A/N - I have read all of Twilight and read so many fanfics I don't know whats real and what's not real so Im making up my own little details - e.g. Sue drives a little Blue Beetle. Because I want one ! And Bella was lifted to the Forks Hospital by Helicopter... That will be explained later on. Seth and Leah have already phased and Harry is still alive. I hate that he died... Too tragic for these two. I don't like the idea of Charlie being with Sue. He gets a new honey that's for sure...
Chapter 2:
(Bella's POV)
As Sam pulled up to his house I couldn't help but sigh in relief. I was as far from Edward as I could be, but I knew it wouldn't be for long and now... I had to tell Sam and Paul the truth... The car fumbled to a stop and 4 more guys pilled out of the house in a rush. Howling in greeting.
I shuddered as I knew I looked worse for wear and I was in no mood for company today, but it seems as if Billy and Sam gave me no choice. I had to suck this up as they were my only option to escape Edward and his family. Don't get me wrong I loved them as if they were my own but Rosalie was right, I did not want to become like them and whatever hold Edward had it was not love. My chest ached and I must have made a funny noise since Paul and Sam were both staring at me.
"What?" I sighed. I was exhausted already. "Do I have something on my face?" Paul chuckled and it slowly turned into a sigh as he assessed the bruising. It was as if he knew these injuries were not at all my fault. Sam huffed in the front seat and there was a tap on his window. Instead of rolling it down he opened the door, smacking it into one of the guys.
"Damn boss, what's got you in a tizzy?" He goofily grinned and Sam narrowed his eyes towards him. Paul was helping me undo my seat belt.
"Quil, we don't have time for this, get back inside...now." Quil grinned trying to get past Sam in order to get a glimpse at me. Paul's hands were gentle. It surprised me more than he was before. I wondered what had happened between the two of them once I had passed out? Did Sam 'order' him to be nice? And if so, how did that work? HE said he was a wolf.. Did it work like it did in the animal kingdom? A hierarchy of some sort? Alpha and Beta? I was lost in my own thoughts as another car pulled up beside us. It was Sue's. I recognised that little blue beetle anywhere.
"Paul, Sam, please help get Bella inside. I need to do an examination." Sue was grabbing her bag from the boot of her car when Seth and Leah stepped out behind her. The whole crew was here and I had never felt more humiliated in all of my life. Sam stepped in front of me then and knelt down to meet my eyes.
"Bella, would you mind if I picked you up and carried you in?" His dark eyes had me completely hooked. HE was asking me? For my permission? I nearly chocked on my own saliva. Edward had rarely asked for my opinion let alone for my permission in any decision so I was not used to this. I looked at the cast on my leg and sighed. I knew there was almost no other way around this.
"No, I wouldn't mind, but uh.. I'm not exactly dressed for company." My cheeks singed red and tears filled my eyes. Sue was behind him patiently waiting for me. Leah stepped forward then and Sam growled low in warning.
"Bella?" She handed me a maroon sweater, it would cover everything I needed to hide and more. Leah was being nice? All I had ever heard from Jacob was that she was a bitch. I giggled a little thinking it was in her nature. I cleared my throat and looked up at her.
"Thanks, Leah," I fumbled with the sleeves as Sam was still watching my every move. Leah huffed then.
"Boys, move. Let me help her." Sam glared at her but stepped aside. Leah knelt down and I knew Sam's body was covering every one from seeing the full damage of my body. Leah's hands were hot but gentle. Goosebumps appeared on my skin and I glanced at Paul who was now standing near Seth. He was looking away, but I knew he would had to have seen something since I passed out and they got me in the wheel chair.
There was small chatter amongst the group and I knew it was about me. Leah stepped back once my hospital gown was now gone and I felt much more comfortable in the sweater. It was freezing. She bent over and tucked the blanket around me and Sam took her place. He slid his arm underneath my back and under my leg. He lifted me with ease and tucked me into his chest. I put my head down so I did not have to make eye contact with any one. My whole body was a mess. I was immediately engulfed in a warmth I had never known. He felt like home... I blushed an even deeper red than before since I had only just met this man and he was carrying me so intimately. He stepped past the threshold of the house and made his way down the hallway. He did not jostle me once and for that I was grateful. I did not want to throw up on him.
He pulled back the comforter with one hand and placed me gently on the bed. He left the room for a split second and came back with a pillow. Sue stepped in the room then and smiled at me. She was always such a warm welcome. A mother figure I wish Renee had been. Her medical bag was on the end of the bed and she stepped forward and engulfed me in hug. She had tears in her eyes.
"Oh sweetie, I can't imagine what you have been through..." She kissed the top of my head and made her way slowly through the examination.
"Now, I have your report here from the hospital, but I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions?" Her tone was soft and light. Sweet. But not overly like Esme and Carlisle had been.
"Sure?" I was sure it was going to be routine like before.
"Your hand... is it still burning?" She undid the bandage slowly, the sting of the stitches was light in comparison to the feeling of Vampire venom being in your system. I did not think Sue would have known about Vampires and Wolves?
"Not exactly..." Sue gasped when she saw the bite mark. I take it she would have never been as careless as me to have put herself in danger with Vampires. Who would have really? My thoughts were bitter and my chest was throbbing.
Sam was still standing in the room while she did her examination and it made me uncomfortable. I knew I was going to have to tell them everything but did he need to see everything? Sam stepped closer and took my hand in his. He lifted it slowly as if he would have been burnt by it himself.
"Big bad wolf never seen a Vampire bite before?" Sam flinched at my blatant use of the word and he looked me dead in the eye and said...
"No, there was never enough of the victims left to see it." I flinched this time. Sue spluttered and waved her hands at him.
"Sam..." She warned him. He shut his mouth quickly.
"Victims?" I was confused. The attacks had stopped once James was killed, hadn't they? Sue cleared her throat.
"Would you like Sam to leave?" She eyed him tensely. She knew something was up I could tell.
"No, that's okay Sue." She tested my sight and once she knew most of my reflexes and motor skills were fine she sat on the bed.
"Sam would you mind heating up the soup I brought while I talk to Bella for a second?" Sue cheeks were tinged red and I knew this had to be something really embarrassing or hard for her to ask.
"Bella, were you... touched inappropriately?" Sue worded the question in the least offensive way but I couldn't help my drop my mouth open in shock. Did she mean what I think she meant?
"You- uh- you mean like.. Raped?" I whispered the last word. "N-No. No. Im still a.. Virgin." I went beet red this time and I nearly burst into tears. I knew James was more than capable of doing that, thankfully Edward protected me before he could have done.
"Oh sweetie, I'm sorry. It's apart of protocol. I had to ask." Sue wrapped me in her arms and I let the tears fall out. It had been a long few months to say the least, and I knew the drama that was going to unfold was not yet done. There was a lot of commotion that could be heard outside the room I was in, I was worried.
"Does Ch- Dad, know I am here?" I asked, I never did understand how they got me out of the hospital without my parents noticing.
"Yes, I called him as he was called into a shift, Renee is back at home for now, and I let him know you were staying here under my care." Sue's tone was soft, comforting.
There was a brief knock on the door and Sam walked in and the room was suddenly immersed with the smell of chicken noodle soup. Home made, by the looks of it. My favourite, for whenever I was sick. Sue remembered?
Sam placed the breakfast table over my lap, trying not to overcrowd my space but it was hard since his whole frame dwarfed mine. He cleared his throat and looked towards Sue.
"Final diagnosis, Doc?" He smirked at her, it made me huff, was he like this with all of the ladies? Turning on his instant charm whenever he felt like he needed something? Pfft, women do that and were labelled whores instantly, I thought to myself.
"Bella, you need an immense amount of bed rest, otherwise your healing will take a lot longer, so about two to three months okay? I know that sounds like a lot of time, but trust me, you do not want to end up back in hospital do we?" Sue's voice was stern. I knew I could not fight her.
"Yes, ma'am." I sighed. I really needed some pain killers, and just like that it was as if she was a mind reader.
"I'm prescribing the strong stuff here kid, so if you really need it, you take it. Just a fair warning it may cause nausea, irritability, and you may feel drowsy okay? Now if it's too much I can lower the dose.- also, since the boys here don't have the decency to offer a hand, as they are boys, Leah can help you out in any way you need. A shower, bath - you name it. She will help." Sue turned her head to Sam as if he would instill that in motion.
"Thank you, Sue." I paused. "For everything." She smiled softly, and whispered.
"I wouldn't say anytime kid. You look like hell." She brushed her fingers against my knuckles and handed me the prescription bottle. "I'll be back tomorrow morning to see how you are okay? Plus," She turned to Sam and grinned. "Breakfast is on me." She walked out the door then and closed it.
Now.. I was alone with the Big Bad Wolf - did that make me Little Red Riding Hood?
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