Vampire the Real Way Chapter 2
Bella's POV
*Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight*

My eyes slowly blinked open and I saw… darkness. It was pitch black, wherever I was, and I was frankly quite scared. Did I die? All I remember was pain, oh god the pain. Then things started to come back. Was it Carlisle that bit me? Yes, it was. And what did he tell me to do when I woke up? Ugh, my memories were so foggy. I recalled him telling me to stay lying down. But then why am I in this pitch black room? Am I a vampire?

I went to sit up, but it hurt too much. All I could do was lift my head up enough to look around. This was a bedroom. I was on a bed. Moving my hand with enough strength to touch my stomach, I felt a soft fabric. Moving my hands down more, I felt jeans. Wasn't I bit in Carlisle's medicine room? Oh, they must have carried me in here. I didn't panic, because I knew I was in the Cullen house. Suddenly, there was a buzzing sound in the background. Then, I heard noises. Was that a TV? Wow, vampires really can hear.

"Emmett, do we have to watch this?" I heard a smooth voice. It sounded like Rosalie's, but even more perfect, if that's possible.
"Rose, I've wanted to watch baseball for the last two days. But all we've been doing is hanging out with Bella. We are watching baseball!" Emmett growled. I heard Rosalie sigh. Wow. Was I sleeping for two days?
"I just feel bad for Bella. She's probably in intense pain," Rosalie whispered. I smiled. Heck yes.
"Oh boo-hoo for her. We both had to go through it. And probably worse than she had it," Emmett said. Yup, that was Emmett. No sympathy.

"But that's only because," Rosalie started, but Emmett quickly cut her off.
"Because she was in a room with people who love her," Emmett mimicked. I heard a snapping noise and assumed that Rosalie smacked. Good for her. He deserves it. I tried to roll my shoulder back, only wincing at the pain. Finally, I found the strength to sit up. My back and whole body ached. That's when I realized I hadn't taken a breath since I woke up. Or blinked. And I had no urge to, either. That's when I decided that I was bored, in pain, and wanted to see my Edward. Right now.

"Edward," I softly said. I assumed no one could hear me, but then I remembered I was in a house of vampires. All I had to do was speak up a little louder.
"Edward, are you there?" I said a little louder. Suddenly the TV clicked off and before I could even form a smile, the door pulled open and a light flicked on. Rosalie and Emmett stepped into the room. I didn't wince at the light when it turned on.
"Bella, you're awake!" another perky voice said. I looked over, behind Emmett. Alice danced into the room. I smiled and tried to reach out to hug her, but the pain was too great.
"Oh no, Bella, you're staying in that bed until you are pain free, you hear me?" Alice demanded, walking over to the bed.
"What am I going to do, sleep?" I jokingly asked.

Alice paused and sighed. Emmett and Rosalie walked over to the bed and observed me carefully. Touching my face, I looked into each of their eyes.
"What am I, the odd one out? Am I really ugly?" I nervously asked, finding the strength to sit on the edge of the bed, my feet dangling.
"No, Bella, you're beautiful. You're perfect," Alice complimented, hugging me across the bed. I sucked in a sharp breath of air, my first one since I woke up, and Alice released.
"It's ok, Alice. The pain is not that bad, really," I whispered and reached out and hugged Alice. Her body was no longer cold. It seemed like it was at a normal temperature.

"You're not cold," I whispered and pulled out of her grasp. Emmett and Rosalie smiled at me and left the room, saying something about Carlisle and miracles.
"No, I am still cold. You're just cold, too. We feel the same," Alice said. I dropped my jaw and smiled. It finally hit me that, hello, I was a vampire. I was perfect and beautiful. I was always cold, but so attractive to others. My voice was smooth and pretty. I didn't eat food. I thirsted for blood. Oh my god.
"Alice, I'm a vampire," I stated and my smile faded away. Alice forced a half-smile.
"Don't worry, Bella, that feeling is normal. We all felt like we made a huge mistake at the beginning. Oh, and by the way, Edward will be home in a few minutes. He's running, right now. Do you want me to get you downstairs?" she asked softly.

I nodded in response and let Alice wrap an arm around me. She was definitely fragile and I was afraid to touch her as a newborn. Edward had warned me that I would be crazy, strong, and powerful. I put my arm over Alice's shoulders and let her help me out of the room. By the time we got out in the hallway, I felt as though I could walk.
"Alice, do you think I could walk? Just down the stairs and into the living room?" I pleaded. Alice shrugged and released my body. My legs shook a little, but I regained my balance and walked down the stairs slowly. Alice walked behind me, her arms open.
"Alice, don't you know that I could crush you if I fell right now?" I asked softly. Alice shook her head and smiled as I made my way into the living room, collapsing on the couch.

Jasper was sitting on the couch beside me. I looked at him and smiled, and he smiled back. I noticed every aspect of his face and the room. I could hear his fingers gently tap the squishy sofa.
"Bella, I am so sorry I left the room. It was just, the scent," Jasper said carefully. I smiled and nodded.
"But, wow. You look breath-takin'," Emmett exclaimed. Alice sat beside him and hit his arm, which forced Jasper to chuckle. I stretched out my arms and tapped my foot, waiting to see Edward's perfect face and hug him, without shivering from the cold.
"Bella," I heard a voice say in shock. I turned and saw Edward standing beside the door in the kitchen. Within moments, I was standing in front of him, my arm wrapped tightly around him. I didn't care if I crushed him or not.

"Welcome home, baby" I whispered.