Once again, I am not Stephanie Meyer and do not own Twilight. Just using here toys for my own pleasure LOL.
Chapter 9
BPOV
After last nights news, Alice hadn't left me side. I glanced over at her. She was resting her head on my bed with her eyes closed. Emmett had left for the airport after I decided against telling his friends about the baby for now. It was serenely quiet now. Just me left alone to my thoughts. I wonder how Em's friend will take this pregnancy and what got me there? Will they except me and my baby? I knew Emmett had and Alice was a no-brainer, of course they'd be here for me. They were family, but not the others. I had met Jasper and his twin Rose a few times. Jasper seemed nice. I used to think that he and Alice would make an excellent pair, I had never had the opportunity to make that happen until now. Rose was a different story. She was beautiful. Tall, long blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, she was just beautiful. I was always self conscious around her. Me, just plain old Bella. Nothing special, and now I was expecting her to accept me and my baggage. Yeah, right. Alice stirred beside me.
"Morning, sleepy head," I murmured as I threw my pillow at her head. My aim was right on target.
"Hey, don't do that Bell's come on, you'll mess up my hair." She stretched in her chair, and pouted. Just like Alice worrying about her hair at a time like this. She looked like she was going to cry.
"Awww, Alice. You know I didn't mean it," I stammered.
She looked up smiling. "Gotcha Bella!"
"Alice…."
"Seriously Bells, are you okay with all these new developments? I mean moving to Forks, Jake, and the baby." Alice questioned.
Was I okay? I hadn't thought things out that far yet. Could I really do this? I guess I didn't have a choice now.
"Yes, Alice I'm fine." I sighed.
"Really Bella?" She questioned. Just like a best friend to know when you're lying through your teeth.
" No Alice not really. I mean this is a lot to expect you guys to except. You probably think I'm nuts for keeping the baby, but I can't give her up."
"Her?"
"Yes, her. I have a feeling it's a girl." I smiled. "Emmett's friends really don't know what they're getting into with me Alice. High school is a cruel world. When others realize Bella's got a bun in the oven any one around me will have their reputations drug in the mud."
Alice spoke up. "Well Bella, I think we both know I don't care what others think of me and I'm not leaving my best friend and future mini-shopping buddy in there for anything in the world. And besides, all babies need mom's. I know. Even though you didn't exactly plan things this way, I think you're making the right decision. You couldn't live with yourself any other way. As for Emmett's friends, well only time will tell. Everyone loves you Bells just wait." Alice always knew what to say all the time.
I glanced up at the clock. Wow! 4pm. Emmett should be getting back here soon.
"Alice, why don't you go downstairs and get use some food." Right on cue my stomach growled. " Emmett will be back soon and if he sees we haven't eaten since he left, it will be a replay of this morning. " She cringed. Before leaving Emmett had cleaned out the cafeteria muttering things like, mini-Bella needs food, and careful your eating for two now.
"I think your right, I'll be right back." The walked gracefully out of the room.
I began to reach for my copy of Wuthering Heights on the night stand. Both rails were down on the bed to I thought I could stretch to get it, but I was wrong. I found myself crashing to the floor. I closed my eyes tightly and waited to the collision that never came. I was caught my two strong arms. Emmett. I quickly opened my eyes. A strong man, who looked around my age, was staring back. He had the most piercing green eyes and sandy hair. He took my breath away. He was a little shorter than Emmett and somewhat smaller and still built.
"Emmett told me you were clumsy, but I never thought you'd be trying to commit suicide by rolling out of a hospital bed." He spoke.
"Um, I, um…" I stammered.
"Edward, man. What are you doing to my sister?" Emmett walked in the room with a shocked expression on his face.
"I was…" I was at a loss for words.
"She was falling from the bed, Em. I caught her." Edward smiled as he placed me gently on the bed. Emmett chuckled.
"Clumsy Bella. What will we ever do with you? I guess you'll always have to be in my sight to keep you and…..well you safe." Great going Emmett. At this rate the world will know my secret by tonight.
Just then Alice returned to the room with two others with her. I recognized them immediately, Jasper and Rose.
"Bella, looks like I found a few stragglers." Alice smiled, mainly at Jasper. I knew they'd hit it off. Jasper made his was toward my bed, and wrapped his arms around me.
"I'm so glad you're coming home Bella. It will be like Christmas, everyday." He beamed. If he only knew what they were getting into.
I hugged him back. "I'm glad to be coming home Jasper."
Another set of arms were wrapped around me. I looked up only to see Rose.
"Yes, Bella, you'll be home and we'll all have two extensions to our group." I never knew Rose could be so nice. Here for five minutes and she'd already excepted Alice and me.
"Wow, all the love. GROUP HUG!" Emmett yelled as he ran to the bed gripping all three of us. Next Alice joined and then Edward. An onlooker would think we'd known each other for years instead of just a few minutes.
The hugged lasted a few more minutes and ended in the sorely needed laughter I needed. We talked for hours. They had completed the packing and we'd be ready to go as soon as my papers were signed in the morning. I couldn't wait to make it to my new home. 0Rose telling about school, jasper telling me things we could all do in the forks, and Edward talking about his cars. I told stories about Alice and Emmett while Emmett and Alice told stories about me. By 9pm, I was exhausted. I yawned loudly. Emmett took my cue.
"Guys I think it's time to call it a night." Everyone stood except Emmett, as he spoke.
I looked at him. "Em, I think you should go home tonight. Alice too. You're both so tired and sleeping in chairs isn't helping you." They both frowned.
"I'm not leaving you here alone Bella. I know what happened last time you slipped from my life." Emmett frowned.
"I'll stay." Edward spoke. I was surprised. We had all had a good time this afternoon, but I never expected him to volunteer to babysit Bella.
"Man, I don't know." Emmett pondered.
I quickly spoke. "It's okay Emmett. Edward can keep me company."
"Okay Bells, but if you tries anything funny.."
"EMMETT!?!?" Alice yelled. "What are we going to do with you?" She grabbed Emmett's arm and yanked him to the door. Never underestimate the power of a pixie. "Night Bells, Love ya." She yelled back. Rose and Jazz followed them waving along the way.
I glanced back at Edward. "Guess it's just you and me now bub." I smiled.
"Yeah I guess so." He smiled back. "So are you excited about coming to Forks really?"
"At first I wasn't but now it's what I want." I answered. Another yawn slipped from my mouth.
"What am I doing? You're tired. Let's get you to sleep." Edward stood up grabbing my covers and placing them over my body. Can you get any sweeter than that. He literally tucked my in what a gentleman. Easy there Bells, bun in the oven remember? This is all you need right now.
"Um, thanks Edward. Goodnight." I rolled onto my side facing him and closed my eyes. Just before I drifted into my first night of dreamless sleep I heard an angelic voice.
"Goodnight to you to my Bella."
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EPOV
I called her my Bella. I could only hope she was asleep when I said that. She reminded me so much of my Tanya. She was so loving. I could see why all Emmett wanted to do was protect her. She didn't even know that I knew her secret. I would try my best to make her comfortable enough to tell all of us her secret. It wouldn't take long.
I made myself comfortable as possible in the chair beside Bella's bed. I closed my eyes. They hadn't been closed long when I saw a bright light. Then a figure on a bed. It was Tanya. I was back at the hospital. Dad had his hand on my shoulder and the doctor was telling he they'd lost her. I just started screaming. Screaming for Tanya. Screaming for someone to save her. Screaming for help.
"Tanya!?!?!" I woke with a start from the dream. The same dream I'd been having for six weeks. I could feel the tears streaming down my face. I looked up only to be met with two brown eyes staring back at me.
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Well Chapter nine down the hatch. Let me know what you think. Review please.
