Summary: Edward Cullen has loved his best friend, Isabella Swan for as long as he can remember. On the day he had planned to tell her, she ran into a terrible car accident and ended up in a coma. How will Edward react? Will fate bring her back to him?

Romance/ Hurt/ Friendship

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Chapter 1: Comatose

Date: August 3, 2007 (Friday)

Edward's POV

I looked at my clock for what seemed like the hundredth time tonight. 7:10pm.

I let out a gush of air that I realized I've been holding in and fell backwards into my bed.

I was so nervous I felt like my heart could explode! I pinched the bridge of my nose as I stared at the ceiling of my room, waiting for her.

I've both been dreading and waiting impatiently for this day for several years now. But I told myself that it was now or never.

Today is the day I'm going to tell Isabella Swan, my life-long best friend, that I love her.

Our parents always joked to themselves that we'd end up together one day. I secretly hoped that we would too. We've known each other ever since diapers. She is the only woman I could ever imagine spending the rest of my life with.

I looked at the clock again… 7:13. Gah! Time couldn't come fast enough! It was like the father of time was torturing me. I had to get this over with.

I realized at the beginning of the summer that this season was the perfect time to tell her the truth because in a couple of months we'd be heading off to College. I'd be going to UW Medical School and she'd be at Seattle College. We wouldn't be able to see each other everyday but I was thankful that our Colleges weren't too far apart. I don't think I could go on a week without seeing her anymore. But now I've reached the middle of the vacation and I still haven't confessed.

But today is different! I had everything planned out!

It was a Friday night, which means Bella would be getting off her job around this time and climb in through my room window. It was a weekly routine for us. On every other day, we'd go climb each other's window if either of us simply needed company or needed help, etc etc. I chuckled at the thought of Bella and I meeting each other several times halfway to each other's houses wearing nothing but PJ's, slippers and a blanket wrapped around us. On those days, we would always sleep on the same bed either hers or mine then we'd get up early in the morning to sneak back in our houses to avoid getting caught. However, I was sure that our parents already knew of this.

But on a Friday, it was Bella who'd always come into my room.

I smiled as I reminisced the day this weekly routine started. We were 11 years old then.

11yearsold11yearsold11yearsold….

It was a Friday night and I climbed into Bella's window a little earlier but now we were both walking towards my house.

"Why do we have to go to my room?" I whined. I liked Bella's room. It was always so cluttered with her books and had a sweet pleasant smell.

"Because it's a lot more fun to start the weekend there, you have a lot more 'gizmo's' and more space." She explained firmly.

My eyebrow arched. "It's not even the start of the weekend yet."

"Oh quit your whining. You know what I mean. This night is the start of a short time we wouldn't have to worry about homework or school. It's much more fun to waste away in your room." She said while looking at the sidewalk.

Huh? I thought. "I don't get it." I said.

"Edward." She laughed and shook her head. "You're such an airhead sometimes!"

I gave her an irritated look, "I am not!" I protested.

She just smiled and ruffled my hair to make it even messier. It's a habit of hers to ruffle my hair. It was always so disheveled that sometimes she'd make fun of it. But I didn't mind. I like it when she does that.

"Let's just make a pact ok!" she said then stopped walking to face me. "On every other day we can both visit each other's rooms on any occasion and on any time BUT," she pointed out, "Every Friday night, it's me who has to visit your room! Okay?"

I chuckled. Bella always did make weird pacts with me. I just shrugged my shoulders. "Okay, Deal. I don't see the point though." I said as I pinky sweared with her.

She rolled her eyes playfully at me then walked ahead. "You ARE such an airhead sometimes!" She teased.

"I am not!" I protested again as I ran to catch up to her.

We ended up in a race to my house, both of us laughing and tugging at each other. I won of course! As we reached my house, I raised my fist in triumph. "Yeah! The Champion is still the Champion!!"

Bella laughed as she stopped in front of me resting her hands on her knees. I always loved hearing Bella laugh. It was terribly contagious.

"I will beat you one day Edward Cullen!" she sniggered.

We came up to my room and had fun for the rest of the Friday night.

PresentPresentPresent…

'Well' I thought. She never really did beat me at racing. I was always the fast one. But there was one time I let her win, she knew me better than that though. She smacked me hard in the arm when I did that. I had a red mark in my arm for a few days.

Now every Friday night, I'd wait for Bella to climb in through my window and we'd spend the whole night together.

I sighed happily at all the memories we've spent together. I've cherished every single time.

In my eyes, she's the most beautiful person in the world, inside and out. But she never really sees herself clearly. A person would have to be blind to not see Bella as a beautiful person. She's to shy and modest to notice all the looks the boys give her in high school. I had to give them the dead glare to scare them away. They don't deserve someone as kind and gentle as her. I was always worried that Bella would find someone in high school and fall in love and I would feel left alone in the world. But to my surprise and satisfaction, she never did. She had a few dates over the years much to my disheartening but she never really showed interest in any of the boys back then. Only a few guy friends like Emmet and Jasper, who were my friends too.

You'd be surprised to see how stubborn she is! But I've grown used to it over the years. I'm proud to be one of the very few people who could get her to submit to her stubbornness.

Aside from the stubbornness however, Bella's also one of the kindest and most generous persons in the world. She'd do anything for the people she loved and will be first person to hold out a helping hand to those who need it. I'm so ever thankful to have Bella as my best friend. She was the one person I relied on. When I have problems, need advice, help or simply needed company, she'd be the first person I would go to. Of course I also relied on my parents, but it was different with Bella.

The one thing I wasn't able to talk her out off was this waitressing job she took two years ago. I told her it was silly for her to get a job when I could buy her possibly anything she wants. But she had none of that. She hated it when I bought her expensive things but my parents didn't mind. Bella is like a daughter to them too. She said that it's because she wouldn't be able to do the same for me. Silly Bella… I'd just hug her and tell her that all she has to do is be my best friend and cook me the best food in the whole world. Then after that I'd make my puppy face, which she can never resist to say no to. She's so adorable sometimes.

I looked at the time again…7:25. She should be here in a few minutes.

I was jumping with excitement and nervousness. Like I said, I planned this all out.

It was a Crescent moon today. Bella always liked looking at a crescent moon more than she liked looking at a full moon. She's different from any other girl I've ever met in my life and I love her all the more for that.

I would take her to our meadow, the place we stumbled upon when we were kids. I've decorated our favorite tree in that spot with a few Christmas lights. If I were lucky, a few shooting stars would appear tonight. I had a picnic blanket and a few warm blankets packed at the hood of my car. The weather would be a bit chilly tonight but Bella and I always loved to cuddle under one blanket to keep each other warm. We'd lie down and watch the stars tonight then when the time is right, I would tell her. I've been preparing this speech for a long time now. I know exactly what to say.

I still feared rejection of course. It was the reason why I kept postponing my confession. I'd rather die than lose her forever as a friend. I wouldn't be able to live my life without her. She's my reason for living, my rock, the reason I was sane. Even just the thought of her out of my life drives me to the brink of insanity.

However, after a few encouragements from my friends and Bella's closest girlfriends, Alice and Rose, I gained more confidence. Bella has to know how I feel.

I looked at the clock again…7:32

I sat up from my bed and walked to peek outside my window. She's not here yet. Normally she'd be here around 7:30.

Maybe she got caught up at work, I thought.

I looked away from the window and paced around my room. I was itching in anticipation.

To occupy my time, I decided to practice my speech again.

Fifteen minutes passed…

This is a bit unusual. Normally if she were caught up at work, she would give me a call to say she'd be a little late.

I checked my phone on my nightstand to see if I had any missed calls or messages…nope. Nothing…

This is silly, Edward. I thought to myself. You're worried over nothing. She's just a little late.

Then 30 minutes passed…

Now I started to get really worried. This was very unlikely for Bella. She knew better than to worry me. That's why she always called or leaved a message for me at least.

I called her at least 10 times and left several messages in the past 30 minutes. When it came to Bella, I always worried. I was very overprotective of her.

10 minutes…

I called her work place and asked if she was still there. They said she left as soon as her shift ended at 7 o'clock.

Where in the world? I paced around my room, breathing heavily.

Where is she?

I called her house. Nobody was picking up. I left several messages.

I pinched the bridge of my nose for like the millionth time.

Another 10 minutes passed…

Now I was really panicking! I felt the sweat drip from my forehead and I felt a bit light headed.

Bella knew better than to worry me… what's going on??

I looked at the time… 8:37pm.

At least an hour late already! I let out a frustrated sigh.

Then my phone rang. I ran to it, not bothering to look at the screen.

"Hello? Bella?" I said a bit frantically.

"Edward, it's me." Said a firm voice.

What the? Charlie? Why is Bella's dad calling me? Where's Bella.

"Charlie?"

"Yes, Edward." His voice cracked a bit. My heart started to beat faster. I had a strong feeling that this was not going to be good news.

"Charlie, what's…what's going on? Is Bella with you? She was supposed to meet me an hour ago." I asked in a worried voice.

"Edward…son, I need you to listen to me ok." He said quietly.

I gulped nervously, gripping my phone so hard. I sat slowly down on my bed. Please tell me Bella's all right.

"Charlie." I said firmly, "Please tell me that Bella is okay." I was breathing so hard now. If something had happened to Bella… I wouldn't know what to do.

Then I heard a sob… my heart dropped. No…

"Son…" then I heard him take a deep breath, "Bella… Bella was in a car accident."

My eyes widened. No. My heart stopped beating.

No. My whole world came crashing down.

Bella… My Bella…

I couldn't speak, I couldn't think, I couldn't move. My head was swimming, I felt faint.

I vaguely heard Charlie over the phone but as soon as I made out the word "Forks Hospital" I dropped my phone, ran to get my keys then blasted out of my room and ran down the stairs.

Nothing else mattered now… All I had to do was to get to Bella. My breathing was uneven as I ran. My thinking wasn't clear. The only thing I was focused on was going to Bella.

She Can't Die!!

I heard my mother ask what was going on. But I couldn't turn back; I had to go to her now.

I ran outside the door and into my Volvo. I started my car and drove out of our garage. I saw my mother out in the front porch staring worriedly at me. But I couldn't worry about it now. I had to get to Bella.

I drove furiously through the light traffic, cursing that I couldn't get there fast enough. I was in extreme panic mode. I felt my forehead sweating and my hands gripping the wheel so hard, my knuckles turned white from the pressure.

I couldn't calm down. This was my Bella. My Bella was in an accident. I prayed to God that she would be all right. She has to be all right!

I ignored the irritated honks directed at my car. I just drove straight to the hospital with only Bella on my mind.

I made it there in 15 minutes. I jumped out of my car and ran inside to the reception.

I was thankful that some of the people at the hospital knew me.

"I need the room of Isabella Swan." I said frantically at the receptionist woman whom I recognized as Mrs. Johnson.

She looked at me, stunned. "Edward, calm down. She's in Emergency Room No. 2, you're father is…" I couldn't hear the rest of it.

I ran to the ER as fast as I can. Bella's here! She's going to be fine! I tried to assure myself but it wasn't working.

I saw Charlie Swan outside of the Emergency Room, still in his Chief Uniform. I've never seen him so worried in his life.

He saw me approaching.

"Edward." He called. I stopped in front of him, breathing hard and shivering.

"Charlie… what happened? Is she gonna be ok? Is my father there?" I asked, my breath coarse. Charlie gripped my shoulders and gave me a reassuring squeeze.

"Calm down, son. You have to be strong for her now. You're father is in there right now but he didn't tell me anything. It was a car collision. The man who was in other car is in ER 1 right now and the doctors said that he's going to be fine. Let's hope that Bella will be too." He told me in a calm voice. How can he be so calm at this moment? Sigh, I guess that's what you expect from a Chief.

I leaned into Charlie's shoulder, breathing heavily. I couldn't seem to keep my strength up. I felt emotionally and physically drained. I wanted nothing more but to see Bella open her eyes and tell me that everything's going to be okay.

"Here… wipe your face, Son." Charlie said, as he handed me a handkerchief.

I was puzzled. But when I touched my face, I felt tears. I had been crying all this time. I gently accepted the handkerchief in Charlie's hand.

"You're mother is on her way as well. She was worried about your sudden taking off."

I sighed. I must have worried her greatly.

I looked at the emergency doors. Bella is in there right now.

I felt my legs give out so I sat at the floor, leaning my torso against the wall.

I couldn't breath right. I felt myself dry sobbing. My heart ached during every breath.

She has to be okay. She can't leave me! She just can't! Our lives haven't even started yet. There's still so much we have to do. There's still so much she has to do. I want to show her the world. I want to give her everything she deserves. I want to make fun of her hair when she wakes up in the morning. I want to listen to her say my name while she sleeps. I want her to go to College and get her degree. I want to have a beautiful life with her.

God can't take her away from me yet. I need her in my life. She can't go. Her parents need her, her friends need her, I need her. I need to tell her I love her.

I felt so hopeless not being able to do anything right now. I covered my face with my hands and rested my elbows on my legs.

"How long has she been in there, Charlie?" I asked.

I heard him take a breath. "A little over 40 minutes now, Edward."

I closed my eyes hoping that this would all be a dream. Bella would wake me up and she'd lie down on my bed and we'd talk… just talk.

But no… I open my eyes and I'm here in this nightmare.

Why did this have to happen to her? She was so kind, so generous, so gentle. She doesn't deserve this.

My mother arrived a few minutes later. I apologized at my behavior earlier. But she assured me that I didn't need to.

Then I called our friends. They said they'd be here as soon as they can.

After another few minutes, Emmet, Jasper, Rosalie and Alice joined us looking as worried as ever.

1 hour and 10 minutes later...

This had to be the longest hour in my entire life. What was going on? Why haven't they come out yet?

"What's taking them so long!" said Alice. She has been saying that for the past hour.

"Calm down, Alice." Said Jasper, rubbing her arms up and down.

"Calm? How can I be calm Jazz? That's Bella in there!"

I just sat there quietly staring at the floor. I barely said a word.

Emmet and Rosalie sat quietly next to me trying to assure that everything will be all right. It was a wasted effort. Only Bella could make me feel better now.

Then I heard the door creak open as my father, Carlisle came out. I was the first out of everyone to make my way in front of him, my eyes wide in questioning. I almost fainted at the sight of the blood on my father's front. That wasn't just anybody's blood… it was my Bella's… and it was so much. The sight of it made my stomach sick.

My father looked at everyone carefully first then looked down at me. I could already feel my heart breaking. I did not like the look on his face.

Then he looked to my left, at Charlie.

My father took a deep breath. "There's good news and there's bad news."

I heard everyone gasp behind me.

"Carlisle." Said Charlie. "Is she alive?"

Now that was the question. My whole body shuddered as I waited for my father's answer.

He looked down slowly.

No… It can't be.

"She fell into a coma, Charlie." My father said sadly.

It was then that my whole world went black. It was like a switch of my body turned off. I felt my body give out and I fainted.

I heard everyone's worried voice call out to me as I felt a strong pair of arms catch me before I hit the floor.

All I remember was my last thought…

…Bella…

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