Chapter Twenty-One

Bella's Point of View

The class dragged, as expected. Professor Anderson collected our essays, which I felt slightly guilty when I handed mine to him, and went on talking about some famous poets in the late 18th century. I wasn't paying attention; too busy wondering what Edward's doing. I knew that he was playing baseball with his family, but the last time that I saw them playing, they were playing in the dark. I shuddered; the last time. James, Laurent, Victoria, Phoenix, Ballet Classroom… unpleasant memories flooded back in my mind.

After class, I walked out of the classroom as quick as I could. I really can't afford to bump into Meagan again. I picked up my books and rushed out the door. I practically skipped down the stairs, too anxious to leave this place. I headed out the building, and while I was walking on the sidewalk, a voice called from behind. An unpleasant one.

"Hey Bella!" I turned around and saw Chris making his way towards me, waving with something in his hand. As he became closer, I saw my red notebook in his hand.

"You left this on your desk," he yelled, clear enough for me to hear. I considered leaving it there and just run away. But with my luck and klutziness, there is a greater chance of falling than succeeding. Besides, the notes in the notebook were important; it was for the exam on Friday. He caught up to me in a jiff even though I walked faster and took bigger steps. As much as I needed the notes, it wasn't worth looking at his disgusting, parasite-like face.

"Here," he handed it to me and smiled.

"Thank you," I scowled at him and started walking again.

"Wait Bella," he followed me and started talking again.

"Look, I'm sorry for what happened at the party. But it was my natural instincts! Hey, it's not my fault that I was attracted to you," he said it in a tone as if it was my fault instead of his.

I snorted, "Right… It was your natural instincts to just walk up to a girl and kiss them against their will," I scoffed.

"But I'm not sorry that I tried," he smirked. I wanted to gag! Disgusting, stupid, selfish jackass…

"Come on, let's go grab something to eat," he took a step forward as I took a step back.

"No," I rejected in a sharp voice.

"Please Bella, we need to talk," he grabbed my arm and pleaded.

"No Chris!" I screamed as I took another step back and shook it off quickly. I slipped off the edge of the sidewalk and landed on the icy roads.

"Oh crap! Crap! Crap!" I rubbed my elbows and tried to get up. Then, I heard him scream.

"Bella! Look out!"

I turned around and saw a flash of bright light. Then everything went in pitch black.

Edward's Point of View

We were playing baseball on the abandoned field. Carlisle, Rosalie and Emmett teamed up as I teamed up with Jasper and Alice. It was my turn to bat then all of a sudden, I heard a gasp from Alice.

"Alice? What's wrong?" Jasper hurried to her sides and wrapped his arms around her. She opened up her eyes as we all cuddled in a circle around her.

"No! Bella!" she screamed and fell on the floor on her knees.

"Oh Edward! We have to hurry! I just saw her… saw her got hit by a car! We have to hurry or it'll be to late to safe her!" she let out a dry sob. I saw in all in her mind. Chris Parker, the car… everything. My heart sank. My precious Bella… hit by a car? No! No! I screamed in my mind. I have to hurry! There's no time to lose!

I ran as fast as I could to my car as the rest of my family followed. I considered running, but that would attract too much attention when the humans see a pack a vampires speeding down the streets. I got in my Jaguar and sped away as fast I could. Please don't let me be too late! Please! Bella please! I pleaded in my head over and over again. I can't lose her… I can't…

It only took us about 5 minutes to get to the campus. In a distance, I saw Bella fell backwards on the streets as the red Toyota hit her and let out a loud screech. The roads were icy, as soon as the car and Bella's body were in contact; the Toyota spun rapidly and hit one of the street lights. I was too late. I wanted to run over and safe her, but I wasn't fast enough for there was still a great distance between us. "No!" I screamed as I stormed out of the car. I didn't even close the door behind me; there was no time. I was too late. I was too late. The Chris creep took off running and sprinted out of sight as soon as he saw my family and me. I wanted to go after the bastard and rip him apart, but Bella comes first. There's always time for revenge later.

"Bella!" I screamed as I rushed to her sides and collapsed on my knees. I wanted to touch her, but it was too dangerous. I didn't want to give her anymore injuries by accident. I held my breath, for her blood was spilled everywhere. The look on her face tore my heart in half; she was in mere pain. Carlisle followed quickly behind, and knelt down to check on her as well.

"She's still breathing… We need to get her to the hospital as soon as possible, there might still be a chance," his voice was alerted. I nodded and let out a helpless sob.

"Bella please!" I pleaded again. Then I heard siren coming towards us. It was the ambulances.

"Hurry!" I heard one of the RNs yelled as the rest of the ambulance crew took out the stretchers.

"Dr. Cullen," A crew member greeted him.

"Dr. White, I saw the scene of the accident. The girl is in grave danger, we have to get her down there fast," he instructed with such authority. The doctor nodded and gave out further instructions to the rest.

The Ambulance Care Assistants picked Bella up and placed her gently on the stretchers. That was when I noticed that the windows of the Toyota were shattered into pieces. The other set of crew members went and helped out the driver urgently. He, like Bella, was unconscious.

"Alright! Let's go!" one of the paramedics told the driver as he lifted the stretcher up to the ambulance.

"Dr. White, I would very much appreciate it if you would let me take over this case," Carlisle said politely.

"Of course, Dr. Cullen. I'll go over and see if Dr. Brandy needs any assistance," he nodded politely and went over to help the injured driver.

"Edward, I suppose you'll join us on our ride to the hospital," I nodded my head. My lips were trembling; with fear. I followed him quietly in to the back and held Bella's arm gently. Please don't give up Bella, at least for me. You can't give up…

Carlisle wrapped her forehead and her legs in bandages on the ambulance, before we arrived at the hospital. He injected some drugs in her, hoping to decrease the pain that she's in. I didn't like it at all; seeing that needle going in her skin. Rosalie, Esme, Emmett, Jasper, and Alice followed in their cars closely behind us; and I could hear their thoughts. They were worried, very worried for Bella. And me.

"Edward? Are you alright son?" Carlisle asked gently. I knew he was asking if I could stand the scent of the blood in such a small amount of space. But that was the last thing on my mind.

"Yes… I can stand it Carlisle," I replied back with great confidence. He nodded his head and his concentration was back on Bella. Bella was still unconscious. No moans, no groans, nothing. Her breathing was weak, weaker by the second.

"Carlisle?" I whispered.

"Yes?" he was still studying Bella.

"Will she make it?" I asked helplessly.

"I'm not sure Edward, but I'll do everything in my power to safe her," he replied honestly.

We arrived at the hospital.

"Edward!" Alice exclaimed as soon as we got off the ambulance. The rest of the family followed Bella's stretcher. Jasper kept his distance, walking slower than ever. I could understand what he was feeling; the scent of her blood was too strong. It was brave enough for him to walk through the doors of the hospital. He was fighting hard against himself.

"Edward, I would be best if you stay outside," Carlisle instructed clearly as we stood in front of the emergency room.

I was about to argue but he stopped me, "Edward… There's nothing that you can do in there… It will get the nurses suspicious if you go in… Stay. I'll tell you the news as soon as I'm done checking on her…" I closed my eyes and sighed. There wasn't another choice. I took one last look at Bella's angelic face. She was still in pain, and that wounded me more than ever. I knelt down by the stretcher.

"I love you," I kissed her hands gently and dropped them unwillingly as Carlisle pushed her in the ER. You have to make it Bella, you just have to.

We all sat on the chairs, waited for Carlisle to come out. They were all careful with their thoughts around me. Alice was in Jasper's arms, blaming herself for not seeing it sooner. I've never seen her like that… so… gloomy and sad. Jasper was trying to set things under control.

"Oh Edward! Forgive me! I'm so stupid… I should have seen it sooner… I'm a horrible person…" Alice let out a dry sob and buried her face in Jasper's chest.

"Alice, stop. It's not your fault…." I muttered quietly. I closed my eyes and leaned back against the wall. Images of Bella flashed in to my mind. She was laughing, she was smiling, she was blushing. She was… happy. Then the painful look on her face when she was hit by the car… it came back too. I clenched my fists. How could I not make it on time? If I was just a spilt second faster… She wouldn't be in pain; she wouldn't be in the hospital… She wouldn't be on the edge of dying.

"Edward, snap out of it," Jasper said, disapproving, as he placed his hand gently on my shoulder.

"Oh Edward… Sweetie, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this," Esme threw her arms around me and hugged me tightly. It hurt her too, it hurt all of them.

"Hey man, she'll be alright," Emmett forced a smile.

"She'll be fine Edward, like always," Rosalie grinned, smiling slightly, trying to cheer me up. I wished that I could believe them. I wished that I had that much confidence and faith.

Then, all of a sudden, Carlisle stormed out of the emergency room, his face was whiter than ever. The nurses walked out, looking confused but wouldn't dare to disappoint the beautiful doctor. I bounced off my seat and was in front of him in a flash.

"Edward, I need you inside," his voice was almost inaudible; it was sad… it was almost helpless. He guarded his thoughts, and it drove me insane.

We walked in the ER and Carlisle sighed.

"Edward… You have to change her," he looked at Bella.

My face collapsed. No. There just had to be another way!

"Please understand that I did everything that I could… She seemed okay at first, I thought there was hope. But then… her heart was beating slower by the second, her breath was weaker as well… She's lost a lot of blood. If you don't change her Edward, you'll lose her forever… There's not much time left, you have to decide quickly," his voice was smooth this time, but I could hear the sadness and urgency behind the cover.

How can I just let someone that I love die in front of me? I panicked; would Bella have wanted me to change her? Or would she rather face death? Those three days during the transformation, they are worse than hell itself. I knew that Bella had always wanted to become one of us… but would that be worth to put her through all of that pain? Would she regret it? What should I do? What should I do? But I can't just lose Bella like that; I can't. I can't live without her… There wouldn't be a point for me to live without her and I wasn't strong enough to sacrifice. I thought about Carlisle, Esme and my brothers and sisters. If they lose both of us, it'll hurt them too much. I can't do that to them. I tightened my jaw; I would have to do this for Bella and my adopted family.

"Forgive me Bella, I love you," I whispered as I sank my sharp teeth into her neck.

So do you guys hate Chris or what? I actually think that he's worse than Paige... And I've got new for ya! At the end of the story, you'll get a surprise visit from a certain someone... Anyway, please review so I can know how I'm doing... I'm almost done with the next chapter, just going over it to make sure that I didn't make any major mistakes... Please review and go easy on me! LOL!!! I really hope you guys liked it!