Bella POV

"Two of the bullets managed not to hit any major organs." Carlisle read out smiling slightly at me. I felt weak and very light. I didn't like feeling so vulnerable. Rufus had however, retained his position as my father by volunteering to stay with me every second of the day. For the first time in forever, I felt like I was really breathing. "The last one however slightly nicked your vena cava. It's a miracle and a blessing you are here Bella." He smiled softly. I had been in a comma for the past three weeks. Jacob hardly left my side and for that I was grateful. At first I felt upset about him going through so much trouble but I decided to be grateful and happy because the truth was I'd done the same had I been in his place. Carlisle had helped in making me stay in Monroe's look. Jacob said that Angela visited regularly. She'd been very kind to me even when I was most bullied though I pushed her away because I didn't want her to be bullied unnecessarily. Jacob had shifted all my stuff from the Cullen Residence back. He'd told Alice and Edward that I had some work in the reservation. Jacob decided against going to Forks High. I wasn't going to pretend anymore. I couldn't fear men touching me in that way forever. I had gone through something horrific but it was time to move past that. I wanted. No. Needed to move on. There was nothing I could have done to save her. I needed to move on now. I couldn't live in fear. I was strong, independent and loved by my friends. I was still in love in Edward Cullen but perhaps it was time to move past that too. I felt weak and drowsy but I couldn't go to sleep. Carlisle filled me up with what happened. Charlie had been furious that he hadn't been called immediately but thankfully, Carlisle had forced him to go to Seattle in exchange for constant updates. Carlisle was rubbing some cream on my swollen head lovingly. I smiling clutching to the sheets with my free hand. "It's good to have you back Bella." He whispered kissing my cheek.

"I'm glad to be back too Dad." I said but my voice came in breathy whispers. He smiled brightly but I could see the sadness in them. "What is it? Is there something bothering you?" I asked. He gave a watery smile and shook his head. He caressed my chin.

"Thank you for saving my son, Bella. You have a heart of gold and I only wish you were my daughter." He said.

"I am your daughter Carlisle." I smiled softly. "And I had to save the guy with sexual frustration towards me." I giggled. He chuckled too. A tear escaped my eye.

"Does something hurt?" He asked worried.

"No." I lied. He gave me a look saying 'Humor me'. "A little bit. My stomach hurts a little." I admitted.

"I can't give you more pain meds. I suggest you don't move much." He said sorrowfully.

"It's not your doing." I said. At that point, I furrowed my eyes. "What happened to those men?" I asked. I heard a knock at the door. I could see Edward Cullen through the window. What was he doing here? He must be here to meet Carlisle of course.

"Come in." I said louder than a croak. He came in with a sad face. What was wrong? "You can go." I said softly to Carlisle. He nodded and left but Edward didn't follow. I furrowed my eyes in confusion. "Don't you want to talk to him?" I asked giving a small smile.

He shook his head looking at me. "No. He's not talking to me." He smiled slightly at me. Seriously? Was he so far gone that he'd hurt me in this state of mine. I wasn't sure and edged backwards.

"Oh god no Sebastian!" He muttered but not unkindly. I opened my eyes slightly to see him hovering over me with a red face.

"Are you okay?" I asked worried for him.

"You shouldn't worry about me." He said furrowing his eyes. "I want to thank you Sebastian." That caught me off guard. "Thank you for saving my sister and my life. I will forever be indebted to you." I blinked. "And I can't apologize enough for all the things I have done to you. I know you probably hate me but I wish we could be friends." He said looking down.

"I am going to Florida." I said going along with the cover story. "I forgive you Edward. And I do wish things to be different but past is just as firm as future is unexpected." I smiled softly. "And anyone in my place would have done the same."

"I can't believe you just forgave me like that." He said furrowing his eyes.

"I am not one to hold grudges Edward. I am going anyway." I said. "What did I do to those men Edward?" I asked.

He seemed at a loss for words. "Four of them ended up dead but you have immunity because me, Sam and Alice are witnesses. You saved me and Alice." I groaned in frustration. "Why'd you never defend yourself Sebastian?"

"I like your hair." I grinned. He huffed.

"Why did you jump in front of me?" He asked, his voice barely a whisper. The answer was simple. But I couldn't say it. So I lied.

"Your sister is one of the people who was kind to me. I wouldn't want my brother to die." I said breathily. It wasn't a complete lie.

He looked at me skeptically for a few moments. "So, I am standing here because of Alice?" He asked. "I would have been dead hadn't she been the case?" He asked raising his brows.

"Maybe I am just a psycho dude who stalks your sister and jumps in to save the jackass brother to make her confess her love for me in a sick twisted way?" I joked. His eyes widened. "I am not stalking your sister." I muttered amused at the idea. "But now that I think about it…" I said acting as if I were deep in thought.

"Don't you dare." He warned chuckling.

"It's a tempting idea Edward!" I exclaimed acting horrified at his warning. He chuckled again.

"How can you just joke around when you just got shot because of me?" He asked after a few moments. I furrowed my eyes.

"Does Carlisle know about you and me?" I asked worried at the possibility.

"Yes." He answered looking down. "Um…I told him after the accident.

"Why would you do that?" I asked horrified. "Is that why he's so upset?"

"He's upset with me. Not you." He assured. Stupid Edward. Carlisle is upset either way!