whispers "Didn't mean to... Mom knows now. Sorry!"
I whisper back. I'll be there in 5 minutes. I have to do something real quick.
nods and looks up at you with pleading eyes
"Please hurry..."
I hold your hand back What do you mean?
leans closer, whispering "You know... that thing I told you about a month ago?"
I whisper back It's ok, do you need help getting out of this?
she nods
"I guess... I don't know what she'll say or do. I just told her I couldn't keep hiding it. I'm scared..."
Beatrice holds onto your hand tighter, looking a little panicked
sighs in relief "Thanks. I'm scared though. She'll ground me for life."
Beatrice leans against you, resting her head on your shoulder.
I whisper back. It's ok, sis.
Beatrice looks around nervously, making sure no one is listening before continuing to whisper
"I didn't mean to tell her, I was just so caught up in the moment... I thought we were okay."
She squeezes your hand, her expression filled with worry.
i pull my hand away what do you mean mom knows?
Beatrice looks down at her lap, her voice quiet and shaky.
"I... I told her everything. The dreams, the voices, all of it. I couldn't keep it a secret anymore. I'm sorry."
I look at you confused know what?
whispers even quieter "About us. I told her we were... a thing. She figured it out when she saw us holding hands. I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to, I just couldn't lie to her anymore."
I looked confused "Mom knows what?"
Beatrice looks around nervously, her eyes darting towards your parents, who are still engaged in conversation with each other, seemingly oblivious to the secret that has just been revealed.
whispers "I told her about our... special bond."
I shake my head slightly It's okay... I should probably tell her anyway.
looks at you in disbelief "You're not gonna tell her, right? Please!"
I smile as I look into her eyes What’s wrong B?
sighs "We're going to have to be more careful... Mom is not happy about this."
looks up at her confused what's wrong sis?
leans closer to you
"I was talking to Mom earlier and I accidentally let something slip. She figured out that... well... I've been sneaking into the kitchen when no one's looking and taking extra food for you."