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Chapter 9

EPOV

Bella's been in the hospital for about a week now. Carlisle said it was only to make sure some of her more sensitive stitches wouldn't rip out. But, she's coming home tomorrow and I can't wait.

There was still no sign of Charlie anywhere. If nothing shows up in the next few days, the state police was going to take over the search. I just hope they catch him soon. Bella's been waking up almost every night, screaming, because of a nightmare about that monster.

Luckily, Bella is going to go to Jasper's therapist in a few days. She asked me to come with her and I was more than happy to accept. I knew she'd need someone there to help her through some of the hard parts and I was honored that she wanted me. I guess that's what's boyfriends do in this situation, but I was still knew at this. For a long time, I looked at Bella as my best friend. Just recently, when I thought I was going to lose her, I finally realized that I wanted her as more.

Realizing I wanted her as more has made more than happy. I loved that I could still talk to her about everything, like when we were best friends, but then, I kept some things from her. Like what I did with Jessica on dates, I never really told her about that stuff. I just told if the date went well or not.

But now, she was the one I was going to take on dates. I would have to put more thought into the date unlike what I did with Jessica. I didn't want her to think that Jessica was any better than her, because she's definitely not. I would have to do something meaningful on out official first date. She really deserves something more special than dinner and a movie. Now what should I do?

"Edward?" my angel's voice brought me out of my thoughts. "What's on your mind? You've been so quite."

I was sitting on Bella's bed, next to her, with my arms around her. She had her head resting on my chest, looking up at me.

"Nothing really, love. Just thinking about some of the stuff we can do once you get out of here," I said.

"Anything exciting?" she asked.

"That is for me to know and for you to find out," I said, leaning down to kiss her perfect, full lips.

I don't think I'll ever get used to the sensation of feeling Bella's lips moving with mine. The electric current flowing between us was indescribable. It didn't hurt; it felt amazing. I couldn't get enough of it.

I pulled away reluctantly after her heart monitor started beeping erratically. I rested my forehead against her. We were both gasping for air with idiotic smiles on our faces.

"Well, as much as I would love to keep doing this, you need to sleep. You have a big day tomorrow," I said.

"That's right. I'm moving in with you," she said.

"Yep, and I can't wait. Waking up to you every morning has been absolutely amazing. I would love to keep doing that."

"Speaking of waking up, when was the last time you slept in a real bed? Or went to school for that matter?"

"Uh… well, it might have been the last time you did, with both the bed and school. I didn't want to leave you, Bells. Otherwise, the thought of you in that bloody pile at the bottom of your stairs would haunt me until I saw you again. I'm positive I'd think the last week was all a dream. I don't ever want to feel like I lost you again, Bella. It hurts too much."

"As much as I want to be mad at you for not sleeping properly and skipping school, I know I'd do the same if it were you instead of me, heaven forbid. I couldn't take not knowing if you were alright."

"I love you," I said, tightening my hold on her, burying my face in her luscious hair.

"I love you, too," she said, nuzzling her face in my chest.

We stayed like that for a few minutes. I could feel Bella's breathing evening out, and I felt my eyelids droop.

"Edward, I forgot to tell you something," Bella slurred.

"What's that, sweetheart?" I asked.

"Thank you."

I was confused. "For what?"

"For being the person I love and trust with everything I have. For helping me through all of this. For loving me enough to rescue me."

I smiled at her words. Though a 'thank you' wasn't needed, I was glad to hear that she loved and trusted me.

"Anytime, Bella. Anytime," I said before succumbing into sleep.

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"Alice, you are completely nuts!" Bella yelled, standing up from her hospital bed.

"Just put the damn outfit on, Bella!" Alice yelled back at her from the foot of the bed.

"I am not putting this on, Alice."

"And why not?"

"For one, this sleeve doesn't even look like it'll fit over my cast," Bella said, holding up her arm.

"Okay, I might have overlooked that," Alice mumbled.

"And another thing, you do realize that my legs are cut up and have stitches, right? They hurt like hell and those tight ass skinny jeans aren't going to help with that!"

Alice sighed. "I'm sorry, Bella. I should've thought about your injuries while picking out your coming home clothes."

Bella sighed, too. "It's okay, Alice. I guess I could wear those until we get to your house. I mean it's not like it's a long drive. Twenty minutes, tops. I've lived through worse, I can live through that."

I flinched in the chair I was sitting in when Bella said that she's lived through worse. I just can't believe that someone would do those horrible things to another person, let alone a father to his daughter! There was something seriously sick and twisted to be able to do that with no feelings of remorse.

"No, Rosalie is on her way here, I'll just have her get something else for you," Alice said.

"If you're sure. I can wear the clothes you have here," Bella said.

"No, Bella. I want you to be comfortable. It's really no big deal."

"Are you positive?"

"Yes, Bella. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a phone call to make." Alice left the room with her cell already to her ear.

"Alice really should have thought about your injuries when she picked out your clothes. Sometimes things are more important than being fashionable," I said, slightly annoyed at Alice.

"Edward, it's alright. I really don't mind," Bella said.

"I know you don't, but still," I said.

"Hey," she said, walking over to me and sitting on my lap. I wrapped my arms around her waist as she rested her head on my shoulder. "It really is fine, Edward. I really didn't expect Alice to change her ways just because I got hurt. She actually told me that she didn't like to pick out clothes any different from what she would normally force me to wear because that would mean that I really am hurt. She just doesn't want to believe that what happened to me really happened." I sighted.

"Okay. I guess I just don't want you to feel any more pain then you already have. I don't want to see you hurt again. I love you," I said.

"I love you, too. Really, I-"

"Bella!" Alice said, running into the room. "They found him. They found Charlie."


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