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Previously on So Close
I jerked awake, tears streaming down my face, as normal.
It was anyother night I awoke with a nightmare. But this time I felt two arms wrappped around me.
" Shh. Its okay Bella. I'm here." I heard him say.
I brought my hand up to wipe my tears.
I felt him holding me to him. His arms wrapped around me as he gently rocked me. It took me a few minutes to realize I was curled up in his lap. I took deep breaths trying to calm myself. But it felt as if it was worse. My breahts came in deep gasps
" Calm down, sweetheart it's alright." He said soothingly. I felt his hand run through my hair.
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BPOV
I woke up to the sound of rain pounding on the roof, and the wind blowing through the warm outside air.
I felt small movement under me.
Everything that happened last night came rushing back. Me having one of my nightmares and screaming his name over and over. He held me and we must of fallen asleep.
I opened my eyes to see his chest. I was laying face down on him. His right arm was hanging off the edge of the couch and his other arm wrapped around me securely.
This was very wrong. He has a girlfriend. I reached back to remove his arm. He stirred and brought me closer. I started panicking. I needed to get out of here.
I tried again and thankfully his hold on me loosened at my touch. I sat up slowly and moved his arm to rest on his stomach. He looked so peaceful in his sleep, his face completely relaxed. No worries or fears just silent sleep. I walked upstairs into my room and grabbed my bag. I took a quick shower and got dressed into a pair of jeans and a white racerback. I so wished I had my converse. I went into my room.
I searched around my bed. I know I left my old converse here somewhere. I opened the doubled closet doors and found them sitting limp on the ground. I picked them up and slid them on, they still felt perfectly. I tied them and stood up happily. I combed my long hair and jogged downstairs. I glanced into the family room and saw that Edward was still sleeping
I walked into the empty kitchen. When I opened the frige I saw breakfast ingrediants. That was all that my dad knew how to cook. I fried up some eggs, cooked some bacon and toasted, toast. I set one plat down on the table, I owed him something for how I was last night.
Edward came in at that time, dressed and showered. I turned around and faced the stove. I put the remains on a plate.
" Thanks." He said
" It was the least I could do." I told him. I turned around to face him " Look, I am really sorry about last night. You shouldnt of dealt with that. I apologize."
He looked at me strangly " Bella, we are all vunerable in certain ways. You cant always be strong." He told me.
" I cant be. This is just something I have to deal with. I just wish you didnt have to witness my problem."
" I caused those nightmares Bella. Who's name were you screaming last night in agony. Mine. This is my fault." He argued
I took a deep breath " I dont want to fight okay. This all happened years ago, it's over and done with. We moved on. " I told him
A look of anguish crossed his face " Whatever." He muttered.
After finished piling my plate, I quickly washed the dishes and put them back in the cabinets. I sat down and ate my breakfast. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop on the second floor.
I glanced out the window to see that it was pouring outside. I ate quickly and washed my plate. I walked over to the table and grabbed Edward's plate to wash. When I was done I grabbed the keys and my purse.
" Ready?" I asked
He nodded.
We ran outside and darted through the rain. I got into the car as well as Edward.
Good thing I ran fast and didnt fall. White shirt. Bad idea.
We got to the hospital and parked in the first empty space.
We got into the enterance and slowed our run. We walked through the halls and to Charlie's room. He was awake and sitting up watching baseball. Typical dad.
" Hey dad." I said happily as I walked towards him. I sat in the chair beside his bed.
" Hey Bells." He said in his gruff voice.
" How are you feeling Mr. Swan." Edward asked formally.
" Okay. I had some chest pain but its feeling better."
Edward nodded " What did the doctor say?" He asked
At that time his doctor walked in " Good morning Charlie."
" Mornin'."
" How are you?"
Charlie repeated his chest pain and the doctor nodded just as Edward had done.
" Well we will have to keep you for a week maybe two just to make sure everything is running smoothly and everything is working correctly. You will make a full recovery if everything is well which I pressume it is." The doctor said. He smiled and walked out of the room holding the chart.
I held my dads hand.
" You should go back home Bells. You got the hall and resturaunt." my dad said
I immediatly shook my head " I want to make sure everything is perfectly okay and when you get out I will go home."
" Bella. We both know you cant do that and plus the concert is coming up, things need to be set up. Today is the seventh, you've only got eight days til' the concert and you have to close down." He argued " I'll call you when I get out of here and before that so you know."
" No." I said sternly.
" Gosh Bella. Dont be so stubborn. I wish you werent like me in that way." He complained.
I heard Edward laugh. I sent a glare his way and he immediatly stopped.
" Bella, you have a life and a dog that needs to be taken care of." He pointed out.
" Alice got him." I said truthfully.
He looked at me sternly " Bella, I am fine. I wouldnt lie for two reasons. I suck at it and two I would never lie to my daughter."
" Fine. I'll try and catch a flight, tonight. Happy?"
He nodded " I'll be brand new in a few weeks. Fighting crime as normal."
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We talked a while longer before I left. It was hard to leave but I knew that he would be alright. He is strong. I drove back, Edward next to me. It was still pouring rain outside. When we got out of the car we made a mad dash. Which this time I fell. Jinxed myself
I fell backwards onto the hard gravel.
" Oww." I said dryly.
" Of course you pick now to be clumsy. Here." Edward gave out his hand for me to grab. He lifted me up quickly and I banged against his chest. Got his body was like a rock.
" Oww. Shit are you made of rock." I whined.
It hurt my chest, ow.
We walked through the rain and I got my key out. I choved the door open and we stummbled in. My hair was dripping wet and my clothes were soaked as well as Edward's.
His bronze hair was darker by the water that splashed on it and his shirt clung to his rock hard body.
I ran to the laundry room to grab a towel, I threw one at Edward. He was just staring at me, more like my chest. Shit. White, rain. Good thing I chose to wear a bra. I laughed and brushed past him. I looked down, my dark blue lace bra was very evident. I walked to the stove and decided to make tea.
" Ughh are you going to uh change?" He asked
" Why?" I asked. I knew why but he was acting like a fifteen year old.
" Because your shirt is see through."
I rolled my eyes " Nothing you havent seen before." I muttered to myself.
He obviously heard me because he laughed " That may be true but that was a very long time ago."
I scoffed " Thats my line." I teased.
He sighed
" Fine, fine. If it will make the prude little Edward happy." I joked.
I walked past him and up the stairs.
" I am not." He argued.
I just giggled.
I pealed my wet clothes off and changed into something dry, sweatpants and a blue tanktop, I slipped on a pair of socks and combed my hair, then went back downstairs.
The tea was done boiling so I poured it in a cup and went into the family room. I grabbed the remote and flipped the television on. Edward no where in sight.
He came in few minutes later and sat next to me. I continued flipping the channels until I saw something familar.
Fourty Year old Virgin. I laughed outloud and set the remote on the coffee table.
" Out of al the movies. This?" Edward asked
" Unless you want me to break out Romeo and Juliet I suggest you shut it."
" Ahh I just remembered how much I really love this movie." He comlimented
I smirked
" I booked us two flights. Alice will be picking us up." He mentioned
" I could of done it myself." I argued
" Dont compain." He grumbled
I rolled my eyes
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Edward and I had packed up our stuff and headed out. I conviced the guy to pick up the rental at the airport. Luckily he did and we boarded out plane.
When we were seating the plane was getting ready to take off. The part that I hated. I gripped the seat as we took off.
After we were safely in the air my grip loosened and my hand rested on my lap. I yawned. My vision got a little foggy as I closed my eyes slowly. I took a glance at Edward. He was just staring forward. Cautiously I leaned my head to the side and rested my head on his shoulder. I felt his body tense for a second and then relax. I yawned again and closed my eyes, soon drifting off to a dreamless sleep, something that was rare.
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" Bella." I heard a gently voice say.
"Mmmm."
" You have to get up, Bella." I heard the voice say again.
I opened my eyes and picked my head of his shoulder. I rubbed my eyes. The plane was already landed and we got off. We walked through the airport and got our luggage, when we got outside it was dark, the only light was from a few streetlamps. Alice's car was parked along an edge. We walked towards it.
" Hey hows Charlie?"
" Good. Better." I mummbled sleepily.
She nodded. Edward and I loaded my bags in the car. I climbed in the back and laid down on the nice seats.
Alice was chattering about something but I fell asleep before I heard what she said.
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I woke up to the sound of rustling and to the feel of being carried.
" You got her?" I heard a small voice ask
" Yeah. She weighs like nothing." A velvetly voice said.
I shook gently with the movements. I heard my front door open and feet hit the wood of my stairs. Then my bed. My nice soft bed where I now lie. I snuggled into the pillows and I felt my comforter drap over me.
I felt soft pressure on my forehead. Lips?
It was gone in a second.
" Goodnight... My Bella." I heard a voice whisper. I heard my door close and a smile formed on my face.
He called me his Bella.
Authors note- READ!
Okay so to start I was to apologize, I have never been late in updating. Homework was hard and I had my nephews Birthday party to attent Saturday. This will never happen. So someone asked me if they will get together, YOU HAVE TO READ AUTHORS NOTES, They are written for a reason. I dont want to sound mean or anything but you need to. I went shopping today so that is why the update is coming very late at night, I hate shopping lol. Okay so I have a POLL ON MY PROFILE, I need you all to vote, it would help me so much. Keep in mind this late update will not become a habit, just a little busy lately. review