A/N: YAY! Next chapter! Okay, hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: Property of Stephenie Meyer
Those were the worst three days of my life.
And that includes my Change.
We arrived in Forks, and Esme was at the airport waiting for us with the Volvo. I carried Bella to it. Carlisle sat in front. I laid Bella on my lap in back.
She was still in pain.
It was like I could feel the pain with her.
I stroked her hair and kissed her forehead.
In no time we were home.
I carried my Bella to my room.
Alice was there waiting for me.
"I brought this," she held up a silken nightgown, "it will probably be more comfortable than that," and she pointed to the hospital gown that Bella was in.
It took me a moment to realize that she wanted me to leave the room while she changed her.
Once she was changed, she was in my arms again.
I held her, I would never leave her.
Carlisle personally went to Charlie and asked if we could keep Bella for a few days to ensure that her condition was okay.
Charlie didn't seem to mind.
I did not leave Bella the entire time.
Occasionally, I would get up and put some music on. Sometimes it was Debussy, sometimes Linkin Park. Other times it was something different all together.
Bella would dream sometimes, she still called my name.
When she wasn't dreaming, she was screaming.
It was torture.
Oh, how I wanted to take the pain from her, just to make it all go away…
It was too late now.
At long last, it was the last day of the transformation.
I left the room for but a moment, because Carlisle wanted me.
I came back, Bella was awake, and seemingly not in pain anymore.
"Bella!"
She sat up and saw me. Her face lit up.
She stood up carefully, as if afraid what would happen.
I went over and embraced her.
She threw her arms around my neck and kissed me. I did not stop her this time.
We pulled apart.
"Your okay!" Was all I could manage to say.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" she breathed.
"For what?" I teased her.
She laughed, it was music to my ears. It drowned out Debussy, which previously had filled the air.
Convince me that this is real…
At first, I thought those were my thoughts, for mine were along the same line, but no, those were not my thoughts…those were…Bella's…
We pulled away from each other.
"Did I just hear your thoughts?" we both said simultaneously.
I can read your thoughts…
You can read my thoughts.
But you can read mine too.
It's your gift!
I could get used to this.
We were both smiling.
We could get used to this.
We were sitting on my couch, talking, if you could call it that…
I did it Bella! I didn't drain you dry!
I knew you wouldn't.
Our lives are now so intertwined, it's scary.
Thank you!
Your welcome.
I told you not to bet against Alice!
My mind was made up, I just had to realize it. It was so scary though! Your heart had stopped! It started again…but it was all wrong!
My heart stopped?
Yes, Carlisle told me then that I had to, either that or lose you. You weren't going to make it through that one.
I didn't know it was that bad…but I don't remember half of it. I remember the pain though…and I remember you always being there for me.
I wouldn't leave you in your time of need.
What are we going to do about me though?
Carlisle ordered contacts for you, they'll be here soon.
I mean Charlie…
We'll go hunting before we take you back to him. You'll stay with him until you leave for college.
Okay. I could live with that. But what about Mom?
She's actually here, wondering how you are. Both of your parents know you're here. Carlisle said it was for special treatment.
We both laughed.
When can I see them?
Soon, Bella, soon.
I leaned in and my lips brushed hers.
Her hands knotted in my hair.
I did not stop her. There was no need. I could not hurt her now.
We stayed like that, frozen in our own little worlds for a long time.
A/N: I know that was a little fluffy at the end, but it just had to be in there. I hope you enjoyed it. R&R please!