I eased out of the room as silently as I could. I wasn't sure what to say or do. I mean obviously I was going to be there for her, she's my best friend; not only that she's right. She's like the sister I never had, hell never knew I even wanted. I leaned up against the wall, in attempt to collect my thoughts. I was stuck in between a rock and a hard place. I strongly felt the guys needed to know. Dom and Vince will go beat that prick to a pulp, much like he almost did to Mia. If I went with that option though, it would be betraying her trust. I couldn't do that to her now, it took guts for her to tell me. I knew that I couldn't do that to her, she's in a very vulnerable place right now. She's fragile emotionally, the slightest mistake could cost me my friendship. I started nibbling on my thumb. What in the hell am I going to do?

I lost track of time as I stood staring at her door aimlessly. Every noise caused me to jump. I was as paranoid as if it had happened to me. I kept replaying it over and over in my head. I felt her fear in her words as if I was standing in Johnny's living room with her. I wondered if it had happened before. Is that why they split up in the first place? I almost wished that Jace had stayed for another day because he could have went and handled the situation without it seeming as though I broke her trust. I can't tell Dom. God I want to tell Dom. Johnny doesn't deserve to be breathing at this moment. The image of Mia's bruised and swollen face made my eyes water.

Movement in the hallway caused me to jerk my head. I looked to my right and Dom was headed this way. He smiled when he saw that I noticed him. I did my best to smile back. For the first time in awhile I was actually disappointed that he found me. He was always able to read the lie right off of my face although I knew this time I wouldn't be able to tell him the truth. He walked over towards me and ran his fingers down my cheek. I tried to relax, tried to inhale his scent. It worked to no avail because I was still a bag of nerves. I shifted to the left, out of the reach of his hand.

"What's wrong Mija?" I shook my head. I turned towards him and gave him a small smile.

"Nothing I just have a lot in my mind." He sighed and ran his hand over his head.

"Rox, you shouldn't stress this. If things don't work out, we will still be friends. I'm a nice guy you know that. Look at me and Letty, despite all the shit we've been through we are still able to be friends." I actually rolled my eyes. It always comes back to her.

"I'm never going to be her to you Dom. You always bring her up and she's always around." Roxie what are you doing? He kissed you barely forty-five minutes ago, now you're throwing crap all over that. This is everything you've ever wanted.

"So that's how it's going to be? You don't even want to try? And not because of anything I did, but because of my ex." I threw my hands up, exasperated with the whole situation.

"I'm just confused right now Dom, I need time." His features took on a hardened look of steel. I swallowed up my tears. He's never looked at me that way before.

"But yet you weren't confused when I kissed you, you were all for that. I got to go, call me when you make up your mind."

I watched him storm towards his bedroom and the tears silently rolled down my face. What had I done? I possibly just ruined the one thing I've wanted since I moved to California.

I walked towards the living room and heard the gravel kick up. I looked out of the window and a light blue car was sitting in the driveway. They honked the horn and I walked outside. Johnny popped his head out of the driver's door. He gave me a big smile.

"Hey Roxie, looking good. Hey is Mia home? She left her phone in the car and I just wanted to return it." I gave him a big false phony smile. Inside I was livid but I didn't want him to know Mia was inside.

"No she's not but if you want to leave it with me I'll make sure she gets it. You know how we are, I usually see her at least once a day." I held my hand out for the phone. He tilted his glasses back and he lost his smile.

"I'd rather deliver it myself. We had a fight last night and I want to fix things." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Maybe it's for the best if you give her a few days. Mia is a tough girl, you know being raised with her brother and his friends. If she wants you, she'll call. So can I have her phone ?" He laughed but it didn't sound friendly. I had a lead like, really heavy feeling in my stomach.

"You know Roxie, you've always stuck your nose where it doesn't belong. I don't see why Mia is friends with you."

"Maybe because I'm her actual friend and I don't use her or hit her for that matter." His nostrils flared and he pulled his head back into the door.

"You made a big mistake, I will be back. Tell Mia I was here." He left out of the driveway, making sure to squeal his tires. I watched him drive away before I started to head back inside. When I turned Vince was on the porch. I gave him a smile, hoping that he wasn't there for the whole conversation. Maybe he just walked outside. He was leaning up against the side of the porch, his expression was full of curiosity.

"Since when do you have conversations with that douchebag?" I sighed and leaned back against the porch. I looked at Vince and I felt a pang in my chest. I wanted to spill everything, if anything I could trust Vince. He had never steered me wrong before. No no no Rox, keep your mouth shut. You know he has a thing for Mia, he will definitely go find him and then Mia will know you told and yada yada yada. Honestly lying to Vince was way worse than lying to Dom. I faked not having feelings for Dom for five years, I've never had to bullshit anything with Vince. I always told him straight up how I felt about everything and vise versa. That was how our friendship worked.

"It's a long story V, I will tell you but I can't right now. Please don't press because I'll be tempted to tell you and it's not my story to tell." He nodded and I could tell he was thinking it over.

"It's about Mia isn't it?" I hung my head and stared at my feet.

"Okay Rox, as long as you will tell me. I trust you." Oh Vince that just made this so much worse.

He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and I leaned in. I couldn't help myself but the tears started falling. He held me as I sobbed and sobbed. I cried for me, I cried for Mia and I cried for the possible loss of Dom. Vince to his credit didn't say a word just rubbed my back until I had let it all out.

"This have something to do with the thing you can't tell me?" I nodded and wiped my eyes with the back of my hand. "It's that bad? Maybe you should tell me. She'll be mad but if it has you this upset I know it's bad." I quickly shook my head.

"I can't V, god I want too but I can't. She needs me now more than ever."

"She's not pregnant is she?" Now that caused me to laugh.

"God I hope not. We all know he's a tool." I leaned over and gave him a hug. "Thanks for being a good friend V, I'm going to go talk to her." He patted my back and I stood has to be starving by now. I walked to the kitchen and made her a quick sandwich. I grabbed the bag of Doritos out of the cabinet. I lightly tapped on her door and called out a quick and quiet, 'its Roxie.' She opened the door rather quick then sulked back to her bed. I set the sandwich and the Doritos on her nightstand.

"I figured you had to be starving since you haven't eaten since last night." She sat back on her bed and pulled her knees to her chest. She reminded me of the girl who came to live with us when her dad died. That alone broke my heart.

"I am but my stomach is flipping so much that in afraid to eat." I leaned over and rubbed her back.

"I hate to bring you down even more but I have something to tell you. Johnny came by. He knows you're here. I talked to him but he refused to give me your phone. He also seems like super pissed but says he wants to talk to you."

"I don't want to to him Rox. I don't ever want to see his face again. I don't want the guys to know, I just want him to disappear like he never came back around. I'm so mad at myself for getting tangled up into him again." I felt my heart break for her again. That poor girl must feel like the biggest fool. I know I would.

"I completely understand."

"I don't know if you do. Jace was crazy but nothing like Johnny. You know he threatened me before but I didn't think he'd actually do it because he loved me and all. But he never treated me like Jace treated you. I should have known better, maybe I went for the wrong friend." She laughed slightly, I knew she was joking but my heart hurt for her more. She was right though, Jace did treat me very well compared to Johnny who was demanding and extremely rude or made crude comments toward her. I tried to tell her to leave but she never listened. I'm sad that it had to go like this for her learn.

"Well how about I brighten your day and go get your new phone and get your number changed? That way you can play games while you're in your room." She stayed quiet for a minute, considering my proposal.

"Okay thanks Rox. I appreciate it and I appreciate you." I hugged her and left.

I managed to get her phone and her number switched. It took just under an hour. You ever get the creepy feeling all over that you're being watched. I had goosebumps all over my arms. I felt like something was wrong. It wasn't until i heard foosteps behind me that I was for sure that something was wrong. I turned around quick enough to feel something hard hit my head and then I heard that laugh.