Previously in "I Was Born To Tell You I Love You":

With Bella and Jacob...

She giggled. "Sorry, but I think murphy didn't remembered you exactly. You just was a little too close to a life-threatening situation magnet."

I laughed. "Okay. Whatever you say. But... What I want to ask you is..."I took a deep breath. I can do this. I have to... There is nothing on the way now. "Would you like to go on a date with me, sometime?" I blurted out.

I looked at her face, trying to read her reaction... Please, say 'yes'! Please, say 'yes'! Please, say..."

and also, with Emmett, Jasper and Edward...

"OH CRAP!" I exclaimed as I stood up. "Northwest. Rose. We gotta go, Jazz." I said walking to the door, grabbing my car keys. "We'll call you from there with more information, bro. But we have to go now. Rosalie is already too pissed off without us being late."

"What are you talking about? I'm coming right behind you. I'll be securiting the hospital, or whatever. But I won't stay here until I know for sure that she is completly fine.", Edward said firmly to me. "And I don't care what Rosalie will say. She can suck it up until later. This is not about her, as much as she think it is." He keeped talking when he saw that I was about to contest.

I sighed,again, in defeat. I was already looking like a flat tire at this point, with that much of sighing but there was no time to arguing. And, also, he was right. This is not about Rose or me or him. It's about Bella. His Bella. And apparently, someone got a little too close to our girl tonight and that is never a really good sign. Not in this kind of job, anyway...

and don't forget about...

I will find my way to get close to her tonight. And I barely can't wait for it...


Chapter 9 - I'm warning you

"Do you ever miss him?
Every day. Every minute.
Every minute, she says.
Yes, it's that way, isn't it?"
— Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler's Wife)

Alice POV

I knocked softly at the door. I don't know if Jacob is up yet, but I have to get Bella from there. I was so worried when I heard the shot and saw the mess that the place became. And then Rose and I went looking for her but didn't find her anywhere. So, imagine my surprise when I saw her with her hair all messed up, her dress in deranged, with a heel above some bleeding guy's chest. That was... Something... Really. I don't know how to definy it.

I didn't heard anyone say anything inside, so I assumed that he was still asleep. Imagine again a surprised me when I walk into the room, only to see Bella holding hands with Jacob, their faces a little too close than I had expected to see any time soon... They got startled when the door got opened and Bella pulled her hand away from his, blushing furiously. Jacob still hadn't acknoledge, so I cleared my throat. He turn his head to me. I smiled at him.

"Hello. Good to see that you're finally awake, Jacob. Sorry to interrupt, but I need to borrow Bella for a while. Do you mind? She need to be checked, yet."

He frowned. "You wasn't examined yet? Why?", he asked, looking at her, who was now with her face in a unhealth red shade and looking at her shoes. "Bella, I asked you a question. Please, look at me.", he said softly, but decided to get her atention. I ducked my head to the side, biting back a smile.

"Bella didn't want to live your side until she was sure that you were okay. You got us pretty scared, for a while, Sir...", I said, saving my friend from the trouble. She looked up at me, eyes wide, virtually telling me that she will kill me for saying this. I giggled.

Jacob gave her a genuine smile, showing her that it was okay. And also telling me that he really liked to hear what I just said.

I smiled." So, Bella... Are you coming, now? Eleazar it's waiting for you. And the guys just got here.", Yeah... Another thing that was weird, about to night. Jasper and Emmett seemed so tensed when they got here, and I assumed that was because of Bella, but, after we told them about what had happened exactly, that didn't put them at ease. On the contrary, Jasper got extremely tense and contemplative and Emmett started to scrabble something at his phone and Rosalie was doing her best not so seem pissed of, I could tell. Yeah... That was a little odd... And then I remembered. "Oh, Jacob, that reminds me, do you want us to pick anything up for you? Some clothes... Do you want us to call someone?", I asked

"Oh..." He seemed a little surprised with my question and give it some thought for a minute. Bella got up and started to walk towards the door. "Yeah, some clothes would be nice and... Never mind. I'll grab it later... Thanks, though.", he said, frowning.

That got me curious. "What? It's okay. I saved my sisters life, for all I heard. Do you a favor as the least I could do...", I offered.

"I think it's too much trouble. My car stayed at the club. The keys are probably with my other things.", He said, still unsure.

"Oh, I can bring it for you, here. What's your car?", I asked

He smiled with the question. "A black Mustang 1965. An oldy. I restaured myself.", he smiled proudly.

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. Boys and cars... Go figure. Then I remembered. "Wait. You said black Mustang?" Bella frowned in confusion. "You were the one driving that black mustang que passed right by us when we were going to the club?", I asked, barely able to to contain my enthusiasm.

He frowned again, looking from me to Bella. "I don't know... I don't remember, really. Why?" He was now looking me as I was a bit crazy. It's not like that didn't sound reasonable, but who cares with what he is thinking right now?

I giggled. "It's okay. Nothing, really. Just a silly talk that I had with the girl in the car, about the Mustang driver..." I said as I turned to Bella. Looking at her face, I could practically heard the 'Hi, Bella. I'm realization and I came here to bit you in the ass!'. I laughed out loud.

Jacob seemed more confusied than ever. "Never mind." I said as I waved him off. "So, are you coming, Bella?", I asked her one more time, arching at her an eyebrow.

She looked at Jacob once more. "You'll be okay?"

"I'm fine, Bells. Really. But I do want to talk to you later. 'Kay?", he asked her, smiling at the blushing that was spreding across her face. Why is she blushing? Okay... hat did I missed?

She just nodded and walk the rest of the way until the door, waving at him once more before she passed me. "Bye, Jacob. I hope you feel better."

"Bye, Alice.", I heard him saying as I shut the door. I walked until I was side by side with Bella. She tensed up a little when I catched up with her. I giggled. She knew what was coming now... I let the silence linger for a while before my curiosity get the best of me.

"So... What was that all about? Is there something that you wanted to tell me?", I asked, feigning innocence.

She groaned... And I couldn't help but laugh at her.


Eleazar POV

I was finishing a chart from my last patient, when a heard someone clear a throat next to me. I jump up a little bit when I saw that it was Edward in the room.

"Hello, Eleazar. Has been a while... How are you doing?", Edward's voice was low but clear. It made the hair in my arms stand up. He sound worst than the last time that I saw him.

"Hello, Edward. I'm good... Good. Has been a long time, indeed. How are you, I ask. I am really hoping that you are not in town for business, this time.", I said to him, but already knowing the answer for that.

"No such luck, my friend. Not yet, I supposed.", Edward replied, being as polite as usual. "How's Carmen? I hoping that she's fine. I didn't see her at the hospital, tonight."

I tensed up. They always have to do or say things like this? "Yes, she is. Would you mind not to talk to me like that? It creeps me out. Your father used to do the same thing."

"I'm sorry, my friend. Its kinda lika a habit.", he said to me, apologizing and giving a weak smile. This kid must be so tired...

"It's alright. Just tried your best not to do this in front of me." I said back at him. I took a deep breath before continuing. "So... How long have you been around the hospital today, Edward?"

"Long enough...", he replied briefly. Looking straight into my eyes, now. "I believe you know all too well why am I here now, Eleazar...", he said, letting his voice get lost in the air.

I sighed. There was no use in deny it. I did know. "Yes, I do...", I said, taking off my glasses and clearing them at my scrubs. "But I don't know how the events of this night might had affected her, Edward. She didn't let me examine her yet. She wanted to wait until Mr Black was wake and she made sure thet he was fine.", his head snap up when I said the other patient's name.

"What did you said?", he asked, his hands getting into fists. "What his name?"

I frowned "Mr Black. Jacob Black. She said that was a friend of hers, since back in Forks.", I looked at him in curiosity. "What's wrong, Edward?"

"Nothing that you need to worry about, Eleazar. But... Can I ask you one thing?", he said, still tensed after I mentioned Mr Black's presence in the hospital, but more softened now. "You have my number. When you have news about Bella's status, let me know, alright?"

"Are you sure that I shouldn't be worried about Mr Black's presence at this hospital, Edward?", he tensed up again, giving his back now.

"Yes, you're fine. Black and I... Let's just say that we were never best friends, really.", his tone was harsh when he spoke those words. We heard at this point giggles out side the examination room and, in the other minute, Edward was gone. Like father, like son... I always hated it when Carlisle would do that to me.

The door swung open and Alice and Bella came in.I smiled at them and then scoled. Show time... "Where are your manners, ladies? Never heard of knocking, before?"

"Sorry, Eleazar, but I was only able to get her out of Jacob's room just now.", Alice said, still smiling at her friend. Bella was blushing already.

I arched an eyebrow at them. "Mr Black is awake?", I asked.

"Yes, he just woke up. He seems fine.", Bella said timidly.

"Alright, then. I'll go check up on him later. Now, Miss Bella. Would you mind if I take a look on you?", I asked as I gestured for her to take a seat. I think I might understand now Edwards reaction to my news...


???? POV

After the disappoiment of the night, I had to come at the hospital and see if there was still a chance to get close to the target. It was just a vague assumption at this point (all the cavalry was probably already gathered and in position), but I have to evaluate the damages.

I still don't know how that guy managed to see me. Most of people would had run away from a situation like that, but he put himself into it. That was odd...

I was told at the club that they had been brought up to Northwest Hospital and that's where I came.

I had just got in and made my way to the ER when I saw her exist a room with two people. One of them I already regonized: Cullen's sister, Alice. The other one was male, dark hair and an olive touch at his marble skin. Humm.. Probably a doctor.

I averted my gaze to what had brought me here in the first place. Bella... I focused my attention on her. She seemed just fine, which surprised me. The way that she hit the ground earlier should had afected her more. That's when I realized something...I scanned the room, looking for her guardian. He wouldn't miss a chance to see her. I know that he couldn't stay away for too long, under the light of the events from the evening. Especially when she may be injuried. And, as certain as the sky is blue, there here was. At the end of the hall, looking directly at me.

I walked out from the hospital, trying not to attract atention to myself. I knew the he would follow me out and the thought got me laughing to myself.

We had walked into the Hospital parking lot when I heard his voice.

"You're loosing your way, man. That was an amateur mistake. It really surprised me that was you, the one who did it. I would had expected from Victoria or Alec, but you?", he said in a light tone, probably there still was someone next to us. I kept walking.

"Oh Cullen... You know me... If I had wanted her dead tonight, she would be. But, as you was able to see, that was far from my intention, though... And I thought that you would be more grateful with a favor that I was making you... Just trying to eliminate the competition for you. You know that our Bella shouldn't be adored by anyone beside us, don't you?"

I was able to hear his breathing became more and more shallow with each word that I was saying. "Always the one with the temper problems, Cullen. You're so predictable."

"Leave her alone, do you hear me?", he said in a stronge voice, attacking from my back. Before I could react, I felt the air in my lungs being knocked out out off me and my face hitting the mud floor, his hands pressuring my body upon the ground.

Using some force, I rolled over, knocking Cullen out off me. He roared in anger, getting back on his feet once again.

"Back off, Cullen. It's not you that I want. And you know that I'll have her soon enough, as much us you don't want me to. But don't worry. I'll not kill her right away. I'm not being paid for that. But why am I saying this? You know this better than I do.", I laughed at his expression. The anger and worry mixed in his face was priceless.

"Stay away from my Bella!", he yelled at me, running in my direction once more.

I punched him in the nose, pulling back my hand right away just so he would not have a chance to grab it and pulled a knife from my pocket, stabbing him at his abdomen. His body projected itself forward, staying - somehow-backed towards me.

I gave him a mocking smile, seeing the pain going through every inch of his body. I leaned forward, coming very close to his ear. "I'll take that as an invantation...", I said, and, with that, I drew back the knife, pulling it out of him and clearing it with my handkerchief.

When he fell on the ground with a loud thund, I started to walk away. But, a few steps later, another sound made me stop in my tracks.

"James... I'm warning you.", he said in a low and deadly tone, but still shaky because of his wound. "You stay away from her."

My smile grew even wider as I disappeared into the night.


AN.: So, that's chapter 9. Poor poor Edward... *sighs*

Please, don't kill me yet! I'm so young to die! *hidding under the bed*

I hope you guys had like it, because I had so much fun doing it (yeah, I'm a little sadistic, as you may have noticed.) and I am loving the next one. =D

Thank you all for the wonderful reviews. I loved each one of them.

And, for you all that still don't know, I write an one-shot thing. It's called ' I'm Not Giving Up On You" and I'm very happy about it, so, go check it out too and let me know what you guys think, okay? Please? hahahaha...