Edward doesn't leave, Bella cancer
When I came home Edward was already there, of course. He was waiting by his car, he walked to meet me with that same distant look he has had these last few days.
"Take a walk with me?" He says and lays a hand on my lower back and I instantly feel like this is it. This is my last chance to talk with him. I freeze just at the edge of the woods.
"Edward, before you do this I need to talk with your family… there is something important I need to tell you all and it feels like my time is running out. I was planning on telling you all the day after my birthday… but it didn't seem right then. It feels like you are going to do something we'll both regret if you don't know about this." I say as I look straight ahead, avoiding his gaze. He slowly moves into my line of sight and caresses my cheek.
"I'm sorry Bella, they already left. We are moving. I just stayed behind to say goodbye to you." He says and I feel like the air has been knocked out of me. I take a deep shaking breath.
"Edward I am dying." I say weakly and he sighs and strokes my hair.
"I won't change you, Bella. I don't want you anymore." He says bluntly and I freeze completely and then I hug myself tightly as I crouch down slowly as my legs give out.
"You… don't want me. Well I guess you all don't need to know then." I whisper, not even audible for me. "I will always love you Edward, always. Remember that." I whisper and start shaking with sobs. Suddenly, Edward is crouched in front of me and looks worriedly at me.
"What did you want to tell me, Bella?" He asks and I shake my head and get up on my feet shakily.
"Nothing Edward. It doesn't matter anymore." I whisper and hug his torso one last time before I turn around and walk towards the house. "Goodbye Edward, I'll see you in heaven." I mumble for myself and suddenly he is right in front of me.
"Tell me what you are talking about Bella." He commands and I look up to meet his eyes. They are dark with anger but there is also a hint of worry and love. His phone rings.
"Give me your phone." I whisper and he shakes his head and I set my jaws. "GIVE ME YOUR PHONE EDWARD!" I yell. "It's the least you can do. We both know that is Alice and I need her support right now so GIVE ME THE DAMN PHONE." I continue and he looks so shocked I sigh and fish out his phone from his pocket and answer.
"Oh Bella, I am so sorry. We will be back in two minutes. Force that stubborn vampire here or we'll take care of him. I am so sorry Bella. He does still love you. This is just his poor attempt of protecting you from our world. Tell him, he'll change his mind." She says and then the line goes dead. I hold the phone out for him again and he takes it stunned.
"Edward I have cancer. I have six months left to live." I say bluntly and he shakes his head desperately and falls down on his knees. "This doesn't mean you need to stay but if Alice is correct…" I say, hesitantly and then I am enveloped by his marble arms.
"I love you so much. I'm sorry for hurting us. I'm sorry for not listening." He whispers in my hair and then he lifts me up so I wrap my legs around his waist.
"Let's go home." I whisper and he runs with me to the Cullen house.
As he carries me inside I am suddenly passed around to every family member, including Rosalie. They hug me tightly and beg for my forgiveness and then we start planning my change. Edward is finally giving in, he can't bear to lose me.
