'Bella, I -- will always be here for you' he let go of my hand and stood up. He walked over to the window and opened the shades so the sunlight came into the room.

'Thanks Edward' he walked back over to me and just stood there smiling at me.

'I need to go. I'm sure Esme would like me to come back home. I promise I'll come back' I smiled and he gave me a kiss on the cheek. I did my best to steady my heart but it just went a little wild. He smiled at me and then he left.

I just laid in my bed staring at the ceiling for what seemed like hours before anyone came into my room and it just so happened to be Carlisle.

'How are you feeling Bella' he asked as he checked my monitors again. I just shrugged and he smiled.

'Everything seems to be in check. You can leave now' I smiled and he took out the IV and unhooked me from the monitors.

'So I can go back home now?'

'I'm sorry Bella. Alice has gotten really sick and I'm afraid that Edward caught it too. It's extremely contagious and only our family has had vaccinations for it since we've all seemed to have it. The vaccine is too hard to get so I'm sorry to tell you that we can't give it to you. You'll be needing to stay at a friends house for three days. That's usually how long the disease lasts so we'll be expecting you back on Thursday' I nodded and got out of my bed. Carlisle opened the door for me and then walked me out to his car.

'Could you take me to Angela Weber's house? Her mom and her said I was welcome if I ever needed a place to stay' Carlisle nodded and he drove off towards Angela's house. When he arrived in the parking lot I realized something.

'I don't have any clothes' he smiled at me and hit the button that opened the trunk.

'Esme packed some clothes for you to wear' I smiled and got out of the car. I grabbed my bags and walked up to the door. I rang the doorbell and Angela answered.

'Hi Bella. You need a place to stay huh?' she noticed my bags and I smiled sheepishly. She giggled and ushered me inside. I waved to Carlisle and he took off.

'I only need to stay for three days' she smiled and brought my stuff into the guest bedroom.

'I'm really glad you're staying with me Bella. I've missed you. I haven't been able to spend alone time with you in a while'

'I know. I'm sorry Angela. We can use this time to catch up on things' she smiled and we sat down on the bed and talked like crazy. I have no idea how long we spent talking but by the time we were done it was dark outside.

'I have one more question for you though?' I nodded and she seemed a little uncomfortable.

'Is Edward still dating Rosalie?' she shifted in her spot and started to fiddle with the bottom of her shirt.

'No. He broke up with her yesterday' her head shot up and her eyes were sparkling.

'Really? That's great. I mean, that's not great. I mean, oh, I don't know' she dropped her head again and was mumbling something to herself.

'Do you like him?' I didn't want to know the answer to my question.

'Yes, very much. I've liked him since we were kids' I suddenly felt a surge of hate pass through my body and I had an urge to strangle her.

'Do you like him?' she asked. I too shifted in my spot.

'Yes' I said it very quietly, but loud enough for her to hear it. She nodded and then she got up. She didn't say anything to me as she left the room and that's when I knew these next two days were going to be quite awkward.

The next morning I woke to the smell of pancakes and sausages. I wrapped a robe around me and walked out into the kitchen where Angela's mom and Angela were.

'Help yourself to the food Bella' her mom said warmly. I smiled and made myself a plate with pancakes and sausage. I sat down next to Angela without either of us saying a word to each other.

'I'm going to go now Angie. I'll be back at around 2' her mom said goodbye and then left. Now it was just Angela and I left in the house.

'Can you please not make a move on Edward. I really really like him Bella' she looked up at me with pleading eyes and I almost considered it.

'I'm sorry Angela. I can't. I don't just like him. I love him' she looked away from me and then at her empty plate.

'Well then, may the best girl win' she quickly stood up and dropped her dish off in the sink before walking into the hallway.

'Don't worry. I WILL' I yelled the last part so she could here it. I didn't really believe in fighting over guys, in fact, I thought it was quite childish, but in Edward's case I made an exception.

I placed my plate in the sink when I finished and walked into my room. I closed the door and laid on my bed. I turned onto my stomach and screamed into my pillow. I didn't want to end a good friendship like this.

I got up and walked to the door. I slowly opened it and walked into the hallway. I took in a deep breath and walked to Angela's room. She had music blaring so instead of knocking I just walked in. She looked up at me and then she closed her eyes and fell backwards.

'ANGELA' I screamed. I ran over to her and tried to wake her. She was passed out cold. I ran to the nearest phone and dialed 911.

'Hello, state your emergency' the woman said on the other line. I walked back into Angela's room and saw an empty glass and an empty pill bottle on her nightstand.

'Hello, my friend overdosed on pills and now she's passed out. Please, help. I think she's going to die' I was hyperventilating and hysterically crying.

'We'll have an ambulance there right away' she hung up and I dropped the phone. I ran back into Angela's room and held her stiff body in my arms until the ambulance came. I rode with them to the hospital and I never left Angela's room.

'Well, well Bella. Weren't you just in the hospital' I heard a familiar voice ask. I lifted my head off of the bed and saw Carlisle.

'Yeah' I looked down at Angela and saw her laying there with her eyes closed and I couldn't help but cry.

'What's wrong Bella?' he asked. He walked over to me and placed a hand on my shoulder.

'This is my fault. She tried to kill herself because of me' I covered my face with my hands and continued to cry.

'What happened Bella?' his voice held concern. I looked up at him with tears still streaming down my cheeks and I cleared my throat.

'She told me she liked Edward and then asked me to back off because she wanted him' I looked away from Carlisle but I knew he wanted me to continue.

'I told her I couldn't because I didn't just like Edward, I loved him and that was the last thing I said to her before she OD'd'

'It's not your fault Bella. You love Edward. I would think something was wrong with you if you just gave in, well, maybe not since that's like you. But it's not your fault. Angela made the choice. In my opinion, Angela's been emotionally for a while' Angela started to move and she opened her eyes. She looked at me and reached out to give me a hug but pulled back because of the IV.

'I'm so sorry Bella. I don't know what I was thinking. Please forgive me' she started to cry and that made me cry harder. I stood up and gave her a hug.

'No, please forgive me. I know how much you like Edward, I'll—' she put her hand up and shook her head.

'No. You go ahead and have him. Edward and you would obviously make a better couple. I can handle it' she smiled and hugged me tighter.

'Well, we got all the drugs out of your system. You can go home'

Then rest of the time I spent with Angela was total bliss. We did everything together, except go to the bathroom. When I had to leave it was really hard. Her mom drove us to the spot where you go to the Cullen's house and I gave Angela a hug before getting out of the car.

'Enjoy the rest of the break Bella' Angela screamed out of the window as her mom drove off. I waved back and then made my way down the path to the Cullen's house. When I reached the front door I dropped my bags and leaned against the wall to catch my breath.

'Bella' I heard someone yell. The front door swung open and Edward came out, only he didn't look like Edward. He was now 6'2", his eyes were a golden color, he looked like he had more muscle, and his skin was much paler.

'Edward, you look different' I said after he released me from his hug. He smiled and ran his fingers through his hair.

'Is it bad?' he seemed a little worried but I just smiled and shook my head.

'Nah, you just look sexier' I said playfully. He laughed and grabbed my bags. We walked inside but no one was there. He dropped my bags off in my room and then he took my hand in his.

'Come with me' he commanded. I obeyed and he led me downstairs. We sat down on the couch. I sat down at the corner of the couch but he pulled me to him and placed me on his lap.

'Bella' he whispered against my neck. His breath was cold and it sent chills down my spine.

'Yes Edward?' I was barely able to speak.

'I need to tell you something. I need to let you know, I'm tired of keeping it inside' he grazed his lips across my neck and then he brought his mouth next to my ear 'I—'

hmm... does that cliffie sound familiar? sorry to leave ya hanging again. my moms making me get off the comp but i'll be back on later and i promise to update.