The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
-Lifehouse, Broken
Bella POV
"She should be awake in a bit…she just needed to cool off…no worries, Charlie just go to work. Get your mind off things," I heard Carlisle's voice from afar. Then I heard the door close after Charlie reluctantly huffed an "okay".
I opened my eyes to see Edward sitting across from me looking worried, concerned, sad, miserable, distressed, anxious and so many more words.
"Mmmmm….wh-what happened," I mumbled.
"You fainted, Bella," Edward told me in a caring tone.
"Where's Carlisle?"
"He's working out some things. He left me to take care of you."
"I don't need to be taken care of," I scowled.
His eyes shifted to my knuckles. "Obviously you do."
Then, I remembered. Shit. Had Carlisle seen the bruises? It wasn't on the same arm, but still, he could of.
"Did Carlisle see…"
"No, Bella. He didn't. I told him I'd clean you up. And I did. He saw nothing."
I didn't thank Edward or anything. I don't think he deserved it. So what? He took care of me. Damn right he should. After how much damage he's given to my heart.
"You're going to have to tell me sometime, Bella. I'm worried about you."
I jumped up. "You are worried about me? Edward, tell me why you feel you must try to make pointless awkward conversation and just because I may not hit you in the face doesn't mean I want to tell you my deepest darkest secrets! It doesn't mean I want anything to do with you! You hurt me. Bad."
His head was buried in his hands. "I know. Just sit down."
"No. I'm leaving."
"Bella, just stop being so stubborn for once. Please," his eyes were filled with tears.
I flinched at his face. Seeing him hurt still pained me a little, as much as I didn't want it to. I sat down and buried into my knees that were against my chest.
"Please tell me what happened Bella. I—I can't do this anymore."
I ignored him and sobbed into my knees even worse.
"No," is all I could manage.
It was silent for the longest time. Then, Carlisle came in.
"Is everything going okay? I see your awake, Bella. How're you feeling?"
And the silence came back as he waited for my answer.
"Can I just go home?"
Carlisle offered me a warm smile. "Sure, Bella. Get better. Take care of that hand."
I looked to find my hand wrapped up in bandaging. "You did this?" I said, looking at Edward.
He nodded. "Yes."
I gave a weak nod and walked out, leaving Edward looking the saddest I've seen him in a while.
xoxo, B.