AN- Hi guys! I am uber sorry for the long wait!!! I have lots of things going on in my life right now!! For example, school is kicking my ass! Stupid finals.. Also- I'm moving to Virginia so I am going back and forth all the time from Pennsylvania- I was just there for a week trying out for cheerleading! I made it… YAY!

This chapter is for magical tears for supplying me with the song Need- which is amazing!

Anywayyyyyyy… on with it!

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Chapter Seven

Need

I woke up to someone poking me in the arm.

"Bella, I know you're up" Alice said.

"Go away" I mumbled into my pillow. At least, I thought it was my pillow… until it started laughing.

"Pillows don't laugh" I said, confused.

"That's probably because I'm not a pillow." Edward said.

Wait…Edward? I thought.

"Crap!" I squeaked and jumped up, only to land on my face on the floor.

"Hello floor, nice to meet you! It's been a long time since we've met, I'm Bella just in case you've forgotten…" I said.

"Umm Bella- Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but why are you talking to Edward's floor?" Emmet asked.

For the first time since I woke up, I looked up and studied the room. Much to my disappointment- the whole Cullen family was there- observing my escapade with amused expressions.

"You guys saw the whole thing, didn't you?" I asked.

"Yup!" Alice squealed, "And I have the whole shenanigan on tape!"

"That's great… just peachy keen.." I mumbled as I buried my face into my arms and groaned.

Then, I realized that there was a soft cast on my arm.

"You have got to me kidding me!" I muttered.

"Sorry Bella," Carlisle said, "You sprained your wrist when you hit Emmet with that pillow."

"Aw Man!" I whined.

"What Bella?" Edward asked "Are you in pain?"

"No…" I said, " It's just that I'm hanging out with vampires and I got taken down by a freakin' pillow!"

"But it was a throw pillow!" Jasper assured me, "I hear they're particularly vicious this time of year."

"Whatever- it still counts." I moped.

"Bella dear, are you hungry?" Esme asked.

"A little bit," I admitted.

"I made waffles for you downstairs, so I can bring them up" She offered.

"No," I said, "That's quite alright, I am perfectly capable to make my own way downstairs.

I was proved wrong when I stood up, only to come rushing back down again. But this time, Edward caught me before I could hit the ground.

"Gee thanks," I said.

"I think it's been proven that you are in no condition to be walking, so I will be carrying you downstairs." Edward stated. Then he cut me off just as I was about to protest.

"And if you even think about complaining, I will just have to carry you around for the rest of the day." He finished with a smug smile.

"Fine." I grumbled, "But let it be known that I didn't agree to this."

"It's been known" Emmet said.

"I suggest you close your eyes," Edward said as he stood up.

"And why is that?" I asked.

Suddenly my surroundings were a blur and I got very dizzy.

"That's why" He said as we arrived in the kitchen.

"Oh Geeze," I said as my world slowly came back into focus.

"Wow," I said, as I looked at all the food Esme had made for me. " I don't think I'll be able to eat all of this! In fact, I know I won't be able to eat it all!"

"Don't worry about it!" Esme said, "I'll just bring whatever you don't eat down to the children shelter"

I ate everything I could, but there was still so much food left. So I helped Esme pack it up and then Edward and I went into the living room. The other Cullen "kids" were just beginning to watch "Beauty and the Beast".

"Oh!" I squealed, " I love this movie!!"

"Why?" Edward asked.

"Because it shows that no matter what situation you're in, you can always make the best of it!" I explained.

"Wow Bella," Edward said, "you're right."

"Of course I'm right, silly goose!" I said as I dragged him to the couch. "Now shut up, it's starting."

Them movie was just how I had remembered it. I laughed when Lefou tripped, glared when Emmet said that I was clumsier that Lefou, and cried when Beast got hurt at the end.

Unfortunately, when the movie was over, the food inside my stomach decided that it would come back to visit me- so me and my food got acquainted in the bathroom.

After my stomach was completely empty- Edward told me that Carlisle wanted to see me in his office. So he showed me where to go, and turned to leave.

"Please don't leave me," I said as I grabbed onto his arm, " I don't think I can do this alone."

"I won't," He said as he took my hand and we walked in together.

"Bella," Carlisle started, "Your current treatment isn't working."

"That's not good," I said as I frowned. "Well what do we do now?"

"Well," He said, "There's and experimental treatment, and it looks promising, but you would have to start tomorrow."

I thought for a moment, then said "Sounds good to me Doc!"

"Great!" Carlisle said. "Then I'll make an appointment for you tomorrow at four"

"Thanks" I said as we left the room.

"That night I went home and told Charlie about the treatment, he was excited, but nervous. I was feeling much the same.

That night I dreamed about Edward Cullen, again.

When Edward picked me up in the morning, I was extremely nervous.

As we drove to the hospital, Edward tried to calm me down by telling me funny stories about his family. He told me a bunch about Emmet in the 70s. Apparently, Emmet had tried to get high and it hadn't turned out too well. Edward's stories worked, because somewhere during not breathing, and then hyperventilating from laughing so much- my nerves disappeared.

Carlisle said Edward could stay with me while I received my treatment, because it was only an IV. So, throughout my whole procedure, Edward and I talked about our lives. Edward's life was fascinating! The people his age had so many rules to follow!

Before I knew it, the treatment was over and I was feeling extremely nauseous.

As soon as Carlisle got the needle out of my arm, I mumbled a quick "Excuse me" and ran to the bathroom.

Somewhere between puking my guts out and sleeping on the bathroom floor, Alice called. She said that I would be OK to go home if we left now.

When we got back to the Cullen house, I discovered that all my things were in the guest room. Esme said that she spoke to Charlie and asked if I could stay at the Cullen residence to be close to a doctor. Charlie agreed, of course, and Emmet and Jasper picked up all my stuff.

"Of course it's still your decision" Esme backtracked- looking guilty.

"As long as I'm not intruding," I said meekly.

"Never!" Esme said, "You're always welcome here!"

"Thank you," I said as tears filled my eyes.

The whole Cullen family was home from school because it was sunny, so the house was very loud and noisy to my sensitive ears. This was one of the side effects of my new treatment.

"Do you want to get out of here?" Edward offered

"Sure," I said, "Where are we going?"

"I know a place…" He replied vaguely as he swooped me up into his arms.

"Ummm, can you put me down?" I asked, " I'm perfectly able to walk to the car you know."

"We're not going to get there by car Bell," Edward said with a curious grin. "I think it's time I showed you just how fast vampires can run when we're not in a house."

I shivered, remembering that last time he ran with me.

"I suggest you close your eyes for real this time," He said with a smirk.

"Eyes closed, got it," I said as I saluted him "Any other tidbits of advice old chap?" I asked. He rolled his eyes as my accent returned. I had been faking an accent all day after he told me a particularly funny story of Emmet in England.

"Tally Ho…" He mumbled as I shut my eyes and he started to run.

"Not even a minute later, I heard Edward say, "Bella, you can open your eyes now."

"Are you sure?" I asked timidly.

"Yes, I am absolutely positive" He said with a chuckle.

I slowly opened one eyes, then the other and when I was finally sure the world had stopped spinning, I jumped out of Edward's are to look at my surroundings.

We were in a meadow, but it wasn't just any meadow, it was a perfect circle and it was gorgeous.

There was a small creek babbling on the far west side of it, and flowers growing everywhere. There was also grass growing about knee high that was swaying in the breeze.

"Wow, Edward- this is-" I stuttered, trying to find the right word, "breathtaking." I settled on one.

"I found it one day while I was - hunting" He said and I saw him sneak a glance at my expression. I tried to keep my face still. To show him that I was tough enough to handle his secret.

I suddenly got very tired, so I just flopped onto my back in the tall grass and closed my eyes.

In this spot, I felt invisible to the world. I felt perfectly content and pain free- emotionally and physically.

I sat up and looked out at Edward who was still standing with a calculating look on his face.

"Come on over here vampire boy." I joked.

When Edward stepped out into the sunlight- I was stunned to say the least.

"Edward," I said, reaching out to touch his skin, which was sparkling brilliantly. "You're so beautiful."

"No Bella, you are beautiful," He said. "With every breath you take, I thank God for sending you. With each of your delicate heartbeats I am fascinated by your selflessness and kindness. You are my reason to exist and you, my beautiful Bella, are the only one who will ever touch my undead heart and make it leap. I love you so much Isabella Swan."

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