she pinned me with made me realize that I probably shouldn't have come here. It also made me realize, I was the cause of Haiden and Christian's fight. Blinking away the tears of shame and humiliation I nodded, looked at Haiden one last time before walking out. Maybe everyone was wrong about Haiden. Maybe he wasn't the one to bring the chaos. It was me. I was the one who ruined everything. I was the bag of chaos ready to spill out little demons. I was the one, not good enough for him. "Bella! Bella wait!" Haiden shout behind me, pleading for me to stop, pleading for me to turn around. I stopped. But didn't turn around. My blurry vision stayed glued to my house. "You're okay right?" I finally asked, my voice thick with pain. I refuse to turn around to look at him, afraid I'd break down. But I needed to know that he was okay. I needed to know that I didn't fuck everything up. I could feel his eyes penetrating through me, trying to get me to turn around. I held my breath when he suddenly grip my shoulder. His warmth seeping through my bones. "Yes. Please look at me Bella." He pleaded. I pressed my lips together, unable to not listen to him. It was like he was in command of my body and I found myself turning around to stare at him. His eyes gleamed heavily with pain as he stared at me with an unwavering glance. "I'm okay baby. Don't listen to what Charlotte said. You're not the cause of this." His fingers lift to hold my cheek tenderly and I snort lightly, tearing my eyes away from him. "Don't lie to yourself Haiden. You know I was the cause of everything that went wrong today." I whispered, hating that somehow I brought chaos with me wherever I went today. "No, Bella listen to me- He stops when the glare of a headlight nearly blinded him. With narrowed eyes, I turn to who intentionally left the headlight on as they pull up. My stomach drops as I noticed it was father's car. Fear settled in my stomach as I could feel his anger across from here. Shit. "Leave your window open for me tonight," Haiden whispered before retreating from me like I had just burned him. Father finally removes the headlights as he stops the car and gets out. I stiffen as his eyes landed on me in fury. "Get inside now Arabella!" He roared and honestly I run inside like my ass was lit on fire. The last time he got angry he slapped me and showed no remorse. I feared he'd do worse seeing that he saw me with the boy he warned me to stay away from. "Arabella?" Mother questions as she walks out of the kitchen with a mug filled with tea."You left so quickly I thought- She stopped when she notices father right behind me. Raising her brows in shock, she whispers as she darts her eye between us. "What's going on?" "John?" "I don't know how you raised her Margie but Arabella has certainly turned into a whore!" Father roared, slamming the door behind him with rage. His words had me flinching. Being called a whore today really wasn't a good feeling. "John!" Mother gasped. "She's your daughter- "No daughter of mine would whore around with a delinquent like Haiden Cross! She's ruining her life, our reputation as a family and- I whirled around quickly before I reached the stairs. "Of course you have to make it about you father! Everything is about you, our family's reputation. What fucking reputation? Everyone knows it's just for show!" I sneered feeling the events from today finally making me snap. Father ignores me and turns to give mother a look. "See how he's turned her into a disrespectful whore?" I shook my head. It was useless for me to argue with him, he wouldn't listen and certainly wouldn't care. So I turned around and raced up the stairs without glancing back. "She's a teenage girl John. Of course she'll get a boyfriend- "Shut the fuck up Margie. You're no better than her." Was the last of the words I heard as I quickly head to my room, slam the door and locked it. __________ "Haiden." I breathed out lowly as he enters my room through the window I left open for him. I was rather nervous to have him here but knowing father wasn't here tonight kind of eased a little of my worries. He left as soon as mother cussed him out. Like I've said before, he was always one to run away from his problems. "Thought you wouldn't come again," I admitted as I sat up on the bed. I didn't have my lights on so I couldn't see him clearly, but as he joined me on the bed with a sigh I knew something was off. "Of course, I'd always come Bella." He crawled into my bed, his back on the headboard as he kept his gaze on me. "Can I just hold you tonight?" I nodded as I draw my body towards his and sighed when he pulled me closer, enveloping me in his warm embrace. After a few moments of silence and the feeling of his pounding heart under my cheek, I whispered. "Why does this feel as though this would be our last night like this?" I said heavily, my tone cracking. After a few tense seconds of silence, he finally whispered in uncertainty. "It wouldn't." I blinked, the feeling of my tears soaking his shirt made him tense. "Something happened at Snake's didn't it?" I asked. Haiden was never uncertain about our future. He was hell-bent on seeing us making it together. Through thick and thin. What changed? "Nothing to concern yourself about." He grumbles after not responding for a few pending seconds. I sniffled, lifting my head off his chest to look at him. He gulps when he senses my unwavering gaze. "No more secrets Haiden. Tell me please. Tell me if something's wrong." I begged, fisting his shirt tightly. He sighs heavily, fingers holding the nape of my neck and drawing me to him. " There's nothing to say Bella. Snake let me go unscathed. Everything's fine baby." He said. He lied.