~~ChapterVIII: Don't Let Her Die~~

Mike's POV:

These past four months had been the best. Bella and I are going out! My wish came true after all. Oh, so many years I've waited for this!

I will never leave her. I gave her a flower each day and she was all giggles and kisses. Her eyes lit up and I was happy to see her.

One night when I was in her place she told me one thing that made my soul jump,

"Mike, you helped me move on." She said. Her words are so clear. I stood up and kissed her passionately.

Me? Mike Newton loving Bella Swan? Yeah, I couldn't believe it either.

School was terrific. I was happy to brag about the relationship I have with Bella. Eric and Tyler became my worst enemies together with Jessica and Lauren. They were rebels against me and Bella.

Why won't they go out, I thought. They are just jealous that I have something they wanted.

My family likes her and her family likes me too. Of course, Charlie knows me very well.

Today, we are having lunch with Angela and Ben. They are the only ones who wouldn't stand between me and Bella. According to Bella, they are her true friends.

I held her hand and squeezed it gently.

"You okay, Bell?" I said gently.

"Yup, I'm fine" she sounded worried.

I bent down and kissed her lips softly.

Then I whispered in her ear, "I love you,"

"So do I," she replied with a smile. I love her so much.

I kissed her again and Ben shouted.

"Okay, stop the googling around!" He shouted, annoyed.

I pulled away but my hand is still on her face.

"In you face, Ben." Then I continued kissing Bella.

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

"Thank, Ang. I know we do." I said. Bella elbowed my arm. She hated it when I'm showing off.

"Stop showing off," her eyes were playful.

"What? Aren't we the perfect couple?" I teased, grabbing her waist.

She chuckled. She looks so cute.

The bell rang. We headed out for the fifth period. History sucks, especially if I wasn't with Bella. It's so unfair that Ms. Cope won't let us have the same class together. I get so lonely without Bella.

"Bye sweetie," I said while I kissed her cheek.

"Bye," she said and kissed my lips sweetly.

Huh, what would I do without her?

History passed in a second. It was easy staring into Mr. Cocker's eyes while I think about Bella.

I arrived in Bella's class five minutes earlier. I saw her, sitting there and learning about those stupid numbers. She is so pretty.

I met her after her class. I was leaning on the wall, head down and hands in my pockets. I took her hand and pulled her for Gym.

Gym wasn't that bad if Bella didn't get hurt. I was always protecting her, you see.

"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."

I got paired with Jennifer Rouch and Bella was prepared with Heidie Tredlocks. Heidie was the weakest link in this class and Bella got paired with him because I remembered Bella telling me that Coach Werlock hated her. It was unfair! How could I protect Bella when she's not with me?

I saw her lips mutter something and she looked at me with worried eyes. Aww, my angel's sad. I shot her my famous flying kiss that she always loved. She smiled after that, I did it.

I ran to her and said, "I'll protect you, alright? Don't worry, I love you" and kissed her cheek.

Just then, I knew she trusted me.

We changed our costumes and started with the game.

It was our turn first. I did fine. I was used to this kind of challenge because I went to five summer camps already and they always do stuff like this.

It was Bella and Heidie's turn for last. I inhaled deeply, worried about my angel getting hurt. Everything's going to be alright Mike. She's going to be okay. My senses told me. I inhaled deeply again.

She shot me a worried glance and I winked at her. She breathed deeply through her nose and climbed up the rope gracefully.

Whew! My Bella reached the top without problem. I was thankful to see her there. She grabbed the flag and looked down, terrified.

She accidentally lost her grip and then fell down.

My angel, falling down. It was horrible.

"Bella!" I screamed.

It was the kind of scream when you are about to die. I wanted to catch her but it was too late. She hit the ground.

It was impossible too look at her. Her head was giving off blood rapidly. I heard

her body crack when she touched the ground.

I ran to her and bent my knees. "No, no, no, Bella, no!" I cried. Tears are falling off my eyes.

Her eyes were closed and I couldn't bear to see her die today. No, don't let her die, I thought.

Coach Werlock and the other screamed Bella's name and a signal to call 911 and the doctors in the clinic. Everyone heard us screaming so they entered the Gym as well.

"Oh my gosh, Bella!" Angela shouted and pushed the people to look at her face. Angela was crying very hard while touching Bella. I was sobbing VERY hard and I couldn't touch Bella. No, this is a dream. No, this can't be happening.

Everyone was shrieking as they entered the Gym. Some people were crying and some were calling 911 while screaming. Others fainted just the sight of Bella.

Her blood was all over the floor. It was soaking my jeans and was soaking everyone's feet. Her blood was spreading rapidly.

I bent my knees there; I couldn't look at her anymore. My eyes are blurred because of the tears that are falling down my cheeks.

"Call 911!" I shouted as I turned around and ran outside.

There were the doctors, the helpers, the stretchers, the ambulance, and the police.

Charlie was there, running into the Gym. His eyes are wild, like he could kill someone. He caught my sight crying and held both of my shoulders. "What happened Mike? Where's my daughter?"

"She- she- she's.." I can't speak. I was crying too hard. Instead, I pointed to the gymnasium.

Charlie ran there as fast as he could.

I stayed there, my head resting on the door, praying for a miracle.