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Chapter thirty nine.
Evangeline POV.
I lay in the bathroom for what felt like forever, before finally I stood up and looked at myself in the mirror. I looked awful, my skin was far too pale and the dark circles under my eyes were beginning to form. Who knew an hour or two of vomiting could turn a person in the walking dead. I tied my hair back and splashed some cool water on my face before exiting the bathroom and walking delicately downstairs, trying to be careful not to disturb my stomach.
"Oh sweetheart, are you feeling better?" Stella asked, whilst Dan just stared at me; his expression blank. As if he was trying to ignore me.
"A little, tired. Pretty hungry." I laughed a little as I sat down at the table.
"Shall I fix you a little plate?" Stella asked, already standing up from the table.
"Sure." I nodded.
I managed to eat the small plate of turkey and vegetables that Stella made for me and sipped lightly at the water set in front of me. The nausea had settled a little, thankfully.
"So what time is Jasper picking you up?" Dan asked, suddenly breaking the silence that had been held between us.
"Err…I dunno, I was guna just, call him whenever." I shrugged.
"Right." Dan nodded.
"So does Jasper know what he's doing after high school?" Stella asked casually.
"Err, I don't know. I think he wants to travel for a year and then go to college to something." I set down the water and sat as still as possible, the nausea was returning. Stress really, really wasn't good for my stomach. Not at all.
"Do you feel sick again sweetheart?" Stella asked, getting up from her seat and wondering over to me.I nodded before running from the table and up the stairs, towards the bathroom. Stella followed and sat with me whilst I threw up everything in my stomach. The bile now burning my throat.
She pressed a hand to my forehead and frowned.
"You're freezing, Evangeline." She stated. "Dan!" Stella called, seconds later Dan poked his head around the door.
"Call the Cullen's and tell them that Evangeline needs to see Carlisle." She muttered just as I threw up again, blocking out whatever she said next.
A few seconds later Dan returned.
"Esme said that Jasper is on his way now to come and get her, he'll take her home and take care of her there until Carlisle is finished work."
"Should we take her downstairs?" Stella asked.
"No, I'll stay with her while you go wait for the boy to show up." And with that Stella left, Dan replaced her space next to me. A hand on my back, rubbing comfortingly up and down whilst I continued the vomiting session I seemed to have going on.
"I know why you agreed to come here for Christmas, Eden." God, I hadn't heard my nickname in months. "I know that this is probably going to be the last time we see you."
"What?" I managed to croak.
"You and Jasper are engaged. You're obviously not going back to school…you'll be gone." Dan let out a sigh, and I did the same. Relief, I thought he was aware of the more permanent arrangement that myself and Jasper had planned. Just as I thought about it, the bathroom door opened once again.
Jasper stood with a slight smile, and a concerned frown.
"Oh, hey Jasper." Dan sighed, before turning to me and whispering."He's a good one. Make sure he looks after you good, and make sure to send us a letter every now and again. That's all I ask." And with that, Dan moved aside and Jasper entered.
"Nerves?" He asked as he pressed a cool hand to my forehead.
"Nah, I think maybe she's picked something up." Dan replied.
"Okay, darlin'. Let's go." Jasper stated as he picked me up bridal style. I leaned my head against his chest; I was exhausted. Vomiting really takes it out of you.
"Feel better sweetheart." Stella cooed as Jasper carried me down the stairs.
"You do know I'm not faking, right?" I asked as Jasper put me in the car, before entering himself and doing my seatbelt.
"I know." He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes.
"What's wrong?" I asked, my voice breaking.
"Nothing, darlin'." Jasper replied, keeping his eyes on the road.
"Something's wrong…"
"Carlisle thinks it's best if we change you here. Instead of us leaving for Vancouver straight away." He finally stated.
"Oh…"
"Before you get upset, just think about it. I could kill you if we go ourselves-" I cut him off suddenly, one hand clamped to my mouth.
"Pull over." I stated urgently.
"What?" He asked, frowning at me.
"Pull over! Pull over!" I screamed, and he came to a screeching halt at the side of the road. I opened my door and fell out onto the wet ground, coughing and spluttering. Jasper rushed to my side, picking me up and pulling my back to his chest as I vomited.
"I'm sorry, my girl. I shouldn't be putting this on you when you're ill." Jasper apologized.
"Eurgh, just get me home." I wavered slightly, the cold air was comforting.
"You're freezing, Evangeline." Jasper muttered as he pressed his hand to my forehead.
"For fuck sake Jasper, I'm fine, take me home!" I shouted, and for a second, as I stared at Jasper; he looked utterly shocked. He opened the door for me, helping me inside before entering the drivers side himself.
The rest of the journey was made in silence as I tried my best to keep my stomach settled. We pulled up outside the house and sat in the car for a few seconds before Jasper turned to me.
"Do you regret agreeing to this?" He asked, turning to face me.
"No. Of course I don't. I want to be with you forever, but honestly Jasper…" I sighed, my vision was blurred. "I'm petrified. But to be honest, I don't think I can talk about this right now." My speech was slurring slightly.
"Evangeline?" Jasper asked, his hand reaching for my cheek. "Evangeline?" I wanted to answer, but I couldn't. The last thing I remembered was the coolness of his marble skin.
Jasper POV.
I watched as her eyes seemed to flutter shut, the only thing I could feel was an utter block, a hint of confusion. I went as quick as I could around the passengers side and picked her up out of the car; carrying her bridal style inside the house. Her heart rate was reasonable; if not a little slow.
"Carlisle?" I called, just as Edward and Alice appeared from around the corner.
"What happened?" Edward asked, his brow furrowed.
"She's sick, I'm not sure." I stated, carrying her into the sitting room and laying her down on the sofa.
"I didn't see anything." Alice said as she handed me a blanket.
"It's Evangeline, no one ever does." I replied, just as Edward returned with Carlisle.
"What happened?" Carlisle asked as he sat down next to where Evangeline was lying.
"Stella and Dan thought she got sick with nerves, but she started to get worse. Hear her heart?" I asked quietly, and Carlisle turned to me and nodded as he continued taking her temperature.
"Her temperature is low, not worryingly so…but it could get worse." But there was something else. As Carlisle spoke I could feel him holding back, and that to me was much more worrying than a low temperature.
"Carlisle?" Edward asked with a frown suddenly; I watched as Carlisle looked up at him and sighed.
"What is it?" I asked.
"She just isn't sounding too good." Carlisle replied.
"You aren't telling me something."
"Jasper, stop panicking. She most likely has the stomach flu." Carlisle stated, just as Evangeline stirred a little.
"Darlin?" I asked as I kneeled down by her.
"What the fu-" She jumped, her voice breaking slightly. I cut her off before she cursed, causing everyone to laugh a little.
"You passed out." I said as I ran my hand over her hair, pushing the messy blonde curls back from her face.
"I feel like shit." She grumbled.
"And you sound like a sailor." I replied as she sat up, immediately sitting up and placing a hand on my shoulder so as to steady herself.
"You okay?" I asked as I set my hand at her waist.
"I'm okay, dizzy."
"I'm going to take her upstairs." I turned to Carlisle who frowned and let out a sigh.
"Okay, but I want to do some tests later on. Just incase." He replied and I nodded.
I picked up Evangeline in one swift movement, carrying her bridal style towards the stairs.
"Dude, I still have legs." Evangeline giggled.
"I know." I smirked, before noticing something slightly strange; Evangeline's scent. It was stronger than usual, and then it clicked. I hadn't fed in a while, the burn in my throat twinged and I found myself suddenly distracted by just how good Evangeline smelt.
I put Evangeline down on the bed and ran my thumb over her cheek, the heat from her skin only causing the venom to flood my mouth.
"You don't look too good yourself, Jasper." Evangeline stated, sitting up on the bed and leaning her back against the head board. She was pale, almost as pale as me. Yet still she managed to be worrying about my health.
I took her hand in mine and kissed it.
"Don't worry about me, my girl." I replied, trying to hide my discomfort.
I watched as she drifted into sleep , her eyes closing and her breathing slowing. I sat there for about 6 hours, completely still by her side.
"She been okay?" Rosalie's voice sounded from behind me and I turned around to see her stood looking slightly concerned.
"She's just been sleeping." I replied with a sigh. My voice was hoarse and dry.
"When did you last hunt?" Rosalie frowned, obviously noticing the darkness of my eyes.
"It's been a while." I laughed apathetically.
"Why don't you let me sit with her while you go hunting." She suggested and immediately my defenses were up.
"No, thank you." I replied sternly, just as Evangeline began to stir. I turned back to her just as her eyes fluttered open.
"Jasper?" She mumbled.
"Yes, my girl." I replied with a smile, just before she sat up and rubbed at her eyes. "How are you feeling?"
"I've been better." She replied as Rosalie made her way over to us.
"Jasper she really isn't looking good." Rosalie stated with a concerned frown.
"Here, drink this." I fumbled for the glass of water next to the bed and handed it to her. She took the tumbler in her delicate hands and sipped at it.
"You know you vampires are really protective of the diseased." Evangeline laughed as she took another sip of the water.
"Not just any diseased." Rosalie smiled. Evangeline paused, and for a second I thought it was because of the compliment Rose had just paid her, but I was wrong. Evangeline stood up from the bed and ran towards the bathroom, slamming the door behind her.
I let out a long sigh, rubbing at my eyes.
"She can't even keep water down, Jasper. Something's wrong." Rosalie stated as I walked towards the bathroom door.
"Go get Carlisle, tell him she's awake and not looking too good." With that Rosalie left. I opened the bathroom door to find Evangeline curled around the toilet, she looked up when I kneeled down behind her, my hand on her back.
"I'm sorry I'm ruining your Christmas." Evangeline muttered as I passed her a fresh glass of water.
"Darlin', I've had 166 Christmases in my lifetime." I smiled, as Carlisle entered.
"And she's awake." Carlisle smiled, but the worry was radiating from him in strong waves.
"Indeed I am." Evangeline sighed.
"Did you manage to rest?"
"Yeah, I was pretty out." Evangeline replied as Carlisle knelt down in front of her and put the digital thermometer in her ear for a few seconds before it beeped.
"Your temperature is still a little low, I think I'm going to run some blood work." He stated with a sigh.
"But err…isn't it just the stomach flu? That's why my temps all out of wack?" Evangeline asked weakly.
"The thing is, if it was the stomach flu your temperature would be higher…not lower." Carlisle stated before glancing over at me.
"Can you get her to my office please Jasper." I nodded and knelt back down by Evangeline.
"If I move you will you vomit on me?" I laughed, and Evangeline blushed slightly.
"No, I think I'm okay." She replied quietly, wrapping her arms around my shoulders as I picked her up bridal style and walked at a human pace towards Carlisle's office.
I entered and set Evangeline down on the sofa, Carlisle followed; grabbing his medical bad from the desk and carrying it over.
"Jasper perhaps it would be a good idea for you to hunt, whilst I do this." Carlisle stated, and I instantly understood when I saw him remove a syringe and cap from his bag.
"Of course. Darlin', will you be alright whilst I'm gone?" I asked, and Evangeline raised an eyebrow.
"I think I'm good with doctor Jones over here." She smirked, and I nodded, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek and exiting.
"Look after her." I nodded towards Carlisle and he smiled.
I made my way down the stairs at a human pace, just incase there was something last minute that Carlisle needed me for.
But I paused at the bottom, my hands balling into fists; squeezing so hard I thought the bone might crack through the skin. I did my best to stop myself from breathing, but it was too late. I had already taken that involuntary inhalation of sweet, rich winter. The front door crashed open, and Alice and Sebastian stood. Her eyes were wide and panicked. It was all I could feel, fear, dread, sheer panic. The venom filled my mouth and the fire in my throat blazed; swallowing me completely. I couldn't think, or feel. There was nothing but thirst, and fire, and venom and Evangeline was no longer my darling girl. She was a meal. And I had to have her.