Too late

She was just lying there. Eyes closed, arms by her side with drips and monitors surrounding her. The only sound filling the room was the faint beep of the heart monitor, and the fuzz of a radio in the distance. Jacob squeezed my hand to comfort me, but it didn't soothe me try as he might.

"Bells are you sure you're up to seeing her like this, I can..."

"no dad I'm fine" I said, cutting him off mid-sentence.

The door opened then, and i could see doctor in a white coat, and a pale complexion on the other side of the glass door.

He smiled a sympathetic smile as he walked in and walked straight over to the notes at the bottom of my mother's bed.

"She's doing well you know, I can guarantee you she will be fine" said the doctor, as he clipped more notes to the clipboard.

"I'm doctor Cullen" He said, turning around to face us, and when he did, i couldn't help but drop my jaw. His face was so pure, so rich. He reminded me of another certain perfected specimen i had met that very same day. Edward.

"She should be awake by tomorrow evening, don't worry she only looks in a bad state, its all those drugs she's got pumping through her that is making her seem this weak, she will come round shortly, don't you worry" And with that, he winked at us, gave a cheeky grin, and left.

I walked over to wear she lay, and hesitantly reached out for her delicate looking hand. I slowly sat down on the chair opposite her.

"Well I better get going, I have to get back to school. Call me if you need anything Bella, I'm just a dial away" Jacob said, resting a hand on my shoulder.

I looked up at him, nodded, then looked back over to my mom

I must have sat there for hours, because before i knew it, Jacob was back from school, and a nurse was shooing us away because visiting hours were over.

"I'l give you a lift Bella, Charlie said to tell you to stay at his tonight, but you can go to your moms to collect some stuff if you want"

"...Erm... ok.. But what about my car? Its still parked outside the c'afe?"

"Oh, well, i can drive my car to your house, then walk up to campus and get your car, or i could just drive us to the cafe and you can pick up your car"

"I think you should just drive me to the cafe, then I wont be putting you to any trouble..."

"Dont be silly Bella, nothing is too much trouble for you" and he put his arms around me and held me. I missed Jacobs hugs, they were something i relied upon a lot in the past, especially through the hard times when mom and dad were breaking up. He made me feel so loved and safe, and warm to say the least.

We walked out the room, and Jacob put his arm around my shoulders, he only let go when we had to get into his car. We both put our seatbelts on, and began the 10 minute drive to campus.

After a few minutes, the sky got darker, and the clouds got greyer. Droplets of water started to land on the windscreen, causing the wipers to kick into action. When we arrived at the cafe, my car was in the same spot, but the cars parked directly in front and behind mine were no longer there. Jacob pulled up next to my car, and started taking off his jacket

"What are you doing? Its raining you fool!" I couldn't understand his actions. He laughed and got out the car. He walked round the front of the car and opened my door, holding up his jacket above my head as i got out.

"I was keeping you dry. Not such a fool now am i?" he laughed as he spoke, and reached out to wipe the stray drop of water that landed on my cheek.

"Sorry Jake, but sometimes you are difficult to understand and..." He leant in towards my neck.

"No need to apologise Bella, and just remember I'm always here for you, no matter what time it is, or what it's about, I'm only a phone call away" his whisper sounded sosoft and delicate, nothing like Jacob himself. I hugged him then, in the knowledge of his eternal friendship.

"Thanks Jacob, it means alot"

We walked the very few steps to my car together, with his jacket above my head and said our goodbyes. I got into my car and headed in the direction of my mothers house, fearing the silence that would be waiting for me.

EPOV

I was getting quite worried now. I have been in this cafe since after school and Bella's car is still here. Im not stalking her or anything, but its hard to forget such a pretty face. I mean, i know she said she was busy, but i would have thought that she would take her car with her to wherever she was going.

Just when i had almost given up hope, i saw her. She was sitting in a car with someone. She was safe at least.

I got up out of my seat in the cafe, and walked closer to the glass window. I was having trouble seeing so far away, especially in the rain. A boy got out, about the same age as us, and walked around to the passenger seat where bella was sitting. This was not good. When she got out, the expression i saw on his face when his eyes met hers told it all. He was her boyfriend, i could tell that much. They were looking into each others eyes so desperately, and longingly it was almost sickening.

He bent down to her neck and she smiled in gratitude. I think he was kissing her and i had to look away. I hated this boy so much already and i didn't even know him, the jelousy and rejection i felt at that moment was enough to last a lifetime.

I had to calm down, or else id end up doing something i regret. I sat back down at the nearest table and took some long deep breaths. I didn't look up until another few minutes, and when i did they were gone. I was too late, she was already in love, and what sort of a person would i be if i tried to come between them? I had to try and forget her, one way or another, i didn't know how and It didn't help that I was sitting in the very same place we met. She was already ruling my life and i couldn't stop it.

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