Hey everyone! Sorry I didn't update yesterday. I was totally wiped out and went to bed at like 8. Haha. I'm an old lady. Anyway, here's another chapter! But this one might be a little short because I'm planning a TON of stuff for the next chapter and this one is basically just a lead up. This chappie is in Bella's point of view.

Spirals

Chapter Ten: Back to Ideas

The weekend at the Cullen's was amazing. Actually, it was much more than that; I just can't put it into words. I cuddled with Edward all the time; watching television, listening to his music collection, taking a nap. His parents didn't seem to mind too much which means I was obviously right about them knowing that Edward and I had sex.

The whole gang came over on Saturday. We hung out around the house watching movies and playing games. We played Monopoly once and it lasted 4 hours! I absolutely hated that game but Alice wanted to play it. She always won; in the end she took over the whole board. She then proceeded to do her victory dance. She shook her ass and jumped around in a circle while singing "Go Alice! Go Alice! It's your birthday! It's your birthday!" That made everyone crack up and we were all rolling on the floor. Then we decided to play my personal favorite game Apples to Apples. We probably played about twenty rounds of it before I got sleepy. Edward carried me to my room and I slept for a solid three hours. Everyone was still at the house when I woke up. Edward asked his parents if everyone could stay the night and they said 'yes'. So we stayed up until sunrise talking and playing games. We finally all conked out at 5am. Carlisle and Esme found us spread throughout the living room at 8am but didn't wake us up until 3pm. The ten hours of sleep didn't feel like enough so everyone went home to go sleep some more. I was always tired from the medications I was taking so I slept all of Sunday while Edward did his homework in the bed beside me.

I was dreading Monday; the day I would go back to school. Everyone assured me it would be fine but I wasn't so sure. I didn't want the pitying stares of my other friends and people who didn't even know me.

I got dressed very slowly hoping that it would make the whole world slow down. It didn't. Edward came in to wheel me out to the car.

He could tell I was nervous because I was fidgeting in my seat. He put a hand on my knee. "Don't worry, Bells. Everyone is excited for you to come back. They all really missed you." He looked me dead straight in the eye. "We all did." That made my heart melt and I leaned in to kiss him. I had missed his soft lips against mine and I was trying to get as much of it as possible.

We broke apart even though I could have done that forever. Then I thought of something that would somewhat calm my nerves. "Can we go to Starbucks? I'm in the mood for a Vanilla Latte." I smiled sweetly at him.

He let out a low chuckle. "Surely, Shirly." We sped away toward school with the Starbucks stop on the way.

Thanks to the warming effect of the coffee I was much calmer when we arrived at the school. When I saw everyone walking through the parking lot my heart rate picked up again. The few student who were standing near their cars stopped mid conversation and looked as Edward's car pulled into its normal spot.

I took in a deep breath and slowly let it out. "Ready?" Edward asked me. I nodded. He got my wheelchair out of the trunk and placed it in front of the passenger's door. I lowered myself in and got situated before he started to wheel me across the parking lot.

It was just as I feared; the entire way to the door of the school I got side glances, double takes, and sad looks. I didn't know if I could handle this.

Just then Emmett came up next to us. "What are you looking at?" he yelled at everyone who was staring. They all looked away or at their feet. Emmett smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile; he would protect me.

When I got into the school all the girls from the cheer team and Jake were standing at my locker which was decorated with pink and purple tinsel. I wanted so badly to run up and hug them all. Edward felt my need so he pushed me a little faster. When I got to my locker all of them rushed and hugged me. It was really a great start to my day.

The rest of the day went as normal. Alice was back at school; Jasper, Emmett, and Edward had rejoined the football team; Rose and Jake had gotten back onto the squad. The only dark spot on the horizon was the fact that I'd have to leave them all and go home at the end of the day. Edward had arranged for Esme to pick me up so I wouldn't be stranded.

When the end of the day came around I said my goodbyes and rolled myself toward the parking lot. I saw Esme's car in the handicapped spot in the very front of the school. When she saw me she got out the car and opened the passenger door for me. I lifted myself in and she put my wheelchair in the back. She got back into the car and started to drive, and then she turned to me. "So, how was your first day back?" It seemed she was anxious to hear the answer.

I smiled. "Really good. It was definitely not what I expected."

We kept up the light banter until we reached the house. She helped me out of the car and up the stairs then I rolled into my room, I was exhausted.

I slept lightly so I heard when Edward came home. He sneaked a peak into my room to see if I was sleeping. He saw me under the covers with my eyes open, smiling at him. He smiled back. "Hey," he whispered as he came to sit on the bed.

"How was practice?" I asked hoping he wasn't worried about me the whole time.

"Amazing," He replied, smiling. "I'm so glad you talked me into going back." He was rubbing circles on my back which was very soothing.

I felt like I needed a bath. "I'm going to go clean up."

He nodded. "But first Carlisle wants to talk to us about something." He was serious now.

We got out into the living room and saw Esme and Carlisle sitting on the couch. This couldn't be good. My heart started pounding and my breathing sped up. Edward sat next to me on the love seat across from them.

Carlisle looked straight at me. "Bella, I have something I need to tell you."

My eyes went wide and my mind was turning circles. What was it? Charlie? Renee? Alice? Jake? I was so worried about all of them now.

But then Carlisle smiled a big smile, as did Esme and Edward. Huh? I was so confused. "There may be a way," he continued, "to get you walking again."

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