All I Wanted Was You Chapter 21: Nothing Else Matters
Hey everyone! I go back to University on Thursday! One more year and I'm done my undergrad! Woot! I am very excited but sad because I won't be able to update quickly! But that is okay because this story is almost done. In fact I have decided this will be my last Bella's Point of View. Don't worry I may write a sequel soon! I hope you like this chapter and thanks for your support! Good luck to everyone who has started school! Please review this chapter even if you love or hate it!
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Never opened myself this way Trust I seek and I find in you
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
Every day for us, something new
Open mind for a different view
and nothing else matters
Bella's POV
I was always afraid of dying but like most people I was always curious as to how I would die and what it would be like. I knew I was taking my chances when I met Edward, but I knew he was worth it. I would jump through a ring of fire for him. But the fear started to rise like the tide throughout my stomach. My body was numb and cold as though I was lying in a freezer. I couldn't say anything; it was as though my lips were stitched shut. I tried to open my eyes but it felt as though there were heavy weights sitting on my eye lids. Everything felt dark and cold. Everywhere I looked, there were dark shadows dancing around me. Although I knew I was losing my struggle to live, I had to fight; I didn't want to die like this. I didn't want to die because of Sarah but my body felt so weak. It hurt to even raise my arm just a few inches off the ground. I knew my only option was to wait. So I began thinking of Edward and how beautiful he truly was. I loved him so much and he would be the only man I would ever love. He showed me what true love was and that was something I would never forget, no matter if I was alive or dead. I felt the pins and needles start to form within my feet and I hoped someone up in the sky would give me a second chance.
All of a sudden I heard a faint sound. It sounded like a soft whisper but the voice sounded so familiar.
"BELLA! BELLA PLEASE DON'T DIE!" It was Edward! His beautiful voice seemed to have penetrated the shadow that had wrapped itself around me like a blanket.
Edward! I loved him so much. I couldn't just leave him. I couldn't leave him now, not after all the things we had been through. I realized I couldn't die so I tried to find all of my strength so I could win the fight between life and death. I wanted to live. I wanted to live my life with Edward Cullen and no evil vampire was going to stop me. I felt determined. I knew that if I believed I could win, I could, all I had to do was believe in the love Edward and I shared.
The numbing feeling was making its way up to my torso and I knew quickly and surely death was coming to greet me.
But all of a sudden, my body began to lose its numbing feeling. In fact it seemed the feeling was disappearing. I tried to open my eyes again and this time I could. Instead of lying on the forest ground, it seemed as though I was in Edward's room, laying in his bed. I looked up to see all of the Cullen's standing in a circle around me. They all held faint and grim expressions. It seemed as though someone had heard my hopeful plea. Someone had given me a second chance.
"Bella, love are you alright, your body went so cold and I thought you had left me!" Edward exclaimed as he sat down on the bed and took my head.
"Edward I promised you I would never leave you and I never break my promises!" I said, taking in the most beautiful man in the world. I thought I would never see the love of my life again but now here he was sitting in front of me. His beauty never amazed me. His cheeks were chiseled like he was carved from stone and his eyes were so beautiful, it seemed as though I could see into his soul. How I longed to run my hands through his scruffy brown hair. I smiled as I let myself see how truly beautiful Edward was. Then I felt Edward's strong arms wrap themselves around my body. It felt so good to be wrapped up in his arms. It was so warm. I never wanted to leave his side.
"Bella how do you feel? You gave us quite a scare." Carlisle asked as he began to check my vital signs.
"I feel tired and a little sore." I answered realizing that my face hurt when I talked. I touched my cheek where Sarah had scarred me. It was now covered up with some gauze.
"Yes Sarah gave you quite the scar but it should fade with time. When you were asleep I checked out your injuries, you have a bruised rib, a broken wrist and a few large bruises on your lower back which may cause difficulty with your breathing." Carlisle explained.
It was then when I noticed how much pain my body actually was in. My face felt sore and I looked down to see my wrist in a cream coloured cast. My body felt as though I had fallen from the sky, it was sore all over. But although I was in a lot of pain I was lucky to be alive.
"You should take these pain killers every three hours and drink plenty of liquids. I also want you to remain in bed for a couple of days to make sure your ribs and bruises heal. Bella I am so glad you are okay, we were all worried." Carlisle said.
"Thank you. Thank you for everything." I said.
"Bella you were awesome against Sarah, using the tree trunk was genius!" Emmett exclaimed looking as though his favourite football team had won the super bowl.
"Thank Emmett; I thought it was a genius plan as well!" I said smiling up at Emmett.
"You had me worried there Bella, I thought I would have a baby vampire to defeat." He said giving me his quirky smile.
What? A vampire? I looked up at Edward whose brows were furrowed.
"When your condition turned for the worst, Carlisle gave me a time limit and said when that limit was up I would have to turn you or else let you die. I didn't know what to do Bella, I wanted to turn you but I didn't want to change your life without you asking. I was so happy when you finally woke up Bella. Oh you have no idea how happy I am to see you alive and human." Edward said, with a concerned look on his face.
"Oh Edward, I am so glad I woke up. I never want to leave you. I never want to leave any of you." I said as I looked up past Emmett, Edward and Carlisle.
"Bella you have no idea how happy we are to have you. If anything were to happen to you Bella, it would be like losing a family member. You are a part of our family now." Esme said as she leaned over and kissed my healthy cheek.
"Thank you Esme, for everything. You are like a second mom to me and I appreciate everything you have done." I said as I hugged her.
"I'm glad you are alright Bella." Rosalie said but the smiled as she walked out of the room.
"Oh Bella! I'm so glad you are okay! Don't worry about your scar, I have amazing make up that will cover it up and of course once your better we will go on a shopping spree." Alice said in her spunky voice.
"Oh gee thanks Alice!" I said smiling. Although Alice shopping and designer clothes, she was an awesome person and she was my best friend. I wrapped my arms around her body. I knew no matter how loud or spunky Alice got, I would always love Alice for who she was.
"Don't worry Bella; I will protect you from Alice." Jasper said finally taking a break from controlling everyone's emotions.
"Thank you so much Jasper! But I think I may need the whole Cullen Clan to help protect me from Alice and her shopping sprees." I said laughing which was a bad idea because a sharp pain shot up my back. I tried to hide my wince but Edward saw.
"Bella are you okay?" He asked in a concerned voice.
"Yes Edward, some laughing isn't going to kill me." I said smiling but then I felt a wave of fatigue hit me like a ton of bricks. I tried to stifle a yawn but it escaped.
"I'm sorry. I don't want to think you guys are boring me. I would love to spend every minute with you but I feel as though I can't keep my eyes open." I said as I started to rub my eyes.
"Okay Bella we will let you get your rest, again we are so glad you are okay. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask." Carlisle said as everyone but Edward left the room.
"Do you want me to leave?" He asked.
"No! I would like it if you laid down with me." I said as he moved into the bed, on top of the covers. He wrapped his arm around me and I sighed. This is why I fought death. This is why I wanted to live. I wanted to be in Edward's arms. I wanted to be with him forever. Although he was a vampire, I felt safe and secure with him. I felt loved. I felt loved for being me and that is something I would always cherish.
"Bella did you need anything?" He asked as he ran his fingers through my long, brown hair.
"No, just you." I said smiling at him.
"Oh love I am so glad you are okay. I am sorry I put you through danger, I'm no good for you but I love you so much. I can't live without you but I feel terrible when I see you laying in bed with scrapes and bruises. You are my life Isabella Swan and without you I do not exist." Edward explained as he traced my lips with his index finger.
"Please don't ever leave me. I couldn't bear it. Although I'm a strong vampire, you are my weakness." Edward pleaded as he grabbed my cheek bone and then kissed the gauze.
"Edward this is the final time I will say it. I love you too and I will stick by you no matter what, even if that means fighting evil vampires like Sarah. No matter what you do, you will never get rid of me. I'm yours forever." I said as kissed him on his lips.
Although I was in pain, I also desired his touch. So I tried to open his lips with my tongue and surprisingly his lips parted as our tongues danced together as though they were two people who had just seen the sun. His tongue was warm and felt good on my own. I could feel my muscles tighten beneath the crotch of my jeans and in that moment all I wanted was Edward. Edward broke of our kiss and started to make his own kisses down my neck. Oh how it felt so good. I wanted more. I wanted more now. But as I leaned up closer to feel more of Edward's beautiful body, another wave of pain rolled over my back.
"Ouch." I automatically said.
"Bella are you okay? I shouldn't have done that, not while you're in so much pain.
"But Edward you are the cure to my pain." I said snuggling close to Edward's stomach.
"How about when you are better, I will try to continue what we just started." Edward advised.
"That sounds awesome Edward. I love you so much, even after all we have been through, and I know you are my only one." I said
"You are my only one my love and I promise nothing will change that," He said as he kissed my forehead. Then he started to hum the melody of Claire De la Lune as my eyes started to close.
The beautiful melody became fainter and fainter as I drifted off to sleep. Somehow I knew when I woke up, everything would be alright because Edward Cullen loved me and that's all that mattered. Nothing else mattered in the world but being with him and I knew as long as I was with him, everything would be alright.
The End!
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