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Chapter Ten : BPOV
As I came round the second time I realised how unappreciative I must seem.
This boy hated me. That much was obvious. But he still stayed with me. He managed to get me out of going to the hospital. Hell I even bled all over his hoodie.
And all I can do is faint on him.
Nice one Swan.
I opened my eyes but strangely I didn't feel the dirty Trigonometry floor beneath me. It felt like I was floating.
I looked straight up and saw clouds.
Wow... this is weird.
It took another 30 seconds before I felt the two strong arms curled under me. I turned my head to the left and took a deep breath.
All I could smell was Edward.
Tobacco, Musk, Honey and Peppermint.
Peppermint...
Oh Jake...
My heart didn't twist in pain the way it usually did, but I did feel out of breath.
Had I really broken down like that?
In front of everyone?
Jake loved me. I would always love him. But I couldn't cling to him anymore. I had to move on.
Even thinking the words made my heart ache.
I snuggled my face closer to Edward's chest, taking deep breaths trying to stop the onslaught of tears that threatened to overwhelm me.
"Hey, look who's awake" I looked up and saw him smirking at me. But his green eyes shone with concern "Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. I think. My head just hurts..." I touched my fingers to my forehead and felt gauze over it.
It felt unusually tight.
"You've already been stitched up. The paramedics took care of that whilst you were unconscious. Again" he winked at me "I'm just taking you back to mine so my Dad can ascertain whether you have a concussion or whatever" I felt him shrug and in that moment I realised he was still carrying me.
"Erm, you can put me down" I tried to wiggle out of grasp "I can walk" But he only held me that much tighter.
"Not a chance, Swan" His eyes flashed down to mine for a moment then just as quickly resumed their position staring forward. "You've lost a lot of blood and I don't want to risk you fainting again. Apparently you have a skill for it"
Okay, so now he was mocking me.
Great.
Did you expect anything else? Who would give a fuck about you?
Taking a resigned breath I relaxed into his hold and decided to enjoy the view.
Staring up at his face I noticed he had a very defined jaw. It looked like it was sculpted out of marble. His nose was angular and perfect. The only imperfection on his entire face was a little divot between his brows. Like he was worried about something.
More like from the effort of lugging you around.
"Really Edward" His name sent a thrill though me "I must be stupidly heavy, put me down. I'm fine." I didn't know if I could walk yet, but I didn't want him to feel obligated. He clearly had better things to do.
"No chance Swan. Besides you weigh like 10 pounds. You're tiny" He smiled warmly at me. I knew he was lying but it felt nice to be complimented about my appearance for once.
I smiled up at him and whispered "Thank you, Edward" then continued slightly quiter "I know you don't like me that much, but really it means the world to me that someone cares..."
I stared down at my hands.
"Hey" he said softly "You're welcome...and fyi I don't not like you..." Then he mumbled something I couldn't quite hear. "We're here!" He ran up the porch steps of a massive house and kicked open the door.
I flinched at his treatment of such a beautiful house.
He leaned down to me "Cover you're ears" I complied but still heard him scream.
"DAD!" it was hard to believe that such a crass and hard voice could come from someone so beautiful.
I looked up at him with shock evident on my features. He merely shrugged.
"Edward, how many times..." My eyes moved in the direction of the voice and there walked in the most beautiful man I had ever seen.
He was tall, blonde, well built and movie star gorgeous. He hurt my eyes a little bit, it was like looking into the sun...
"Oh who's this?" He smiled at me warmly.
"This is Bella, she fell and hit her head but is scared of hospitals or some shit." He smirked down at me.
If only he knew...
His Dad interrupted him "And you wondered if I could examine her here as a favour to you?" His words seemed harsh but his expression was playful.
Edward shuffled from foot to foot. Still carrying me.
"Erm yeah...kinda..." Edward Cullen was nervous. It was the cutest thing I'd ever seen.
"Doctor Cullen?" I tried to add some determination in my voice "I'm really fine. I'm stitched up and I'm seeing one of everything..." mostly "I'd rather just go home..." I once again tried to wiggle out of Edward's grasp and this time he let me.
Standing, I felt extremely light headed. So I stood still closed my eyes and willed the blood to stop roaring in my ears.
I opened my eyes and saw two Edward's dancing in front of me. Shit.
Fake it Bella. Fake it then you can get out of here...
I plastered a smile on my face and went to take a step toward the door. The marble floor came up to meet me.
Again.
Holding my breath and scrunched my eyes closed and waiting for the impact... But it never came.
Peeking open one eye I saw the floor about 6 inches from my face. And I felt Edward's arms around me. He pulled me against him and looked into his eyes. They were dancing with concern.
"See? That's why you can't walk..." He sounded amused.
"I can walk just fine. I was just testing your reflexes." I do not take kindly to being mocked so openly.
Although you'd think I'd be used to it by now
He tried to fight the smile but lost and it broke across his face.
I was still crushed against his body with him arms around me. My hands were on his chest. I looked up into his eyes for an immeasurable time. The smile on his face faded, and his eyes darkened. The atmosphere around us changed and almost crackled with electricity.
He leaned forward...
A loud cough brought us back into the moment and we looked over and saw Carlisle standing there with an amused expression on his face.
Edward jumped back from me like he'd been stung. He put a two foot gap between us and I wobbled slightly. But before I could fall again Carlisle came over and supported me.
"Come one dear, come through to my study. I'll check your head out then I'll drive you home" He smiled at me and I nodded weakly.
He began to lead me toward the back of the house I looked over my shoulder and saw Edward standing where we left him. He shook his head sharply, ran his hand through his hair and shuddered...
Yeah lucky save Cullen.
He never wanted to kiss me...he was just caught up in the moment.
I wish I could say the same though. I really wanted to kiss him. I wanted him to kiss me.
Get a grip Swan!
Someone as amazing as Edward would NEVER be interested in someone like you.
I choked back the tears as I let his father examine me.
I knew two thing's for certain:
I was definitely falling for Edward Cullen.
It doesn't matter. Because I'm fucking worthless
Oh Jake... what do I do?
