Hey all! Here is the 4th chappie of; It's Such a Small World, Right? Sorry for the cliffy! I'm trying to get better about updating! Please don't hate me!!!! *hides in corner*
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EPOV
I watched Bella make her way to the back of the bar, leaning up against the wall. I blended in with the crowd, keeping an eye on her. Knowing Bella, if she wasn't careful, she'd wind up tripping over her own feet; I chuckled and shook my head at the thought. I glanced over at Bella, who had her hand at her temples. My eyebrows furrowed; is she okay? I barely finished that thought when everything went into slow motion. She started to fall. I rushed as fast as I could to catch her.
When I reached her, I could tell she was hot. Her breathing was heavy, and she looked almost deathly pale. I put my hand to her forehead. She was very warm. She was panting and unconscious. I pulled out my cell and quickly dialed Carlisle's number. On the first couple of rings he picked up, and thank God he did.
"Hello? Edward?" His curious voice said.
"Yeah, Carlisle, Bella just fainted. She's very pale and has a high fever. I don't know what to do. She's unconscious. Can you make it home?" I asked, very stressed out. I could hear the panic in my voice, and I'm sure Carlisle could too. My hand was shaking as I ran it through my hair. It seemed like forever before he answered.
"Yes, of course."
"Okay, I'll be there with her soon." With that I clicked my phone shut. I picked up her delicate frame and informed the manager of the situation. He understood and I rushed out to Alice's car. I got her settled in the passenger side and I quickly drove back home. It's nice having a Porsche sometimes.
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"Well, it looks like she fainted from exhaustion. You said she works two jobs right? It's probably from that and her ballet practices. I assume she's a serious little worker, and her body just couldn't take the strain. A few days rest and she'll be all better." Carlisle said professionally. Bella lay on the couch as everyone crowded around her. I'd been trying to keep calm, but wasn't doing a very good job of it. I was tense, and everyone being around to notice it wasn't making things any better.
"Oh thank goodness. I was so worried. Should she stay here? I mean, I don't think Charlie would mind, but could she? Please?" Esme smiled, running her fingers through Alice's hair. I gripped the armrest of the couch a little more tightly.
"I don't see why not. Bella is welcome here anytime she wants." Alice squealed and left the room, cell phone in hand dialing Bella's home number. Everyone started to shuffle out of the room. Except for Carlisle. He stayed and looked at me with something gleaming in his eyes that I couldn't just read. It wasn't unkind…just…unnerving. I cocked my head to the side, inquiring what was wrong. The corner of his mouth ticked up.
"You like her. You really like her." I blinked, and tried to keep my emotions under control as he laughed.
"Um, well…" I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair, looking down. "Yeah, I do." He smiled and put his hand on my shoulder before walking out of the living room. I sighed and plopped down in a chair beside the couch, looking over to Bella. She moved; tried to sit up, but struggled. I got up, placing my hand on the small of her back, I helped her sit up.
"Careful now." I said gently. She looked at me blearily and nodded. "How are you feeling?" I asked putting my hand to her forehead. "You still have a bit of a fever."
"I'm alright, I suppose…but…" She said, putting her hand to her head and cocking her head to the side. I blinked, confused. "What happened to me?" I quickly explained, stressing that she needed to get lots of rest. She looked worried, and I put my hand on her head.
"You'll be fine. Carlisle said you could stay here for a few days if you'd like, and Alice is probably already on her way back from getting your stuff from your house." I finished, chuckling. She looked up at me and smiled.
"Thank you…you really saved me there." My eyes softened.
"Anytime. Really. If you ever need any help, just call. And I'll be there." She blushed and smiled. A few stray strands of hair fell in her face. Mindlessly, I pushed them behind her ear, unconsciously getting closer. She blushed, and I wouldn't be surprised if I did as well. I covered it with a chuckle. "Now, now. Why the blush?" I teased, causing her to blush harder.
"Well you see…um…" She stuttered, leaving me confused. She looked up at me and smiled. "I heard what you said." I froze. Completely. I didn't know if she could tell, but she froze as well, maybe thinking she stepped over the line. But she got up the courage to keep on going. "And you see…I like you too."
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Sorry for the short chapter! And the cliffy! I'd been planning this happening ever since I've started writing the story! And like I said, I'm trying to get better about updating! Just as I started writing I got a huge writer's block. TT3TT. But!! It's gone and I shall be writing as fast as I can! R & R Thank you everyone :)