Alright guys, sorry for the wait but school, sports and work is a lot to handle and I haven't gotten a lot of time to write. So here's a chapter for you. It's mostly about Esme and Alice's concern for Bella. Sort of out there but it's good. SO READ AND REVIEW!!! And New Moon was AMAZING!!!

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Chapter 9

A day off

Edward's Point of View

I had been watching Bella cry on my sister's shoulder for over half an hour. It literally broke my heart to see her all broken and sad. If I ever saw that vile, repulsive man again, the first thing to do would be to rip his ungrateful head off! Wow… who knew I had so much anger in me. Bella might be upset about it later though… It was a no win situation! Jacob had just made my Bella cry her eyes out for hours on end and she believed ever word he told her. Bella actually believed that she was a selfish, inconsiderate, depressed girl… To tell an angel something so degrading and untrue, it's just… it's a crime! Well, not really but it's still wrong! But what hurt the most to hear was Bella saying that Jacob Black actually quoted my lines to her! I should have never left… If we would have stayed, none of this would have happened to my sweet Bella.

What else can I do? She's so upset… Alice thought as she continued to comfort her best friend. But after a few minutes, Bella calmed down and fell asleep, her tear-stained face resting against Alice's shoulder. Edward, I doubt she wants to be alone right now. Alice thought as she looked towards the window and found me leaning against the tree branch in complete darkness. It was already nightfall in Forks and, with her vampire eyesight, she could easily spot me.

"I'll go home and tell them what's going on with Bella. I'm sure they'll understand your delay." My response was loud enough for her to hear. She nodded and I jumped off the tree and ran home. Once there, my family was regrouped in the living room.

"Is everything alright?" Esme asked, wrapping her arm around my shoulders as I slumped down onto the white couch with my family. "Where's Alice?"

"Comforting Bella," was my simple answer. The thought of watching Bella cry her eyes out on her bed because of that stupid mutt just made me want to rip this couch apart. Of course, Esme would probably ground me because of that…

"What's wrong?" She asked worriedly.

Who cares… Rosalie thought as she crossed her arms beside Emmett. My growl erupted through the room and I just glared at my sister.

"Would you knock it off Rosalie?! I'm sick and tired of your bad attitude towards Bella!" My reply was ice cold and my anger forced me to stand up, knocking Esme's arm off of my shoulders. "If you want to think that way, don't think like that around me!"

"Whatever. I'm out of here." She said, extremely annoyed as she walked upstairs with Emmett right behind her. Why should we help this worthless human… She thought as she slammed her room door. Now, my growl turned into a snarl but, thanks to Jasper, he sent calming waves towards me and my anger died down easily.

"Thanks Jasper…" I replied softly while sitting back down beside my mother figure. He nodded and continued to read his ancient book. It was good to have Jasper in the room when you needed to calm down. You could say Jasper was like an Advil. He helped you when needed. "I can't stand her thoughts anymore." My fingers intertwined in my hair as I placed my elbows on my knees.

"She just doesn't want to let go of that resentment she has towards Bella. Now, please tell us what's wrong with Bella. If there's anything that we can do to help—" Carlisle started but frankly, it showed that Bella needed Alice, maybe Esme as well.

"Jacob Black broke my Bella's heart and she's been crying for hours." I explained but someone's thoughts rang through my head.

Oh, just like you did? Rosalie's thoughts said from upstairs. A loud growl came from my chest once more as my gaze went from the floor to the ceiling. No one needed her resentment right now.

Esme rubbed small circles on my arm and it made me calm down slightly. This time, Jasper was of no need. "Just try to ignore it." She advised.

"Anyways, Alice was comforting Bella and now, my angel has fallen asleep in her arms but Alice is afraid that Bella will want to be alone now." I finished explaining as Esme looked towards the windows.

This is horrible… I wish I could do something for her. Esme thought worriedly. Maybe she could help Bella through this tough time.

"Maybe it would be best if you went to Bella's house and comfort her as well. She might feel better if she knew you were also there for her." Jasper mentioned, as if he had read my thoughts.

"Of course." Of course Esme would say that. Bella was like the daughter she wanted, along with Alice and Rose. Once she finished her sentence, she was out the door. Anytime Esme was worried about Bella, she would do anything possible for to help her.

Esme's Point Of View

Edward had informed us that Jacob had been there for Bella when we left. Why would he break her heart now? There was no point. But if Bella was hurt, she needed help. Alice was had just placed Bella in her small bed when I came in Bella's room. "How is she?" My motherly instincts kicking in again as my eyes examined Bella's heart-broken face.

"She cried for hours. She just stopped a few moments ago. I just… I doubt she wants to be alone after that idiot hurt her." Alice informed, letting a small snarl form when she mentioned Jacob. She looked at Bella and her brow furrowed a little. My gaze followed her and I saw that Bella started sweating.

"She's sweating."

"That's not possible. She should be freezing. Bella's been holding me for hours." Alice said confused.

"She might be having a nightmare," was my simple answer. But frankly, some part of me doubted she was having nightmares.

"Don't think so… She just fell asleep. It usually takes a while before she starts dreaming." Alice informed me. We watched over Bella, looking for any signs that might be dangerous for her health but we found none, just sweating and slight breathing. But suddenly, an hour after I had arrived in her small bedroom, Bella opened her eyes and found Alice and me, sitting on her bed. She looked sad and… in pain. It broke my heart to see such a pained expression in my soon-to-be daughter's features.

"Esme...?" Her voice was so frail; it pained me to see her this way. Man, I know how Edward feels now when he sees her sad or in pain.

"How do you feel, sweetheart?" I asked as my hand went to her cheek. She was burning hot. How could this be? She was fine just a few minutes ago.

"I don't know… My head's killing me and my stomach is in knots…" She explained as my hand went from her cheek to her forehead. It was hot under my cold touch. She's starting to have a fever.

"Alice, she's burning up." But Alice wasn't paying attention. My eyes went to her and I could see that Alice's eyes were blank. She was having a vision. Maybe Alice was trying to find the reason behind Bella's sweating and her temperature change. A few seconds later, Alice turned her attention back to me.

"She's getting sick." Alice informed me.

"How is it possible that she got sick so quickly?"

"Maybe everything is just arriving at once. Us coming back, Jacob hurting her today, and now this. She's probably just trying to deal with everything at once that her body is telling her to relax." Alice informed. Maybe Alice was right… But it just seemed odd.

"Was there any symptoms before?"

"I was sick a few days before you came back…" Bella informed us, although she was probably on the verge of sleeping again.

"How long ago honey?" I asked again.

"About a week ago…" Bella's voice became tired and shaky. She needed rest. If we looked at the facts, maybe Bella's immune system hadn't fully taken care of the cold she had before. She might still be fighting the cold she received a few days ago. Poor Bella. She was sick once again. "I felt fine before…"

"Don't worry Bella. We're going to make sure that you won't get sick anytime soon." Alice said as Bella fell asleep again. Alice pulled up the covers under Bella's chin so she wouldn't be cold. "Maybe our body temperature didn't help her as well. I should have thought of that before…"

"It's alright Alice. You did nothing wrong. You were there to help her. She just needs to take it easy now. All the stress won't help her condition. We should tell Carlisle. Maybe he can help." I offered and in a second, Alice had her cell phone out and dialled Carlisle's number.

"Hello?" Carlisle said on the other line. With our sensitive hearing, it was easy to hear the conversation.

"Carlisle, Bella's sick. She said she had been sick a few days ago. Do you think it could be her cold from last time?" Alice asked worriedly. She was just as worried of Bella as I was.

"It might be. What are her symptoms?"

"She says her head hurts and her stomach is in knots. She's also sweating and has a fever."

"She definitely has a cold. Check her temperature—" Without even waiting to hear what my husband had to say, I was in the bathroom, searching for a thermometer and being careful not to wake Charlie at the same time. Racing back in the room, thermometer in hand, I went on my knees right beside the bed and looked at Bella. She was asleep. It didn't seem right to wake her but there was no choice.

"Bella, honey, could you open your mouth for me? I'm going to take your temperature." Half conscious, Bella opened her mouth slightly and the thermometer took her temperature. A few seconds later, the device started beeping before I removed it and Bella went back to her uneasy sleep. It read 102.5 degrees. How did it get so high in just a short time? "Alice, tell Carlisle Bella has a fever of 102.5 degrees."

"Did you get that Carlisle?" Alice asked, still looking at me.

"Yes. It seems Bella might have a case of the common flu. Her immune system didn't fully remove the bacteria that caused her latest cold and now, it's fighting once more to remove this one." My husband explained. So my assumption was right before. Bella didn't completely fight the other cold off.

"But how could she get this sick in under an hour?" Alice asked worriedly and impatiently.

"That, I'm not sure. I'll be home soon. Is Charlie asleep?"

"Yeah, he is."

"Then we might have to wait until morning. Watch over her tonight and call Edward. He'll want to know what's wrong." Carlisle mentioned sadly. He probably wanted to help Bella as well but at eleven o'clock at night, he couldn't. Charlie would be too suspicious.

"Alright, thanks Carlisle. See you at home." Alice said before hanging up. Somehow, both Alice and I wanted to take these stupid bacteria away from Bella. She had suffered enough for one day. Once Alice hung up, she immediately called Edward. And, as usual, he was extremely worried.

"Alice, what's wrong?" Edward asked on the other side of the conversation. "Is there something wrong with Bella?" Of course he would ask that.

"Edward, she's sick. Carlisle wanted me to inform you that we're going to spend the night here." Alice informed.

"I'm coming over right—" He said but Alice interrupted him.

"Oh no you're not! You know Bella doesn't want you to check up on her." Why did Bella want to exclude Edward? Didn't he prove to her how much he wanted her back? Maybe he didn't prove his loyalty enough. "So, you stay home and we'll take care of her. Don't worry." Alice said before hanging up on Edward. He must be furious because of this. He only wanted to watch over Bella. But she refused to see him, for some apparent reason.

As we looked over Bella for the remainder of the night, she started breathing heavily. Not a good sign. I asked Bella to open her mouth again to take her temperature and took it. What I saw surprised me. Her temperature had raised one degree higher. Luckily, it was close to six o'clock in the morning. Charlie would be up in about an hour and Carlisle would come up and look her over.

But her temperature was worrying me.

"Alice, what do we do for an hour? Bella's temperature's rising." My voice contained every ounce of worry that I could offer. My soon-to-be daughter was getting sicker and Charlie wasn't even up yet.

"Maybe our body temperature can help her. Here." Alice said as she curled up beside Bella and wrapped her arms around her. "This might help."

"Good thinking." And so Alice kept her arms around Bella to try and cool her down. But it didn't seem to work. Our poor Bella was still sweating like mad. This worried me. But suddenly, a foul stench entered the room. The smell was repulsive and it smelled like… wet dog? How was that possible? The windows were closed and there was no one in here beside me, Alice and Bella. And there weren't any pets. It would tempt us too much to drain the blood of any pets. "Alice, do you smell that?" I asked as my nose tried to identify the scent but failed.

"Yeah. That scent was all over Bella when I came over. But… could it actually be… werewolves?" She asked worriedly. Werewolves were our only real enemies. The treaty made it clear about that.

"If it is, then they have returned. Carlisle explained to me how they disappeared the first time we left and went to Alaska to visit the Denali family." I said as my eyes lingered towards the window and was instantly shocked. A pair of dark eyes was staring straight at us from the darkness of the trees.

"I can't see our futures." Alice said, snapping me out of my reverie. Who was that man? My head turned to see my daughter's scared face.

"What do you mean?"

"And it's because of him!" Alice exclaimed as she pointed towards the window, still holding Bella in her arms. I turned my attention back to the window and saw that the man was gone. "I can't see werewolves! Stupid mutts…" She was furious. It was the first time in decades that Alice couldn't see her target and that made her extremely upset.

"It's alright. He won't get any closer to Bella."

"I'll make damn sure of that." Alice mumbled mostly to herself as she wrapped her arms again around Bella. We waited until Charlie was awake to leave the room. Charlie came in to check on Bella and found her sweating and breathing heavily.

"Bells, are you alright?" He asked from inside the room. We could hear their conversation easily from outside the house. Charlie placed his hand on her forehead and his face became worried. "Bella, you're boiling." He said. She just nodded feebly.

"Call… Alice…" She answered weakly. I turned to look at my daughter but she wasn't by my side. She was gone. She had probably already seen that Charlie would call her.

"Are you sure there's no one else?"

"Please…" She asked again. I guess Charlie wasn't going to let us into her life anytime soon. But, for her health, maybe he would make an exception.

"Alright… Alice?" Charlie asked as he called her. Alice certainly was a fast one if she could see that Charlie was actually going to call her.

"Oh, hi Charlie. What's up?" She asked on the other line. Man this hearing was good at times like these.

"Um… Bella's sick and she wanted me to call you. Could ya—" He didn't finish his sentence. Alice had already interrupted him.

"I'll be right there. Carlisle could come along with me and check on her as well, if you'd like."

"Um… Sure, why not? I've got to go to work. When will you be here?"

"In about two minutes. I was just driving to see Bella today. I wanted to do some homework with her. We were going to start off early." Alice said. Nice excuse. "I'll inform Carlisle and he'll be here soon."

"Alright, I'll see you soon." Charlie responded before hanging up. He looked back at his sick daughter and left the room. He didn't want to see her like this. But something was wrong. When Charlie left the room, he looked… distraught, to see Bella like this. What happened when we left…?

Minutes later, Alice pulled into the driveway; a worried face was plastered on her face. Although she already knew what was wrong with Bella, she could act really well. My daughter rang the doorbell and Charlie ushered her up the stairs and into Bella's room. Once they both entered the small space, Alice went to sit right beside Bella. "Oh my goodness! She's really sick!" She exclaimed as she placed a hand on Bella's forehead. "I'm glad Carlisle's coming over soon."

"Is he coming soon? 'Cause I've got to go to work." Charlie said hesitantly. He didn't want to leave his daughter with Alice, not after all of us left her in a horrible state of mind.

"He should be here in a few minutes. It won't be long before Bella's under good care." Alice said as she took the computer chair and sat beside Bella's bed, like any friend would.

And so, Charlie left to go to work and Alice stayed beside Bella the whole time. Carlisle came in shortly after and started examining my soon-to-be daughter. He was shocked to see Bella in such a state that it was heartbreaking to see my husband this way. After a few minutes of examining Bella, I climbed back in the room and waited for Carlisle to be finished.

"Well, it's definitely a case of the common flu. She just needs to rest and take it slow for the next few days. She should be strong enough to go to school on Monday but she needs medication and a lot of fluids, if she can hold it down." Carlisle explained.

"We'll help her. I'm sure Charlie wouldn't mind if we stayed with her to help while he's gone." I said while placing an arm around my husband's waist.

"He doesn't have to know." Alice said smugly. Of course she would say that. It's not surprising that she would say such a thing.

"Then here's the medicine you'll need. Hopefully, she can keep it down." Carlisle said as he handed a bottle of medicine to Alice. "Just give it to her every three hours for twenty four hours and she should be fine. I've got to go to the hospital but call me if there is any sort of change." Carlisle said before he kissed my cheek and left the room. We would do anything for Bella; even nurse her back to health.

"I see we have a job on our hands." Alice said as she tried to get Bella to take these medicines. I rushed downstairs and grabbed a glass of water to help Bella. Of course, she tried to keep the pills in her system but it was difficult. But then again, Bella's tough. She got through the nausea and the medicine would take effect shortly.

We stayed all day with our sick Bella and we helped her get through this. It wasn't hard, considering the fact that she was already part of the family.

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