Go after what you want because if you don't, someone else will.
BPOV
It was my first day on the job as one of the new nurses at Forks Memorial Hospital in Forks, Washington. Myself and a few others were lucky enough to get a job here right out of high school. Most of us had already gone through all the training and schooling by prepping for our nursing career during the summer. I never was one that could tolerate blood, but I figured that helping people could help me get passed my fears - and it did - for the most part.
"Bella!" Jessica Stanley called from behind. We were in the clinical part of our training now and I had to give an older woman an I.V. I tried to breathe as little as possible but as soon as I saw the woman's blood squirt onto the floor I had completely lost it. "Ugh, watch out! You can't do anything right!" Jessica shoved me passed the other students and into the hall so I was out of everyone's way. She finished up with the woman as I tried not to hyperventilate.
The instructor, Esme Cullen, had come into the hallway to make sure I was alright.
"Bella, dear, blood is part of the nursing experience. Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it soon." She patted me on the shoulder before returning to the other students.
Esme, as she prefers to be called instead of Mrs. Cullen, is an extremely caring and generous teacher, when it comes to me at least. I've failed countless times but she always encourages me to keep going. She is so warm hearted and full of life. She wants to see everyone succeed.
Her husband, Carlisle Cullen, is a doctor at Forks Memorial Hospital. He is also my new boss. I've only spoken to him a few times, once during the interview and once during a clinical task at the hospital while I was still in training. He is just as helpful as Esme. He encouraged us all to go after what we wanted and if we didn't, someone else would.
"Bella?" A velvet voice called from behind which woke me from my daydream. I was reading over a patient's chart before getting lost in my thoughts.
I jumped and turned around quickly to see the most beautiful man I had ever layed my lame-brown eyes on.
"I'm sorry," he chuckled, "I didn't mean to scare you."
"That's ok," I just smiled in return as a hint for him to continue.
"I'm Dr. Edward Cullen," He held out his hand for me. His hand was large and soft, like a hand you would love to touch your cheek with.
"Cullen? As in, Carlisle Cullen?" I asked, dumbfounded.
"Yes. Carlisle is my father," He acted a bit annoyed now, as if I had said or done something to upset him.
I opened my mouth about to apologize when he quickly interupted my thought.
"I'll need you in Exam Room 3 in 20 minutes," He hurridly turned around and walked away.
I couldn't begin to understand what my big mouth had gotten me into this time. My first day on the job and already I was on bad terms with the boss's son.
I put the chart back for the other patient before I started walking down the hall to Exam Room 3. I took the chart from outside the door and read over the basics of the patient. Broken wrist, swollen ankle, chest pains. Dr. Edward Cullen. Perfect.
I sighed before grabbing the handle to the door when Jessica Stanley came skipping around the corner. "Bella!" She called as she approached me with her childish and unprofessional skipping.
"Bella, Dr. Cullen said he doesn't need you in Exam Room 3 anymore. He asked me to take your place. He said that you could prep Exam Room 4 for the next patient," She grabbed the handle and opened the door the Exam Room 3. I couldn't believe I had upset him so much that he wouldn't want to be in the same room with me. What had I even done? I guess it wouldn't matter much to dwell on the situation so I figured it was his loss.
I smiled and turned around when I saw Edward Cullen standing before me.
"Oh I'm sorry," I giggled as I walked right into him. He has a look of interest in his eyes.
"Don't be sorry, I should watch where I'm going. I must have my head in the clouds," He began to laugh with me.
"Kind of like my daydreaming earlier," I smiled as did he.
"Sorry about giving you the run around with the exam rooms. I'll be in Exam Room 4 to help you finish prepping it when I'm finished with this patient," He grabbed the door handle to Exam Room 3 and stepped in. I only nodded.
Well, obviously he was just having a bad day earlier. Hopefully he isn't upset with me for anything I've done wrong. Then again, the day was still young.
About 45 minutes later, Edward came around the corner towards the nurses station. I had already finished prepping Exam Room 4. I figured those broken bones in Exam Room 3 would take a while so I didn't bother to wait.
"I'm sorry that took so long. You already finished with Exam Room 4 didn't you?" He sighed, looking disappointed.
"It was no trouble. I know you're busy and besides, it's my job," I smiled.
He chucked and said, "Help me with Exam Room 6?"
"Are we skipping 5?" I laughed.
"Jessica is finishing up that one now."
"Why don't you help her with that one? I'll be fine doing 6 alone."
He looked disappointed again. Sadness in his eyes.
"Oh," He replied.
"But you can keep me company if you want," I added quickly making him smile and nod.
We walked side by side to Exam Room 6. On our way we passed Exam Room 5 and I was given an evil glare by Jessica as she was prepping the room alone. I smiled to myself as I remember what Carlisle had told us "Go after what you want because if you don't, someone else will." I had no problem with getting on the good side of the boss's son. Besides, he could be a gentleman and he was indescribably breathtaking.
Edward opened the door and held the door as I stepped inside. I walked over to the counter and turned around to face him. Before I knew it, Edward was only inches from my face, his chest almost touching my own.
I gasped and he captured my lips in his own, leaving me with the best kiss I have ever had in my entire life.
I moaned into his mouth which made him smile. He licked my bottom lip begging for entrance before I pulled away from him.
My breathing was heavy and loud but I knew I had to stop him before something much worse happened.
"Bella-" He started before I interupted him with a quick peck on his loving lips.
I didn't want him to think I was rejecting him, I just needed to figure out what it was I wanted. Would I regret it if things went furthur?
"I'm sorry for being so forward. You're just..." He searched for the correct words while I stared up at him.
"I remember being completely entranced in watching you when you were here last summer for your training with my mother. I couldn't take my eyes off of you. The way you smiled when you messed up, - secretly punishing yourself inside - the way you laughed at the other student's jokes in the cafeteria, the way you push your long hair behind your ears when it falls and covers your face. I can't keep my eyes off of you."
I suddenly knew what I wanted.
NOTE: Thanks for reading! I hope to get a few reviews before continuing. I was trying to think of new ideas for my other story but I came up with a whole new storyline instead. Hopefully I'll get to finish this one!
