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~ vampireheiress13 ~
x. _ Chapter 9 _ .x
BPOV
Wednesday, two days before prom and here I'm, still not fine. It's my choice if I'll attend prom right? But I have to. Because of him. I opened my eyes—still feeling dizzy... everything aches—my head, my throat, my eyes, and my whole body. I sighed and tried to stand up then Emmett came.
"Bella!" he shouted anxiously running towards me and helped me to sit down, "What in the Earth are you doing?!"
"Nothing" I coughed.
He sighed and sat beside me, "Your "boyfriend" ordered me not to let you walk or do anything"
"And why do you take orders?!" I whined and cough once more.
His eyes widened then narrowed, "Don't let your stubbornness work this time! Just do what we say as your brother and as friend! Don't do anything—just go down if you're hungry! And rest the whole day for you to recover! Edward will be here later again tonight to check up on you! Understand?!" he yelled at me seriously
My eyes widened in terror and I gasped. This was the first time he yelled at me like that. The first time he acted like a real big brother to me.
I gulped, "F-fine!" I hid under the covers
He pulled it down, "Sorry" he apologized—guiltily, "I-it's your fault ... You made me do t-that ... What I mean is that j-just do what we say because it's all for your s-safety a-and—"
"I understand" I cut him
He smiled, "Thanks!" He hugged me for a short time then pulled away. He took something from the drawer of my bedside table, "Here's your medicine—"
"What?!" I don't like medicines! They're so disgusting!
"Your medicine!" he yelled and I gasped again, "Take it every after four hours. Here's your water" he gave me a bottle
"Fine"
He looked at me awkwardly again, then kissed my forehead and go away.
I sighed, what will I do in this house?! Just sleep the whole day?! I coughed and hugged the blanket tightly more around me then sleep again.
ALICE POV
( for last night )
Edward caught my attention when I saw him go to Mr. Smith and back to Bella. I smiled to myself even more when Edward is overprotective around her. If Bella was sick ... it means her brothers or Edward will take care of her ... and if her brothers were gone ... leaving Edward behind...
"What's with the evil smile?" Jasper asked me suspiciously
I laughed, "Just made up a plan"
His brows furrowed, "Plan?"
I nod towards Edward and Bella, "To them"
"Huh?" he took my waist and pulled me closer
I sighed and wrapped my arms around his neck—which is so hard to do good thing I'm stepping on his feet, "It means that—"I slide my index finger on his nose, "I have a plan for them... just for this week"
He pinched my nose with his fingers, "That's where Edward inherited in making up plans," he paused, "And what's your plan?"
"I bet Bella's sick right?"
He nodded and looked back at them then sighed, "I guess... Hon, I think our plans for this week—well maybe two days, will be cancelled not unless she gets well quick"
"—Okay let's start again—"Mr. Smith announced and clapped his hands
We started to do the steps while talking.
"Hon, no plans will be cancelled... "I smiled, "Edward will be the one to take care of Bella"
"What? Just—tell me exactly and straight to the point"
"Here's the plan—"
"Okay, just make sure she'll be safe" Em said and Edward and Bella walked away, Em looked at us anxiously, "We'll get you home first then we'll go home—" he looked at Rosalie and held her hand, "Sorry Rose but you know—Bella's sick"
"It's okay" Rose said
"Nobody's plan will be cancelled today" I interrupted
They looked at me curiously, "All of us wants Bella and Edward fall in love with each other right?" they all nodded, "Let's try for two days—You two" I pointed Emmett and Jasper, "—Will go home late for two nights and let Edward take care of her"
Emmett smiled, "Looks like a good plan"
"A great plan" I corrected, "Well we should all act as we wanted Bella to recover quickly—especially you two"
"Wait, we don't have classes on Thursday, right?" Rosalie asked
"Yup" Jasper answered
"We don't have classes on Thursday because—I think for beauty rest and to buy clothes" I said
"I know!" Emmett said, "We'll go to the mall and I'll say to Edward that we will buy him clothes and as well for my sister"
"Great!" I smiled, "What time is the prom?"
"5?"
I nodded, "Okay"
We all smiled and cheered ourselves.
"You're so cute, pixie!" Emmett pinched my cheeks and messed up my hair! I glared up at him and they all laughed
EPOV
( previous time )
"Mr. Cullen? Are you sure that you can do this without a partner? We have Lauren here" Mr. Smith called. I looked at Lauren who's smiling at me fixing her hair.
"No thanks, sir" I smiled at Lauren apologetically then do the dance. Why does she have to be sick this time?!
After 3 hours ...
"—Okay. Know why were so late now? Tonight is the general practice" all gasped, "Because, tomorrow we'll don't have classes! For you to have "beauty rest"! Okay, you know the steps now, and I trust all of you! Goodnight and bless us all" Mr. Smith announced
I quickly gathered my things and run off, but a hand grabbed my shoulder that made me looked around
"Hey" Mike said. I said nothing back, "How's Bella"
"She's none of your concern"
He looked at me angrily, "I know, but she's going to be"
I raised my eyebrow at him.
"After prom, I'm gonna break up with Jessica and be prepared" he threatened
I just smiled back at him, "Try" I walked away and run towards my Volvo.
I reached the Swan's residence and prepared her dinner first. After, I went straight upstairs to check on her. She's still sleeping—under the covers. I placed her dinner on her bedside table and sat beside her. I pulled the covers and touched her forehead she's still hot. I sighed; my day had been very slow... I decided to look around her room before waking her up. Her room was white—so plain. She wasn't decorative compared to my sister's room. She has a small closet full of shirts and pants. She also has so many sneakers. I sneak silently in her bathroom—she doesn't have so many "beautifiers". I checked her shampoo, freesia, that's why. She's very simple when it comes to her body—even herself. I get out and looked at her mirror. I looked for a jewelry box or just an accessory box and she hasn't. She has powder, cologne and...That's all. I looked at her computer. Beside it was stock of books. I ran my hand at each of the books—they're classics. And some of it are my favorites too—at least one thing in common. I go back to her bed and beside it—on the other side was the huge blue teddy bear we won when we went to amusement park. I smiled, good thing she didn't threw it away.
I sat back beside her gain and shook her shoulder lightly, "Bella"
Her eyes flickered but still didn't open. I sighed and tried again, "Bella"
"Huh?" she moaned
"Wake up"
"Huh?" she moaned again
"What's the matter?" I asked anxiously
"I-its c-c-col-ld" she tried to say and hugged her blanket more.
"Your cold?!" I panicked and stood up to look for a thicker blanket but her hand stopped me.
"Wha—"
"Stay...please" she pleaded. And my heart stopped beating. She wants me to stay? By her side? Should I? No! That's taking chances! But that's what she wants. She chilled more. No more thinking! I immediately covered her with her blanket and hugged her tight. Her hands balled into fist under the covers—I hugged her even more tightly.
Please Bella stop it now! Don't chill! It terrifies me! Please...
After some time, her chilling stopped.
"Are y-you fine, now?" I asked
"Y-yeah" she said weakly getting out her arms off the covers
I sighed in relief, "Thank God" I pulled my arms away but she held on to them tightly
"J-just stay" she moaned, her eyes shut
"Y-yeah" I stuttered. I re-arrange my position. I spread my left arms for her to rest her head, and the one she's clinging to hugged her more tightly. Is this for real? My lips formed a smile. I want to stay like this ... forever, her by my side—for real... I kissed the top of her head suddenly she rolled over facing at me again just like last night.
I smiled, "Goodnight" I whispered and the night enclosed
BPOV
I opened my eyes—still night time. My dizziness lessened and I feel very warm. I tried to move but I can't, I looked up and surprised to see Edward beside me. Not just beside—his arms wrapped also around me. The first thing I wanted to do is to push him very hard, but I can't—it's not just because he's tall and big for me. I felt so weak and I think not because I'm sick, I felt very weak this time and I really don't know why. I can't move—can't breathe, when I saw his sleeping face. I touched his smooth face and pulled it immediately back. I smiled to myself, I must be crazy, I thought then closed my eyes.
I heard someone came from my door. I opened my eyes a bit and saw four people, obviously my brothers and her sisters.
I heard Alice and Rosalie gasped, "They're so cute!"
"Take them a picture!" Emmett suggested
"Hush!" Jasper shushed. I panicked but still kept my eyes closed. If I opened them up they're just gonna tease me!
"One, Two, Three!" they said simultaneously then a flashed hit the back of my eyes
"Let's wake him up!" Emmett said
"Later! After an hour. Get us home first. Edward will kill us" Rosalie said
"Okay, come on" I heard a smile in Emmett's voice
My brows furrowed—when they came back...they're dead! Wait a sec. If I'll strangle Emmett or Jasper later, they'll think that I didn't push Edward because I like it!!!! I examined his face... why am I not in love with him? I mean he's handsome, all girls are dying just to be in my place right now, loves him, All guys wants to be his friend and me... do not. He's a perfect boyfriend material. He's caring, sweet, lovable, huggable... I laughed quietly, kissable? I shivered at the thought. I heard a car stopped in front of the house. I hurriedly closed my eyes and steadied my breathing. After two minutes, my door flew open
"Edward?" Emmett shook Edward
I felt Edward's arms off me and sat up quickly, "Oh, sorry I—"
"It's okay"
"Oh, I guess I-I'll g-go now" Edward whispered
"Sure" Emmett said, "Thank you"
"Welcome" Edward answered and closed the door
"Bella?" I felt my bed go down because of his weight
"Huh?" I answered and opened my eyes
"Are you ok now?" he asked anxiously
I sat up slowly, "A bit"
"He took care of you, very well" he muttered
"Yeah, I know"
"I think you should thank him back"
"Ok, I'll do it tomorrow"
"Not just thank him. I mean be nice to him"
"Huh?" I am nice!
He laughed, "You're mean to him. You two always fight like a—"he smiled, "Like a real lovers"
"Huh?"
"Okay, let's make this easy, you should do a thing or things to reciprocate him for caring for you"
"And what is it?" I asked and couched
He rubbed my back, "Just think for yourself, goodnight my sister" he kissed my forehead, "And also, there's no classes tomorrow, did you know?"
I nodded and he closed my door
I rested my head against the pillow and think of a thing that I'll do... He took care of me and had a difficult time in practicing—alone. He'd been a very kind friend to me so... I'll also be kind to him.
how was it ... ??
