I sat down next to Edward on his bed. He looked so tired and weak. I caressed the side of his face. Tears welded up in my eyes when I noticed his temperature. He was hardly cold anymore. He could pass as a human.

"Hey," I said softly.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah. Perfect," I lied.

"What took you so long to get here?"

"I was hunting. I didn't mean to be out so late." I kissed him softly. "Does Carlisle have any theories on what's wrong with you?" I lied down beside him.

"He thinks it might have been something in the blood. Don't worry about me though. I'm fine." I could hear a hint of something in his voice. It sounded like pain.

"I have to worry about you. I'm going to stay with you until you get better."

"Charlie wont allow that."

"He wont know I'm here. I'll tell him I'm with the guys." I stared at him. "Honestly, how do you feel?"

He sighed. "I…I feel like I'm dying. I hurt everywhere." he whispered.

A single tear slid down my cheek. "Can't Carlisle give you something for it?"

He used his finger tip to wipe it off. "I might be contagious. He doesn't want to get too close and he's working on something to give me."

I got off the bed. "Bella where are you going?" he asked quickly. I could hear the distress in his voice.

"I'm going to see how it's going." I kissed his forehead. "I'll be right back."

I left his room and quickly made my way toward the end of the hall to Carlisle's office. "Come in, Bella," he called. He was at his desk with a bunch of books on his desk. Esme was in a chair with a large book in her hands. She closed it when she saw me.

"Oh Bella. You look exhausted." She came to my side and put her arm around my shoulders.

"Have you guys found anything yet?" I asked her.

"Not really, I'm afraid."

"Bella do you think you could get a venom sample? It would help if I knew what was in it," Carlisle said glancing up from his books. When I nodded, he pulled out a vile and a needle from his bag. Esme brought it back to me.

"Edward will know how to do it. Just ask him," she told me. I nodded and went back to his room. He hadn't moved except for his eyes were shut.

I got on the bed and straddled his hips. He chucked and looked up at me. "Maybe I should get sick more often." I rolled my eyes and grabbed his arm. He showed me how to do it but I hesitated. "It's okay. I can do it Bella."

"No it's okay. It wont hurt will it?"

He smiled. "No love. I'll be fine." I took out his venom as quick as I could and squirted it in the vile. "I didn't even feel it." He leaned up and kissed me. It didn't last long. He fell back down like he was in pain. I touched his cheek before going back to Carlisle.

"Isn't there anything you can give him for the pain?"

"Not until I can figure out cause of it," Carlisle told me. I sighed and rubbed my forehead. "Get some rest Bella. You've had a long day."

I went back to Edward's room. I shut off the lights before getting into bed. "I'll get better. I promise," he told me. I nodded and held back tears. He sunk down to place his head on my chest and wrapped his arms around my waist. "I never thought I had to worry about getting sick or maybe even dying before. I use to think I'd live forever."

"You're going to be okay." My voice cracked. I ran my fingers through his hair. I was surprised when he yawned. "Are you tired?"

He nodded. "I can sleep now so being sick isn't so bad. Will you sing to me?"

"Yeah." I thought for a moment then began.

"Feel your every heartbeat. Feel you on these empty nights. Calm the ache, stop the shakes. You clear my mind. You're my escape. From this messed up place. 'Cause you let me forget. You numb my pain. How can I tell you just all that you are? What you do to me. You're better than drugs, your love is like wine. Feel you comin' on so fast. Feel you comin' to get me high. You're better than drugs. Addicted for life. Feel you comin' on so fast. Feel you comin' on to get me high. Feel you when I'm restless. Feel you when I cannot cope. You're my addiction, my prescription, my antidote. You kill the poison. Ease the suffering. Calm the rage when I'm afraid, to feel again. How can I tell you just all that you are? What you do to me."

Edward's soft snoring filled my ears. I held in a groan when I looked at the clock. It was already 3 in the morning. I kissed Edward's head and let the darkness take over.

xXEdwardXx

I woke up in my angel's arms. I must have slept deep because she had on a different outfit. I never felt her leave my side. Her eyes were red and puffy. She didn't seem to notice I was awake. "I love you." I whispered.

"I love you too." She looked down at me. "I have to go out with the guys for awhile. Do you want me to hunt for you?" She rubbed her finger under my eye.

I frowned. "You can't do that. You could get hurt."

"I can handle myself. Besides, I know you're thirsty. Your eyes are black."

I sighed. My throat was burning more than usual. "Would you be okay?"

She smiled at me. "Yeah. I'll be back soon." She got up and began to leave.

"Wait. Come here." She sat on the edge besides me. I sat up and kissed her. I missed having her lips on mine. Her arms around my neck. Her heart beating harder and faster. This moment could last forever…If she didn't have to breath. She pulled away and skimmed the side of my face.

"I'll be back."

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