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I do not own any of the Twilight characters. This is just a fun fictional story I put together. As of January 11th 2013, this story is currently undergoing consistent revisions, so please bare with me. I have so far taken care of chapters 1 through 4 and am working on the chapters after that.
As we departed Charlie's house, Isabella closed the door behind us. Before we went any further she suddenly froze, her head looking in the direction of her clothes. I stared at her in confusion. "Oh no!" She said worried, looking up at me immediately. "What is the problem?" I asked. "This isn't what I wanted to wear today!" The idea of wearing her current attire troubled her. "I don't have a problem with it." I stated as reassuringly as I was able. "I have to go back in and change. I have to!" She pleaded. "It you must. I will be here when you are done."I agreed as it was not worth the battle. "I'll only be a few minutes…" Isabella stated, seeming unsure of herself. I was content with waiting however long she needed, but I had to inform her of my intention as well.
"Bella, I must change too. I'm faster than you and I will return within minutes." I told her with confidence.
"Ok…" She gave off the impression of worry. For a moment, I had forgotten about her nightmare. "Forget what I said. I will wait here and we will go to change my attire together." I assured her. She smiled at me and entered Charlie's house. "Back already?" Charlie asked with mixed emotions. Some of confusion and relief, hoping she changed her mind about leaving with me. "No. I just forgot something." She admitted without full details. I desired to bend my words about waiting and jumped up to Isabella's window. She entered her room and went through her closet. It seemed she was trying to create havok in her closet due to the way she was moving her clothing items. I assumed she was trying to hurry herself. I was amused at the thought. I knocked on the window and she hit her head on the closet door. "Ouch!" Isabella froze in the anticipation of pain.
"I'm sorry. Did I startle you?" I said as I entered her room.
"You said you would wait outside, Edward." She said while rubbing her head. "Are you all right? You didn't hit your head too hard, did you?" Worry obvious in my tone. "It's not that bad. Just made me a little mad." She seemed to be fine, some pain still apparent. "Are you not happy I deliberately bent my words to be here in your room?" I smiled at her. She returned my smile and walked up to me. "I'm happy with your decision... for the most part" She said still smiling. "Is there anything I can do to speed up this search?" I asked wanting to assist in any way possible. "I don't know if you know much about the way I like to dress." She said confused. "Well, I do know that it is cold out and will be cloudy all day." I glanced towards the window. "That does narrow my options, thanks." Isabella nodded in agreement. "You'd better get searching then." I ordered lightly.
"Oh, right! You're slowing me down." Isabella mused.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Fast. I won't hold you back anymore." I performed a mock surrender. She ducked back into the closet and was sorting through her options again. I paced back towards her bed and sat upright. She pulled out 4 different pants, 4 different shirts, 4 different sweaters, and 2 kinds of jackets. "Are you going to wear all of this?" I asked curiously. "No… these are my options. I'm going to try them out." She answered while presenting a puzzled look on her face. "Do you want me to step out?" I said seriously. "No. You goof. I'm going to the bathroom. I have no mirrors in here." Isabella laughed. "So did you want me to wait in here or back outside?" I asked. "Outside's fine. Don't bend your words again, ok? I actually want to see you waiting outside this time." She said seriously. "We are in agreement. I'll be outside waiting." I said smiling. "Promise? I don't want another surprise injury." She rubbed her head as an example.
"Promise." I said in agreement.
I was outside again and returned to my place near the front door. I heard the doorknob turn and knew instantly Charlie intended to speak with me. I would not avoid him. I leaned against the house to the right of the door, facing towards his vehicle. As he made his exit, his eyes searched for my presence. His glare became obvious instantaneously."No excuses." He adjusted his badge. He was beginning to be of an annoyance himself, but I suppressed that thought and nodded in agreement. Charlie diverted his attention inside. "Bye Bells!" Charlie yelled. "Bye dad!" She said in response. Closing the door behind him, he proceeded to ignore my presence and marched to his vehicle. While Charlie was backing out, he shot me a look that indicated distrust and left. Isabella turned the doorknob, walked out, and began searching for me as Charlie did. I preferred this search over the previous moment. Her eyes found mine. She seemed relieved as she turned to shut the door, locked it, and resume staring at me.
"I got an outfit!" She smiled.
Her attire consisted of a white turtle neck sweater under a gray jacket and blue jeans. I approached her, smiled, and embraced her. "So it's time to pay a visit to my place then." I pointed in the direction of my car. "Hey… can I drive?" She asked me with begging eyes. "You want to drive my car?" I was shocked at the idea as it appeared very random. She observed my confusion for a moment and wrapped her arms behind my neck. "Pleeeease?" She said with intentions in her eyes. I find I am unable to resist this part of her... and she may have known this. "Just this once. But have you forgotten what you are now ready for?" I reminded. "Huh?" Isabella looked puzzled again, it was obvious she completely forgot what I waited for. I kissed her lips and she gasped soon after. "I think… I can recall now." She looked dizzy. I held her steady until she regained her composure. "Now then. We can go." I held the keys up in plain view. She placed her hand underneath the keys and I allowed gravity to give them to her.
"Thank you!" Isabella smiled as we both began to walk towards my transportation.
I rushed to the driver side door and she gave me a grim look. I smiled and opened the door for her. She laughed a bit assumed control of the driver's seat. I sealed her position and entered through the passenger side. "Of course you are aware that you are able to go faster than 50 miles an hour?" I almost laughed, but resorted to a mocking smile. Bella turned to me with an irritated look. "I know." She said sharply as she revved the engine. She quickly backed out of the driveway and presented promise until we began to move forward. I was beyond impatient at this point as the speedometer read 40 miles an hour. "I recall saying you could go faster, Bella." I said with a sigh. Isabella glanced at me and shifted her attention back to the road. "I'm not speed crazed. I wanted you to experience what it's like to be driven… normally." She said with a serious expression.
"Human drive? I will allow this, but as a favor to you." I said reluctantly.
"Thanks." She smiled while remaining focused on the road. Observing her face indicated contentment as the drive continued. Some time passed before Isabella yawned and shut her eyes for only a second. "Bored of your own driving?" I said with a smile. She didn't respond, only keeping her focus on the road. It seemed she was struggling to keep attentive to the road in front of her."Bella?" She still didn't respond. Isabella's arms started to loosen on the steering wheel and her eyes began to narrow, her body seemingly shutting down. "Bella!" I yelled as we dangerously approached the passing trees. Her hand slipping off pulled us towards the right. I grabbed the steering wheel before she collapsed. I quickly moved her to the passenger side and placed myself in the drivers seat. I stopped the car on the side of the road and immediately attempted to wake her up.
"Bella! Bella!" I said loudly in alarm.
She wasn't responding to being shook. I drove to the hospital as quickly as my my vehicle allowed. I eagerly watched her for signs of movement, but there were no changes during the drive. We arrived at the hospital, the brakes locking as I pulled to a stop. I placed Isabella in my arms and rushed into the hospital. Carlisle was standing at the front desk, holding a chart of a patient. He was immediately aware that I caused the noise from my vehicle. "Carlisle!" I yelled. He saw Isabella in my arms. "What happened to her?" He demanded calmly. "I don't know… she just collapsed on the way over to our house." I explained. "Get her into a vacant room, Edward." Carlisle ordered. I took her to the nearest empty room and watched helplessly as I lay her on the bed. Carlisle placed his chart down at the front desk and told the nurse to hold onto it for him. He moved past me and tended to Isabella. "Let's see what we have here." Carlisle began to examine her. I took a step back signaling to Carlisle that I knew I was unable to help.
"You say she just collapsed? Is there anything else you can tell me before this occurred?" He glanced at me for a moment before tending to her again.
"She... had a nightmare before we left." I said with hesitation. "That would explain why she appears to be very tired right now." He was looking under her eyelid. "What are you talking about?" I asked confused. "Her nightmare must have conflicted with her sleep." Carlisle said as he stopped examining Isabella and focused on me. "It was just one nightmare." I remained confused. "This is most likely not her first nightmare, Edward." He gazed down at her, seeming to feel sympathetic. I could not respond. I reflected back on leaving her life and felt guilty again. I caused this by my thoughtless actions. I break apart inside every time I remind myself on what I have done to her. It pained me so much to know I am responsible... the one sworn to protect her. Carlisle could see the despair on my face. "Is something the matter?" Carlisle responded to my expression. "You said her nightmares could have been ongoing. Her nightmare today…" I cut myself off. Carlisle waited for me to resume.
"It was about the time when we decided to leave forks. Leaving her behind… Her nightmare surrounded me doing that to her again." I said angry with myself.
Carlisle nodded. "Her dreams seem to revolve around your disappearance? That makes sense considering it would be a very traumatic experience for her." He said while gazing at Isabella. "Her condition will improve given the circumstances. She is going to be fine. I suggest you take her home. I recommend she gets plenty of sleep today." Carlisle said with a serious tone. I couldn't respond. I felt like I had broken her in so many ways. The only thing I did was nod. Isabella grunted and her eyes opened. "Edward?" She said with surprise. "Yes, Bella?" I was still under my own spell of regret, my tone plain. "What happened?" She said confused. Before I could answer, Carlisle intervened. "It is apparent that your nightmares have deprived you of sleep, Bella." He stated confidently. "My nightmares…" She seemed to agree. "Which caused your faint behavior. You'll be fine as long as you sleep more often and worry less." Carlisle turned his attention towards me, silently suggesting I assist.
"I'm so stupid for letting myself get carried away like this." She looked unhappy with herself.
I shook my head in disagreement. "No Bella, none of this was your fault." I said walking up to her. She didn't have a response. Her attention focused on me as I approached. Carlisle observed his watch. "I've got other patients needing my attention. Take her home, Edward." Carlisle ordered and quickly left the room. He had several patients with various conditions needing close monitoring, so I understood his haste. Isabella grabbed my hand and I helped her up. "You drive this time… please no speeding." She said still in a tired state. "Yes." I agreed with a smile. We made it to my vehicle, I sat her in the passenger side, and I made my way into the driver seat. "I'm sorry if I ruined your day." She said while holding my arm lightly. "I'm sorry I ruined your life." I couldn't look directly at her at that moment, I felt immense shame. She leaned her head on my arm. "Don't worry about it, Edward. I'll get through this with you by my side again." She said with sincerity in her voice.
"I promise I will do everything to make you better again." I kissed her hair.
Isabella fell asleep on my arm during our return drive. My emotions were conflicted and the memories of leaving her haunted my thoughts. "We're here." I stated. Bella awoke, weakly pushed herself from my arm slowly, and leaned her head on the headrest. I hurried out and opened her door. She slowly pulled herself out of the vehicle and did not seem she could stand on her own. I grabbed her before she could hurt herself and shut the car door. "…I must really be tired." She said with a forced smile. I picked her up in my arms and walked her to the front door. I set her down so she could unlock the door. When she did I lifted her on my arms again, entered the house, shut the door, and took her upstairs. "Edward?" She said curiously. "What is it?" I asked eagerly. "I need to change. I can do that at least." She forced a smile again. "Fine." I knew Isabella's night outfit choice so I set her down and quickly gathered what she likes to wear. "Thanks…" She took it to the bathroom and I waited outside the door. A loud pound was heard from within the bathroom. Neglecting her condition was another mistake I've made.
"Bella!" I said loudly as I forced the door open.
Her eyes were open but she was sitting on the floor leaning her head on the wall behind her. She only removed her jacket. "Forget about getting ready. You need rest." I said seriously as I walked up to her and pulled her up. "But…" She tried to argue but she was much too tired to do so. "No arguments. Let's go." I commanded. She allowed me to move her towards her bed. I placed her upright on the bed for a moment. "Do you have a shirt underneath that sweater?" I did not want her burning up in her sleep. "Yes... I do." She could have been practically sleeping upright. "Do you mind if I remove your sweater, madam? I do not want you burning up." I formally requested. "It's ok... I can do that..." She slowly slipped out of her turtle neck sweater, revealing a white V neck T-shirt. "Ok Bella. Lay down." I ordered carefully. "I want you... next to me" She managed to say. Her request was not necessary as I was already next to her. Her attention to her surroundings appeared almost non-existent. "Please sleep, Bella. I will not go anywhere, remember that. I love you." I smiled as much as I could. I had to make it clear and try to enforce a pleasant dream. "Thank you, Edward. I love you…" Isabella said as she fell asleep, lightly embracing me as I held her.