Our Love Story Ch.2
(Bella's POV/ 3 Days after the last chapter)
Beep Beep Beep
I groan as I roll over to shut off the alarm clock. I lay in bed for a few seconds before sitting up and throwing my legs over the edge. There's a sharp tap on the door before it opens a jar.
"You up bells?" Dad asks as he peaks in.
"Yeah I'm up" I say and stand up.
"I attempted to make breakfast but it didn't end well so I heated some breakfast burritos up in the oven." He says and opens the door all the way so he can lean against the door frame.
"Thanks dad. You really don't have to make breakfast. I can make it from now on" I say as I walk to the dresser to grab clothes for the day.
"Sounds good kiddo, I'll be heading to the station then. Have a good first day at school" Charlie says before pushing off the door frame. "OK bye dad, be safe" I say and grab my toiletries bag.
"Always am Bells" he says before heading downstairs.
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I make my way to the bathroom to get ready for the day. After a short shower I get dressed in a pair of jeans, a long sleeve grey shirt and a green bowling shirt. I leave the bathroom and place my bag on the door knob before heading downstairs.
I grab the pan out of the oven and set it on top of the stove top. I grab a plate and tongs and place the two burritos on the plate and go to sit and eat. After breakfast I set my plate in the sink and grab the truck keys. I head to the door and grab my backpack and make my way out of the house. I locked the door and made my way to the truck. I get in and start the tank like vehicle and it roars to life. I back up and make my way out of the driveway and towards town.
It's a short 15 minute drive to the high school. When I pull in everyone turns to stare. I blush and quickly find a parking space away from the crowd. I grab my backpack and jump out of the truck. I start to walk towards the office and try to keep to myself.
"Your Isabella Swan correct?" I hear a male voice and I look up and see a boy that's about 6'3 with hair as black as an oil slick with brown eyes and a poor complexion.
"Just Bella" I say and continue to walk
. "Eric Yorkie head of the forks high newspaper, Can I get an exclusive interview with you about the sad story of Isabella swan?" he introduces himself and then asks the last part.
"Umm no thank you, I don't need forks to know my whole story" I say and reach the office'
."Cant you just give us a little insight on the mysterious dying girl?" He asks and I start to panic thinking everyone in forks knows that I have gynecological cancer.
"OK no piece. That's fine i can just put something in its place" Eric says seeing my panic.
"Bella dear" greets as she opens the door giving me an escape from this
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I quickly rush inside and sit on the nearest chair.
"Are you alright deary?" asks as she lays her hand on my shoulder.
"How did forks find out so soon about my situation?" i ask near tears.
"Well it is a small town and as much as we try to keep certain things a secret the walls seem to have ears. From what we could tell it was Lauren Mallory who told the school about your situation after listening into her parents talking one night. Now she doesn't have specifics just that you have cancer and that you were given 2-3 years to live but they don't know the type of cancer." she says softly and rubs my shoulder. I nod and take a few seconds to collect myself.
"I got your schedule all ready right over here, we tried to keep it to a little bit of a lighter load of classes and even though juniors are supposed to take a PE class we were able to excuse you with a note from Dr. Gernady" She says and moves over to the desk. She grabs a few pieces of paper and sits in the chair next to me.
"Here's your schedule, this blue slip will need every teachers signature before the end of the day and finally this last sheets has direct codes that myself and Principal Green came up with and that the staff all know so if you need anything you can say the code and they'll let you do what needs without any questions" explains and hands me the sheets. I look at the last one and smile in appreciation.
"Thank you this will make it a whole lot easier. Once word spread around in Phoenix everyone kept asking me questions or asking if i needed assistance when i needed something" i say and nods.
"Your father explained everything to us as soon as the found out you were coming to live with him" She says and stands up and the 15 min warning bell sounds.
"Well you better go on out and find your locker before getting to class. If you need anything though don't hesitate to come down and find myself, nurse Robinson or principal Greene '' She says and I nod and stand up.
I wipe the remnants of my tears away before making my way to the door. As soon as I step out a few people look up but not many. I quickly rush off to find my locker and to get to my AP literature class.
(A few hours later)
The bell rings finally signalling the arrival of lunch. I was slightly nauseous but hungry at the same time. A lovely side effect of my one medication. I head down to the cafeteria with Angela. She and I seemed to have most classes together and she was sweet and compassionate so we became fast friends.
"You can sit with me at my normal table if you'd like but I got to warn you Lauren Mallory sit at that table" Angela says as we get in line for food.
"Thank you and I'm sure I can put up with her for 15 minutes or so," I say and Angela looks back at me confused.
"Bella lunch is 45 mins" She says as she grabs a tray. "I know but after I'm done eating I have to call the hospital and make some appointments"I say as I grab a tray as well.
"Oh" She says with a little nod of the head.
"Yep it's not the funnest thing to do but i'm hoping I can find some doctor not afraid to try treatments with me." I say and Angela nods.
"Let's talk about something else. I feel like all my conversations revolve around the nasty C word" I say trying to lighten the mood.
"Well now that my parents know were friends they'll probably want you to come over for dinner one of these nights. They were going to ask your father about you guys coming for dinner but I was able to convince them to hold off for a bit" Ang says as she grabs an apple and a carton of milk from the first station of the cafeteria.
"Just promise me your parents won't go overboard on the whole were praying for a miracle cure for you and all. My mother had a religious friend and we went over for dinner and spent the night praying for a cure for me. Don't get me wrong it's thoughtful and I appreciate it but I still want to have a normal teenage life where going over to people's houses for dinner can be either very embarrassing or it can be enjoyable." I say as I grab an apple and water before we move on to the next line.
"I can try but my father is a preacher for a living so it can be quite difficult to get him to change his mind when the has it set on a certain thing" she says as she finishes grabbing the rest of her lunch.
I grab a chicken wrap before following her to the checkout. Once were checked out Angela motions towards her table where Mike,Eric and Ben are already sitting. We make our way over and Angela thankfully puts us next to Ben. Not even 30 seconds later Jessica and Lauren come into the cafeteria and Lauren is laughing obnoxiously. They make their way to the table and I keep my head down and focus on taking small bites of my food.
"You feeling alright there Bella?" Jessica asks as she sits down.
"I'm fine just not very hungry today i guess," I say.
"Is that so. Your appetite wouldn't be because of your cancer would it?" Lauren asks as she sits down.
"Even if it was from that its no one's business" I say as I take a sip of water. Lauren goes to make another comment but she stops and starts to stare at the door. I turn and look and see five gorgeous god-like teenagers walk in.
"Who are they?" I ask.
"Oh that's the Cullen's and the hale's" Jessica says as the two of the five start to walk towards us.
"So that's Rosalie Hale and Emmett Cullen, they're a couple" Jess says as the supermodel blonde and the muscular dark haired guy walk by.
"And the short dark haired girl is Alice Cullen and the blonde who allows looks like hes in pain is Jasper Hale and they're a couple" Angela says as they walk towards us. Alice catches us staring and smiles at me before walking past.
"And finally Edward 's totally eye candy and single but don't waste your time because apparently no one in this town is good enough including me" Lauren says but turns bitter towards the end.
Edward walks past and he also catches my look and gives me a smile that makes my heart skip a beat. I blush and look down at my tray before picking at my food again. After a few more bites I decide to be done and get up to throw my tray out. I walk past the Cullen table and I can feel their eyes on me. I grab my cell phone from my backpack and make my way outside to have privacy. I dial the hospital number and get redirected to the Gynecology department. After waiting for a few seconds the phone is answered.
"This is Nurse Reed, how can I help you?" A female voice asks.
"I need to make an appointment with please" I request as I sit down on a bench.
"Well is pretty booked for the next two months. Did you need to see him for a specific reason or if you just need your yearly well women visit I can schedule to see another doctor or even a PA" She says.
"My names Isabella Swan and Dr. Gernday recommended I see because I have Gynecological Cancer" I say.
"Of course I apologize for that it's just now that we have someone trained in gynecology you can imagine all the people trying to get appointments with him for just basic care. Let me see if we have something open sooner than two months. Please hold" Nurse reed says before the line click and elevator music starts to play. After a few moments the line clicks back to life.
"So it looks like the earliest has is another 5 weeks away on a Thursday morning at 8:15" Nurse reed says.
"I'll take it" I say and I hear soft typing in the background.
"OK i got you down for that slot and if anything comes up before then i'll call and let you know." Nurse reed says.
"OK thank you" i say and stand up to get back inside. "Is there anything else I can help you with?" she asks.
"NO thank you that was all" i say and make my way towards the school.
"OK have a good day" she says before hanging up.
I put my cell phone back into my backpack before walking back into the school. The bell rings signalling the end of lunch and I make my way to my 6th period biology class. As I make my way into class I notice Edward Cullen is in this class. I walk up to 's desk and hand him my slip to sign.
"Welcome Bella, here are your books for this class and you can take the seat next to Edward" he says as he signs my sheet and then hands me my textbooks.
"Thank you" I say and make my way towards my seat.
I'm halfway there when I feel something dart in front of my foot and I lose my balance and fall forward. As I fall my head cracks against the lab table in front of me. I fall to the ground and groan in pain. I hear numerous shocked gasps before I hear a stool being pushed back and foot steps rushing towards me as calls out.
"Bella are you OK?" he calls out and I hear him make his way towards me.
"Bella I'm going to turn you over very carefully don't move" I hear a musical voice say and then I feel cold hands on me before I'm helped onto my back.
My backpack is placed under my head and I noticed that the voice belongs to Edward. kneels next to us.
" she really should be taken to the hospital for observation and that cut looks like it needs stitches" Edward says and agrees.
"I'll call an ambulance." he says and stands up.
"Please no ambulance I feel fine" I argue and try sitting up.
"Bella you hit your head very hard on our lab table and you have a gash on your forehead that needs stitches." Edward says.
"I can't afford another ambulance trip" I say.
"Fine I'll make you a deal, if the nurse clears you for transport without out an ambulance I will take you myself" Edward says and goes to object. " I have basic paramedic training as I"m in the paramedic training class here at the school" Edward says and nods. "OK class let's move on to the library to give some privacy" he says as the nurse walks into the room. "What happened now Bella?" Nurse Robinson asks as she kneels next to me.
"Lauren Mallory tripped her as she was walking towards our lab table" Edward says as the nurse puts gloves on and exams the wound.
"This will need stitches but I heard your refusing an ambulance" the nurse states.
" I dont have money to cover an ambulance ride '' I say weakly.
"Like I was telling I've been taking EMT courses so I could take her to the Hospital in my car while one of my siblings drives so I can watch her vitals Nurse Robinson" Edward says and nurse Robinson looks up at him.
"What are the common symptoms of a concussion?" She asks Edward.
"Common symptoms are headache, confusion, lack of coordination, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sleepiness, and excessive fatigue." Edward says and Nurse Robinson looks at him for a few seconds before nodding.
"OK I'll excuse one of your siblings to drive you" She says as she stands up. I do to get up but Edward quickly picks me up bridal style in his arms. "Can't have you moving around if you have any other injuries" he says and walks out of the class room and towards the exit. He walks out to a silver volvo and Alice is standing next to the car. "Thank you Alice." Edward says as the gets me into the back of the car. He gets in after and Alice gets in the front seat. Edward takes my wrist in his hand and places two fingers over my pulse point. "Pulse is strong and steady" Edward says as Alice starts to drive. After a few minutes we pull up to the hospital and Edward gets out and reaches in and lifts me out of the car. Edward rushes us into the emergency room and a nurse immediately tells him to take me into an empty bed. He sets me down and grabs a pulse Oximeter and hooks it to my finger. The sits down in the chair next to the bed. A nurse comes over to take the rest of my vitals. She writes them down before looking up at me. "A doctor will be here shortly." She says before leaving. I hear the E.R doors open and turn to look. "I heard my favorite patient was in '' Dr. Gernady says as he makes his way over to us. "Do I need to wrap you in a bubble Bella?" he asks as he sets my chart down on the bed next to me.
"Haha very funny" I say as he grabs a pen light.
"Follow my finger" he requests and shines the light into my eyes.
"Mild dilation so you have a slight concussion" he says before putting gloves on and examining the gash on my forehead. I wince and pull back as he starts to poke and prod around it.
"Sorry sweets just trying to figure out the damage" he says before pulling back and taking his gloves off.
"Nurse I need lidocaine and a suture kit please" he requests before turning his attention to Edward.
"Your father was asking for you when he heard you were here" Dr. Gernady says and Edward nods.
"Bella I know we just meet and everything but I was wondering if we could do a coffee date?" Edward asks. I blush before making eye contact with him.
"I'd like that" I say and he nods.
"Next week Friday at 6?" He asks and I nod.
"Sounds wonderful" I say and he nods before leaving the E.R. As Edward leaves Charlie comes bursting through the E.R Doors.
"Bells are you OK?" He asks as he rushes over.
"Just fine dad" I say and he looks doubtful and looks at Dr. Gernady.
"She has a slight concussion and a head lack that will need to be stitched but otherwise she's good" He says and Charlie nods before sitting down.
A nurse comes in with a tray and Gernady thanks her before preparing the tray.
"OK first we need to get that numbed and then I'll put a few sutures in and write you a script for some pain meds and you'll be all set" he says and I nod. I close my eyes as the prepare the shot.
"Slight pinch" He warns before I feel it and I ball my fists up. I try not to flinch away from him.
"Stay still sweets" The requests softly as I hear him grab stuff off the tray.
"How about you lay down for this part so you wont move away from me" Dr. Gernady says and I open my eyes.
I swing my legs onto the bed before laying back. Gernady grabs the stool and pushes it to the head of the bed before sitting down. He wraps his arms around my head to keep my head in place before starting the stitches. I close my eyes and hum to myself to stay calm. After a few mins released his grasp and I opened my eyes.
"Be Careful sitting up Bella I don't want you to get dizzy" He warns and I nod.
Charlie offers me his hand and I take it. He helps me sit up before helping me stand completely.
"Here's your prescription and you'll need those stitches out in about 2 weeks which you can just come into the clinic for that" Gernady says and I nod.
"Try to not get the stitches wet and I'm writing a note for you to be out of school tomorrow because your father will be checking up on you every few hours" Gernady says as we walk towards the door.
"Thank you so much Dr. Gernady for taking care of my girl" Charlie says and shakes gernady's hand.
"My pleasure" the says before making his way down the hallway.
"Bella swan?" A nurse calls as she comes rushing down the hall.
"Yes?" I ask as I turn to face her.
"I"m nurse Meyers I work with . We have an opening at 1:30p.m two weeks from this upcoming Friday and said that you should be given the opportunity for the appointment first" She says as she stops in front of me. "I'll take it" I say and she nods.
"I'll put you in the appointment book then. Make sure to arrive 20 minutes early to your appointment to fill out any necessary paperwork" she says before turning and going back in the direction she came from.
"Shall we go home?" Charlie asks and motions towards the doors and I nod. We make our way to the cruiser.
"First we'll go to the pharmacy get your prescription and then we'll head home." Charlie says as we get into the cruiser.
"Sounds good dad, I kind of just want to nap right now" I say as I lay my head back.
"Well gernady said I'll have to wake you up every 3 to 4 hours to check on you" he says as he pulls out of the hospital parking lot.
"Sounds good" I say and close my eyes. I'm lulled to sleep with the movement of the cruiser.