To See You Again Chapter 4: Can This Be Real ? Edward's POV, a twilight fanfic

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Can This Be Real ? - Edward's POV

I long for your touch,

the smell that reminds me of you, and yesterday;

the point in time where it stood still

and love harboured our hearts for a single moment.

Age 24

After a nice and peaceful breakfast with my mother, Alice and Jasper, I set out for my first day at the hospital. My father had left earlier so that he could set everything up for me. As I drive, I remember how many times I have been to the hospital before this day. Not just to go and see my father, but because of my beautiful angel. It has been 8 years since I last saw her but I still remember her like it was yesterday. Her beautiful, heart-shaped face and that lovely blush that would cover it whenever I would show her or tell her that I love her. she is the reason I have been to the hospital so many times over the early years. I remember how scared I would be every single time I would run through those doors after hearing that Bella had done something else to injure herself.

However, there is one instance that I still remember like it was yesterday. It was the day I got called out of a history test because my father had called the main office...

Age 16

"Excuse me for the interruption Mr. Kaul, but can Edward Cullen please be excused from class and come to the main office."

Mr. Kaul looked at me funny, and then turned back to the intercom. "I'm sorry Ms. Cope, but Mr. Cullen is in the process of writing a test right now. It will have to wait until the end of class."

Ms. Cope sighed on the other side of the intercom then proceeded to speak. "I'm very sorry Mr. Kaul, but this is urgent. We received a call from Edward's father from the hospital. There seems to have been an emergency..." Even before she stopped peaking I knew what had happened.

It was Bella.

I stood from my seat, threw my test at Mr. Kaul and all but ran out the door. I didn't even bother going to the main office to sign out, I just ran to my car. Knowing my father, he was probably in the process of getting Alice out of class as well, if not Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie. I jumped in my Volvo, put it in gear not paying attention to my seatbelt and sped from the parking lot. The hospital is about a 10 minute drive from the school but, because I was speeding, I got there in almost 5. I parked the car in the nearest spot and ran towards the automatic doors. As soon as I ran in the nurse, who knew me from my many previous visits, simply pointed me in the right direction and shouted out the room number.

216.

As I ran past doors I had to look hard to be able to read the numbers.

210....211....212....213....214....215....216

When I finally made it to the door, it was shut. I threw the door open to see my father standing over the bed. He immediately moved out of the way so I could see her.

I had never been more terrified in my entire life then I had at that very moment, seeing her lying in a bed with a breathing tube in her nose and dozens of other wires attached to her body. I walked over to the bed and ran my hands over her. Every part of her that I could reach without disrupting the wires. Her face. Her hands. And I hadn't realized I was shaking until Carlisle came over and placed his hands on my shoulders to stop the shaking. He lightly tried to pull me away but I couldn't be away from her. Not when she looked like this.

"What happened ?" I whispered. It was so low I wasn't even sure that he heard it.

"It happened during gym class. They were playing basketball and she wasn't paying attention. One of the girls ran straight into her, knocked her right over. She hit her head on the floor." Carlisle explained in a low, soothing voice.

My poor, sweet Bella. She looked so peaceful. As what Carlisle had said sank in I started to recall everything that I had read in all of his medical books over the years. Head Trauma. Brain Swelling. Paralysis. Brain dead.

Oh, God.

"Is she going to be okay, dad ?" I asked. I knew I sounded vulnerable to him. But I didn't care, because I was vulnerable. The love of my life is in the hospital and so many bad things could go wrong.

"Her brain is swelling a little bit at the point of impact, but there doesn't seem to be any permanent damage. She should make a full recovery." And with that he left the room so that I could have some privacy with my love.

I stood up, leaned forward and gave her a soft kiss on her forehead while stroking her cheek.

"I'm here baby." I said in a small whisper. "I'll always be here. Forever. I love you."

Age 24

"Edward !"

I was taken from my memory by my father calling me from down the hallway. I was already in my physicians coat and waiting at the nurse's station. Apparently, Carlisle would be starting my internship today. This excited me because I remember how much I used to love spending time at work with him.

"Hey Dad. So, where are we starting today ?"

"I'm taking you into the ER today. There probably won't be much going on but it will give you a little action. Plus, if you do well there, they may consider up-ing your internship." Carlisle said with a wink. We lightly chuckled together and walked to the ER. Today was going to be a good day.

I got home later than expected but that was only because the Chief of Surgery called me into his office after work today. Apparently, I did so well in the ER, according to the nurses, that I should be allowed to assist in surgeries. He wants me to help in a surgery tomorrow that he is working on and judge how I do for himself. This is amazing. I was ecstatic on my way home. Carlisle wouldn't be home until later because an unexpected consult came up.

I pulled into the driveway, around the house to the garage, parked the car and then went into the house. There was a note on the counter when I walked into the kitchen. I walked to get a drink from the fridge before going back to read it.

"Hey Eddie !

Me and Jazzy went out for dinner and a movie. So we won't be back till late. And mom went out with some of her mom friends. I don't know when she'll be back. OH and there's dinner in the oven. Enjoy :)

Love, Alice"

Typical Alice. I lightly chuckled and walked over to the oven to see what my mom left. Her famous Lasagne. Excellent ! I've always loved her cooking. I set the oven to 425° and let it heat. I walked into the living room and picked up a book. I turned on the light beside the couch and sat down to read. I tried to focus on the book but the thunder and lightning outside was distracting me so I went back into the kitchen.

20 minutes later I was taking my Lasagne from the oven and dishing it out onto a plate. I set it on the counter and went into the drawer to get a fork. Just as I pulled my chair into the table to eat the doorbell rang. I pushed away from the table and walked to the door. Who would be out on a night like this ? It can't be Carlisle, he would use the side door. But when I opened the door, I saw a sight that I never dreamed I would see.

Standing, on the other side to the door was...

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