A Mafia Bond

Chapter Seven: An Unlikely Friendship

Bella Cullen

I didn't know where I could go and especially at this time of the night, I just knew I had to move quickly so none of my brothers could chase me down. I was beyond relieved when I got to the subway without anyone on my heels. No one had come after me, I took a seat near the doors and got off at the next stop which was only four stops from my own but far enough away for me to be alone. I walked then to the nearest park and found an empty bench and sat down. I then placed my notes onto my lap and began to read them, I hated studying but it kept me busy and kept my mind focused.

Edward had changed everything, he had ruined me and I knew I would never be the same again. He took my virginity and it hurt me that it was him who did it. I didn't understand why he had to be like this towards me, maybe he was sick and twisted but I knew I had to get out of Queens as soon as possible and put as much distance between us as I possibly could.

I rubbed my tired eyes and then reopened them and continued to study my notes.

I sighed and closed my books knowing I couldn't just stay here all night. Instead I crossed the park keeping only to the most popular routes until I arrived at the row of payphones. I dialed the number for information and waited.

"Queens."

"Number please."

I dropped some change into the phone and listened to it ring.

"Hello?"

I'd called this number more than once when I had to tell Emmett that our dad was looking for him.

"Rosalie? It's Bella Cullen."

"...Okay?"

"Um, listen, I was wondering-" I paused and looked around me.

"Can I meet you?"

"Now?"

"Yes"

Rosalie sighed "I suppose so."

"Great, can I get your address?"

She gave me her address and I thanked her before hanging up and walked to the nearest bus stop.

The ride wasn't too long and Rosalie lived in a nice area of Queens. I stood outside the small townhouse and stared at it, it was much nicer than our own. I knocked on the door then and waited.

"Hi Bella." Rosalie greeted me.

"Hey"

"Come on in" She stepped aside and allowed me to walk in.

"Nice place."

"Thanks"

Rosalie closed the door and turned to face me "What do you want?"

I mustered a smile and Rosalie stepped away from me in result before slowly crossing her arms.

"Is something wrong?" Rosalie asked before stepping forward "No, really, cause you don't look okay."

I couldn't speak.

"Bella, sit down." Rosalie gestured to the sofa.

"I uh, I need your help." I admitted.

"Okay...what with?"

I brought my hands together "I um, lost my virginity today and...my mother is pretty...old fashioned so I never really-" I paused hoping Rosalie would understand.

She stared back at me "You weren't hurt by someone were you?"

"No." I said softly and placed my hand on her knee keeping my eyes fixed on hers assuring her "I swear. I just didn't know who else to go to."

Rosalie tucked her hair behind her ear "So your mother never taught you how to take care of yourself after sex? That is pretty out there."

"Yeah" I nodded.

"Okay, I'll be right back." Rosalie stood up then and walked up the stairs leaving me alone.

I released a sigh of relief knowing Rosalie was helping me, I stared around her living room and noticed the family photos on the wall, Rosalie with a man and woman and a little boy too.

I heard Rosalie coming back down the stairs and she returned with a few things in hand.

She sat down on the coffee table in front of me before settling the items down beside her.

"Do you need a place to stay tonight?" She asked me.

"If the invitation doesn't involve you telling Emmett where to find me...sure."

Rosalie smiled "No, of course not."

I was glad Rosalie understood where I was coming from, I knew Emmett wouldn't approve of me spending time with Rosalie but I needed a friend who was a girl my age.

"First thing first-" Rosalie paused and sighed "I'm gonna ask you some stuff and just don't lie or think I'll judge."

"Okay."

"Did he come inside you? Whoever he was?"

I nodded.

"Right, I need to know if you feel any pain when peeing. If you do you may have gotten an STD and you need to go to the doctor. Okay?"

"Okay" I nodded.

"Have you been to the bathroom since having sex?"

"No"

Rosalie stood up then "Go do that now. Bathroom is upstairs first door on the right."

I got up and walked up the stairs and into the bathroom. I pulled down my jeans and underwear and began to pee, I closed my eyes feeling the ache between my legs.

When I finished I pulled up my clothes and washed my hands then returned to Rosalie downstairs.

"No pain?" Rosalie asked.

"A little but it's bearable."

"Okay, good, next thing is you need to douche. Which isn't something I use much myself but I guess it's best for you."

I sat down in front of her again.

"So in the morning I can buy you the pill, you'll need to eat something before taking it."

"I really don't want to put you out."

"Next question, are you sore anywhere else? Did you guys...do anything beyond vaginal sex?"

I stared at her "You mean…like anal?"

Rosalie nodded.

"No, no we didn't."

"Okay, good, do you have any cuts or bruises?"

I shook my head.

"Right, so douching will get rid of any of the guys sperm. I'll give you a few condoms too which you should always make him wear. You never know what he's doing behind your back."

Rosalie smiled "So um, let's get you into a hot bath, I'll get you some pjs for afterwards. And I'm gonna cook you something cause I can hear your stomach rumbling."

"Thank you" I smiled.

Rosalie got up and walked upstairs again and I followed her.

"Bathrooms in there, bubbles or no bubbles?"

I shrugged "Whatever's easier for you."

Rosalie filled up the tub and added some bubble bath then turned to me "Get undressed and when your done I'll be back with a towel and PJ's."

I watched her leave then and began to strip out of my clothes. I stared down at myself and felt ashamed, Edward had made me this way. I then lowered myself into the bathtub and closed my eyes, I felt relaxed and at peace for the first time in a while.

When I was finished I stepped out of the tub and dried myself off. Rosalie then entered the bathroom holding a pair of PJ's in her hand.

"Hope these fit, they're my comfortable ones."

I took them from her "Thank you."

Rosalie left me then and I put on the PJ's and stared at myself in the mirror, I looked like me again. I walked out of the bathroom and down the stairs and into the kitchen where Rosalie was cooking.

"Perfect fit" I told her.

She turned around then and laughed "Aw, cute."

I smiled and sat down at the table and watched as Rosalie prepared our food.

"Spaghetti and meatballs okay?" She asked me.

I nodded "Sounds delicious."

"Good"

"So how long have you and Emmett been dating?"

Rosalie glanced over at me "A while now"

She then looked up at me and I met her gaze "I like you, Bella. You don't stare at my stomach and wonder when I'm due, you treat me like a person, you don't pity me and you actually seem interested in what I say."

I smiled "Of course, I just think your amazing...and Emmett loves you a lot."

"He does" Rosalie smiled.

She then served up the food and placed it in front of me.

"Thank you" I said before beginning to eat.

"I'm not going to tell him where you are. I've prepared the guest room for you. Luckily for you I'm home alone so no one to ask any more questions."

I met her gaze and smiled.

"I'll bet there's already a lot of questions going on in your mind as it is."

I swallowed the food in my mouth and wiped my mouth with a napkin before I confessed "I've never felt so tired."

Rosalie nodded "The guest room is the forth door on the right upstairs, I've put two asprin and a glass of water by the bed. The television has good channels and you can sleep as late as you want."

I smiled "Thank you Rosalie, for everything."

"You're welcome."

I stood up and carried my plate over to the sink then walked over to Rosalie and hugged her, she wrapped her arms around me and hugged me back.

"Thank you." I whispered.

"Try and get some sleep" Rosalie said as she broke away from the hug.

I nodded and then walked out of the kitchen and upstairs to the guest room.

The bed looked comfy and inviting so I crawled under the covers and turned on the television before popping the aspirin into my mouth and taking a drink of the water. I then snuggled down into the pillow and closed my eyes.