A/N: Hello and welcome back! Thank you for all your lovely reviews, as always, they were great and meant a lot to me. I replied to all of the ones I had something to say to, and if I never, I'm sorry! or your review was very short :3 haha.
Theres only a few chapters left to go! Oh noes! I hope you all continue to keep reading until the end! Don't abandon me now!
Congrats to the grand total of TWO people who have correctly guessed the story line :3. The rest of you cannot know. Figure it out yourselves if you haven't by now, hahah.
I keep forgetting to mention, but I HAVE figured out the "Bellas age is all wrong thing" now. In the US it seems there is a cut off date for the school year, and Bella just made it, whereas in Canada there ISN'T a cut off date. Everyone born in the one year are in the same class. I was born in January, my best friend in December, we're both in the same grade. Isn't that funny? haha... No.
So remember the "I have a bonus chapter but im not going to post it" thing? Yeah... Imma gonna post it! Hahah. I like it too much to leave it out. And it cant hurt seeing as how, after it, the rest of the story is in Edward's pov.
Chapter Twenty: Breaking Apart
I didn't know what to do, it was going to pulverise us in a matter of seconds. I, of course, forgot about a little thing called vampire speed. Edward grabbed me into his arms and did a running jump away from the oncoming van.
We both landed hard on the pavement. my shoulder taking most of the impact. I heard the van crunch around my truck and then begin to spin back toward us. Edward moved like lightening, pushing me to one side and then bolting upright to take the impact of the car. Small beads of shattered glass rained down on me and Edward quickly covered my body with hisown, shielding them from me. We were now pinned in between my truck and the big mini-van. Edward was taking deep, frightened breaths, our bodies were pressed together in the small space.
"Are you alright?" He asked, frantically looking me over. He pushed the van back behind him and I could see the shape of his body embedded into the metal. He turned and punched out a few parts of it, to make it look less like a human body.
When I tried to move my head the pain from my shoulder shot up into my neck. "I'm only hurt a little, in my neck. nothing serious." Edward frowned at me. I was gasping for air more shocked than scared. It was then that I tuned in the voices of everyone around us, people screaming our names. I could hear them yelling, trying to see if we were still alive. they were struggling to get the driver from his van. Then I heard the sirens as well. I coldn't distinguish between the wailing, I could see the flashing lights, but it was all a blur to me. In the small space surrounding us all I could see was him. His bright eyes had already darkened. Both of his arms were pressed against my truck on either side of my head. The little shards of glass were scattered all around us, threatening to cut me with any movement.
My eyes were watering and I couldn't stop them from pouring out. Edward looked at me with a pained expression. I knew he didnt want me to be so sad. I couldn'st help t. He had just completely risked himself for me. Well... I guess technically its not risking if you can't die. My lips were quivering and he took one of his arms down to touch them lightly with his cool fingers. I threw myself at him, not caring about being careful and ignoring the pain in my neck. I flung my arms around his neck and began crying into his shoulder.
"Bella..." he murmured. I was sobbing so loudly into his arms, I sounded like a banshee. "I's alright sweetheart... I won't ever let anything happen to you." I screamed that I loved him over and over again into his jacket. If it was not for him, I would be dead. The car was moved away enough for a stretcher to come in. I was loaded into the ambulance. Edward came in the back next to me, holding my hand and kissing my fingers. I caught sight of the driver as I was lifted into the back. It was Tyler Crowley. He was covered in blood and I felt sick at the sight and the smell of it.
The hospital was cold and empty when I was wheeled in. Both Edward and I refused medical attention. Edward ran off to find his Father. The second he left I went into another fit of coughing, one that badly hurt my chest. It sent pains through my nack and arm and I fell back onto my pillow, holding my chest.
I stared at the door, waiting for anyone to come and tell me I wasn't dieing. Carlise came running into the room, followed closely by Edward. They both came over to my side and Carlisle quickly looked me over.
"Edward," Carlisle said calmly. "Go and see if Charlie is here and bring him in." I watched him nod and leave and then I felt sick deep in my stomach.
"Bella, where does it hurt?" Carlisle asked. I pointed to my neck and shoulder. Carlisle began testing several spots carefully. Everytime Iflinched from pain he would apologize. I began coughing again badly once he started to write something down.
"How long have you had that cough Bella?" he asked. I shrugged.
"A while. I had the flu a while ago, but it's almost all better now." He looked at me skeptically. He could tell better than I knew whether or not I was sick. "It's nothing serious," I added, hopefully cheerfuly.
He passed me a prescription for my neck. "I want you to come and see me about your cough," he said very much like a doctor. "We'd better take care of it now, than to have it get any worse. And, Edward doesn't need to know."
He smiled and gave me a wink before turning to Tyler as he was carried into the room. The smell of his blood was overwhelming and sickening. I bolted upright and waved goodbye to Carlisle, quickly exiting the room. The sterile, cold, chemical smell of the hallway took away my nausea of the blood. I saw Edward and Charlie turn around the corner and the two immediately ran to me.
"Bella! Are you alright?!" Charlie yelled. I smiled and nodded to him.
"Carlise gave me something for my neck, it's nothing too serious." Edward smiled and puled me into a hug.
"I'm glad," he whispered. Charlie was looking at us both funnily.
"Um, Dad... Edward is my boyfriend. And, he saved me today. He pulled me away from the van before it hit." Charlie smiled at Edward. With the saving of my life it would be too hard to be intimidating scare-your-boyfriend-away Dad.
"It seems as if I owe you a lot," Charlie said laughingly. "Now lets get that prescription put in." I took Edwards hand and we both followed Charlie out into the main lobby.
It was completely packed, which is saying somethign for Forks. The entire school must have been there, teachers included. As we entered everyone grew quiet. The other Cullen children walked towards us, Edward listening to Rosalie and Jasper's mind while Emmett and Alice gave me big hugs. Teachers came up to ask us if we were alright. There wasn't going to be any school for the day, everyone was too shooken up.
"Do you want to go home now, Bells?" Charlie asked me kindly. I hesitated. Going home would leave me with nothing to do. Edward saved me once again.
"Actually, would it be alright for Bella to come with my family and I for the day?" he asked sweetly. "I wouldn't want her to be alone after all this." Charlie kissed a beat in the transition of conversation. Rosalie and Alice were staring at him, probably dazzling him and Edward did with me quite frequently.
"Well I suppose that would be okay." His speech was slightly slurred. "Just be very careful driving and dont go too far." I leaned up to give him a kiss on the cheek and a hug. Alice gave him a peck on the cheek as well and we all hurried outside. Edward helped me into his car and Jasper and Alice sat up in the front. Rosalie and Emmett quished in next to us in the back, winding up with Rosalie and I sitting part ways into the boys' laps. Jasper began driving at an alarmingly high speed for the road conditions. I noticed immediately that we were heading out of town.
"Where are we going?" I asked. Edward grinned and kissed my forehead. He was holding me in his arms.
"Not too far," he mumbled.
"By not to far do you mean Port Angeles? Because thats sort of far for your everyday human," I informed him.
"Yes I do mean Port Angeles and you're forgetting that you're the only human here!" I nodded. He had me there. I was drowsy the entire way out, completely zoning out a few times. All six of us would sing along with the radio as badly and we could when the opportunity presented itself, and most of the time Edward and I were mumbling back and forth to each other.
When we got into Port Angeles Jasper pulled up at a pharmacists and ran inside with my prescription, coming back out only minutes later. "It will be ready in an hour," he said, quickly pulling out of the lot and speeding down the street. We pulled up to the mall, and I knew once again what was going to happen. The boys and the girls all split up, Alice and Rosalie bringing me along for a shopping spree.
I was amazed that Rosalie was even being so nice to me. I guess my near-death experience had softened her up a little. They picked out clothes for me, only allowing me to try on a few before quickly purchasing all of the articles. They allowed me a short trip to a bookstore, in which I bought myself one book and snuck a peek of Edward studying a few books while he hadn't noticed me. He too, had bought some clothes.
We met up with the boys by accident somewhere in the mall many stores later. We all took one look at the number of bags on everyones arms and laughed. Edward came up to me and gave me a hug and a much needed kiss.
"I think you guys should go in there next," he said, pointing Alice and Rosalie toward Victoria's Secret. Ooooh he was going to get it when I go ahold of him...
Alice and Rosalie quickly brought me inside grabbing lingerie and other intimates that I really didn't need.
"Guys! Why do I need all these! It's not like anyone's going to see them! And what is it with these babydolls? I'm not going to wear them." Alice and Rosalie both laughed at me and began buying things for me and themselves.
"You're going to wear it soon," Alice said, shooting me a wink and a grin. She was up to something. She knew something I never. I wanted to know. But, before i could even begin an interrogation they brought me down to the foodcourt, just in time for my stomach to start growling. I ordered my food and sat back down with the girls, studying the mountain of bags they had placed on a separate table. The boys had found us then, Edward makign a beeline for me. He kissed my forehead and grinned widely when he saw the Victoria's Secret bag. I guess I shouldn't be so concious, Emmett and Jasper saw multiple bags and grinned themselves.
Jasper passed me a white paper bag, my medication. "Thank you!" I said to him, very grateful. I popped two of the pills in my mouth and took a drink of my soda. Once I had finished we picked up our things and went out to the car with them (It was raining outside). What a surpise! Only, not really. Then, we all climbed in and Jasper drove down to the cinema. I was looking forward to seeing a movie with them all again. While the all the vampires present went to fight over the movie and buy the tickets I went back over to the old ticket booth, staring down at the carpet.
"I certainly hope you're not planning on writing your name in there again," Edward said, coming over to stand next to me.
"I was thinking of it, but you'd probably ruin it again." Edward chuckled at me and pulled me into his arms. It felt good to be there, so close to him. I didn't want to break apart as we went into the theatre.
After the movie we drove home, and I promptly fell asleep as we left town. Alice and Jasper were in the back with us this time. I heard snatches of quick conversations, but none of it made sense to me. I drifted away into a deep sleep. Edward woke me up when we pulled into my driveway, and he stayed with me the rest of the evening, right up until I fell asleep.
I woke up feeling very refreshed. Having slept most of the day yesterday it was only expected. I glanced at my clock to see that I only had a few minutes before Edward would be here for me. I hurriedly got dressed and cleaned myself up, eating some toast before running out the door. Edward was waiting in the driveway with his volvo. I grinned as I walked towards him.
I didn't want to see Edward go when he dropped me off at English. After yesterday I wanted him with me more and more. It was scary to think of how much I loved him, how I knew he was the only one for me. I wouldn't have any other. He was there, after every class, kissing me sweetly before leaving to his own classes.
In Spanish Jessica wouldn't stop asking me about just what happened yesterday. Where did we go after the hospital? How was I saved? I wanted to punch her in the face and run away quickly. My stomach was starting to ache. I felt ready to throw up. If I did I was sure to direct it away from sweet, quiet Angela (in front of me) and direct it towards loud, obnoxious Jessica (to my leff). There was a throbbing pain in my neck that worsened more and more. I felt worse and worse with each passing second. My breathing became harder and I was light headed. I could feel a sweat breaking out all over my body, I immediately raised my hand.
"Can I go to the nurses office?" I asked quickly, too tired to try spanish. I was out of the seat and heading for the door before she even answered me. Walking towards the nurses office outside was better, the cool air settled my stomach but things were patchy. I kept snapping in and out of reality, not remembering why I was there.
When I looked up once, I was walking by the gym. My head automatically turned toward the glass door. I looked in and saw a glass playing soccer. It was impressive, watching them. They actually looked like they knew what they were doing. Well, at least it did to me, unintelligent when it came to sports. Then I saw him. He was running fast, well... slow for him, fast for everyone else. he was dodging in between everyone, the ball always with him. He seemed to jump around one boy and kick, making a missile of the ball into the net. I stared at him wide eyed. He was so beautiful and perfect. His hair fell in front of his eyes and he flicked it away, resembling a greek god in the process. He was breathing heavily and turned his head towards the door where his eyes locked with mine. He smiled and I blushed when I'd been caught. He came up to the door and opened it, leaning out to talk to me.
"Hi Honey," He said, leaning in to kiss me. I had closed my eyes when he did and now they didn't want to open again. I smiled at him as he pulled away, my balance faltering a little. I asked him if he was winning and he smiled an nodded at me. When he asked me why I wasn't in class I wasn't sure If I should tell him. Carlisle had agreed to check me out, I didn't want Edward to worry.
"I wasn't feeling well," I told him. His face grew serious in a second.
"I'm coming with you," he said, turning to get ready to leave.
"No, Edward, don't miss your class. Your team probably definately needs you." We both laughed at it. I didn't want him to miss anymore school, even if it didn;t matter for him. I decided to strike a deal. "How about, I come back and tell you how it went right after I get out."
He said something. I know he did. I could see his lips moving but I never heard a thing. There was a loud buzzing noise in my head as a sharp pain flashed across my neck. All the sounds around me were defeaning. But I couldn't hear him, the one sound I wanted to hear. Everything turned black in front of me and there was a bad feeling in my stomach as I felt myself falling over.
The last thing I saw must have been an angel. Something that beautiful was too perfect for the pain I was feeling now.
A/N: Sorry for any spelling errors! I was writing this in a hurry to post it. I also have to do a commonplace book now in an hour an da half:O! But, I wanted to get this updated. So, I did! The next chapter is: Falling into my arms. The end of this chapter in Edward's pov. It's all written and ready to go. I'll either post it after school tomorrow or Saturday, if im at my grandparents.
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