Blood Amongst the Roses Chapter 12: Pleasant Awakenings.

Chapter 12: Pleasant Awakenings

I opened my eyes to find myself in my own bed. I rolled over to look at the clock, stopping momentarily when my imagination saw a shadow move.

2:12 am. I raised my hand to my head and winced. The sore spot had become a lump. I tried to remember coming home and found the memory to be missing.

I stretched my legs and back, still laying in my bed. The rustle of paper falling to the ground caught my attention. I turned on my bedside lamp, wincing as my eyes attempted to adjust to the light. I bent over the side and grabbed the paper.

Bella, It said.

You passed out at the house, we tried to wake you, but found ourselves

unsuccessful. Carlisle has taken Jasper and Emmett for their camping trip

he said to remind you to stay home and rest.

I've put a glass of water and a bottle of Advil on your bedside table.

Please rest. Call Alice if you need anything.

Edward

The script was so clear and beautiful, I was momentarily transfixed. Edward Cullen had been in my bedroom. I blushed at the thought. Yesterday's clothes were littered on the floor, my books were scattered everywhere.

I glanced at the table and saw the glass of water and the bottle of Advil from the bathroom. My heart began to pound as I reached for the bottle.

After downing two Advil I turned off the lamp and looked out the window. The rain fell lightly against the roof, I burrowed under the comforter and put my head on the pillow.

I watched the rain fall, slipping blissfully into dreams of being in Edward's arms.

I heard my bedroom door click open and groggily looked up to see Charlie, already in uniform.

"Morning dad. Off to work?" my mouth was as dry as cotton, I sat up and grabbed the cup of water, still half full, and took a swig.

"Yeah, I just wanted to check in." He looked at the wall behind my head. "Feeling okay?" He asked with a blush.

"A little dizzy, still tired, but other than that I think I'm okay." I answered.

"Okay, well um, I called Alice." He reached up and rubbed his neck sheepishly.

"Dad you didn't?" I mutter aghast.

"She'll be here to keep an eye on you while I'm working." He blinked and I noticed he had circles almost as dark as the Cullens' under his eyes.

"Dad you look exhausted, Carlisle will be treating you next if you don't get some sleep and stop worrying about me." I said narrowing my eyes at him.

"I have to do my job Bells, and unfortunate though it may be, that includes helping out other departments when they are in need." He answered. "Alice will be here in half an hour. She's doing this as a favor for me so please don't give her a hard time."

He turned and started walking back to the hall. "I may be late again, I will call around eight."

A knock sounded at the door and Charlie shuffled down the stairs to answer it.

"Alice?" I heard him say "And Edward, you certainly got here fast."

My heart began to race, Edward was here, Alice brought Edward again. I groaned and fell back against my pillow, hiding under the comforter, trying not to listen.

"Bella," Alice's sing-song voice chimed from my door.

"Bella doesn't live here anymore." I heard Edward chuckle and someone sat on my bed, tugging at the blanket.

"No fair hiding Bella, we're here to take care of you." Alice said sternly.

"I can take care of myself Alice, and I'm not coming out from hiding until you two go away and let me take a shower." I sounded like a five year old throwing a tantrum, but I didn't care. There was no way I was going to let Edward see me in my morning state.

"Edward, you go downstairs, find her something to eat, I'm going to help her to the shower." A soft sigh and the sound of footsteps padding softly down the stairs, made my peek out from under the comforter.

"He's gone," Alice said, laughter dancing in her eyes, they seemed less golden today.

I sat up and glared, "Really Alice, I know Charlie is worried but you don't have to stay here all day."

"Oh, I'm not." she replied, placing particular emphasis on the I'm.

"You're not?" I said, narrowing my eyes again as a wide grin stretched across her face.

"No I have a class today, that's why Edward is with me, He's going to keep an eye while I'm in Anatomy and Physiology." If it was physically possible I was certain Alice's smile would have become even larger.

"Alice, you… you can't make him stay." my face was on fire, as I stared suddenly wide eyed.

"I don't have to make him Bella." She said. "Now get up, let's get you to the shower." I swung my feet out of the bed, my burning face turned away from Alice.

"I can bathe myself. I have a concussion, I'm not an invalid." I threw at her. She just laughed and grabbed my bathroom bag from the desk, before wrapping her arm around me and leading my to the bathroom.

"Don't slip Bella." She sang, as I closed the door in her face. As much as I loved Alice, she was extremely exhausting.

I turned the shower on, letting it warm up before Disrobing and stepping into the hot water.

When the water grew cold I got out and wrapped my towel around me. Someone, Alice I hoped, had put some clothes on the bathroom door knob. A dark blue blouse with a low v-cut neck, and a pair of expensive blue jeans she had bought for me.

Under them sat an underwear set that matched the color of the blouse.

I put the clothes on and brushed the knots from my strawberry scented hair, pulling in back with a head-band and letting fall to my waist in the back.

I silently thanked Alice for picking an outfit that actually looked nice, and stepped into the hall. I took a deep breath and made my way down the stairs.