I'm now completely done with school! For right now. Sooo happy! I can relax! I will admit this isn't a very eventful chapter, but, it's sweet nonetheless!

Chapter Twenty-Four

I was relieved to finally be going home. The hospital wasn't horrible, but, I just wanted to be in my own home.

Edward couldn't stay with me the entire time. He had to be at the office. That was fine, I didn't want to keep him from his duties.

Edward was coming by after work to help me get home. Even though I was clear to be released, I was still in a fragile state, according to the doctor. It was best for me to rest as much as possible.

And upon hearing that, Edward declared that I wasn't allowed to work until I was completely healed. I tried arguing, but, he wasn't having any of that. I was especially outnumbered by Alice who teamed up with Edward.

"All packed," Alice said, "Edward should be here any minute. Are you sure you don't mind if I leave?"

"It's fine, Alice," I said, "You need to go figure things out with your ceremony."

She smiled, "I'm so glad you're okay. I don't know what'd I'd do without my best friend here."

I smiled back, "Well, I'm not going anywhere."

She left the room, leaving me to finish packing my things. It took me a while to get it all together. I had to keep stopping to do some deep breathing. My stomach was still hurting.

The doctor said pain was good, I was healing. As long as the pain wasn't over the top. Still, it wasn't exactly a picnic.

I was also bleeding from a hole that I wasn't used to bleeding from. It was so strange. And uncomfortable. I had a large pad, which might as well be a diaper, on my underwear. I didn't like it all.

I also had cramps that would come and go. And weird cravings. Earth cravings that I couldn't get here. I was desperately craving chocolate and something deep fried. I hated it.

Edward was being Edward about it. He tried to talk me through my very first period. He basically went into doctor mode, reading me medical books about what was going on with my body, showing me how the pads worked, and how to soothe my cramps.

I appreciated what he was doing for me, but, it was also kind of annoying. I tried to be polite about it, but, anytime I said something snappy, or got a little weepy, Edward proclaimed it was my hormones.

Edward walked through the door an hour after I had finished packing my things. I was feeling irritated. Why, I wasn't exactly sure. The logical part of my brain knew that he was a little late because of work, that's what happens sometimes when you're a doctor. But, the hormonal part of my brain worked it as he didn't care.

"Glad to see you finally made it." I huffed, crossing my arms.

"I'm sorry, I got held up at the office." He said, kissing my forehead.

I sighed, rolling my eyes, "My bags right there."

He smiled and picked it up, slinging it over his shoulder.

"I'm going to go let the nurses know you're ready to go."

"They know I'm leaving."

"Yeah, but, you can't leave out of here without a wheelchairs assistant. And, I don't exactly feel comfortable with you walking all the way home. You need to rest."

"Edward, I'm fine. Stop worrying, I don't need a wheelchair."

"It's protocol Bells."

I stopped, "W-what did you call me?"

"Bells," he said, "I learned what that word means today. And I heard bells today too. An earth woman had a recording on her air-tablet. It was so beautiful. Your name is Bella, and I think you're beautiful. So, Bells."

I felt a few tears leak from the side of my eyes. He stopped, put my bag down and grabbed my hand.

"Are you hurt? Or did I say something that upset you?"

I shook my head, "My dad… he used to call me that."

Edward nodded. He didn't know much about my father, except that he had been sick and died. But, other than that, I didn't speak about him much. He had seen pictures and he has asked, but, I didn't talk about him.

"Can you just go get the wheelchair please?" I demanded, wanting a little privacy.

"Okay." He walked out of the room, leaving me to wipe my tears and recollect myself.

He came back in fifteen minutes later. I figured he was slightly afraid of me at the moment. My hormones were all over the place.

Did I mention that I absolutely hated my period? How did women before blockers handle their periods? This was a nightmare.

"Okay, Bella, you ready?" He asked.

I nodded and stood. The wheelchair was waiting for me outside of the room. Even though I wouldn't admit it, walking didn't feel so great at the moment. I just felt weak.

I was sad when they took the wheelchair back into the hospital. I wouldn't have minded borrowing it for the trip home.

Edward was sweet though. He let me stop to take breaks whenever I needed them. Which was a lot. Suddenly, I was regretting that my home was so far out in the country.

"Finally, we're home." Edward said when we walked through my front door. I nodded enthusiastically and sat down on my couch.

"Are you hungry?"

I shook my head, "Not right now."

"Okay, I'll get you some water."

I sighed, leaning back against my couch to unpack my bag. Someone knocked on my front door, then opened it.

Sam, Emily, Jake and baby Leah, walked through the door. Leah was bigger now, sitting up in her father's arms and smiling widely.

"Welcome home Bella," Emily smiled, a large basket in her hands.

"Thanks, it's good to be home." I said.

Jake walked around the couch and sat beside me. It was strange that he didn't hug me.

"My dad said I needed to be careful because I could hurt you." He said.

I reached forward and grabbed his hand. Even though I loved his hugs, right now, I didn't want to be squeezed.

Emily leaned down and pressed her forehead against mine. She sat the large basket on the table.

"I brought you all sorts of things. I know you're still healing, so, I got you all this to help." She pulled out a jar full of white stuff, "Amabilia water. To help you heal."

I smiled, opening the jar and smelling it. Ah, smelt so sweet.

"Thank you, Emily. I really appreciate it."

She smiled and sat down on the other couch, "How are you feeling?"

I shrugged, "I don't feel amazing at the moment. But, I'm hoping I'll be better in a few days."

Edward walked into the room and handed me a glass of water.

"Can I see the scar?" Jake asked.

"Jacob don't be rude." Same tsked.

"It's okay," I lifted my tunic and showed him the healing scar. He made a face.

"It's not so pretty, huh?" I chuckled as I let my shirt down.

Jake shook his head and took Leah from his dad.

"Bella, I tended to your garden and kept the water line clean for you." Sam said.

"Thank you, Sam," I smiled, "It might be a while before I can tend to my garden. How's it doing?"

"All the plants are blossoming beautifully. They should be ready for harvesting soon."

"Good. You know, I never thought I'd grow anything? Back on earth we didn't have gardens and stuff." I winced when a cramp rolled through my stomach. I tried to make it not so obvious, but, everyone picked up on it.

"Sam, Jake, why don't we head home and let Bella rest?" Emily said.

"Any other time, I'd tell you guys to stay but, I think Emily's right. I'm really tired." I said.

They left after giving my pats on the back and promises to come and check on me.

"Emily made soup," Edward said as he looked through the basket she made me, "Do you want me to heat some of it up?"

I nodded, "Sounds good. Then after that I'm going to sleep."

He chuckled, "Sounds like a good plan."

I laid back on the couch, closing my eyes as Edward heated up the soup. I wasn't all that hungry, but, I did need to eat something. The doctors instructions; I was to keep my strength up by eating a fair amount.

Edward returned with two steaming bowls. He placed mine in front of me and watched me take a few bites before he ate his.

"Emily is a great cook," I said.

"She is. And very nice too," He agreed, "We all grew up together. Sam, Emily, and I."

"That's sweet," I said, setting my half-eaten soup on the table, "I think I'm ready for bed."

Edward nodded and sat his bowl down. He helped me to my feet. When we arrived at the steps, he gently lifted me into his arms and walked me up the stairs. He sat me on my feet once we were in my room.

I changed out of my clothes and into a loose night dress. Edward rubbed my scar with some medicine the doctor gave me for healing. I also took a large sip of the Amailia water that Emily had given me. I was hoping it would help me heal faster.

I crawled into bed, snuggling up next to Edward. His tail wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer to him. His arms wrapped around my back.

So, as I said, it was just sweet. Sorry to those wanting more angst or whatever. But, Outerra is just an all around sweet story. I hope you all enjoyed!