denny Schools Periods & Styles book

I don't remember waking up, but when I did, I had a room full of people either sleeping or pacing the room. One of the pacers included Liam. I wanted to say 'hey!' but I couldn't. I must've gotten a little bit of noise to come out because he looked at me. He was by my side instantly. "Sarah..." He cooed. I smiled. He looked sleep deprived. I hated that I caused this, but maybe the other guys were right. He did care about me. "Sorry for falling." I whispered. I earned a laugh out of him. I peered around him to see six pairs of eyes on me. From what I saw on TV shows, having more than one person was bad and wasn't allowed. I guess that wasn't true in my case. "The doctors are gunna come in and ask you some questions." I ran his fingers through his hair. He was obviously stressing about this. "Okay?" I questioned. "You have lots of bruises Sarah, like, on the inside and out. The doctors say this is a sign of abuse. If you're not gunna tell your mom..." He whispered as if my abuse was a secret. Everyone had seen it haven't they? "Why didn't you tell them what I told you?" "Because I don't want to lie to the doctors. I don't think its right. But do what you want, I'm just preparing you." He gave me a lop-sided smile. How did he know I was lying? There was no way! Unless... "Miss?" A nurse came in with a clip board. I thought for a minute. There was no way I could lie to them. If I told them the truth, everyone would know the truth and I don't want that. Plus, being only ...