The Beach
Disclaimer: I do not own the fosters.
A/N: This is an idea, that I have had for some time. Sorry about any mistakes I am not the best speller. Enjoy!
Callie woke up one morning, with a sick feeling in her stomach. Her mind flashed back to yesterday when everyone was at dinner.
Flashback:
"Time for dinner!" Lena yelled. Callie heard all her siblings run down the stairs. Sighing, Callie stood up from where she was sitting on her bed, she didn't really feel hungry today. Slowly, she made her way down stairs and into the kitchen where she sat next to Jude. Her brother gave her a big smile before he started to put food onto his plate. Callie grabbed piece of bread and a bit of salad hoping that Stef and Lena would think that would be enough. But of course that didn't happen.
"Sweets are you feeling ok?" Stef asked Callie seeing how little her daughter had put on her plate. Callie did her best not to roll her eyes at this comment.
"I am fine; why do you ask?" Callie said. Almost immediately Callie regretted asking that question. Stef gave Callie a look that said, are you seriously asking me that question?
"You haven't put much on your plate," Stef said with a hint of concern in her voice.
"I promise I am fine; I am just not that hungry." Callie said looking down. Stef gave a nod she decided not to interfere, maybe Callie was just not hungry, she had quite a big breakfast. The room was silent for a bit after that everybody just sat there eating. Out of the corner of her eye Callie saw Stef give Lena a nod Callie wondered what they were communicating about she didn't have to wait long to find out.
"So since it is Saturday tomorrow," Lena said, "Me and mom decided it would be a good idea if we all went to the beach as a family." Callie started chocking on the piece of bread she was eating, but quickly recovered. She really didn't want to go to the beach, she had had a bad experience at the beach Feeling herself start to panic, Callie tried to breathe steadily. Then she realised, that tomorrow was Saturday her siblings would all complain and they wouldn't have to go. But to Callie's surprise no one complained at all!
"Oh that will be so much fun, we haven't gone to the beach as a family in ages!" Mariana said, "And we have never gone with Callie and Jude" she added. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Callie what do you think?" Stef asked. Callie realised she hadn't responded; in fact, she hadn't moved. She really didn't want to go to the beach after what had happened there. Turning, to look at Jude she saw a massive smile on his face, he didn't know what happened to her. If she said anything she would look weak and she couldn't let Jude down. So, plastering a smile on her face she turned to Stef and Lena and trying to sound as happy as possible she said,
"That sounds amazing I can't wait!"
End of Flashback.
Callie looked over to see Marina was already out of bed. Callie made her way to the closet. She pulled out a pair of shorts and a t-shirt with a jacket. Callie had already decided she wasn't going to go swimming, she just didn't want people to see the many scars and bruises, covering her back and arms, that hadn't faded from previous experiences. Stef and Lena already new about these, Stef had even seen them, so Callie new she wouldn't need to make up an excuse amount not going in the water she would just pull Stef or Lena aside before they leave so she wouldn't have to tell them when they arrive. That was one thing at least that she didn't have to do at the beach.
After Callie got dressed she made her way downstairs. Brandon and Jesus were in the kitchen talking to Lena. Stef was standing a little bit away from them, drinking her coffee. Thinking to herself for a moment, Callie figured this would probably be the best time she would get to talk to one of them alone, so taking a big breath Callie walked in the kitchen and straight up to Stef all of a sudden Callie felt her confidence drop but she decided to carry on anyway.
"Stef can I talk to you for a second?" Callie asked in almost a whisper.
"Sure honey what's up?" Stef said.
"Not in here," Callie said taking Stef's hand leading her into the garden. Once Callie new she was definitely out of ear shot she sat down on a chair. She saw Stef sit down next to her.
"What's wrong baby?" Stef asked suddenly worried, why would Callie take her out here to talk to her?
Callie looked down and then said, "I don't want to go in the water." Stef wondered why Callie was so nervous telling her this. When she thought back to yesterday Callie seemed so excited to go into the water.
"Why don't you want to go into the water baby." Stef asked, grabbing Callie's chin lightly and raising her head up so they made eye contact.
"Because of these," Callie said. She took of her jumper to reveal half faded bruises and scars. Stef gave a slight sigh. She felt so bad for Callie she hadn't had the best of starts to life.
"It's ok honey you don't have to come in the water. Let's go and get breakfast hun okay," Stef said. Callie nodded while putting her jumper back on. She stood up at Stef pulled her into a hug,
"I love you," she said,
"love you to." Callie replied. The made their way into the kitchen, where now everyone was. Callie sat down next to Jude, he smiled at her. Today was going to be a long day.