One Final Request

AN: This story will not have a happy ending

Summary: Bella always believed Edward would come back, but she was wrong. 5 years later, she finds herself drifting through Texas when everything goes to hell. The world was ending. Bella crosses paths with a strange vampire by the name of Garrett. She has one final request in this lifetime.

Pairing: None

*This may be weird timing, considering the pandemic, but I was watching the movie Cell, (if you are a Stephen King fan, worth the watch) and it gave me this end of the world idea. I hope not to hit too close to home, but I do wish to say that I hope you all are being safe out there in the world.

Bella threw back the shot, her eyes drifting to the small television that hung in the corner. She frowned, saying a silent prayer to her father who she hoped was in a better place. She'd join him soon enough. Everyone was waiting for that drop, the big boom where everything would be wiped out of existence.

'Almost everything' She thought bitterly. She wondered what the world would be like with just a race of vampires. She briefly thought of her former vampire family, shaking her head. Of course, they'd be the lucky ones.

The glass slipped from her hand, the whole bar going quiet at the announcement. "People of the world, I have just been informed that…the Nuclear Blast is set to hit in T-5 hours. This is David Grossman…. signing off. Goodnight, and goodbye America,"

No one spoke. No one moved. No one did a damn thing. "I don't know you guys, but I'm sure you were some mighty fine people," Bella muttered, causing everyone to glance her way. Their glassy eyes stared back at her, each one of them giving her a nod. "Goodnight America," She mumbled, before stumbling off the barstool, heading for the exit.

She walked out into the hot, summer air, looking up at the sky. "Are you sure you want to be alone?" A voice piped up from beside her, a tall, brown-haired man standing beside her. Bella glanced up at his face, brow furrowing. "We're all going to die anyway," She replied, waiting for him to meet her eyes.

He did.

Her brows raised in recognition, and she chuckled dryly to herself. "Now you throw me a bone?" She mutters looking away from him. "Excuse me?" He asked, looking genuinely confused. Bella shook her head, raising her hand to move the hair from her face.

Ice cold hands grasped her wrist, the vampire's red eyes staring upon her in awe. "You wear the scar," Bella knew exactly what he was talking about, but played dumb.

She just raised a brow. "You were that human, with the Cullen coven? Everyone knows about you. I never thought I'd meet you in person. You're a brave soul," Bella just stared at him confused. "I'm sorry, what? What do you mean I'm 'that human'?"

The vampire shook his head in amazement. "You're the only human to become bitten by a vampire and not turn. Some vampires feared you," Bella snorted, "Right," She put her arm down as he let go, looking away as he frowned at her. "It's a shame. Your race will cease to exist," Bella pursed her lips, nodding. She took in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "Yeah. Did you know them? The Cullen's I mean." The vampire nodded. "Yes. Carlisle and I go way back," Bella just hummed. "Can I ask you a favor…?" She drawled out waiting for a name. "The name is Garrett," He tipped his head to her, a smile on his face. One the quickly turned into a frown. "Sure," He replied.

"I don't….I don't know if this will hurt. I'm sure I'll burn to death in one second, but I know it'll feel like an eternity. I just want to be held Garrett. When that time comes, can you hold me until I die?" She pleaded. She had no one to spend her last night on Earth with.

Garrett tilted his head at her odd request but nodded.

"Come on, I live just up the road," Bella followed behind Garrett, letting out a sigh. She stopped as he led her into a cabin. It seemed to just be a simple cabin with just a big living area, one room, bathroom, and kitchen.

He led her to a small bedroom that had a bed and a drawer. "Shower is across the hall….if that's what you want to do," Garrett stated, just watching her for the moment. Bella shook her head, taking off her shoes. "Can I lay in the bed? Unless you want me clean first?" She asked, her sunken eyes sweeping over the room quickly before meeting his red ones.

Garrett shrugged. "Up to you," He replied.

Bella just nodded and decided to take him up on his offer. She turned the water on as hot as it would go, enjoying it, before washing her body and hair knowing she'd never feel this again. Her mind cut to the Cullen's once again. Would she have been one of them by now?

Once the water had run cold, she got out, dressing in a long-sleeved shirt that dropped just below her knees. She crawled into the comfortable bed, laying her head on the pillow. She tensed at first when Garrett slid in behind her, his arm draping over her waist. She relaxed after a few minutes, just sitting in silence, turning to face him.

They just stared at one another for a long time, and Garrett broke the silence after an hour, asking about her life. Bella told all she could, missing no details. Garrett listened with fascination feeling saddened by the life she was dealt with in the supernatural world.

"Edward was my only kiss," She mused, more to herself than anything. She was aware of the time, watching the clock in his room. "Will you get hurt?" She suddenly asked. Garrett shook his head. "No. I won't. It'll sting probably, but…." He sighed watching her face. "You humans were interesting creatures," He whispers, knowing that the time is almost up. Bella just chuckled.

"I guess so Garrett," She blinked furiously, the clock ticking, the sound coming out harsher as it drew closer and closer. Garrett's cold thumb wiped away the few tears that slipped down her cheeks. She huddled herself closer to him, curling around him.

He rolled over so that he'd lay on top of her, shielding her somewhat. "This won't do much, but I hope you don't feel pain," He mumbled, frowning down at her. Bella nodded in thanks, unable to stop her body from shaking as she glanced at the clock one last time, her mind counting down the minute.

Garrett grabbed her face gently, forcing her to open her eyes. His hand quickly reached under her neck, pushing her up so that their lips would meet, kissing her as if time did not exist, distracting her human mind just enough so that….

"Thank you," She whispered, closing her eyes in time with the large 'boom' that shook the earth, a smile on her face as her porcelain skin darkened to a charcoal color until Garrett was holding nothing but ash.

Surrounded by nothing, and no one with a beating heart.