AN: I got many more reviews this time! Thank you so much for those of you who reviewed! I tried to get more Edward and Bella fluff this time. Let me warn you, I am not that good at it, so bear with me. Anyway, here's Chapter 9!

Scrubs

Bella's POV

The past few days were really slow awaiting my upcoming surgery today. I was told to take it easy, meaning no exercise or lifting anything heavy. They are treating me like I'm pregnant. Geez... I got ready as usual for work, wearing warm clothes, as the temperature was extremely cold. Dr. Lee said that I would be staying overnight, so she told me to bring sweats and T-shirt and my usual hygiene things for the morning.

I drove to work after getting some breakfast. After putting my things away in the staff room, I went to the nurses station to got my charts and list of patients for today. When I was there, I saw Tanya talking --more like yelling-- at one of the nurses, Cassie.

"Why can't you do anything right?" she shrieked.

"Um, what did I do wrong?" Cassie asked.

"You gave me the wrong information when I was talking to Mr. Louis, and I made a complete fool out of myself!" she said loudly.

"No, I didn't. Mr. Louis has Alzheimer's disease. He is in self denial, so he won't agree to anything you tell him. By the way, look at the chart that you have in your hand. It says Steve Louis, doesn't it?"

"Ugh!" Tanya yelled and stalked off.

By that time, everyone was in hysterics, including me. How dumb can she be? I mean, she claims she is a doctor, but I think she has the IQ of a piece of bread. After we calmed down, everyone proceeded to do their work.

I retrieved my list and charts and went to see my patients. On my way to see Katie, I saw Mr. and Mrs. Adcock crying in each other's arms. I assumed the worst. I went inside the room to see Katie, surrounded by many doctors, lying lifeless on the bed.

"Oh my gosh," I said. A stray tear fell from my cheek. All of the doctors knew how emotionally attached I was to Katie. I walked over to the side of the bed and picked her cold hand up. No pulse.

By this time, I was sobbing, and I couldn't help it. Angela came over to me and wrapped me in a hug, trying to help me calm down. I noticed that many of the others were silently crying. Very rarely is it when we lose a child in this hospital, unless they are untreatable.

I silently left the room and went into the bathroom to clean up. It was time for my lunch break, but I didn't feel like eating anything. So I just went to my mini office and worked on some charts. When I got in there, I saw Edward working on some charts of his own patients.

He saw me enter and smiled. "Don't have an appetite?"

"Not really," I tried to smile.

"Hey, I heard about what happened to Katie today. I'm sorry. We all know you were very attached to her," Edward said gently.

"It's okay, Edward. It's just that she reminded me so much of my aunt. She had leukemia when she was 34 years old. I loved her dearly, and I understand that a person can only withstand it for so long. But, Katie, she was a child, Edward. She didn't deserve this; neither did her parents," I was sobbing for the second time today.

Edward put his arms around me and held me gently while I cried. He was rubbing soothing circles on the palm of my hand. When I calmed down, I said, "I'm sorry, Edward. I didn't mean to break down like that."

"No need to apologize, Bella," he said with his green eyes looking at me. "So I heard that you are having a surgery today," said Edward, trying to change the subject.

"Yeah, and I am probably going to have to take the rest of the week off for rest," I said, while sitting up, but not letting go of his hand. I hadn't realized that my head was still in his shoulder.

"I am sure everything will go fine," he said in his velvet voice, his cool breath on my face.

"Hopefully," I managed to squeak out.

I hadn't realized how close we were until I found both of us leaning in. Just a few more centimeters and I could finally be kissed by an angel. I tilted my head slowly and Edward gently pressed his soft lips to mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck, tangling my fingers through his hair. So it is as soft as it looks. His arms went around my waist, deepening the kiss.

But, we are only human, so we had to come up for air. "Wow," was all he could say. I could just nod my head.

We were both grinning like crazy. Just then, Jasper walked into the room. "Uh…," was all he said looking at our appearances. I looked at Edward. He had pink gloss smeared on his lips with disheveled hair, but still looking perfect. I imagined what I looked like. Swollen lips, messed up hair, and a permanent blush. "I'll leave you two to your business," he was smiling as he closed the door behind him.

I buried my head into Edward's shoulder to hide my blush. He smells even better than I thought. I wonder what cologne he uses. It's spicy… (LOL) I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Edward say, "Bella?"

I looked up. "Yeah?" I said, dazzled by his beauty.

"You know that the feelings we have for each other are undeniable, right?" he said with a smile.

"Definitely mutual," I said while smiling at him.

"Bella, would you like to be my date for the Christmas banquet next week?" Edward asked me.

"I would love to, Edward," I said. "Well, I better finish seeing my patients. I have a surgery to attend to," I grimaced as I said those words.

Edward laughed. "It'll be fine, Bella," he said. "Good luck, though."

"Thanks," I was about to walk out the door when I turned around and gave Edward a quick kiss. (on the lips… LOL)

"Your welcome," he said, looking dazed. It was nice to know that I could have that kind of effect on him.

After I finished work, I went to Mr. Cheney and asked him if I could have the rest of the week off. When he approved I went to the next door building for my surgery. Dr. Lee gave me a hospital gown to wear while she was running some tests.

"Well, Bella, I'll run some tests, and then we can get started," she said.

"Okay," I smiled.

While I was waiting, I decided to call my parents and tell them. My mom picked up on the second ring. "Hello?"

"Hi, mom," I said.

"Bella! Are you going in for your surgery?" she asked frantically.

"Relax, mom," I said. "Yes, they'll be ready soon."

"Oh Bella, everything will be fine," she said. "I really wish I could be there with you. I'm sorry."

"Don't worry, mom. You yourself said that it isn't anything major," I said. "Can I talk to dad?"

"Sure, honey. I love you," she said. "Charlie! Bella wants to speak with you."

"I love you too," I said while giggling quietly.

"Hi Bella," I heard my dad's voice say.

"Hi dad. Please make sure mom doesn't go crazy," I said.

He laughed. "Sure. Good luck, kiddo."

"Thanks, dad. Bye, I love you," I said.

"Love you too, Bella," he said.

I also called Alice to tell her that my surgery would be done in about 2 hours so she can pick me up and take me home tomorrow morning at 8 when I am discharged. I was told that I can't drive after I am discharged for safety.

After I got of the phone, Dr. Lee walked into the room. "Well Bella, it looks like you are ready to be prepped."

"Okay," I said nervously.

I was taken into the operation theater and I saw Dr. Lee with a mask. "I am going to give you anesthesia, so you will be unconscious long after your surgery is over to make sure all the pain is gone before you wake up. Ready?" she had the needle in her hand.

I gulped and nodded, taken over by sleep.

"Do you think she's awake?"

"Do you see her eyes open? They're not, so obviously she's asleep, you ding dong!"

"OW!"

I stirred and slowly opened my eyes. Above me, I saw Alice, Rosalie, and Emmet. "Bella! You're awake!" Alice squealed.

"Yeah, I am," I said.

"How are you feeling?" Rosalie asked.

"Okay, but tired and sore," I said.

"Dr. Lee said that everything went okay, so she can discharge you today afternoon. She has to run some tests to make sure everything is alright, " Rosalie said. "Alice is going to take you home in your car, since all three of us came together."

"Thank you so much guys," I said. "You didn't have to do all of that for me."

"But we love you, Bella. Now rest, I'll have the nurse get you some food," Alice said.

"Thanks," I said. Everyone left and the nurse got me some breakfast while I watched CNN News on TV.

At about 10, I heard the door open while I was reading Wuthering Heights for the millionth time. In came Edward.

"Hey Bella," he said. "How are you feeling?"

"Hi Edward. I'm feeling better. Just a little tired," I said. "Not that I mind, but why are you here? Don't you have work?"

"Well, I am done seeing all my patients for today and I thought that I might see how you are doing," he said giving me a crooked smile that made my heart melt.

"Thanks Edward," I said. "You didn't have to."

"I wanted to. I see that you quite the visiting party outside," he said, referring to Alice, Rosalie, and Emmet.

"Yeah, Alice was going to take me home in my car," I said.

"Rosalie told me that you are the maid of honor at the wedding," Edward said.

"Yeah, but there is no way I am going to be able to do everything now. I'm lucky there's Alice."

He chuckled. "Well, being the best man, I could be a great deal of help, too."

"It would be greatly appreciated," I said with a smile.

I heard the door open and in came my 'visiting party'.

"Hey Edward, Rose and I have an emergency case in the office, so since you are done with work for the day, can you take Bella home?" he asked with a grin.

"Sure, no problem," he said.

"I'll take your car home then, Bella," Alice said.

"Okay, thanks everyone," I said. "I'm just going to say it now so I don't have to keep on saying that for all of the help you are."

They laughed and Dr. Lee walked in. "It looks like we can discharge you now, Bella. Remember, stay on bed rest for the rest of the week and no physical activity for a few weeks. Walking should be done minimally. We don't want to risk anymore tearing. You will be sore for a while, so I suggest you take a wheelchair to get around in your home. Otherwise, you will probably have to have someone carry you around," she laughed.

"Okay Dr. Lee," I said. "Thanks."

"No problem," she said.

I said bye to Emmet and Rosalie, while Edward got me a wheelchair. Alice already took my car home. She had to open up the boutique for the remainder of the day. Edward brought me out to his Volvo and lifted me out of the wheelchair bridal style and put me in the passenger seat. "Thanks," I said.

"Your welcome," he said.

When he got into the car, I noticed a beautiful collection of Cds in on the dashboard. "Do you mind if I look at these?"

"Not at all," he said while getting onto the main street.

"You listen to Debussy?" I asked.

"Yeah," he said. "I know, it's kind of old time, but oh well."

I giggled. "Well, I must say that I love listening to Debussy also," I said. "Clair de Lune is my favorite."

"Wow, I have never met anyone my age that listens to Debussy. You never cease to amaze me, Bella," he said with smiling at me.

I smiled and noticed that we had reached my condo. When I was about to get out of the car, I was swept off my feet. Literally. Edward was carrying me to the entrance with the folded up wheelchair still in the car.

"Edward, what are you doing?" I asked, smiling.

"It's not everyday I get to hold a beautiful woman in my arms," he said while getting inside the elevator. "I'll get the wheelchair before I leave."

I blushed at his compliment and said "okay."

After I gave him the keys, Edward carried me inside and dropped me gently on my bed. "I'll go get your wheelchair," he said.

"Okay, thanks," I said.

When he came back, he set the wheelchair up next to my bed in sitting position. "Come sit," I patted the bed.

He complied and sat next to me. "Hey Edward, I know this is kind of random, but why did your parents move to Forks? I mean, Seattle is so much more lively and exciting than Forks."

"Well, my parents aren't really that fond of city life, and they wanted to settle down and retire --when they do-- in a quiet place. Plus, my parents found better jobs there than in Seattle."

"Oh," I said, understanding. Edward started smiling at me. I suddenly felt self conscious.

"What?" I inquired.

"Nothing, it's just that you look so adorable when realization hits you," he said with a smirk.

I blushed and looked at Edward after a few seconds. Oh, how I want to kiss him like yesterday. Maybe I should go for. He seemed to enjoy it. But Edward was one step ahead of me. Once again, he gently pressed his lips to mine. My arms once again went around his neck and his to my waist, pulling me in. When we pulled away, I bet I looked horrible. But, I didn't care at this point.

"Too bad you're not allowed any physical activity," Edward whispered in my ear.

AN: It's getting hot in here! I know the Edward that I have portrayed for the rest of the story isn't like what he said in the last line, but I just wanted to see your reactions! LOL. Well, I am going to Florida for a week, so I won't be able to update until next Friday. Please review!