Title: The Virus
Author: Robrules
Chapter: 3
Rating: T (may change)
Genre: Angst/Romance
Word count: 3596
Parings: BxE (potential others in the future)
Summary: Bella and Edward have been hit by a mystery virus that will change their whole being. AU
AN: Some things may be scientifically incorrect which I apologize for. If you find this please PM about it and I'll fix it as soon as possible.
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Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight (If I did I wouldn't be writing fanfictions)
BPOV
I awoke to a dull light that caused my head to pound; I groaned and rolled over in the bed. I felt an odd tugging sensation in my arm and when I looked I saw a stupid IV. Great, so I'm in the hospital. I slowly sat up in the uncomfortable bed and rubbed my eyes. When the room came into focus I realized I was correct; the room was a plain white with a small window and a chair in the corner. There was a button on the wall by my bed that I assumed was so I could call a nurse. I pushed it lightly and in no time there was a young lady walking in.
"I see you're awake Bella." She smiled, "Is there anything you need?"
"Uh, to speak to a doctor, please." I said smiling weakly back.
"Yes, of course." She smiled again and ran out. In a few minutes a tall guy with dark hair and a very doctorish appearance came in.
"Hello Bella I'm Dr. Harris. How are you feeling?" he smiled kindly.
"I have a slight headache." I answered.
"That's understandable." He nodded.
"So why am I here?" I asked.
"You passed out yesterday at the football game." He told me.
"Oh, do you know why?" I was very confused; I don't usually pass out.
"Malnutrition."
"What? That doesn't make sense." I furrowed my eyebrows in concentration.
"Bella you're showing all the symptoms: extreme weight loss, apathy, yellowing skin, and sores around your mouth. If I touch your stomach I can feel water retention which means you've lost even more weight than it seems." He explained.
"I don't understand because I've been eating a lot." I was still confused.
"Yes you're mother told me so; which is what we're trying to figure out." Dr. Harris nodded. "She told me what you eat and you're diet is healthy but we're going to keep you here a while and feed you food and supplements for the nutrients you're having deficiency with."
"Okay, you're the doc. Can I make some phone calls?" I asked.
"Sure, they're some pay phones in the hall. Come with me and I'll show you." Dr. Harris pulled out some coins from his pocket. I swung my legs over the bed and stood up; a wave of dizziness hit me and almost fell over but Dr. Harris caught me.
"Slowly now." He steadied me and I followed him cautiously out to the hall with my IV pole in hand. When we got to the phone Dr. Harris gave me the coins and told me to return to my room and rest when I was done. I dialled the home phone and Renee answered:
"Hello?"
"Hi, mom. How are you?"
"Oh! You're awake! Dr. Harris talked to us. We were visiting you but Charlie had to go to work and I had to make him supper." Renee sounded guilty for not being here when I woke up.
"It's fine. Did Dr. Harris explain everything?"
"Yes honey, I was so worried when the hospital called and told me you had been taken into the emergency room."
"Mom, I'm scared." I said my voice shaking.
"Oh, baby you're going to be fine; I'll come over as soon as I can." Renee soothed and I kept the tears back.
"Mom, I'm going to call Alice. See you later."
"Bye Bella." With that we hung up. Next I dialled Alice's number.
"Hi, you've reached Alice; sorry I'm not available. Bella if it's you try Rose's." Beep! I hung up and dialled Rose's like instructed.
"Hello?" Rosalie answered.
"Rose its Bella." I said relieved she answered.
"Oh my God! Bella are you okay?" she freaked.
"I'm fine, is Alice with you?"
"Yeah, one sec I'll put you on speaker." Rose said and I heard her fumble with the phone.
"Bella I was so freaked when you collapsed I called 911 and there was a huge commotion." Alice squealed. I groaned at the thought.
"Oh man! Well I'm okay now just something about malnutrition." I tried to downplay the whole situation.
"I knew there was something off!" Rosalie said.
"I guess I'll be missing school so could you guys bring me my homework?" I asked.
"Sure." They said in union.
"Why don't you guys come tomorrow and visit?" I asked hopefully.
"Sure babe no prob." Alice said.
"Alright I'm going to go and crash." I yawned and hung up. I pulled my IV back to room and carefully lay down. When I woke up I found it was dark and Renee sleeping in a chair. I sighed and lay back down on the pillow not expecting to fall asleep but then again that's all I really do now a days.
EPOV
"Dad what's this about?" I asked as he pulled me towards his Mercedes. Carlisle just shook his head and drove. He drove faster than usual and we were soon at the hospital. He rushed me into the emergency room and sat me on a bed.
"Dad?" I asked more urgently.
"Edward you're complexion is yellowish, you're abdomen is swollen and you're eyes are dull. You're obviously ill! Why didn't you come home early? You have to be feeling some symptoms." Carlisle's tone was stern but worried.
"I didn't think tiredness was something to be worried about." I shrugged.
"Edward you're bloated as hell!" Was all Carlisle responded. He then took my blood pressure, weighed me, did some blood tests and a bunch of other stuff. I waited there for like an eternity and finally he came back in with a worried look on his face.
"Edward it seems there is something wrong with your nutrition. The symptoms you are showing are classic and your suffering deficiencies in numerous vital nutrients." Carlisle said stiffly.
"Dad be less doctorish and explain." I crossed my arms. Carlisle sighed and looked at me for a moment.
"You are really ill Edward. You need to stay here in the hospital until we can figure out what's going on. I'm going to call Esme and tell her." Carlisle squeezed my hand for a moment then left. I had never seen him so worried and that worried me.
Very little time has passed when Esme ran in and wrapped me in a hug that was surprisingly hard for her small frame. I hugged her back and eventually she pulled away. When she looked at ne there were tears threatening to spill over.
"Mom, I'm fine don't cry!" I pleaded.
"Edward everything's going to be fine!" Esme sobbed.
"I know mom." Something in my gut said differently.
Okay so not the best but I tried.
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Robrules