Disclaimer: I did not create twilight. I only used the characters names.

Chapter 24- Collateral Damage (EPOV) / (JPOV)

(EPOV)

"Enough." Esme said sternly. "What is going on with you two?" Esme asked impatiently. "Alice, doesn't know how to stay out of my business!" I barked. "I'm just trying to help." Alice shouted. "Ok. Let's all calm down." Carlisle suggested as he walked toward us.

"Son. What is it?" Carlisle asked calmly. "Nothing." I lied. "Edward. Do not lie to me. We don't keep secrets in this house." Carlisle reminded me. I clenched my jaw and took a deep breathe. "I need fresh air." I replied. I stormed out of the living room and grabbed my coat.

I knew my father was right but I just couldn't talk about her. Not yet at least. I walked in the pouring rain and unlocked my Volvo. I started the engine and drove off. I sped down the highway as I blasted music through my car speakers. I replayed the last couple days in my head. Trying to decipher what I had done wrong.

I did everything in my will to show her that she was all I cared about. And how did I get repaid? With bruises and bumps on my face and my heart stomped on. The rage inside me grew stronger every second that passed. Bella Swan was awakening a darker side of me.

I raced down the highway as the adrenaline began to course through my veins. The love that I once felt disintegrated. And a new emotion was born. The love I had was replaced with hate and rage. The thunder intensified my emotions. The sky felt my pain and displayed it for all to see. I skidded to a stop when lighting struck a tree five feet from me.

I reversed the car and headed back. I stopped the car at the corner of the Swan residence. My eyes strained as I tried to look past the swinging door. I drove to the house and parked the car in the driveway. I stepped out and walked slowly toward the open door.

"Bella." I shouted as she laid lifeless on the floor. I ran to her side and picked her up. "Bella. Can you hear me?" I asked frantically. I stared at her pale face and wiped the blood off. I lifted her into my arms and ran outside. I opened the back door and laid her in the back seat. I closed the door and sat in the drivers seat.

I backed out quickly and sped to the hospital. I kept my eyes on the road as my vision became blurry. When I reached the hospital the wind had picked up as the rain began to flood the streets. I opened the trunk and took out a blanket. I wrapped Bella up and lifted her again.

I ran inside and searched for a doctor. "Please. Help me. She needs to be attended to immediately." I pleaded. "Ok. Put her over here." The nurse replied. I placed Bella on a stretcher and watched her be pulled away. I called Carlisle and explained everything. I sat in the waiting room.

If anything happened to her I'd go insane. I needed her to be ok.

(JPOV)

"Take care of yourself." I said as I patted Billy's shoulder. "Remember son never forget who you are. Or where you belong." Billy preached. I nodded and headed toward my car. I drove off leaving a wounded father. I knew I should stay and look after Billy. But I just couldn't be so close to her.

Knowing that she was in arms reach and that I couldn't touch her was too painful to bear. Yeah I was a coward and I knew that. But I couldn't bring myself to stay or face the problem at hand. My heart only beats for Bella. I had loved her since I was a kid. She would never know how her smile brightened up my day.

Or how her warm honey brown eyes made me feel safe. When I left to Pennsylvania I had left my heart with her. And I was hopeful that when I returned she'd give me hers. But it wasn't entirely her fault. I had always known she loved Edward Cullen.

Since the day she met him. I'd see how her eyes would light up when appeared. Or the sadness they held when he'd leave. Guess I was a hopeless optimistic. Bella's heart didn't love me the way mine did. I should just be content with the fact that a small piece of her heart longed for me.

But it wasn't enough. I took a deep breathe as I left Forks behind. I smiled as I thought about my kiss with Bella. I would hold those memories dear. "Good- bye. Bells." I whispered.