AN: All character belongs to Stephenie Meyer.
Okay, very short chapter, but the next one will be up tomorrow, and it will be the last chapter. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
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21 The Accident – Edward
Summer was ending, and school would start in about two weeks. It had been a very memorable summer for me. It was definitely the first summer I spent with someone that I love more than any one else in my family. My life was definitely more rewarding since Bella entered it.
I sat on Bella's bed thinking, She's just two doors away. Only a wall separates us, but it'll be a short separation. I stared at the wall willing her to return wondering, What she is thinking at this very moment?
I'd never been attracted, no magnetically drawn to anyone like I was drawn to Bella. I had to ask myself could I give her up? I knew if she chose to leave me, I would release her, but it would hurt deep inside, maybe forever like something was torn out of me, but if she chose to stay, I'd feel ecstatic. Then I wondered What if someone tried to take her from me? I knew I'd fight for her; I'd only release her if she chose to go, besides, who'd be foolish enough to try to steal a vampire's love. Then it dawned on me someone had tried. First Tyler tried with his van. Of course, I knew that wasn't intentional, but still, I could have lost her forever that day. Then James came along . . . a strong scent of blood broke into my thoughts. I hadn't noticed it before, but the scent of Bella's blood had intensified. I was on the verge of investigating the cause when Alice gracefully stepped through the open window.
"Edward, you have to leave now," she didn't request it but demanded it. I was about to argue when she grabbed my arm and said, "Now Edward. I'll explain outside." Her urgency was undeniable and impelled me to follow.
Then I heard Bella's voice soft but determined. "Edward, leave now please." There was urgency in her tone. "Don't ask questions just leave. I promise I'll explain later and I'll call you when it's safe to return." The scent of her blood was even stronger than before. What had she done?
As I reached the ground, Bella shouted, "Dad, I need your help. NOW!"
Alice grabbed my hand and dragged me away from Bella's house. "You need to hunt, now, and then we'll go home. She'll call you when it's safe," she reassured me as she began running compelling me to follow.
As I ran I asked, "Alice what happened?"
"Not now, Edward. I'll tell you later." She ran faster.
I could form no cohesive idea of what Bella could have done, or what would have caused her to bleed enough to strengthen the scent of her blood that much, but it had to be some type of open wound. All I could think was, Bella, what have done to yourself this time?
