The Overdose

Disclaimer: Stephenie Myers owns all Twilight and the Characters

I just wanted to see what would have happened if Bella and Edward met later in life

Song(s) for Chapter: Eyes on Fire By; Blue Foundation

Chapter 3: Anxiety

EPOV

I knew that I was the first one in the pharmacy when I unlocked the door since I passed the techs coming in. When I walked in I started the computer up and looked through the stack of orders that were in the drop off box. They were simple to fill and I had them done in less than ten minutes. By the time I had finished and the whole system was online I could hear Mr. Webber at the door. He was about Carlisle's height, his black hair was graying, and was athletic for his age.

"Good morning, Edward," he said amazed. "I thought that you weren't coming in until later, since you didn't get off until after midnight last night."

"I thought that you needed the extra help this morning," I said trying to come up with an excuse. "You know since you do have to train Chief Swan's daughter."

"I never thought of that," he said. "You always go that extra mile to help me. I sure am going to miss that."

Of course you are I thought to myself. That's when I heard what was going on in the hall. Mike Newton was at it again, hitting on the new staff. When was he going to learn that he wasn't a gift to this world.

"So, Bella what you up to," he said trying to flirt. This was awful and annoying to listen too. Of course she was going to fall for it. All the females thought that he was something. Why I never knew, and didn't want to know.

"Actually it's Dr. Swan to you and I'm on my way to work," she said. A female with a brain, maybe I will give her a chance.

I heard Mike walk down the hall maybe to go see his wife and to tell her the usual:

No, Jessica you're the only one that I love.

You're so beautiful.

If I could throw up I would after having to hear all that. After he walked off I tried to listen in on the Chief's daughter but there was nothing. For the first time ever, I couldn't hear someone's thoughts. I would have to tell Carlisle this when I saw him next time.

Then the door opened and that's when I saw her. She had long brown hair that was pulled back with a headband, brown eyes the color of milk chocolate and her skin was pale. When the door closed it created a breeze and I was in trouble. Her sent hit me like a hurricane, venom started to pool in my mouth, and I felt a fire start to creep up my throat.

"Every one this is Dr. Isabella Swan," Mr. Webber was telling us. "She will be taking over when I leave next week."

"Actually you all can call me Bella, if you like," she spoke in a quiet tone.

I quickly picked up the phone and dialed a number that I knew by perfect memory.

BPOV

After I took those couple of deep breaths, I walked in to the pharmacy. It was smaller then what I was used . The pharmacies in Knoxville were twice this size and had the machines that counted the drugs for you. I couldn't be to picky or harsh, I mean this is Forks. Perfect rainy, all green Forks and I'm sure that I can handle this.

I started to look around noticing two techs and then there was him. He was tall, handsome, and had bronze colored hair that hung just right. He looked as if he was a model and not a pharmacist. I turned around and the shut the door behind me. I saw him shoot a quick glare at me.

"Everyone this Dr. Isabella Swan," Mr. Webber was telling them. "She will be taking over when I leave next week."

"Actually you all can call Bella, if you like," I spoke in a quiet tone. I wanted to break the ice first.

I looked around at everyone before Mr. Webber could start showing me around. I noticed that he had picked up the phone and was speaking fast. I just ignored that and followed Mr. Webber to the other side of the pharmacy.

"Here's where you will find the schedule and ordering forms," he was saying pulling a file from his desk.

"You have two other pharmacists working with you," he pulled a copy of the schedule out to show me. Great, at least I don't have to do it all alone.

"There's Eric Yorkie who works some nights but mainly evenings," he went on saying. There's another person I knew from high school. He followed me around my first week at Forks with puppy dog eyes until he started dating Angela for a little bit. We stayed in contact until about five years ago.

"Then there's Edward Cullen over by the computer," he said motioning to the computer. So the model had a name, and it wasn't your typical name either. "He'll work about anything."

"Over by the sink is our compounding area," he pointed towards the sink under the window. Hearing that was music to my ears, compounding was probably my favorite thing to do.

"What kind of computer system did you use in Knoxville," as we made our way to the computer.

"I used the McKesson system" I told him. Maybe this will be easier then I thought. I noticed that they used the same system that I was used to.

"That's great," he said surprised. "Why don't you go ahead and log in."

"Sure," I said as I made my way over to the computer.

My Id was: ISwan

My password: Bells913

That did the trick and I was logged in at Forks General Hospital. The nerves had settled and I was ready to work, and to show them that I could do this.

"Well, it looks like the orders are done for the morning. Let me introduce you to everyone," he said dragging me techs station. I had no choice I needed to get to know them since I was the new boss.

"This is Mary and Seth," he said as I saw two heads pop up. They were still young as if they had just graduated from high school. "They work day shift," he said as we walked off.

I quickly raised my hand and mouthed "hi". I knew who we were going to talk to next. It was Edward Cullen, since he was the only one left in the pharmacy that I hadn't met. He was off the phone by now and looked angry.

"Bella," Mr. Webber started to say. " This is Edward Cullen, if you have any questions he can answer them." I noticed that his eyes were black as coal, and his face was cold.

"Hello," I said with my hand stretched out to shake his. But nothing no response, how could there be no response in return. Mr. Webber could tell that something was up with the tension that was created between Edward and myself.

"Oh, don't worry about Edward he'll come around," he cut in to save me. "Now why don't you follow me. I'll show you the rest of the pharmacy," he said and I followed happily.

I was still running the past hour over again in my head. What did I do? I've never met this person before in my life, and didn't say a word. I had to get a hold of myself.

Bella come on he may just feel threatened. Give him the benefit of a doubt. I told myself this. I push him to the side and continued listening to Mr. Webber.

EPOV

As I waited for Alice to pick up her phone, I hoped that Mr. Webber wouldn't bring her over here. I kept a close eye on Mr. Webber and Bella, he was taking her over to his desk. Good I thought to myself that will buy my me a few minutes.

"Edward, don't you hurt her," Alice said as she answered the phone.

"Alice what I am going to do," I replied in a low tone. "Her blood is the sweetest I have ever smelled and it's killing me."

"Think about what Carlisle would do," she said reassuring. "You will do just fine if you keep that in mind."

I listened to her when she said that. I knew that I had to think about what Carlisle would do. I could do this, just don't breath around her, and keep my mind focused on something else.

"Do you see anything else going on," I asked her. I was hoping that she didn't see me killing her by the end of the day.

"No," she said knowingly. "You will be fine the rest of the day if you keep thinking about what Carlisle would do." She hung the phone up before I could say a word.

I hung the phone up and noticed that Mr. Webber was on his way over here to introduce her to me. My mind went into a whirlwind, I was able to control the monster that was trying to come out. I thought about Carlisle and how he handles it everyday. Before, they reached me I took one more deep breath and told myself not to breath.

"Bella," Mr. Webber started to say. " This is Edward Cullen, if you have any questions he can answer them." I just stared at her with a cold and blank expression.

"Hello," she said with a hand stretched out to shake mine. But I didn't respond because if I did it would be a blood fest. I knew that Mr. Webber could tell that something was up with the tension that was created between Bella and myself.

What is with Edward? He never acts like this, it's probably nothing.

"Oh, don't worry about Edward he'll come around," he cut in to save me. "Now why don't you follow me. I'll show you the rest of the pharmacy," he said and she followed him.

What am I going to do? I don't know if I can handle this with her working so close to me. I have to do this, I can't disappoint my family. I have fought this battle with my inner demon for many years and it wasn't going to win without a fight. I looked over towards Mr. Webber and Bella once more before diving down into some work. I had to overcome this no matter what.