Chapter 1 – Sick

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Chapter 1 – Sick

I could feel myself on the brink of consciousness. I snuggled down further in the duvet trying to claim a few more minutes sleep.

I heard a light, musical chuckle. "Come on Bella, your going to have to get up sometime. You don't want to be late for work." Edward said softly, lifting the covers up and gently kissing my eyelids.

There was no way I could sleep now. He began kissing along my cheek and down my neck. He stopped at my collarbone.

"Don't I?" I contradicted, still not opening my eyes though I was fully awake at this stage. I could feel his cool, sweet breath on my face and I put my arms around his neck, trying to pull him closer.

It had been three months since the wedding. We had had it at the beginning of June instead of August; Alice decided an early summer wedding would be better. (Just trust me please; it's the only way it will work.). It was a beautiful day. Alice knew exactly what I wanted and, just as promised, she didn't go over the top. Jake had come. He stood beside me at the alter as my best man. I knew it killed him to watch me get married to Edward, and I was so proud of him sticking by me when I needed him. Edward had made good on his promise. Well one of them anyway. I was still human, but I still had plenty of time to be changed before my birthday in September.

Edward laughed softly. "Later Bella or you really will be late."

I finally opened my eyes and pouted slightly. "Fine but you promised." I warned him.

He grinned at me as I stumbled out of bed. I stood dizzily for a second until the room stopped spinning. I went to grab my bag of toiletries off the dresser but a wave of nausea washed over me. I clamped one hand over my mouth, the other went to my stomach and I ran to the toilet, barely making it in time.

Edward was next to me in seconds. He held my hair back and rubbed soothing circles on my back until I was finished.

I leant back onto his chest, suddenly very tired.

"Are you ok Bella? This is the third time you've been sick this week." Edward was staring at me plain worry and concern in his golden eyes.

My throat stung and I had a horrible taste in my mouth.

"I'll be fine, Edward. Just let me clean my teeth and get a glass of water." I mumbled struggling to get up. He helped me up and watched me clean my teeth. Then he gently picked me up and walked human speed down the stairs so I wouldn't feel sick again. He sat me in a chair in the kitchen and handed me a glass of water.

"Just take little sips. I'll be right back." He told me and disappeared.

I groaned and put my head on the table, occasionally taking little sips like he had instructed.

He came back less than two minutes later and sat beside me, taking my hands.

"I called the Newton's." he began, wrinkling his nose at the name. "They said its okay; they can get Katie Marshall to cover for you." (You know, the girl taking over from Bella at the Newton's.)

"Edward, im fine. Really, I can go to work." I tried to get up but he pulled me onto his lap.

"Carlisle's on his way. You're staying at home, love." He whispered forming an iron clasp around my waist.

We sat like that for a few minutes, just enjoying each other's company, until the doorbell rang. I stood up and made my way to the living room.

"Come on in Carlisle." I called, sitting down. Edward came and sat down next to me. Carlisle walked in smiling.

"Well Bella, how are you feeling?" Carlisle asked beginning to examine me.

"Im fine, Edward's just over-reacting as always." I said and he laughed. Edward frowned, obviously not pleased that we were taking my being sick so lightly.

"Actually Edward, I think she's right this time." Carlisle said packing up his stuff. "She's just pretty tired and run-down." He turned to me. "Just get plenty of rest over the next few days Bella."

I nodded. "I will, thanks Carlisle."

"My pleasure Bella, but call if you feel any worse." He added heading to the door. I got up to see him off. Edward followed, wrapping his arms around me.

I waved as he got into the black Mercedes I had come to know so well, and drove off.

Edward closed the door and brought me upstairs. He put me gently on the bed and pulled the covers over me.

"Sleep Bella." He whispered kissing my forehead. I closed my eyes and did what he said.

I opened my eyes, after what felt like seconds later. I had had a dream, it was important for some reason but I couldn't remember what it was about. I sat up.

Edward was standing at the window just staring out into nothing.

"Edward?" I called to him. My voice thick with sleep.

He turned and smiled flashing over to me. "Hey there, feeling any better?"

"Yeah, I am actually." I said yawning. "What about you? You look thirsty." I stroked the deep purple shadows under his almost black eyes.

"Im fine." He answered. I raised an eyebrow.

"Bella, im not leaving while your sick." He insisted, though I could see he really needed to hunt.

"Go hunt." I told him, "I'll be fine…. Do as I say Edward!" I added sternly when I saw he was about to object.

"Fine, but on one condition. Alice comes over." He compromised.

"Deal." I agreed. I smiled and reached up to pull him into a kiss. He responded immediately but broke it too soon. He called Alice, gave me one more kiss and headed out the door.

"I love you!" he called from downstairs. I rolled my eyes. Attention Seeker. "Love you too!" I answered. I heard him laugh as he closed the front door.

I ran to the window and watched as he drove away. Suddenly realization hit me as my dream slowly came back to me. I gasped. It couldn't be true. Not to me. But I have to make sure!

I only had a few minutes until Alice got here so I threw on my boots and jacket, grabbed my keys and headed out the door into the rain. I jumped into the truck and started the engine.

I ran my hands through my hair as I drove. I pulled up to the only supermarket in Forks. I hopped out of the toasty cab and ran inside. I went straight to the aisle I needed. People were staring at me as I hurried past them still in my pyjamas. I prayed that I didn't meet anyone I know.

I picked up the first box I saw and headed straight to the counter with my head down.

"Anything else?" the guy behind the counter asked as he scanned it through.

"No." I whispered giving a 20 dollar bill.

"Thanks." He said taking the money. "If there's anything you need call me on this number." He tried to give me a piece of paper. I pushed his hand out of the way.

"No thanks." I growled, disgusted. Sicko. I ran out of the shop and jumped in the truck. I gunned the engine and drove home as quickly as my truck would allow.

I realized, with relief, that Alice wasn't here yet, as I tuned the corner and into the driveway.

I knew my time was limited, as I hurried into the house, to do what I needed to do.

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