I awoke on a plush leather couch in a dimly lit room. I blinked once in confusion before I gasped, the events of this afternoon flooding back to me all at once, and sat bolt upright, regretting it immediately when my head throbbed painfully. I fell back with a groan as my vision blurred with unshed tears. My whole body was sore, which was odd because obviously I'm not the most active person so there wasn't a reason I could think of for why I felt like this. I rubbed my eyes with the heel of my hands and with a sigh I opened my eyes again, my vision clearer and attempted to sit up again, slowly this time.

I managed to sit up a scowl etched on my face and I looked up at the sound of a throat clearing, alarm coursing through me. When I tensed pain shot through me and I winced. The man before me was young. Pale blonde hair, skin much paler than mine, and kind topaz eyes. He was beautiful, I knew he belonged to the Cullen's right away. He gave me a comforting smile, and pushed away from his large desk, the wheels on the hardwood irritating my headache. He crossed the short distance to the couch in 3 long strides, to crouch in front of me. Suddenly I was overwhelmed by a sickly-sweet scent, mixed with bleach and I backed into the couch wrinkling my nose, but just as suddenly as it appeared, the scent was gone and all I could smell was old books and sandalwood. The man raised an eyebrow for a second before his face smoothed out. He spoke, and I felt my unease drift away "Hello, Isabella, I'm Carlisle. I'm afraid you gave poor Alice quite a scare." His voice was airy and calm. I frowned, clearing my throat before I spoke. "Just Bella is fine, Mr. Cullen. Where am I?" I asked looking around. I noticed then several large bookshelves, and old looking paintings covering the white walls.

He smiled softly and stood offering me his hand which I took. He helped me stand slowly. His skin was the same as Alice's I noted with a frown. It felt like alarm bells were going off in my head, but I couldn't tell if it was the headache or my self-preservation kicking in. "Please, call me Carlisle. Mr. Cullen was my father. As for the where, you're in my personal study. Alice thought it would be easier if I saw you here, to save you the hassle of going through the hospital." I furrowed my brows in confusion. He noticed. "I'm a Doctor, Bella. Don't worry, you're in capable hands." I nodded, my lips twisting in a frown while my muscles protested. He led me to a chair in front of his desk and motioned for me to sit down. "How do you Feel Bella? You had an incredibly high fever and a very fast heart beat when you arrived, and you were out cold." I opened my mouth to answer when the door flew open. I jumped and flinched once more. I couldn't help the automatic grin on my face when I saw Alice standing nervously in the doorway. Despite every thought I had telling me not to, I relaxed. My attention was pulled back to Carlisle when he chuckled softly.

He waved Alice in and she sat in the chair next to me. Her eyes kept flickering between Carlisle's and mine. Without looking away from Alice I said "I feel really sore. Like I've stretched all my muscles way too much." I paused, looking at him. "I felt really hot and shaky. My head feels like it's splitting. I've never had an experience like this." I shook my head, rubbing my neck trying to ease my headache some. Carlisle nodded and opened a drawer pulling out a small bottle. "Alice, would you mind getting Bella a glass of water please? These should help your headache in 15 minutes or so Bella." She frowned looking at me and I managed a small smile. She ran downstairs and was back probably in 30 seconds. Carlisle handed me two small pills and Alice handed me the glass and I quickly drank the water popping the pills in my mouth, trusting the good doctor's word that these would ease my headache. I closed my eyes for a moment and felt the back of Alice's cold hand on my temple. I let a sigh escape me and I leaned into her hand the cold contrasting with my warm skin pleasantly. I opened my eyes to see Carlisle smiling fondly at the display. I moved my head and glanced at Alice, a sheepish smile gracing my lips and she dropped her arm. "Thank you Dr. Cul- er Carlisle. I appreciate your help. Do you know what might be wrong with me? This has been such a weird day, I mean, I didn't even feel sick until 5th period, and next thing you know, I'm unconscious on your couch."

He looked at Alice, frowning and I looked at her expectantly. "Well Bella," she began hesitantly avoiding my eyes. I cocked my head to the side waiting. "We don't actually know what's wrong with you until you have some bloodwork and maybe an MRI done. I thought you were just having a panic attack or something but when I brought you here, we realized you were worse off. We were waiting to see if you would wake up before we took you to the hospital. In another 10 minutes we were going to just take you." I shook my head. "I'm glad you didn't, I don't want Charlie to worry about me. I'm mostly fine now I think, just sore. I think my heads starting to feel better even." Suddenly, a thought occurred to me and before I could say anything Alice handed me my phone. I gave her a questioning look and she shrugged. The clock on my phone read 2:03pm and I had 22 new text messages. I sighed, realizing I'd been out for about 45 minutes. I turned the phone screen off and looked at Alice, a warm feeling settled in my stomach which confused me. Carlisle cleared his throat then, recalling my attention. "Bella, even if you feel better now, it might be a good idea for you to at least go to the hospital now, so we can run some tests. I'd be more comfortable if we got some answers."

I sighed. He was right, this was too serious to ignore. "I know you're right, I should go, but I would prefer not tonight. Its been an emotionally and physically exhausting day and I'd really just like to eat something and sleep." He pursed his lips and looked at Alice who sat rigid in her seat, a blank look on her face. Before I could ask if she was okay she was smiling. "If you won't go today dear Bella, then you must stay the night, so Carlisle can observe you if there's any problems. You can sleep in my room!" she clapped happily and bounced in her seat. I felt myself smile softly at her, I really couldn't tell her no. "If that's alright with you Bella, I'd feel better as well knowing you weren't far away in case you have another… attack like this. Then tomorrow you can come with me to the hospital for some tests. I'll write you a Doctor's note of course." Said Carlisle softly. I looked back and forth between them before nodding slowly. Alice squealed, and I winced at the loud noise. She smiled and mouthed 'sorry' at me sheepishly. "I would prefer if you didn't tell Charlie about this… He worries about me enough with… everything that's been going on. This would just freak him out." He frowned. "I'd need his permission to treat you Bella. But that's a bridge we can cross tomorrow. Alice, why don't you help Bella downstairs, so your mother can feed her. Bella if anything happens just yell for me." He said with a smile.

I smiled back and promised I'd let him know if anything changed. When I stood I felt so much better. Whatever Carlisle gave me must have been good. Alice was by my side and leading me out the door gripping my wrist lightly. Bright light flooded the hallway we were in and I noticed the floor to ceiling windows on either end. The house was beautiful, I couldn't help nut notice as she led me down the stairs. "Everyone else will be home soon, so after that you can call Charlie and tell him you're staying the night here. Just tell him its for a biology project." I nodded and gasped when we entered the kitchen. White marble counters contrasted starkly with the dark wooden cabinets. The kitchen was huge with all new stainless-steel appliances.

The island in the center was covered in grocery bags and a woman with light brown hair was humming and putting things away. She looked up when she entered, a warm smile gracing her perfect lips and her honey eyes alight with joy. She was roughly the same height as me with a perfect figure. She radiated love, warmth, and happiness. She dusted off her hands on a towel and quickly enveloped me in a hug. My heart gave a painful twinge. Her hugs felt just like my mom's. My throat was tight as she let go. Her hands still on my shoulders she looked me over. "Hello dear, I'm Esme, Alice's mom. I was so worried when Carlisle carried you in, you were so pale. I'm so glad to see you up and moving. Are you hungry dear? I was just making the kids an afternoon snack." I nodded shoving the thoughts of my mother away from me. I refused to cry in front of strangers. I took a seat at one of the barstools and leaned my head on my hands. Alice took a seat next to me and Esme placed a plate of cheeses and crackers and meats in front of me. "Thank you, Mrs. Cullen." I said with a smile. She scoffed lightly, "Bella dear, please call me Esme, we don't care for formalities here." I nodded grudgingly, helping myself to the food. Alice watched me eat a look of fascination on her face. I noticed she wasn't eating anything, so I pushed the tray towards her and she shook her head. "I'm a vegetarian Bella but thank you." She said with a giggle. Esme shot her a disapproving look and I just sighed. I munched happily on the food pulling out my phone. The group chat was going off of course.

I skimmed the messages deciding to answer when Seth asked what I was doing.

'I'm staying the night with my new friend Alice.' I typed back and within seconds 3 separate replies came through all saying 'Cullen?' I glanced at Alice then saying "You must be the only Alice in town" with a giggle and showing her my screen. Her eyes widened slightly before she shrugged, a nervous look on her face. "Are those your friends from the reservation?" she asked timidly. "Yea." I said lamely texting back my confirmation. I was midway through chewing when my phone rang. Caller ID said it was Jacob. I sent Alice an apologetic glance and hit the green answer button. "Hey Jake, what's up?" He angrily said, "Bella you need to go home, you can't be around the Cullen's, they aren't good people." Alice growled, and I looked at her and my confusion grew when I heard a deep growl on the other end of the phone call. I huffed. "Jake, they are probably the nicest people I've ever met; besides, Alice and I have a project to do. I'm not leaving." I asserted. "Bella please trust me and go home." he begged. I sighed angrily. "Jake, I love you, but I'm staying here. I'll call you later." he started to protest but I just hung up. I wasn't in the mood to fight with him.

I ignored the two beautiful being in the kitchen and gave Charlie a call telling him the story and asking to stay the night. Once he heard it would be at Dr. Cullen's house he happily agreed. My phone was still getting blown up with text after text, so I settled for turning it off completely.

Soon enough the other four Cullen children came home from school. The atmosphere lightened considerably when Emmet lifted me off the stool and gave me a big bear hug. I laughed at the friendly greeting. I had only known these people half a day, but I already felt at home with them. Rosalie frowned at his antics and settled on the couch with a magazine, giving me a small nod. Edward threw a hasty "Hey Bella" over his shoulder as he chased Jasper up the stairs. Alice and Rosalie groaned and glared at the stairs. I laughed at Alice's pout and she glared at me. "They're going to be at it for hours Bella, they're so inconsiderate." She huffed and I blanched. "Going… at it? Like… sex?" my cheeks flamed, and I ducked my head. Four sets of laughter filled my ears and they were all laughing at my embarrassment. Emmet ruffled my hair and joined Rosalie on the couch pulling her into his lap with ease. "Yes Bella" said Alice with a giggle. "They always do this. Damn rabbits" she mumbled. I nodded not meeting her eyes. She placed her hand over mine gently rubbing circles with her thumb and it felt like electricity sparked where she touched me.

I sighed, content to let her touch me for the rest of eternity if that's what she wanted. A wave of fatigue hit me then and before I could even ask, Alice was standing and pulling me off the stool. 'Come on Bella, lets get you some sleep. " I didn't argue as she led me back upstairs to the first white door. She paused and looked at me nervously before opening the door and pulling me inside. I gasped. The walls were canary yellow, covered in sketches of all kinds. Portraits and landscape scenes, even some fashion designs. The back wall was made of glass from floor to ceiling and the view was extraordinary. On the right wall was a huge flat screen tv flanked on either side by shelves full of movies. On the center of the left side sat a queen bed with a beautiful dark wood frame covered in a grey comforter and several accent pillows. On either side of that sat one large bookshelf and then a door. The floor was a beautiful ashy wooden floor. "No ones ever seen my room before" murmured Alice, breaking me out of my staring. "It's beautiful Ali, don't worry, I love it." She beamed. "Another nickname? My, my, Bella, I must say they're cute nicknames. Now you need one." She said with a giggle. She pushed me lightly towards the bed and I blushed again, embarrassed.

"Stay there, I'm going to get you something to sleep in." and she vanished. I stood there happy to admire her art work. I was admiring a beautiful piece that looked like a clock tower when Alice returned holding a par of light sweatpants and a tank top. "I hope this is alright." Her mouth twisted into a grin then "Bella Bear." I glared at her trying to keep the smile from my face and failing miserably. She laughed at me and just said, "hurry up and get dressed, don't worry I wont look" and she turned around giving me some privacy. I quickly threw the clothes on and told her she could turn around. She collected my clothes and set them on her dresser pressed in the corner that I hadn't even noticed. "If you don't mind, I'm gonna change into my play clothes." She said playfully, and my eyes widened as she pulled off her shirt and walked into the door from before. She came out wearing short shorts and a t-shirt much too big for her. Ignoring my gaping mouth, she smiled and said, "Would you like to watch a movie while you fall asleep Bella bear?" I nodded dumbly and climbed onto her bed leaning against the head board. She put on a Disney movie. I grinned. My heart fluttering pleasantly at her childish antics.

She crawled on the bed right next to me and my eyes fluttered shut when she grabbed my hand and squeezed lightly. "Go to bed sweet Bella, you need to rest." I snuggled into the plush bed beside Alice who was sitting with her legs crossed, singing along softly to Beauty and the Beast songs. I felt Alice run her fingers through my hair a few times before blackness consumed me.

A/N:PLEASE REVIEW! THIS IS MY FIRST STORY IN ALMOST 6 YEARS I NEED FEEDBACK!