BPOV

It's been a few months since Edward and I got together. Now, the whole school knows. Alice and Rose were so thrilled for me. The team accepted it well too, only a few of them cracked jokes and most of them were from Emmett. I quickly shut him up when I bet him that I could get past him.

"You sure about this, Bella?"

"Just remember your end of the bargain." I smirked.

Emmett lunged himself at me as if he was going to blitz, but I maneuvered my way around him. He kept coming after me, trying to push me back. I didn't give up so easily. He may be bigger than me, but he definitely wasn't as quick as me. He couldn't even touch me. After countless tries, he gave up and went over to the bench with his head down.

"Aw, Emmy!" I went over to him and gave him hug and a kiss on the forehead. "I give you an A for effort. It was a nice try…or tries."

"Emmett, cheer up. You know Bella can get past any one of us." Jasper tried to console him.

We've been undefeated so far this season. Carlisle was so honored to be wearing my jersey and received glares from Alice an Rose from time to time. I laughed with him when he said that it wasn't his fault that I like him most.

My life couldn't be better, well almost. I had a terrific team and fantastic friends. All I needed to make my life complete was my dad. I wondered where he was and how he was doing. I slept in Edward's arms every night, either at my house or at his. I was never alone, but I still felt lonely. I missed him so much. I hoped he would come home soon and could watch me play. I wanted to see his proud face when he saw me playing on the field. I needed to hear his voice. I got what I wanted, in dream form no less.

"Bella."

"I'm sorry."

"I love you, baby girl."

I saw my dad's face in anguish, as he tried to reach out to me. I woke with a jerk, sweat was dripping down my back and tears were staining my face.

"Bella? Are you okay? What's wrong?" Edward was frenzied and tried to calm me down.

I breathed deeply and wiped away the tears from my eyes.

"I had a horrible nightmare. My dad was saying things, as if he was telling me goodbye. I just have a bad feeling."

"It was just a dream. Everything's all right."

I leaned into him as he hummed me back to sleep. When it was time to wake up, I slowly made my way into the shower. That dream kept creeping up into my thoughts. I dressed in comfortable clothes and ate my breakfast in silence. Edward noticed my mood, but decided to just let me be.

The whole day, I tuned everyone out. I faintly smiled at my friends and went through the motions. I barely reacted to Edward's touch. At practice, my head wasn't in the game, so I sat out. I claimed to have girl problems and everyone left me alone. I watched everyone play and noticed Edward, Emmett, and Jasper always glancing my way with worried looks and furrowed eyebrows. Alice and Rose didn't even try to force makeup or designer duds on me today. They tried to snap me out of it, but failed. Edward drove me home, but left soon after saying he needed to run a few errands.

I sat on the couch, staring off into space. I jumped when I heard the doorbell ring. My face scrunched up into confusion as I saw all the guys on the team on my doorstep.

"We're here to cheer you up, Swan! We've got pizza and football, what's better than that?" They said.

I couldn't help but smile and usher them in. It was sweet that all the guys wanted to make me feel better. Emmett told jokes and Jasper went over new plays. I was starting to enjoy myself, when I heard the door ring.

"Ooh! Ice cream!" Yelled Emmett.

Everyone laughed and shook their heads. Edward answered the door.

"Is there an Isabella Swan at this residence?" He said.

"Yes, I am she." I answered.

I stopped dead in my tracks as I took in his tan civilian wear.

"NO!" I screamed.

Everyone stopped talking and looked at me.

Tears were running down my face. "It's not possible. You must have the wrong house." I said more to myself, slowly shaking my head.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry. Your father has been declared Missing in Action. I'm not authorized to release any other information." the soldier said in a grave tone.

"NO! Don't say that! You don't show up to people's houses, unless their loved one is dead! Go away! Just leave me alone!" I sobbed loudly.

He nodded and offered his condolences before leaving me. Edward's arms were wrapped around my shaking body.

"He can't be. He's not…"

"Shh, Bella. It's going to be fine. They'll find him."

"I have to get to the base. I need to know where he is."

"I'll take you."

All the guys filed out of the house. Some hugged me, others kissed me on the cheek, all said that they would pray for me and my father. I quickly thanked them. We took Emmett's Jeep. Edward hugged me tight and Jasper held my hand the whole way.

When we got to the base, I walked swiftly toward the General's office. Edward grasped my waist and Jasper gripped my hand. Emmet was behind me with a reassuring hand on my shoulder. I approached the General.

"I'm sorry, Bella." He said as we embraced.

"Where is he?"

"We don't know. The last coordinates we received, he was near the coast of North Korea."

"Oh no. Oh my God." A new wave of tears were threatening to break me down even more.

"We won't stop looking for him, Bella. I promise."

"I ordered him to come back to me in one piece. Soldiers are supposed to obey and carry out orders." I said in a low tone. "I order you to bring my father back to me. Please, bring him home." My voice wavered and cracked as I tried to croak out the demand.

I turned to Jasper. He tried to calm me down. He hugged me and kissed me on the forehead. He whispered good thoughts and my tears stopped. I went over to Emmett, who gave me one of his classic bear hugs. I hugged him back just as tight. He told me not worry and I let out a small laugh. Lastly, I went to the one person that had any hope of healing me. Edward held me close to him. He rubbed soothing circles on my back. He kissed my shoulder and carried me back to the jeep.

"I don't want to go back to the house." I whispered.

"I wasn't planning on letting you stay alone. We're taking you back to my place."

I nodded and nestled closer. I rested on Edwards's shoulder as I held Jasper hand in one hand and Emmett's in the other. They were trying to be strong for me. I needed strong people in my life right now.

The lights were still on as we made our way into the Cullen house.

"Bella?! What happened?!" Alice shouted.

Jasper and Emmett filled Alice, Rosalie, Carlisle, and Esme in as Edward placed me on the couch. Alice and Rose were trying to hold back their tears. They both hugged me tightly. Carlisle comforted me and Esme smiled a hopeful smile. Sleep was escaping me, so I just remained a statue. Edward didn't know how to help me. I was catatonic the next day. Esme suggested that I skip school, but I denied it. I didn't want to sit around and do nothing all day. I didn't allow my mind to wander into thinking bad thoughts.

I went to school, but I was a lifeless shell. All my teachers looked at me sympathetically and most of the kids pitied me. It's been almost a week since I received that news. I escaped their stares by going to the football field. I ran my fingers around the ball. I was in the end zone and zig-zagged my way down the field, pretending to dodge imaginary opponents. I launched the ball at the 40 yard line and it hit the left goal post. It felt good to be playing again. I smiled as I smelled the turf and closed my eyes imagining the crowds' roars. I breathed deeply and finally let it go. My dad is still out there. I am done wallowing in grief. I don't even know if he's dead. He never let me down before, so I will have to have faith in him. He's just hiding and resting. He'll come back to me, I know it.

I heard the bell ring signaling the end of school. I went to change into my football gear in the locker room. When I headed back out to the field, the rest of the guys were scrimmaging. They messed up the play and fumbled the ball a lot.

"You guys suck!" I exclaimed.

They all looked at me.

"Well, we've been missing a key player. She's one of our greatest assets." Jasper said.

"Well, she's back and she's gonna show you all how its done!"

"Welcome back, Swan. We've missed you." Coach Clapp stated.

I nodded. "It's good to be back."

Emmett was the first to attack me with a hug. "Hey Emmy." I said with a smile.

"It's been so boring without you, little sis."

He didn't let me down, but passed me instead to a familiar set of arms. I took off my helmet and his and bent down to kiss Edward.

The guys whooped and cleared their throats. "Hey Captain." I breathed.

"Hey MVP." He smiled crookedly.

Jasper rubbed the top of my hair and gave my hand a squeeze.

"Oh, wait 'til Alice hears you messed up my hair!"

Everyone laughed. "Well, what are we still standing around for? We have a championship game to qualify for! Let's play boys!"

"Hoo-rah!" They said, which brought a smile to my face.

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