Here For You - Part 14
Ruben's POV:
What I told Bella was true, I could've kept going, but I'll just keep it short. I had so much to say about him, but somethings are just better left unsaid. I didn't really want to keep going, 'cause Bella felt bad enough. I don't want her to feel that way, but because she was with him, she feels she screwed herself way over. It's not that she did, but she just didn't see what he was hiding. I do feel that part of this is my fault. If I would've warned Bella, or came around more often, this probably wouldn't have happened. But because I didn't like him, I just stayed away, and I shouldn't have done that, she was my best friend, and now she's my girlfriend. I still see all the pain and hurt in her eyes. If only I did those things, she'd still be the happy person she was then. I'm so sorry Bella.
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Later That Night:
Bella and I were watching a movie on the couch, but she fell asleep in the middle of it. I shut the TV off and just held Bella in the dark with little dim lighting. I sat there just holding her in my arms for a while. I look at her bruises, and little images play in my mind on how she got them. I shook the images out of my head, and decided to carry Bella back in my room. I lie her on the bed, cover her up with a blanket, and watch her sleep for a while. I sit on the bed next to her, and I put my hand on her hand. "Bella, I'm really sorry you went through all of those things, but I know, the person you were then, you still are. Whatever he did to you, has covered up almost everything, but your strength was fighting against everything he has done. I know without him around, little by little, you're gaining everything back...I'm gonna help you come back faster and stronger, I promise. I love you so much Bella." I leaned down to kiss her cheek. I start to lay down and cover up with the blanket I put on Bella. I face Bella, and I look at her sleeping peacefully. Whatever it takes to help and protect you I'll do. I don't wanna see you suffer from the past any more. Trust me, I'm here for you.
