Bella opened her eyes in shock. What a stupid reaction. What else was she expecting? More insults and life-threatening glares?
"y-y-es Rosalie?" she asked, hesitant
"I'm so very sorry Bella, I feel wretched about every part of this, and so grateful that you went to save my brother after what I did, please say you'll forgive me"
The words were awkward, and stilted because of her embarrassment, but to me I knew she was sincere. Miraculously, Bella seemed to share my view.
"Of course Rosalie", she mumbled unclearly and shyly, "it's not your fault at all! I'm the one who jumped off the damn cliff, of course I forgive you!"
I found this amusing.
"It doesn't count till she's conscious Rose", I chuckled, trying to make the topic seem a little lighter, ignoring Edward's black expression.
"I'm conscious", Bella muttered, sighing
I laughed. These were the times I missed.
"Let her sleep", he insisted, his voice a little warmer
I resisted making a remark and concentrated on the driving. After around 20 seconds, Bella was asleep. The gentle sound of her breathing in and out humming through my ears.
As soon as I was sure Bella wouldn't wake, I turned to Edward
"Edward, You're gonna pay for that big brother, what were you thinking!"
Edward sighed. "sorry", he mumbled.
He stared out the window, and then pulled his gaze onto Bella. I turned away from him and looked at Rose. I was delighted when she looked tons better. She still had the hint of guilt and worry in her face but she had almost gone back to worry-free.