Stressed Out

CHAPTER 2

Bella was waiting by the front door for Edward to arrive. They had agreed he would pick her up in the Volvo so that they could all ride home together after school.

She was so lost in thought though, that she didn't even notice Edward drive up until he was standing directly in front of her.

"Morning love" he called in his velvety smooth voice "Wow jumpy much!" he laughed as Bella sprang back at the sound.

"Oh god sorry" she laughed at herself. "I was miles away."

"What were you thinking about, that you didn't notice me? Your normally first to notice when I arrive anywhere."

He smiled as he pulled her into his embrace. Bella rested her head on his stone chest.

"Finals mostly, and the wedding." She answered slightly muffled with her head tucked into him.

Edward smiled and kissed the top of her head.

"Come on then day dreamer or we'll be late for class." He ushered her out the door along with her bags, locking up behind them.

The morning passed in the usual madness of classes. Bella only had 1 class with Edward in the mornings, so she didn't get to see him again until lunch.

By which time she had an ever growing headache and was exhausted from her lack of sleep. The worrying had been keeping her awake and when she did eventually fall asleep she had nightmares with either Victoria or the Volturi.

Bella joined the lunch que, although she wasn't particularly hungry she knew she had to get something. After buying an apple and bottle of water she made her way over to the Cullen table. Drinking half her water on the way.

She practically threw herself into the chair next to Edward, leaning her head on his shoulder and closing her eyes. Edward put his arm around her, looking down at her worriedly, then flicking his eyes up to Jasper in silent question.

Jasper concentrated on Bella for a moment before letting his brother know.

"She's tired, very tired and worried, there is also some pain but I don't know where." He thought

Edward nodded thanks to Jasper and pulled Bella closer to whisper in her ear.

"Are you alright love?"

"Hmm" she murmured

"Bella? What's wrong?"

"Tired" She stated simply

"Jasper says your worried and in pain!" Edward pressed for more information

"Finals, and I have a bit of a headache." She reluctantly told him. She knew he would get it out of her somehow and she didn't have the energy to argue.

"Do you want to go home?" Alice asked her gently having heard their whispered conversation. "Esme has pulled the rest of us out to go hunting this afternoon as your staying over. She could get you excused also if you'd like."

"No, but thank you" Bella whispered giving Alice a smile of appreciation at her kindness. "I need to go to biology this close to finals and graduation. I don't want to miss anything." She told them sleepily.

Edward looked up at his siblings, they just shrugged and went back to their own conversations.

"If your sure that's what you want, then someone will be back to collect you at the end of school."

"Why don't you put your head down and have a nap now, I'll wake you in time to eat your apple and get to class."

Bella nodded and slumped down in her seat so she could rest her head on Edwards lap, closing her eyes again she tried to get her brain to shut the hell up, if only for a little while.

She must have been successful as the next thing she knew Edward was gently waking her as it was nearly time for class.

Bella groaned as she slowly lifted her head from her fiancees lap, looking up she saw they were now alone at the table, for which she was eternally grateful. She certainly didn't want Jasper telling Edward that her head was about to explode, well not literally but the pain was much worse than earlier. Not that he'd know the reason but he'd certainly be able to tell the increase in pain and she didn't want Edward to worry any more than he already was.

"OK Bella?" he asked, lovingly running his hand through her hair. "We need to get going, do you still want to stay or shall I phone Esme?"

"I'll stay, thank you." Bella smiled hoping it didn't come off as more of a grimace

"Alright, well I'll see you at home later then. I need to go find the others and you need to get to class." he kissed her gently and helped her to her feet before parting ways outside her locker.

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