A/N: Okay, so here I am… FOUR MONTHS since I've uploaded this story. Well, I honestly can't give you an excuse that's good enough to properly cover it. So, SORRY! If anyone has gotten hooked, or something… I apologize. Massively. I owe you guys… a million dollars for reading this. And if I were rich (at all) I would gladly pay every single one of you a LARGE lump-sum. :) The… overwhelming reaction that I'm receiving from all aspects of this story is just that – overwhelming. So, THANK YOU!
Alright. So about the actual story. I've recently deduced that it blends in with aaaaall of the other 'college love' stories out there. Well, if you ever meet me, you will immediately notice that I am NOT just a wallflower. I stand out – a lot. So, let me know if you agree with me on this. I mean, I'm going to continue writing this, obviously, but it might start sounding a little bit different… better. Haha. Be ready. I might post a poll on my bio about it or something. I don't know. :P
OH! And to clear up any confusion, in the last chapter, Bella did NOT pass out at the end there! She was just so dizzy that everything was like… black. If you've ever been REALLY dizzy, or you have motion sickness, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If not, then I really can't sympathize. Hahaha.
One last thing!! In my other story, Bathtubs and Ropes, I started giving each chapter a 'song of the chappie'. The goal of doing this is to get you to listen to whatever song I choose as you read the chapter… get it? HOT. xD
And awaaaaaaaaaay we go!
CHAPTER NINE
Don't Trust Me
3OH!3
The last time you checked in:
"BELLA!"
BPOV
Woah. You know that sick feeling you get when you ride the serpent at Wild Adventures? When you feel like the world is just closing in on you? The air flies past you so quickly, that you can't even tell it's there. That's exactly how a person with motion sickness feels when they move too quickly. It fades, swiftly, but you can't help but to jam your eyes closed as soon as that wave of nausea hits you. It's like electric shock – one second you feel fine, and then next, the world is upside-down and red.
When it happens, you don't lose consciousness, not even a little bit. You breathing just becomes labored, and you get a little weak. In my case, I got weak to the point of slipping off of Edward's arms and down to the ground. It hurt like hell, but I wasn't planning on showing that. Especially with that huge Emmett guy here. They'd never let me live it down.
"Oooooooooooohf." I groaned, rubbing my ass. Jesus. That hurt.
"Belly! Can you hear me?!" Rose called, and I could hear her scrambling to my side and grabbing my hand.
I flipped my eyes open, and, at once, everyone called me. Even my phone rang.
"Bella!"
"BELLS!!!!!"
"Belly! Answer me!"
"Um, Bella? You okay?"
T-t-t-tongues. Always pressed to your cheek.
Well, my tongue is on the inside of some other girls teeth.
You, tell your boyfriend, if he says he's got beef,
That I'm a vegetarian and I ain't f-ckin' scared of him.
Ugh. Who was calling me now?
"Hello?" I whispered, closing my eyes again.
"Bells?" my father's voice echoed through the phone, and into my ear.
"Dad! How are you?" I perked up quickly, I hadn't heard from either of my parents in days.
"Um, well, not too great-"
"Listen, Dad, can I call you back? Now's not really a good time…" I interrupted him.
"Well, uh, I guess you can, Bell. It's really important, though, so call back as soon as you possibly can, alright?"
"Yeah, Dad. Sure. Love you – 'bye." I said quickly, in a rush to get back to my friends.
"Love you, too. 'Bye."
"Bella, are you sure you're alright?" Edward asked me. Again.
As I got my snarky remark prepared, Carlisle interrupted me.
"Edward, you really need to relax. She's only got a mild case of Motion Sickness. Don't get your panties in a bunch."
I couldn't help it. I laughed. So did Alice, and Rose.
"Hahahaha, Carlisle… hahaha… you said…. Hahahahaha… PANTIES!! Hahahahahaha!" Alice choked out, through her laughter.
"Oh my God! Hahahahaha - I'm going to throw up! My st-stomach! Hahaha!" Rose laughed out, as we collapsed onto each other.
"Oh, shit!" I exclaimed – shooting an apologetic glance at Carlisle for my lack of manners. "I have to call Charlie!"
"Yeah, Dad.
I understand.
Yes, sir.
As soon as I can.
I'll call you later. Bye."
I looked down at my hands, and gripped my phone tighter than it could probably take.
"Hey, Bel-" Alice started. But - thank God - Rose interrupted her.
"What the hell happened to you, Baby?"
They both ran forward, not very far though, since we were on the balcony. Alice wrapped her arms around my waist, and Rose latched onto my shoulders.
"Charlie just called. He told me about what happened last night." I whispered – monotone. I couldn't just tell them outright. It hurt too much.
"Well?! What did he say?" Rose asked – ever the impatient one.
"He… he said that Renee was on her way home from the grocery store last night, and she was on her way to Phil's game. As she was pulling out of the parking lot, one of the delivery trucks swung out. Too fast. The driver… lost control of the truck. He hit… he hit the drivers-side of her jeep. It toppled over… and she c-c-couldn't" I couldn't finish. The pain the utter, searing pain. My mom. Was…
"She couldn't what, Sweatheart?" Alice whispered – comforting me.
"She couldn't get out. Sh-sh-she died. I-i-in the jeep. They c-c-could have gotten her out… but there wasn't enough time. She's… gone."
"Oh my God, Bella!" Rose whispered.
And then, for the second time in twenty-four hours – we collapsed onto each other – this time it wasn't in pure ecstasy. This time, it's safe to say that we all felt the complete and utter opposite. My mom, their second mom, she was… gone. Oh my God.
A/N: Woooooh. Sorry that took so long, guys. I'll upload another two chapters tomorrow. Scouts honor. ;)
Lots of Love,
Alice
