Hi everyone! First of all I want to apologise for updating this late. My GCSE's are literally around the corner, so I thought I would update before I'm busy for the whole of May and some of June. I will try my best and write whenever I can.

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This chapter is shorter than the others but I hope you all like it.

Chloe stared morosely at the ceiling above her, unable to move, unable to speak. Not that she wanted to anyway. She hadn't come out of her room for two whole days. When she woke up Carlisle had just treated her. Esme tried hard to coax her out occasionally; nothing worked. It was as if she had no regard for no one or even her own life at that moment. She had tried to get over the barbaric incident that had occurred unexpectedly. But she wasn't able to stop thinking about it. It was a disease that kept coming back ruthlessly with such vivid images that scared her immensely. She wasn't just feeling sad and angry for herself, but she was also extremely angry and worried about the other girls that were shamelessly and mercifully caught in 'his' web. Moreover, Chloe even felt pity for Marissa. All they ever did was argue relentlessly and call each other bad names which was kind of pointless. Despite her being annoying, Chloe also contributed her fair share to their continuous heated arguments.

Chloe rolled over and sighed to herself in despair just as a knock came from the direction of her bedroom door. Instead of turning them away she shocked herself and gave up in herself bitterness by softly inviting them in. It wasn't a surprise when Esme quietly walked into her room and poised herself on the edge of her bed. Chloe sat up slowly and smiled gently-even though it was a hardly noticeable smile, it was a smile nonetheless which Esme silently praised.

"How are you feeling?" Esme started to brush away the long strands of hair from her face.

"I'm feeling better now." Chloe leaned into her rhythmic ministrations that always rendered her useless when someone played with her hair. "Everyone is worried for you. They haven't spoken to you in days." Chloe looked away in guilt and what looked like shame. She turned away her family when she most needed them. This was unlike her. If she needed help she would always tell them, even if it was extremely embarrassing.

"I know. I feel selfish for not telling you how I was feeling." Esme nodded in understanding. "You shouldn't blame yourself. You couldn't stop what happened. At least your confiding in me now. We all care for you. Don't ever feel like you cannot tell us something that is troubling you."

"I know, I'm sorry mum." Chloe slowly raised herself off of her bed and steadied herself at the sudden rush of dizziness that assaulted her senses like wild fire. "I want to go and talk to everyone. I've missed them-even Emmett". she grinned.

Esme laughed, her voice carrying a soothing extract that seemed to caress Chloe in a blanket. "Emmett has sincerely missed his little sister. Come, I'll walk down with you." Chloe nodded her head in agreement and they both descended the stairs together.

The entire room went silent when Chloe had emerged into the living room. They all took in the sight of her, some of them believing if the sight was real. Chloe felt like running away back to her room with all the sudden attention she was receiving. Understanding her sudden change in demeanour, Esme nurtured her wrist in a caring manner. She slowly made her way further into the room, her eyes searching for that one person.

Her eyes finally landed on Emmett and she smiled, imagining the time they would have to make up. "Is there anything good on TV? Oh My God did I miss Plebs?" Chloe immediately went into a panic and stared between the TV and Emmett, offended and horrified simultaneously.

Emmett laughed at how ridiculous she looked. "Don't worry sis I recorded it for you." Chloe sighed in relief and sank into her chair. "Thank God for that" she muttered.

Caius cleared his throat, making sure his voice got everyone's attention. "What is Pleeebs?' Chloe and Emmett both choked in their laughter. After a minute of laughter Chloe squared her eyes at him seriously, thinking that he was taking the mick out of her favourite film series.

"First of all it's pronounced Plebs. And it's set in Ancient Rome where there are two guys and their slave who do stuff…"

"Absolutely fascinating" Caius muttered.

Chloe's eyes narrowed in what looked like all hell was about to break loose. Everyone watched in anticipation to see if Chloe would give in. "Of course it is Cai-Cai you idiot. Jesus you have no respect for good literature do you?" Everyone's attention focused on Caius, waiting for a reply.

"You call that good literature?" Caius was thinking that he was either really brave or really stupid for insulting her programmes. "At least the real you is back, I've missed you which is a huge surprise."

Chloe smiled sweetly. "Well I haven't missed you. Sooo…"

"Whatever" Caius muttered loudly.

Esme's eyes met Carlisle's and they both shared a genuine smile. Their daughter was finally talking to them. It felt like a miracle after what had happened a couple of days ago. They would always want her to be happy.

Likewise, Aro and Marcus smiled at the sight of Chloe and Caius bickering-as usual. It's normally annoying but in this current situation it's a relief. Aro felt himself swell with emotion that had been locked away since Chloe was attacked violently and almost left to die on the forest floor.

He vowed to himself that he would never let her get hurt again. He would be her protector, her saviour and someone to rely on with trust. He just hoped that maybe someday she would return the feelings that he felt for her.

I hope you all liked this chapter. I know that it wasn't much but It still means something to me. Please leave a review and let me know what you think so far. I'm really grateful and interested in what you have to say. Thank you for all being patient with me. See you soon. :)

-LostarielTuigalen