I woke up relatively early, feeling well rested but a dull ache had settled along my right side making me uncomfortable. Thankfully, a nurse had been close by to adjust the bed so I could sit up.

She had also been patient enough to unhook me from all the machines so I could hobble to the bathroom. I was just glad I didn't require any assistance with my personal needs, although the bandages around my torso were tight enough to make moving awkward.

I grimaced at my reflection, noting the scrapes I had on the right side of my face. My skin looked yellowish and pale and my curls were an absolute mess.

I tried making myself presentable by washing my face. I wet my hair and finger combed it, pulling it into a low messy bun and figuring that what the best I could do for now.

I slowly hobbled back out of the bathroom adjoining the ward, seeing Tyler was now awake in his bed. His eyes widened when he saw me.

"Amani! I am so sorry I was speeding and I hit the ice wrong-,"

"It's okay Tyler,"

"No I could have killed you and Bella!" He seemed more upset about it than I was, which probably had to do with the fact that I didn't even blame him. In my opinion, he was just an unknowing victim to a fate written by an author, dictated by a novel which I was also now at the mercy of.

"Look, I'm not upset at all, it's just unfortunate timing really. As long as you stop speeding and become a better driver, there's nothing else you can do," I explained, walking over to my bed.

I carefully got in before looking back at him.

"We're both a little beat up. I think it's best we just relax and focus on getting better, okay?" He had calmed down now and nodded, relaxing back on his bed although his face looked distraught. I could feel him staring at me but I ignored it.

The doors opened and the golden eyed doctor from yesterday came in, greeting both of us. Two nurses followed him and went towards Tyler.

"Good morning Amani, how are you feeling?" He asked, scribbling some stuff down in a chart.

"A little sore but okay," he nodded.

"I'm taking you off the painkillers onto something a little weaker. I've prescribed some Tylenol which someone should bring to you soon with some breakfast," he explained. I nodded.

"Now, you have some visitors that want to see you, if you're ready," I was curious as to who would visit me right now. I assumed everyone was at work and school right now.

He left and after a minute, the doors opened back up again and three people stepped in.

Bella and Edward walked in, shortly followed by Jasper.

Damn, I was hoping I would have the day to myself before this.

"Bella, how are you? Are you okay? Did you get hurt?" I asked the brunette as she stopped besides me.

"I should be asking you that, I got out fine, thanks to you," I could tell she was torn on what to do since we weren't close and she felt awkward hugging me. I grabbed her hand and squeezed it, about to say something but Tyler interrupted.

"I am so sorry, both of you I really am-,"

"Enough Tyler, let it go," I ordered, rolling my eyes at him and looking back at my visitors. He shut up for good this time thankfully.

"Are you guys heading to school?" I asked. I didn't miss how close Bella and Edward stood. I raised a brow at the girl and she just blushed.

"Yeah, we just wanted to come by before school and express our gratitude," Edward said, his face looking serious and somber.

"Anymore thanks and you'll be feeding my saviour complex," I joked.

"Seriously Amani, thank you," He continued, looking me deep in the eye. I only nodded, silently understanding what he meant.

"Well, we'll leave you for now," Edward stated.

"Okay, just make sure you convince the school to not dedicate a holiday to my act of bravery," The couple chuckled and both left and I turned back to Jasper who had yet to speak and still lingered.

He just stared at me, having taken the seat besides my bed. He looked too comfortable for his own good.

"Jasper," I paused, not knowing what to say after that. While it would be so much easier and even better for my own good to pretend I didn't remember his display of vampiric ability, I couldn't just ignore the fact that he had saved me when he didn't have to.

He risked exposure just for my life and I couldn't ignore it.

"I just wanted to thank you for saving my life," For a while he didn't respond, just watched my face. His eyes were as dark as I remembered from that day. While it probably meant he hadn't fed in a while, I didn't find it threatening at all.

"You don't need to thank me," He stated, almost sounding a little upset that I had done so.

"You had no reason to save me but you did, so I think I do," I replied.

"What makes you think I didn't have a reason to save you?" He asked, tilting his head as he watched me. He caught me off guard with that one and I frowned at him.

"Why did you save me then?" I asked a little quieter, aware that Tyler was in the room too. He looked like he'd had passed out again but I didn't want to risk it.

"You know something," He said, leaning forward so he was closer to me.

"I know a few things so you're going to have to be specific," I chuckled. He remained quiet for a while longer, watching me and seemingly debating something.

"Alice told me to not say anything, but fuck it," he mumbled. That got my interest. Had the pixie seen something?

"You know something about our family," He stated once again. I was growing tired of his vagueness.

"If that's the case then aren't I better off dead?" I asked, annoyance seeping into my tone.

"No, because whatever you're hiding is important to my family. The well being and happiness of my coven depend on this knowledge," He seemed angry by the end of his speech as his beautiful face twisted into a scowl.

He stood up suddenly and leaned down close to my face.

"You have a decision to make and I suggest you make it fast," And then, he disappeared.

I wasn't sure how to feel at his poorly hidden threat but all I felt was anger. It did nothing to help the increasing pain building up and all I could do was wait for a nurse to come with some food and painkillers.

.

The day was slow and quiet and I spent it just thinking. I was still annoyed at Jasper having threatened me, but I was more confused than anything about the whole interaction.

Why was Alice so upset around me and why was Jasper threatening me?

There was so much I knew about the Cullens so I had no idea what specifically Jasper meant by it. I wasn't going to put all my cards on the table, I wasn't stupid, but I figured I couldn't sit here and pretend I didn't know what was going on.

I had barely managed to get out of the car incident without the Cullens intervening. It was clear to me now that I couldn't keep all my knowledge to myself and prevent all the incidents from happening myself. I was one human up against forces of the supernatural.

I still wasn't sure how to go about anything just yet so the only thing I had decided later that day was that I would confront Alice alone.

Thankfully, Doctor Cullen had come by to tell me I would be discharged later during the evening.

"You also have some visitors waiting for you," He added. I peeked up, having grown bored from being in the room for most of the day. "Shall I let them in?" I nodded and he left.

Jessica, Mike, Eric and Angela all came in, with a bouquet of flowers and a massive card.

Jessica was the first to greet me, throwing her arms around me.

"Oh my god I'm so glad to see you up, I thought you weren't going to make it," She cried and I pat her back, chuckling at her over dramatic display.

"I'm fine Jessica. I wasn't even out for a day," She pulled back, sniffling.

"Next time you pull a stupid move like that, at least warn me," I crossed my heart.

"Scouts honour," I joked.

It was odd how I'd only know her for three days now and I felt oddly close to her. She was funny and relatable and I felt like I had known her for so long with the way we seamlessly got along.

"Amani," Mike leaned in and we hugged for a bit before he also let go. "I got this signed by most of the school and even a few teachers," I smiled at the card, looking it over before placing it on the nightstand.

Eric and Angela had moved on to greet Tyler who was also up. It took a while for Jessica and Mike to actually acknowledge their friend, and I could understand why they would be upset.

"Guys, it's okay, let's just get over this," I insisted.

"When will you be out Tyler?" I asked.

"Tomorrow," He replied.

"Okay then, are we still on for Saturday, La Push?" I asked, looking around at everyone.

And just like that, everyone was back to normal. After ten minutes though, they had to leave, but they weren't my only visitors.

Edward and Bella came in, followed by a man wearing a police uniform. His dark hair and eyes as well as 70s moustache told me who exactly he was.

"Hey Amani, how's your day been?" Bella asked.

"Boring, all I've done is sleep and think,"

"I hear you'll be discharged this evening," Edward added and I nodded, glancing at the chief of police who hovered a little awkwardly.

"Amani, this is my dad, Charlie Swan," Bella introduced.

"Pleased to meet you Chief Swan," I held out my hand which he shook gruffly. "I hope I'm not in trouble? Whatever the other person said, I didn't do it,"

"No kid, you're not in trouble," he shook his head, his moustache twitching. "I just came here to thank you, for saving Bells,"

"No need to thank me Mr Swan,"

"Well I will anyways, I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't saved Bella," He cleared his throat awkwardly, looking to Bella who blushed and hid her face behind her hair. Edward placed his hand on her back.

"I'll leave you kids to it then. I'll see you later Bells," He nodded at me before turning around and shuffling out of the room. I turned to Bella.

"Bella your dad is so hot,"

The poor girl sputtered, giving me an incredulous look before looking back towards the door where Charlie had just left.

"Could you have said that any louder?" She sighed.

"Did he hear?" I asked. Edward nodded and I shrugged.

"Well its good for him to know that he still has it going for him. He can totally score with some young girls if he wanted to,"

"Oh my god stop," She squeaked. Edward chuckled, earning him a glare from her.

"All I'm saying is, he puts a whole new meaning to the saying: fuck the police," She groaned and Edward coughed, as if choking. I turned to him.

"Don't worry Edward, your dad's hot too," This time, Bella snorted and Edward was the one who sighed, shaking his head.

"But I'm not a home wrecker," I continued. "Seriously Bella, would you mind terribly if I became your step mother?"

She just groaned as Edward and I laughed at her.