I know this is a recent update because it'll probably be like a couple weeks before I post again. Midterms and end-of-year projects and what not. Oh, and I have an account on 'Archive of our own,' where I'm posting original stories. I've only posted and am working on one story at the moment. If you feel like reading supernatural weird romance, my account name is DitzyDoozle. Stupid name, but it's mine! It's recognizable. But, anyways, it's not fanfiction, it's characters and stories I've actually made up. Trying to start branching out. I would like to be a writer one day, hopefully that's a little start.

Anyways... please enjoy!

Chapter Twenty-One

Edward was setting dinner on the table as I walked in. I smiled and kissed his cheek before sitting at his table.

"It smells… strong." I said as I rubbed my nose.

"It's aromatibus conficiebant," he said, "Import from planet Aynerth."

"Ahh, I've been interested in trying the food from Aynerth. I've been hearing it's really good."

"It is. It's a little spicy, and strong, but, I promise you it's worth it." He said.

"First you mess my stomach up with persicis and lac, now you're going to do this to me." I laughed.

"This is my favorite meal ever. You gotta get used to it." He smiled.

"Oh, your favorite?" I said, "Well that's good to know. If I ever need to score brownie points with you, I can just get this stuff."

"Brownie points?" he said.

"It's nothing. Just another earth euphemism," I smiled, "Let's eat. I am starved."

The food was actually pretty good. It was spicy, like he said, but, I liked it. It was definitely a once in a while thing. I'd put up with it if it was his favorite meal.

We settled on his couch with our books. He was looking through the medical book I had brought.

"Huh, the surgery is pretty simple," he said, "Just looks like a basic removal."

"See, I told you." I said.

He nodded, "It's simple enough, but, the problem is the actual surgery. It's not tested. And I doubt we'll find any volunteers. And it's not like the board is going to approve a doctor to just preform a surgery on a human without the surgery being fully tested."

"Well, actually, I was going to volunteer." I said.

"Volunteer?" He said, "Wait, you mean volunteer for surgery?"

"Yeah, someone needs too." I shrugged.

"No." he shook his head as he looked down at the book.

"What do you mean no?" I said.

"No, you're not volunteering for an experimental surgery," He said, "I'm not going to stand by and let that happen."

"It's really not your choice, now is it." I said.

He looked up at me, "Well, I mean, I should have some say in it. Surgery isn't a joke. And I don't think it's wise for you to willingly go under and risk anything."

"You really don't have any say in it. My body my choice. Sorry that it upsets you, but, the surgery is not a big deal. And the doctors can learn. It's really not a big deal."

He shut the book, "Bella, I don't feel comfortable with you going under the knife for the sake of experimentation."

I sighed, "I get that you're upset, but, it's either me or some other girl. I'd rather it be me because I'm a nurse and I can accurately describe what I'm feeling."

He stared at me, "What if something went wrong?"

"Nothing will go wrong," I said, "Let's talk about it another day."

He sighed and nodded, "Alright. Can we talk about something else though?"

His tail moved off the couch then wrapped around my arm. I smiled and stroked it, the course hair bending under my fingertips.

"What do you want to talk about?" I asked.

"Well," he said, running his head through his hair, "We've been, I guess seeing each other for a while now. I've been wondering what we were. Where this is heading."

I shifted closer to him, "I really like you, I feel like it's headed in a good direction."

"Like… headed to a joining ceremony?" He said.

I bit my lip, "Maybe."

He smiled and leaned forward, "I think that's enough studying."

He growled and started kissing my neck. I giggled and rolled with him.

The Next Morning

I groaned and stretched, the sun light shining through the windows waking me. I smiled upon feeling Edward's body against my back. Suddenly, a wave of nausea washed over me, and my stomach cramped.

I jerked up and ran to the bathroom. I fell to my knees and began vomiting. A few moments later, I heard footsteps on the floor. I could feel Edward standing behind me.

"Are you okay?" He asked when I leaned away from the toilet.

"Mmm hmm," I said as I grabbed a towel and wiped my mouth.

Edward kneeled down beside me and put his hand on my forehead.

"You're warm," he said, "I read that when a human's forehead is warm, it means they're sick."

"Sometimes," I said, "But, I did just wake up and moved from a very warm bed. It could just be that."

"Mmm, well, maybe you are sick. You've been complaining about your stomach. Maybe you've contracted a virus."

"I might have. How many viruses are available on Outerra?"

"Not many, but I'm assuming humans carried over certain viruses from Earth." He said.

"True," I said, "Maybe I got the flu or something."

"You should go back to bed. And I'll go to the human market and pick you up some medication for it."

"Thank you. Get a box that says extra strength." I said.

"Okay, time to go back to bed. You need rest."

I let him walk me to bed and crawled in. He covered me up and kissed my forehead.

"Do you want me to fix you something to eat."

"No, I'm okay. I'm going to go back to bed."

The Next Week

"I'm so glad you're helping me with this!" Alice said.

"It's no problem. I wouldn't miss this for the world." I smiled as I helped her with flower arrangements.

"No, seriously, I really appreciate it." Alice said.

I chuckled, "I know you do," I said, "And one day when it's my turn to get married, you'll do the same for me."

"Speaking of which, have you been seeing anyone lately?" She asked.

I smiled, "Actually, I do have something I want to tell you."

"Oh. My. God. Yes! I knew it! Something was different about you!" She said, "You look like you're glowing!"

I laughed, "Yes, I have been seeing someone."

"Who! Tell me who!"

"Edward."

She clapped her hands together, "That's incredible! I'm so happy for you! Finally!"

I blushed and laughed, "Yeah, we've been seeing each other for a couple weeks now."

"So, is it headed in a good direction?" She asked.

"I think so. We kinda talked about it. But, for right now we're just enjoying each other." I said.

"I cannot wait! It's so exciting! We'll both be getting married together and we'll be having babies together."

I nodded, "Well, we'll be having babies after we figure out how to get rid of the blockers."

Alice frowned, "Oh, I forgot about that."

"Yeah, it's a simple surgery. I think I'm going to sign up to be the first one to do it." I said.

"Isn't that kinda risky?" She asked.

"Yeah, but, Edward's going to be the doctor to preform, I figured he'd be extra cautious if he's preforming the surgery on me."

Alice bit her lip, "Still kinda scary though."

"Yeah, but, it's worth it for babies."

"I'm a little scared of that."

"Why?"

"Well, I've never had a period because of the blocker. And I'm not really sure what to expect."

I nodded, "Yeah, I was thinking about having classes to prep earth women for it. It'll be a lot. But, I think with the right kind of information, it'll make it easier to transition."

"The period scares me, but, the pregnancy terrifies me. A baby coming out of my vagina?" She shuddered, "I know they're supposed to stretch, but it just sounds horrible."

I nodded in agreement, "I know. It's really scary."

I put my hand on my stomach and winced.

"You okay?"

"Yeah," I said, "I've just been getting these weird cramps."

"Is it something to be concerned about?" She asked.

"No, it's okay. Just random cramps. Edward's making me try new Outerrian and imported food. I think it's messing with my stomach."

"Jasper made me do that," Alice made a face, "It messed with my stomach too."

"See, nothing to be concerned about." I said.

A few hours later we finished all her arrangements. I was exhausted. When I got back to my house, I found Edward in the kitchen.

"Hey hon, how are you—whoa," he said, stopping and staring at me, "Bella, you don't look so good."

"I'm just tired."

"You're really pale, and, you kinda look green." He said, moving closer towards me.

I looked down at my skin, "I might just be tired."

He placed his hand on my forehead, "You're really hot."

"I think maybe I am a little sick," I said, "I'm going to just to bed."

He nodded, "Do I need to reschedule the meeting tomorrow?"

"No, no, it's important." I said.

He leaned down and kissed me, "Okay, go to bed."

The Next Afternoon

Edward and I were getting our things together for the meeting. We were sitting in the conference room. They were running a little late.

"Bella, you know, I've got this if you want to go home." He said.

"I'm okay," I said as I popped another antacid and painkiller.

"You don't look so good though, I mean, you're really, really pale."

"I'm okay. It's probably just the flu." I said, wiping my brow.

He placed his hand on my back, "I can do this myself. Or we can do it another day."

I shook my head, "This is important. I need to be here."

"It's not as important as your health."

"I'm okay."

"Hi, sorry we're late." A group of people entered the room and sat at the table.

Edward and I stood to start the presentation. It took me a moment because my head spun horribly. I pinched my arm to drive away the sensation. Edward placed his hand on my back to steady me.

Edward started talking but I couldn't really hear him. Everything in the room seemed to be blurry. I bit the inside of my cheek.

"Um, I'm sorry, but my colleague isn't feeling well. Is there anyway we can reschedule this?"

"I'm fine," I said, "I feel fine."

"Okay, well, let's get on with this."

I walked forward to turn the projector on to show our presentation.

"Bella, you're bleeding," Edward said.

"Huh? Where?" I said, looking down at my legs.

"You're—you're bleeding, Bella—oh my god," Edward grabbed me as I started to stumble backwards, when he lifted his hand it was drenched with blood.

What do you think is wrong with Bella? Tune in next time for another exciting chapter of Outerra!