So I'm back (Waves). I wouldn't call this a comeback more of a revisit. I am now seventeen. I started writing fan fic stories when I was thirteen maybe fourteen. I have definetly grow seeing as how I am now a junior in high school. Hopefully my writing is better. I would love to have a beta helping. Anyway this story drew me in. I wanted to go back to this story because it's different. I know some of you don't like Mike Newton but this is a Bella/Mike pairing for the most part, with a little Edward added in for extra drama. I am baising my story of the movie and book The Dive From Clausen's Peir ( obviously you would know that because of the title of the story haha) So here is the second chapter. I hope you like it.
I couldn't stop the tears, not untill I knew Mike would be okay. Angela was holding my hand tightly while Ben and Tyler paced back and forth in the waiting room. Jessica was sitting in a chair opposite of me staring off into space.
" We should have never let him jump" Ben hissed.
Tyler shook his head " If he's hurt I'll never forgive myself." Finally the doctor came walking out. I stood up with Mikes mom and dad, Karen and Matthew.
Matthew was the first to speak " How is he doctor?"
The Doctor sighed " His recovery is looking good, he will have to be in a wheelchair for at least a year maybe longer. But we do know it won't be forever. He should eventually gain feeling back into his legs, with the help of physical therapy."
My knees started shaking. The guilt set in and I started to feel selfish. Mike can't walk, he's going to be in a wheel chair. I kept replaying those word's in my head and the walls around me started to close in and I couldn't breathe. I needed air desperately so I ran all the way outside and sat on a bench trying to get my breathing under control.
I sat there for over an hour until Angela came out to get me.
She sighed " He's been asking for you."
I gulped " What do I say? How do I make this better?"
Angela sat down next to me " You be there for him. But only if you want to. This is going to take a while at least a year maybe two before he's back to normal. He needs people around that love him."
" I do love him, I think. Lately things have changed though. How do I know were meant to be together? Am I just supposed to spend the rest of my life in Forks?" I was asking to many question but I needed to get this off my chest.
Angela shrugged " There's always Seattle go there for a little while."
I shook my head " I can't leave Mike, not now."
" You have to think about you too Bella. Besides once Mike gets better maybe he will want to go. If your relationship is going to work you have to tell him all this your telling me."
I looked at her " Now while he's in the hospital?"
" You have to get this out before you both can move forward?" Angela stated and stood up " Are you coming?"
I took one last big breath of cold air and then stood up as well. I took Angela's hand and we walked into the hospital together.
As we neared the room I saw Karen and Matt come towards me.
" Everything will work out" Karen patted my shoulder and then left to give Mike and I space.
" Good luck" Angela whispered before following Karen and Matthew. I cautiously opened the door not knowing what I was walking into. Mike's eyes were closed as I slowly walked to the bed and took his hand. He opened his eyes and gave a tiny smile and wave.
" I've been looking for you" He whispered.
I laughed and tried to hold back the tears. " I had to get some air. You scared me."
" Doc says I can't walk" Mike sighed.
I nodded my head " Only for a little while."
" What were you and Angela talking about?" Mike asked.
I sighed " How I've been feeling lately."
Mike sighed and gulped " You don't want me now, do you? You haven't for a while."
I shook my head " That's not true. I've just been really confused."
" I don't want you to be here out of pity. If you don't want to stay then go" He said looking at everything in the room but me.
" You don't mean that" I stated as I sat down in the chair. " I just think we should finally start communicating if this is going to work."
His eyes found mine again " Okay you go first."
I smiled tightly. " How can we grow here? How can our relationship grow if were still in the same town we grew up in?"
"You want to leave" Mike whispered closing his eyes.
" I said us Mike" I replied.
" I can't exactly go anywhere right now" Mike said making a sweeping hand motion to his legs.
I sighed " Maybe when your better. Angela and I were talking about Seattle and staying there for a while."
He was quiet for a moment. " I just want you to be happy Bella and if Seattle will make you happy, maybe we could try it."
" That's all I want Mike is for us to try." I said. He took my hand and kissed it before closing his eyes.
" Were going to work Bella. I just know it." Mike whispered before falling asleep.
The next morning I was over at Mike's apartment getting some clothes for him. We didn't live together but I figured that would have to change soon since he couldn't live by himself. Ben was his room mate but I wouldn't put all the work on his shoulder. I was going to take care of him.
" Bella." Ben's voice said from behind me. I spun around and smiled softly.
" Yea Ben?" I asked.
He ran a hand through his hair " I hope you guys work out. He loves you and I want to stay thank you for taking care of him."
I hugged him " I love him too but were just taking one day at a time." He nodded and then helped we with the rest of his clothes.
Once I made it too the hospital I laughed when I saw Mike sitting up in bed eating jello.
" Really Mike hospital jello?" I laughed.
He smiled " Its actually not that bad. So please tell me those are my clothes."
I nodded my head and showed him the suitcase. I took out the clothes we would need and then I rolled him to the bathroom. I helped him sit down on the toilet so it would be easier. I figured he would want a bath first so I got him undressed and put him the tub of already filled water.
He sighed " Thanks for doing this B. I couldn't imagine having my mom or a nurse do it."
I smiled and soaped up the wash cloth I brought. " I told you I wasn't leaving. Besides isn't this what fiancés are supposed to do?"
He smiled " I love you."
I kissed his cheek " I love you too."
" What are we going to do when I get out of here. I can't make Ben or my mom take care of me all the time." Mike said.
" Well I'm moving in. I'm going to take care of you and while I'm in school your mom will come over if you need her." I answered.
" Moving in huh? Kinda fast B" He joked.
I suck my tongue out " Who else could put up with your annoying ass?"
He laughed " Your so lucky I can't move Bells."
" Well I guess you owe me one when you start walking." I said.
He smiled but it didn't quite reach his eyes. " You really think I'll be okay and walking?"
I took his head in my hands " Mike I know you. You don't quit no matter how hard something is you never quit. So don't start now. You will be walking just give it time."
" Maybe if we ever get married I will be walking by then." He whispered.
I nodded " Even if you weren't I would still marry you." I said as I poured a cup over him to get the soap off his body.
" You still want to marry me?" He asked looking so child like and innocent.
I nodded " We take it one day at a time. Right now lets just get you out of the hospital."
" I will spend the rest of my life showing you how perfect we are together." He vowed, and I believed him. Maybe we would be okay after all.
