Hello dear readers!
Here's chapter 3 of this story (which I'm really excited about!)
Each title of this story is a song, I hope you already noticed that. (Sometimes the songs will give you an insight of what might happen in the chapter, sometimes is just the song that I had on repeat while writing the chapter)
By the way, thanks for all the lovely comments, I try my best to answer to all of them, but sometimes I just open them and then forget to actually answer (it also happens to me with Whatssap conversations, I'm forgetful like that, so yeah)
Ps. To the lovely reader that asked if I could offer translations, I'll try my best to put them on, I forgot that not everyone speaks spanish (my bad, sorry) but I'll try to remember to put them :)
Next morning Forks awoke covered in snow.
That didn't deter me from my morning run, running in snow was almost as fun as running in the sand, I ran my usual mile before trotting back home, Charlie was about to leave when I reached the house, he gave me a strange look and I grinned at him, I hugged him goodbye and went in for a toasty hot shower, I decided to blow dry my hair if only to keep blowing hot hair into my face and then worked myself a cup of hot chocolate.
I slipped on a pair of wool leggings under my jeans and my new knee high Hunter boots that I had bought at the secondhand store, they were dark red and complimented my dark outfit. Then I grabbed a white long sleeved t-shirt and over it a red flannel shirt, and over it my black jacket, ending the whole outfit with a pair of gloves
I walked to my baby managing to evade the frozen slips of the driveway and realized that Charlie had chained the wheels, he was a really thoughtful dad. I turned on the engine and reveled in the warmth of the heater for a few moments before starting my drive.
I parked near the entranceway of the school as I knew that Tyler would slip on ice and crash on some poor sod's car, I grabbed my backpack and started walking towards the building thinking about what I could possibly cook for Charlie to show my appreciation for the chained wheels.
Of course fate is a bitch of the highest order, or maybe Bella Swan was really cursed and now I was suffering for it, because as I was walking in front an old Toyota corolla I heard the screech of tires skidding on ice and I looked up to find Tyler's van heading just my way, and let me tell you, death by a crappy van was not how I wanted to go.
Unlike original Bella who just stood there to die dumbly, my fight or flight responses were actually good, so I did the logical thing of throwing my backpack over the Toyota and jumped onto the car to slide over it, I bellyflopped to the floor and rolled away at the same time that Tyler impacted the car, the car immediately moved with the impact and I could have sworn I was going to die, because my legs hurt for me to just stand and move away quickly.
I almost resigned myself when I felt someone grabbing me and getting me out of the way, the car skidded by the spot I had just vacated a few seconds later and I let out a deep breath and turned to look at my savior.
"Why hello there handsome" I said in between shallow breaths, Edward looked at me.
"Hello Bella" he said, a smile threatening to breakout on his face.
I looked over his shoulder to see the Toyota a few feet away from us, there was a dent on it and I could guess exactly where it had come from. Edward helped me to my feet, my jeans had ripped on the knees but the leggings had not so I would probably just bruise. I checked the gloves and they looked scrapped but nothing mayor, no blood, I sighed in relief.
"Are you okay?" He asked bringing my attention back to him.
"I just jumped over a car to avoid the headlines from saying death by crappy van, I think I'm great" I said, a nervous laugh escaping my lips, "By the way thanks for getting me out of the way of the car that would have flattened me to the ground like a tortilla"
"Happy to help" he said, and suddenly feeling very tired I let my head fall on Edward's shoulder, "Bella? Bella!"
"Shhh... I'm fine, adrenaline leaving my body, I could do with a nap" I mumbled, my eyes closed.
Next time I was completely conscious again I was laying down. I opened my eyes to find myself staring at the whiteness of the emergency room, I pushed myself to a sitting position and looked around, thankfully I had no IV's or wires around me. A nurse noticed me awake and approached.
She checked my heart pressure and my temperature, I complied because I knew that it was simpler than trying to fight it. She smiled at me and declared me fine but told me to wait for the doctor. I smiled at her and looked around the Emergency room as she had left my curtain open. I saw Tyler several beds down from mine, bandages around his head. He seemed to be sleeping, which I was thankful for.
"Bella" said a now familiar voice, I looked to my side and saw Edward, he looked slightly concerned.
"Hi" I said stretching lazily, he smiled and I yawned, covering my face with my hands.
"You gave me quite a scare" he said accusingly but smiling, I smiled at him.
"Good, have to keep you on your toes" I said and he let out a laugh.
"You're impossible" he said, I winked at him.
In that moment Carlisle Cullen in all his white robed glory walked into the emergency room. He looked at Edward, something indescribable in his eyes and then smiled at me, I smiled back.
"So, Miss Swan, how are you feeling" he asked, I of course had to put my foot in my mouth, cause the man was gorgeous, like top of the line movie star, perfect in every sense of the word and, oh my god I was staring.
"Distracted" answered automatically, Edward sniggered and Carlisle seemed amused, since there was nothing else I could say to make this less awkward I only grinned at him with my best 'I'm completely innocent' face up.
"Edward said you jumped over a car, do you tend to do extreme activities, parkour maybe?" Carlisle asked and I wanted to laugh at the irony of that question, I had died because of a defective zip line.
"Not really, I run a mile every morning though" I said, Edward seemed surprised and Carlisle nodded.
"Well, your X-rays were good, nothing broken, although you might have some bruising" he said, I frowned.
"X-rays?" I asked, Carlisle nodded, "what day is it?" I asked in mock horror and Edward smiled.
"Worry not, Miss Swan, you have been sleeping off the adrenaline for a couple of hours, you're a heavy sleeper which is why we could perform the x-rays without waking you up" he said, and to be honest, that sounded about right, I could sleep through an earthquake.
"So, can I go? Oh shit! I need to go pick up my baby" I said suddenly and this time both men laughed.
"You're going home Miss Swan, I believe Rosalie already moved your beloved car" Carlisle said, so he knew then, I sighed in relief, "Your father is also outside" he said and I nodded, right Charlie was probably worried, "I of course recommend no more jumping over cars over the course of the next few days"
"But I bet it looked really cool, like something out of the Matrix" I said pouting, Edward smiled and Carlisle suddenly looked exasperated.
"Miss Swan" he said warningly, I smiled innocently at him.
"Do I get a lolly?" I asked because I could, Edward stifled a laugh and Carlisle rolled his eyes.
"Of course" he said before he left.
I stood from the bed and noticed that Edward was holding my backpack, as we were walking out of the emergency room a nurse approached me and handed me a cherry lolly that I stuck in my mouth immediately. Charlie was waiting for me outside and I grinned at him.
"Sup dad!" I said as he stood, worry etched upon his face.
"What did the doctor say? He asked, I kept on smiling but pulled the lolly out of my mouth.
"I'm fine dad, I jumped out of the way before the first car could hit me and Edward got me out of the way before the second car could flatten me, I might have a few bruises on my legs because of how I jumped and fell on the floor but other than that I'm fine" I said, he didn't seem convinced.
"You fainted Bells" he said, I rolled my eyes.
"Wrong, I took a nap because of the adrenaline that had helped my jump, once I was safe and out of the way my body shut down, but I'm perfectly fine, I promise" I said, Charlie did the unexpected thing and pulled me into a hug, I patted his back, careful not to drop my lolly and smiled at him when he let go.
"You need to call your mom" he said, and I believe he expected a heated response from me, I just grinned and stuck the lolly back in my mouth.
"You go to work, I'll calm the dragon" I said, he gave me a look.
"Who'll take you home?" He asked, I shrugged.
"I'll walk; it can't be that far" I said.
"I'll take her Chief Swan" said Edward suddenly, I had honestly forgotten that he was there.
"Dad, I'm fine, Edward will take me home and I'll make something fun for dinner," I said softly, finally Charlie nodded and I smiled at him and pulled him into another hug before he left.
Edward drove me home and I invited him inside, he followed me like a faithful puppy and sat at the table while I phoned Renee. I discussed with her on the phone while Edward watched silent.
"Look mom, I'm fine here and I really like it, honestly I don't really see myself in Phoenix anymore so, thanks for the offer but I'm staying"
"Is this about a boy?" She asked accusingly, I scoffed.
"No mother, this is about me being happy where I am, accidents happen and people die, it's the natural cycle of life, now I'm really tired and in need of a nap, so I'll call you later"
"Just take care Bella" Renee sounded sincere and I sighed resigned.
"I will" I said before cutting the conversation, I glanced at Edward who blinked.
"Do you want me to go?" He asked, I shook my head.
"No, I'll make coffee, do you want coffee? I can make a mean cappuccino" I said turning around to look for the ingredients of the cappuccino that I was going to make.
"No thank you, I'm okay" he said, I turned to give him a look.
"Suit yourself then" I said, he laughed but I kept my mind focused on my drink.
While looking in the fridge for things to make whipped cream from scratch with I found that Charlie had a bottle of Irish cream, I pulled it out to and placed it on the counter, I could feel Edward's judging look on my back but I ignored him. Several minutes and a little mess later and I was dropping a shot of Irish cream into my freshly made cappuccino.
I sat in front of Edward and smiled at him before taking a sip, it tasted like heaven and I sighed happily.
"Are you supposed to put alcohol in it?" Edward asked, I smirked at him.
"Supposed to, not really, needed to, definitely," I said as I took another sip, Edward raised an eyebrow.
"You shouldn't get drunk" he said, I shrugged.
"That is why you're here, you won't let me drink the entire bottle to forget the entire conversation I just had with my mom" I deadpanned.
"She sounded a bit controlling" he offered, I laughed.
"Ha, you don't know half of it"
After I drank my coffee I got started on dinner, Edward often asking about my cooking, I was doing penne in red tomato sauce and bratwurst, so it was going to be spicy.
"Will you stay for dinner?" I asked, Edward smiled.
"Not really, I should get home" he said standing, I nodded.
"Thank you for staying with me today" I said, his smile turned into a grin.
"It was no problem" he said, I smiled, "I'll pick you up tomorrow, Rosalie will return the car at school"
"It's okay, I trust Hale with my baby" I said.
I walked Edward outside and surprised him with a quick hug, he patted my back awkwardly. I smiled sheepishly at him and he just smirked as he got into the car.