BPOV

I looked myself over in the mirror making sure my presence didn't look too disturbing. Even though I could care less about my appearance lately, I didn't want to be a freak show.

Not to mention I was getting sick of all the pity looks I was getting and the constant are you okay. Maybe if I dressed more up to date I could blend in more. I decided on blue jeans and a girly tang top.

I tugged on my shirt, smoothing out the creases. Once satisfied I headed down stairs grabbing my jacket. "Bye Dad, I'll be back later." I called out heading for the front door.

Charlie looked up from the newspaper with a confused look on his face. "Uh Bell, you do realize it's not a school day?" He asked somewhat concerned.

Of course I know it's not a school day. I haven't totally lost my mind, give me some credit.

I rolled my eyes annoyed. "Yeah, I know, I'm going to the hospital." I explained. Charlie looked at me shocked. "Again?"

I shrugged putting my jacket on. "You know me Miss Klutz." Charlie shook his head, quickly demising any confusion on the subject.

At least my clumsiness is helpful for something.


At the hospital

I waited impatiently in the waiting room, trying to keep my mind occupied. I looked through a magazine I could care less about as I tapped my foot on the ground nervously.

"First time?" I heard a woman questioned. My head popped up from the article I was pretending to read. "Excuse me?" I asked confused. "Is this your first time in a hospital?" She rephrased.

Little did she know.

"Hardly." I lightly snickered tossing the magazine on a nearby table. "Oh, you're a regular huh?" She inquired. I shook my head. "You could say that." Suddenly Carlisle came through the doors catching my eye.

I watched silently as he was saying goodbye to patience. "Oh, I get it." The lady laughed catching my attention again. "He's quite a looker huh?" She teased. I turned back in Carlisle direction. "Yeah and he's sweet too." I replied in a daze.

"Everything looks good Mr. White and I'll see you in a couple of days for your re check." Carlisle stated walking his patience to the front desk. "Thank you." The old patience replied.

Carlisle smiled warmly at the man. "My pleasure." Handing his chart to the nurse be hide the desk. Finally Carlisle turned noticing me, a smile immediately spread across his face.

"Bella, what a nice surprise." I replied still in awe. "I've never seen you work before, you seem so- I couldn't even think of the word to describe him. "Human?" Carlisle suggested. "Yeah." I snickered.

Once our snickers died down it got quiet again. "I thought I would take you up on your offer." I stated. Carlisle looked at me confused.

Maybe he didn't mean what he said; maybe he was just trying to be nice.

I continued explaining, feeling stupid that Carlisle didn't remember this. "You said I could come anytime if I wanted to see you." I said unsure. Carlisle nodded as if suddenly remembering.

"Ah, I have a couple more rooms, give me a few minutes." He said giving me his killer smile. I nodded eagerly just glad he agreed.


An hour later I was pretty much falling asleep from boredom. Finally I heard Carlisle voice pierce through the room. "Come on let's go. I'm sure your probably starving by now."

I didn't even think about food until he mentioned it. I was in such a rush to get to the hospital this morning I skipped breakfast. "I could eat." I confessed. Carlisle weakly smile holding the door open for me.


After grabbing something to eat I headed to the car when Carlisle stopped me. "You mind if we walk a little bit?" He asked. I was stunned he actually wanted to spend more time together.

"Don't you need to get back to work?" I asked confused at his relaxed state. "They'll be fine without me for a little bit longer, besides there are some things we need to talk about."

I nodded in agreement. Yes, I for one had many questions. We walked down the sidewalk in silence. After a few minutes Carlisle spoke.

"So, are you going to ask me?" He questioned with a smirk on his face. As if he already knew what I was going to ask. "Why are you here, really?" I asked eager to find out the answer.

Carlisle gestured to a nearby bench. I sat down waiting for his answer. His face turned serious. "Honestly, Edward asked me to make sure you were okay."

I clinched my fists as anger ran through me. "What, so I don't get in trouble, like you're my babysitter?" I snapped. Carlisle sighed stressed. "No, he just wanted to make sure you would be okay on your own. He didn't want to leave, none of us did." He confessed.

"Then why did he leave, huh?! I exclaimed as a tear rolled down my cheek. I was too upset to whip it away or try to hide it. Carlisle leaned over lightly brushing my tear away. I closed my eyes instantly, missing the cold feel of Edward's hands wanting to savior the feeling.

"That's something only Edward could tell you." Carlisle added, removing his hand from my cheek. My eyes snapped open missing his hands absence. Suddenly something occurred to me.

Carlisle agreed to watch me.

He left his family to protect me.

Why?

Why would he sacrifice everything he has to protect me?

I faced him suddenly curious. "What about you?" He looked at me dumbfounded. "What about me?" He asked confused. "Your family, Esme?" I asked shocked I haven't realized all he left be hide.

He nodded seeing my worry. "Well, they understand I'm needed here right now, they seem find with it. I think their glad that someone is watching over you. To know that you're okay." He explained.

I harshly laughed. "I'm not ok; I haven't been for a while." I confessed. Carlisle put on a hopeful smile. "In time you'll heal."

"I hope so." I replied wrapping my arms around myself in a comforting manner. Carlisle got up reaching out for my hand. "Come on, I should get you back."

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