Ruby Swan: Twins with Trouble.

Chapter Three: We're Getting Out of Here.

" HOLY SH-" I quickly brought a finger to my lips, urging her to be quieter as I pointed to our mothers bedroom. She got the message as she instantly spoke quieter. "Oh my god Ruby, is that from her? I-I can't believe mom could do that to you. That looks awful! That must be so painful Rue-Rue! I'm so sorry! Did she do anything else to you??" Bella exclaimed to me in a voice barely above a whisper, her eyes welling up with tears.

With a soft sigh, I pulled up my tank top to expose the bruise covering the upper half of my stomach. It stood out obviously on my skin. I wouldn't blame her for being startled. I think I saw some of those tears fall down her cheeks as I did so. Oh crap, I just made my sister cry. Quickly and quietly I wrapped my arms around her and held her close, again whispering in her ear. I hope this would make her stop. " Sh, Sh, it's okay Bella, please don't cry! I promise I'll put whip cream on your French toast if you stop crying! " I informed her. Sometimes I really felt like I wasn't the younger twin. I usually have always acted older than her when it comes to emotions. Even though I admit that I do have the maturity of a nine year old. It was strange. Once I found it so confusing, that I brought out our birth certificates from our mothers closet. I was, indeed, three minutes younger than her.

I heard her let out a soft chuckle at that. Success! I pulled away from the hug, letting my arms drop to my sides.

" I think I'd like that a lot. " She replied, wiping the tears from her face.

We softly padded down the stairs until we got to the cold kitchen tile. I walked into the kitchen and started getting out the food we needed. Bella brought out the pans and we started cooking. Eventually we were done and the smell was heavenly. As she plated the food I grabbed the whip cream out of the fridge, putting it on her French toast, then spurting some on her nose. I earned a solid glare. She grabbed a napkin and angrily wiped off her nose. I snickered.

I sat down at the table, and she sat down across from me. Picking up my fork, I started digging in to my meal. I groaned at the amazing taste. I still got it! I watched as my sister seemed to equally enjoy her meal. I walked over to the fridge and poured myself a glass of milk. This was the perfect breakfast. Just me and my sister. We were smiling and happy. This was a perfect moment. I never want to forget this morning with Bella. I devoured the meal quickly and washed my plate, my sister finishing before me. I turned around at the sound of my sister clearing her throat, pointing towards the front door. I raised a brow in confusion, but followed her as she headed outside. I hope she wasn't going to kill me or something. I just fed her too. What is she doing now?

I followed her until we reached the small patio behind the house, sitting down in a chair. What's going on? Oh god she's not pregnant or something right? Did I do something? I don't remember doing anything recently...Well besides putting the whip cream on her nose.

After we got comfortable, she started to speak. " Ruby, I've been talking to Charlie. I have for a while. We've been talking about how ever since Reneé and Phil got married, they probably don't want two wild teenagers in their house. We.. We've been thinking about having you and I move up to Forks to live with him. I talked to him more about it after you told me about Reneé. He says that now that I want to live with him, the only thing stopping it is that you said you might not want to live with him. But this is our chance to get you away from her! I've seen what she does to you, and with what she did last night.. I don't think we should live here anymore. I don't know what I would do if I lost my awesome sister. So what do you think Rue? " Her face looked hopeful as she had a crooked grin on her face.

Holy shit FUCK YES!! Inside my head I was screaming with joy! This was literally the best coincidence I could ever think of. One of the only reasons I hadn't already moved was because I knew that Bella was a Mama's girl. I knew she probably wouldn't have wanted to leave our home with out mother when she was treated perfectly well. Hell, even spoiled by our mother for our entire lives. I didn't want to leave her and be split up with her. Especially in a new place where I know literally no one. I mean I may act all independent and uber friendly with everyone, but that's mainly because I have Bella with me. She is my rock. But now, I don't have to split up with her. This changed EVERYTHING. I could finally be free. Free and happy with my sister to share in the adventure with me.

I squealed and wrapped my arms around her, tackling her into a tight bear hug. She fell over with a yelp, taking me with her into the hard concrete patio. I could care less though at this moment. Free, free!! Was all that I could think. After we untangled from each other and scooted away, we still say on the hard ground. It was cooler down here anyway.

I showed her my messages to our father. " Actually Bella, I've been doing the same thing. With what you've said, it seems like this might actually happen. I can't believe this. This is like a dream come true! Thank you Bella! " I said, laughing with glee.

She smiled widely, handing me my phone back. I gently placed it in my pocket.

" We better get back inside before they wake up. Do you want to watch a movie or something Bells? " I asked her. She nodded, standing and helping me up. I clutched my stomach in pain. Stupid bruise. I saw Bella turning red with anger. A familiar look on her as I have pissed her off many a time with my pranks. It's not my fault that she is so easy to trick.

" I can't believe that she would do this to you without even being drunk or anything. She does this to you while she's perfectly sober and she acts like she enjoys it! She should love you! All I can ever remember you doing our entire lives is helping her out around the house and being an almost perfect child! Besides the occasional prank or two. You don't deserve her to treat you like this and I'm so, so sorry she has. I promise I will do my best to make sure she never does this to you again. " Bella said to me, her eyes sparkling with rage.

I have her a soft smile. " Don't worry about it Bells. We will be out of here soon, you know! And I won't have to worry about this. All we will probably have to worry about is homework and avoiding creeps. Its not like we will have to battle ghosts or any of those magical creature things right? " We shared a laugh at my words and walked inside.

We snuck into my room, shutting my door softly. I picked out a movie and we sat down on the bed watching it. I loved spending this quality time with my sister. After years we have seemed to finally get back together and have fun. We have drifted apart in the last year's and now it seemed like that was all gone.

Suddenly I felt my butt vibrate as the credits rolled. It was a strange feeling until you realize it's just your phone and not an earthquake or something. I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone, and saw that I had a new message. Dad had texted me back. I froze, and felt myself grow pale. Bella noticed immediately.

" Rue, what's wrong? Did you get one of those weird messages from those weird robot people again? " She said.

"N-No, it's dad. He texted me back. "

" Oh, then read it!! "

" What if he said no though Bells? I would be devastated! "

" But what if he said Yes Rue?? You have to answer it! Come on!! "

With a sigh, I opened the message.

Oh God Ruby, I'm so sorry that this happened to you. You should have never had a hand laid on you in the first place. I should have never let it go this far. Of course you can come live with me! I won't let you live in the same place as that woman anymore. I promise that no one will touch you like that again if I can help it. I've already bought the tickets for you and your sister for a flight in three days on Thursday.Also, I'm proud of you for stepping up and making your own decisions in life. I've been concerned with your sisters hair for a while. That stuff looks long enough to choke out Andre the Giant. Hang in there sweetheart. I love you.

I think I'm going to pass out. With shaking hands, I gave Bella the phone. It was finally happening. I was going to leave this rotten hellhole. I heard Bella cheer with excitement and hug me.

" Ruby, we better start packing out bags! We're going to Forks! " Bella exclaimed, practically glowing with happiness.

It was finally happening. In three days, I was going to see my dad again. I was going to be free. Closing my eyes, I felt a tear roll down my cheeks as I smiled.

I'm free.