~~Chapter VII: Fade~~

Bella's POV:

It has been four months since Mike and I are going out. I loved him, he was my whole life. He helped me move on to be the Bella he wanted: human.

Each tick of the clock was a treasure to me. He never left me. I was thankful to have a lover like him, for he showed me the true meaning of love I've never experienced. His love wasn't about protecting my humanity; the love he showed was done emotionally and physically.

He gives me a flower every time he picks me up at school, he kisses me every time we're alone, and he tells me that he loves me all over again.

His family accepted me. My family accepted him so overall, we're the perfect couple. The whole school knows about our relationship. The first time we stepped there hand in hand caused the whole school to screech. Jessica and Lauren are already rebels, while Angela stayed by my side. Eric and Tyler are staying with Jessica and Lauren, participating on the 'Anti-Bella and Mike Campaign."

It didn't matter to us as long as we love each other. I transferred beside Mike in Biology since Lauren and Jessica are now sitting together; we have our own table now at lunch with Ang and Ben.

Everything was back to normal. I wasn't that sad anymore since I won my friends back­– Ang and Ben, I mean–and I have the best boyfriend. I still don't believe that I have a boyfriend that loves me like Mike. I felt that I wasn't needed to be loved.

"You okay, Bell?" Mike asked, squeezing my hand.

"Yup, I'm fine." I smiled.

He bent down and kissed my lips quickly and gently.

"I love you," he whispered in my ear.

"So do I," I said while smiling.

"Okay, stop the googling around!" Ben shouted since Mike was kissing me.

Mike pulled away but his hand is still on my face, "In your face, Ben" he said and kissed me again.

"Aww, you two are so cute together!" Angela said.

"Thanks Ang, I know we do." Mike joked while I elbowed his arm.

"Stop showing-off," I teased.

"What? Aren't we the perfect couple?" Mike said.

I chuckled; we are exactly the perfect couple.

The bell rang after a few minutes. We stood up and headed out for the door. Mike's arm was on my shoulders.

Time for Trigonometry, the only class I don't have with Mike. We tried to convince Ms. Cope to transfer his fifth period in Trigonometry but she says things like, "Over my dead body." Dang.

"Bye sweetie," he said while kissing my cheek.

"Bye," I said as I kissed his lips.

Trigonometry passed in a blur. Mr. Worgner taught us about some formula used to solve the equation on the hindrance of making mathematical whiz problems. I understood his lesson; others are busy trying to listen.

I met Mike outside the door and he caught my sight. He took my hand as we walked to our next class, Gym.

Gym wasn't that bad as long as Mike was on my side. He did his best protecting me from flying balls or boomerangs.

"Okay people, settle down." Coach Werlock said. "Today, we'll have the wonders of rope climbing. From the floor up to the ceiling, you're going to climb that rope to get that yellow ribbon alright? Let's pair."

Mr Werlock was not fair when he was pairing us. I was his least favorite here in class, so he paired me with the weakest link. This semester sucked. Mike's partner was all hail, the beautiful, Jennifer Rouch. She was also good in sports, so it was impossible for us to win.

"I hate this class," I mumbled then looked at Mike. He shot me a flying kiss which made me smile.

He ran to me and said, "I'll protect you, alright? Don't worry, I love you."

Just that, I trusted him.

We changed into shorts and shirts then we were off to work.

It was Mike and Jennifer's turn first. Both did gracefully. I was amazed to see them going up and down with so much grace. I wonder if I could do that.

The teacher hated me so we were the last to try out. Before I climbed the freaking rope, I shot a worried glance in Mike's direction. His face was also worried, afraid I might get hurt.

He winked and I breathed. This is it, I thought.

I climbed up the rope, it was difficult than I expected. Every move was a pain. My muscles were aching as I reached for the next step. With a miracle, I realized that I was already on top. I grabbed the yellow flag and sighed. I looked down, surprised to see the ground.

"Bella!"

It all happened very quickly then. My head spun when I saw the ground, I accidentally let go of the rope and I realized that I was falling. It took me a second before I noticed that I was sinking lower and lower. Then I heard screaming and shrieking and people calling my name. I heard Mike's voice, screaming my name. I feel so light, I thought.

Then I touched the ground and immediately fell asleep.

I never knew what happened then, like I was asleep all the time.

Where is Mike, Charlie and the others?

Why is darkness covering my eyes?

Am I forbidden to see them anymore?

Then I saw a light, I saw someone holding out His hand for me to reach. I was wearing white, He was wearing white. This would be my time, I realized. I reached for His hand. Before I could touch it, He told me something "Bella, it's not your time dear one."

God was talking to me. I was happy to hear His voice and I was happy to be in His hands, but it wasn't my time yet.

After that, a whirlpool sucked me out of place and I felt pain. Oh, the pain was bewildering! Scream and it won't do anything. Every part of my body is being smashed. It was terrible. I was all wet. I was soaked in something that made me dizzy. Blood. My blood.

Then I woke up.

My eyes were blurred, I couldn't see them clearly. I saw people with masks surrounding me. I couldn't move. I couldn't speak.

What is happening to me?

After a while, I drifted to sleep once more.