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Chapter 8

BPOV

I didn't know whether to hand the phone to Edward or talk to him myself. But before I could think anything through I said "Carlisle…I'm…I'm so sorry." I felt as if I was going to burst into tears. It was starting to get harder to hold it in.

He took a deep breath and said "Thank you Bella. Could you please hand the phone to Edward?"

I immediately responded "Yeah sure."

"Oh wait Bella, can I ask you one thing?"

"Mhhmmh" I mumbled.

"How is he doing? I tried his cell but he didn't answer."

"He's holding up but it doesn't look like he can hold up that shield for long."

"Okay." Was all he said. I handed the phone to Edward. He took it and went into the other room. I wrapped myself in my arms. I turned around to see Jacob. He was breathing hard. I walked up closer to him. My finger tips traced his worry lines on his forehead. His hair line was damp with sweat. His brown eyes met mine. And I felt an electric shock in my heart. It really hurt. I fell to my knees. I felt like I couldn't breathe. My lungs closed up. Jacob scrunched down on the floor. He laid my head on the floor and started pressing down on my chest. And as he did it felt like my breath was leaving me and none was entering. My eyes were starting to get blurry, but I could still see his figure and now Edward's. I could he yells that I couldn't make out. It was all a jumbled mess.

My eyes began to get heavier and heavier. They were almost closed. Just a little more…

Wait! Something inside me screamed.

I struggled to keep my eyes open. I had to keep them open I couldn't close them.

I felt Jacobs mouth on mine blowing in air. My lungs slowly started opening up. Then I started hearing those voices that were jumbled up. They were clear now.

JPOV

"Bella come on! Come on Bella!" I yelled her eyes were starting to open again.

She started smiling. Smiling! Edward held her hand while I pressed down on her chest as gently as I could. Any more pressure and I would of broken her ribs.

She muttered something out I didn't quite catch it. I stopped. "Thanks." She finally said. Her voice broke a little.

"God Bella what happened?" He said. His hand resting on her blushing cheeks.

I wanted so badly to rip his arm off just for touching her. What did he do to save her? Nothing. She made the wrong choice. If she'd of chosen me I could save her at all times. I could protect her. She could feel my warmth. She could feel the blood pulsing through my veins.

"So your okay?"

Edward helped her lean up. "Yeah I think I'll be fine. I think I was hyperventilating."

I didn't say another word I just left. There was a nearby park, I headed toward it. Then I smelled it. That horrible annoying smell filled my nostrils. It was her.

"Hey there sweet thang!" she yelled from behind me.

BPOV

"Bella do you need anything? Water? Anything?"

I put my hand on my forehead and used my other hand to get up off the floor. But of course I didn't even try to use any effort because before I knew it Edward had me on my feet.

"Umm no thanks. I'm fine."

"What are you feeling? Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?"

"Umm no just a little headache." I looked around the room. "Hey where's Jake?"

Edward had his back to me. He was sorting through the pill containers on the counter in the kitchen. I was in the living room.

He finally muttered. "He took off again."

He handed me my pill and a glass of water. I looked down at that vampire bite scar on my arm. I think Edward saw me rub it because his eyes were filled with pain. I tried to change the subject. "What'd Carlisle say?"

"He knows about the fledgling. He could smell her. I wonder why I couldn't."

"Jacob"

He smiled. "Ahhh yes Jacob, forgot about him."

It was silent. After a few moments went by I said "I feel much better now. What ya say we go for a walk?"

His worry lines disappeared and a brilliant smile landed on his face.

JPOV

"What the hell do you want?" I said aggressively.

"Well I didn't come here for tea." She said her hands on her hips. "How's about we have a bit of a…" she put her hand on her pale chin. "Tussle?"

"You sure you wanna die?"

"Awww! Your giving me a choice."

"I was gonna kill you anyway just wanna know if you want more time to liv…" I stopped. She's not living. "Walk around."

"Well I know for a fact I won't die."

"We'll see about that."

I headed for the brush so I could transform.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"I'm going to shift. I'm not an idiot I'm not going to shift in open space."

"Uh-huh well I have one rule. Woman on woman. No shifting."

"I don't take rules from blood suckers."

"Sorry hon. You got to do it the old fashioned way."

I grunted. "You'll still die either way."

She put her hands up and made a 'come here' motion with her finger. "Bring it."