A/N: Yeah, I know. I didn't post yesterday. BUT I WAS BUSY. And so here it is. Enjoy.
-M
BeautifulChapter Three: Death by Basketball
Carlisle's Point of View;
I was constantly checking up on Isabella during my time in the hospital. Once I realized she had a concussion from the blood coming out of her ear, I took every necessary precaution. Once I was satisfied that everything was fine, I allowed my children to come back and visit Bella.
So she is your singer… I am very proud of you, son. I thought, directing it at Edward. I heard his familiar foot steps walk out of Bella's room saying he would be back.
"Thank you, Dad." Edward said as he walked in step beside me. We walked through the scarce hospital hallways, turning into my office. I shut the door behind him and he leaned against the wall. I sat in my chair and turned towards him, running my fingers through my hair, taking an unneeded breath.
"She is a nice girl, Carlisle." Edward said, breaking the silence.
"Alice is sure she is the one?" I asked, a hit on disbelief in my voice. He gave me a stern nod. In one aspect I am thrilled to have finally found someone to love, but then again, it also terrified me. I let out a dark chuckle. Edward raised his brow in question.
"A human girl, terrifying a vampire…" I murmured while shaking my head, resting my elbows on my knees. Though these actions were unnecessary, I had grown accustom to them while trying to appear human incase anyone were to walk in.
Edward chuckled, "She is hiding something."
My head shot up, "What do you mean?"
He shrugged his shoulders. "I can just tell. She seems happy but it looks as if it is just a mask. During lunch, Jasper said he could feel depression and embarrassment from her, but…" he paused, "We were in a crowded lunch room with a bunch of hormonal teenagers."
What about in the hospital room? What did she feel while in there? I asked in my mind, knowing Edward would hear.
"Jasper said she felt relaxed when you were checking her head. It even looked like she was enjoying herself," he snickered. I gave him a glare but he continued, unfazed.
"But other than that we don't know much." I nodded in understanding. Before I could ask he said, "If you want I can befriend her and get to know her and let you know more about her…"
He smiled knowingly and I acted like I was thinking about his offer but we both knew I wouldn't turn him down on it. He pushed himself off the wall and walked his way over to me. He clapped his hand on my shoulder, "I'm happy for you, Carlisle."
"Thank you, Edward." I said as I stood and clapped his shoulder as well. Just then my office door opened and Emmett poked his head in.
"Yo, Dad? Uh…" He paused, "Bella is kind of freaking out in her room…"
"WHAT?" I exclaimed and ran human pace to Bella's room.
"No, NO, NO!" I heard Isabella yell, "There is no way in hell I am going to spend three days in this hospital bed! Come on!"
Her cheeks were flushed and she had her arms crossed over her chest. She was glaring at the nurse and I tried to hold in my chuckle.
She sure has some fire behind that innocent blush… I heard Edward snicker once again as I waved the nurse away, "Don't worry. I'll handle this." I said politely and she mouthed a 'thank you'.She didn't know just how much it was my pleasure. I walked over to a fuming Isabella and stood next to her bedside.
"Isabella?" I began. Her blush rose again and she slowly tilted her head to look at me.
"Now, it is extremely important that you have doctor supervision during the next three days. The concussion you acquired is rather intense."
She sighed and huffed again. She looked away and I couldn't help but smile at her stubbornness. "Isabella?" I spoke again, a little softer and she raised her eyes to meet mine. I could get lost in those chocolate brown orbs for the rest of my existence.
"There is another option…" I began. I paused, judging her reaction before I continued, "There are some doctors here who use their house as an office. You would live in their house for those three days in your case and they would be there with you twenty-four, seven."
"But, I don't want to stay in a strangers house! I can't believe all of this because of an almost death by basketball!" She argued.
"You can pick the doctor." I said, ignoring Emmett's booming laughter. Though I didn't like the thought of her staying in another doctors house, I wanted her happy and comfortable. I could tell she didn't like the hospital… But if she left, then I wouldn't be able to check up on her as much as I wanted. I couldn't believe how much it saddened me just by the thought.
"Are you on the list?" she asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.
"He is!" Alice chimed in, "And you know we all live there with him! Oh, that is perfect, Bella. Yes! Slumber party!" She sang.
Isabella actually looked frightened and I couldn't help but chuckle. She looked over at me with those doe like eyes and a small blush came to her cheeks as she played with the hem of her blanket.
"I mean… I wouldn't want to be a burden…" She said almost too quiet for human ears.
"Nonsense!" Emmett boomed. "We'd love to have you over! Right, Eddie?"
Edward punched Emmett in the shoulder, "How many times have I told you not to call me that?"
I turned my attention to Bella and she looked like she was waiting for my approval instead of the others. "I would be honored to have you in my home, Isabella." I said politely, but I knew that there was personal meaning behind my words. Suddenly it hit me that I am supposedly twice her age and that if I so call 'hit' on her, I might scare her off. I had to take this slow and delicately. I didn't want to scare off the single most important person in my existence.
Isabella let out of a sigh and gave me a small smile. "Thank you so much, Doctor Cullen."
"Please, call me Carlisle." I said and gave her my best smile. I saw her cheeks heat up again. Her blush was beautiful. It made me want to reach out and cup her cheek to feel her warmth but I had to control myself. Which was proving rather difficult around her.
"O-Okay…" She stammered, "Umm… When can we leave?"
"My shift ends in about ten minutes. I'll go get the release forms and get me things together." I said to her. I turned to Edward and said, "Call Esme and tell her we will be having a guest." Edward nodded and walked into the hall.
"Esme?" Isabella asked.
"My wife." I explained.
"Oh."
Jasper looked at Alice and Alice looked at Isabella with a raised brow. Once again, her blush betrayed her and I walked around the bed and out of the room telling them to order pizza for dinner. Alice opened her phone as I closed the door behind me.
"I can't believe you." Edward said, a cocky smile tugging at his lips.
"What?" I asked, genuinely confused.
"You told her about Esme!" He gawked.
I let out a sigh and knew that it was a bad idea to mention Esme in front of Bella but she would have known sooner or later.
"You know, old man…" Edward began, ignoring my glare as he called me an old man, "I am going to have fun with this."
"What do you mean?" I asked as we walked through the hospital so I could get the paperwork and materials I would need for Isabella.
"How many times have you used my wife for work and appearances?" He asked.
"Too many." I said, not knowing where this was going.
"Right. And now I am Bella's age. People wouldn't think twice if I called her mine." He snickered.
I stopped dead in my tracks, jealousy raging in me. I head Edward laugh beside me and then his hand on my shoulder. "Relax, Dad." He emphasized, "I have my girl."
I shook my head. Sorry… I don't know why I reacted like that…
Edward smiled his crooked grin and nodded. "Come on, old man. Time to bring home the newest Cullen."
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Bella Swan's Point of View;
Wow. My first day living with Charlie and I am already in the hospital having to live in a house with the new kids for three days.
Oh shit! Charlie!"Alice!" I said and she snapped her head up from her phone and walked over to the side of my bed.
"Alice, I am really sorry but I need to call Charlie and let him know where I am." I explained.
She let out a musical laugh and waved me away, "I already called him. He was here a few hours ago to see you but Dad assured him you would be safe."
"Hours…?" I furrowed my brow in confusion. How long was I here? "What time is it?"
"Almost nine." Jasper said. I looked over to him and tilted my head. That was the first time I had heard Jasper say something and it made me smile. He had such a southern drawl even for those two words.
"Where are you from, Jasper?" I asked, truly curious.
He gave me a small grin and nodded his head in a gentlemanly way, "Texas, ma'am."
I giggled and bounced on the bed where I was sitting. Alice was laughing in the chair at the foot of my bed and Jasper gave me an amused look. I didn't care. I had never heard someone talk that way except in the movies. It was fascinating!
"Say something else!" I said excitedly.
"Bella, you're going to be living with us for three days. You will hear plenty of Jasper." Alice chimed in, walking over to sit in Jasper's lap.
Whoa… What the hell?Alice must have see confusion on my face when I looked between her and Jasper and laughed. "Oh, Bella. I'm sorry. I guess I forgot to tell you… Jasper and I are together. Emmett and Rose are together… Edward is- well, I'll let him explain."
I nodded my head in understanding. Wow. Kids in school are going to be disappointed.
Just then Dr. Cullen walked into the room with Edward and my breath hitched once I saw Doctor Cullen's face.
Urg! It was just so unfair on how incredibly gorgeous he is… Am I sick? I should be thinking about Edward this way. Not his father. Oh God, I am going to be like one of those people you see on Jerry Springer…
"We're going to go pick up the pizza and then meet you guys at home okay?" Emmett said as he escorted Rosalie out of the room.
"And Jasper and I are going to run to your house and pack your clothes. Anything you would like in particular?" She asked as she hopped down from Jasper's lap and bounced up to me.
I thought for a moment, "Just some band T's, jeans, and I have my shoes already," I paused looking down at my feet, "Oh, and my toiletries are in the bathroom. Just don't forget my pajamas okay? They are in the top drawer. They are just some sweats and an old baggy t-shirt."
Alice looked at my in horror. "Oh Bella…" She looked as if she was going to cry.
"Uh… What?"
"Do you know what this means?" She asked as I shook my head, "SHOPPING!"
My eyes got wide in horror as I looked around the room trying to seek help. "B-But… I hate shopping!" I whined.
Carlisle chuckled and I looked up and glared at him, "You," I pointed at him, "Are not helping. Tell her I can't go because of my head!" I whispered the last part.
He gave me a smile and a wink that made my heart skip a beat. I felt the blush rise to my cheeks. "Sorry Alice. Bella won't be able to do any shopping for a while. She needs to be seen under my care." I felt his hand gently pat my knee, but when he moved his hand I almost whimpered at the loss of contact. Everywhere his hands went I could feel the tingle they left.
Alice huffed but didn't argue when she grabbed Jasper's hand and led his out of the hospital like Emmett did Rosalie not to long before them. I sighed and shook my head. I can't believe this. I've only known these people for the past few hours and now I am going to be living with them? Don't get me wrong, they seem nice but… In my head its telling me to run and never look back. But in my heart… I really want to stay and get to know them.
Edward must have noticed my distress because he grabbed my hand, "What's wrong Bella?"
"Nothing. Just… Nothing." I said. Hell I couldn't even convince myself with my own words. Edward didn't press but I could see it in his eyes that he wanted to. I let out a sigh and began again, "I just don't understand…"
"Don't understand what, Isabella?" Carlisle this time asked.
"Why are you being so nice to me?"
"Well," Carlisle began, "Not only is it my obligation to the hospital, but you seem like a very sweet young lady. Edward and Alice have spoken highly about you."
I looked at Carlisle and then back at Edward who was nodding. "No way! I'm surprised every girl hasn't thrown themselves at you guys! I mean come on." I said in disbelief, using my free hand to wave up and down Edward and Carlisle.
Edward just smirked and let go of my hand as he crossed his arms in front of his chest. "Well… I guess I do look amazing." He flipped his head back, causing a small strand of hair to fall away from his eyes. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him and then look at Carlisle who was giving his son a look of disbelief.
"Wow, Doctor Cullen. You sure raised an ego in that kid." I said, jabbing my thumb in Edward's direction.
Carlisle laughed, "I guess I did. And please, call me Carlisle."
"Oh! Yeah… Sorry Doc- Carlisle." I blushed. Wow. I keep screwing that up don't I? I noticed that only he calls me Isabella. Usually I hate when people call me that but the way he said it just sounded… Perfect. But then again, everything about him was perfect.
By the time we got everything signed and done, it was 9:30 and was exhausted. I could feel myself being shaken on the shoulder. I flinched away from the touch instinctively. The touch went away and I opened my eyes to see an angel with golden hair. I sighed and smiled. It hadn't been a dream. I looked around and noticed that I was curled up in Carlisle's jacket in the passenger seat.
"Sorry…" I mumbled as I blushed and handed him his jacket. I didn't take the chance of inhaling the scent from it incase he saw me. I would have died from embarrassment. But lord he was so gorgeous, smart, charming… And man those lips I wanted to- Whoa! Stop it Bella! Think of Edward. Not his father you damn pervert.
Carlisle gave me a smile and held out his free hand as he held the jacket in the other. I blushed and took it as he helped me get out of his car and he didn't let go until we got to the front of the house. I was still drowsy from the pills Carlisle gave me before we left to deal with the awful headache.
I walked, well, more like stumbled, into the foyer and my eyes went wide as I looked around. "Whoa…" I said. I heard Edward chuckle behind me. I had forgotten he was even here.
"Isabella!" I heard from the other room and then I could see her come around the corner. She looked about the age as Carlisle and looked as if to be a mother. She must be Esme…
Instantly, I felt a pang of jealously and hate towards this woman who hadn't done anything to me. But it just bothered me knowing that she was his. I forced a smile as she beamed at me and wrapped me into a motherly hug.
I awkwardly hugged her back and took a small step back when she let me go. I turned my head to try to hide my yawn but Carlisle noticed.
"Tired, dear?" Carlisle asked. I nodded and blushed and he just gave me that grin I was getting use to.
"Oh! I'll bring you up some pizza and a soda okay?" Esme chimed in. I nodded and thanked her even though she wasn't my favorite person. Stop it Bella! She is being nice to you and all you can do is treat her like crap because you have a stupid little crush on the hottie doctor. Real mature.
I mentally slapped myself while Carlisle led me up the stairs of this amazing house. "Your home is amazing." I commented breathlessly.
Carlisle looked over his shoulder at me and gave me a heart-stopping smile. I felt my heart melt as I blushed and looked down.
"Here is your room, Bella. Esme fixed it up while we were at the hospital. My room and study are right next to yours and Edwards's room is down the hall and to the left. Alice's and Jasper's is across from his and Emmett's and Rosalie's are right next to theirs." He said.
"Wha-? Wait a minute…" You don't care that your kids sleep in the same room together?" I asked and then realized what I had just asked. "I'm sorry. That was incredibly rude…"
I was surprised when he chuckled and went on to explain, "They are not related by blood and I can tell that they really love each other. As long as they use protection, I don't mind."
"Oh." Was all I could say.
"Come on Bella, let's get you ready for bed and then I will check your head before you go to bed." I nodded and then finally noticed the room for the first time. It was huge! There was a huge sleigh bed against the wall and it was a dark cherry wood. The rest of the furniture matched the same wood and the carpet of the room was at least four inches of pure fluff. Heck I would be fine sleeping on the floor!
I didn't realize that my mouth was open as I looked around the room, gapping at everything. Carlisle's velvet voice snapped me out of my gawking.
"You have your own personal bathroom right there and Alice took the liberty of setting your pajamas in the bathroom. I will wait here for you to change and do what you need to." He explained.
I nodded and went into the enormous bathroom. It was like a freaking Jacuzzi! I am so taking a bubble bath before I leave here…
I looked at the counter and noticed a note on my clothes.
Bella,
We ARE going shopping when your head is better. Trust me, you will thank me when you look sexier than you already are.
Love,
Alice
P.S. I know you are ogling my Dad. HA!Her P.S. made me blush more than I could even think. She noticed? Oh god, what if the other's noticed? I hope they don't tell Esme. Oh dear lord… What have I gotten myself into?
I quickly changed my clothes and threw the dirty ones into the hamper. I left my hair into my messy bun and walked out, trying to keep my shirt from handing too far off my shoulder. Maybe Alice was right. Maybe I needed some new clothes since my pants were threatening to fall off my hips. I quickly brushed my teeth, noticing all my toiletries were on the counter as well.
I tied the drawstring tighter as I walked out, turning off the light from the bathroom. I sighed as I hopped up on the bed and sat on the edge, my legs dangling off the side. The bed was pretty tall and I was a little afraid of falling off. Carlisle walked up to me and smiled as he held up his hands.
"I am going to check your head okay?" he said, all doctor serious again.
I smiled and nodded. Honestly, I couldn't wait until he touched me again. I don't know why but his touch always felt gentle and relaxing. I loved his cool skin against my warm flesh. It was different. Different from- No. Don't think about it Bella. Just let it go.
Then I felt Carlisle's fingers rake through my hair. I sighed and relaxed under his touch. I closed my eyes and just savored the contact, knowing that it wouldn't last. It was probably a few minutes but it felt like seconds to me before he pulled back and said everything was fine.
I nodded and smiled as he explained for me to take the pills on the nightstand once every four hours. Then, Esme came up with a box of pizza and a couple of soda cans.
"I didn't know how much you wanted, so I just brought everything." Esme chimed.
I smiled thankfully at her, not realizing that I really was hungry. She set the pizza on the bed and I opened it to see a cheese and mushroom pizza. I already love this family. I grabbed a piece and finished it off in a few bites. I moaned in pleasure as I took the last bite and then took a sip of my Pepsi.
"Thank you so much!" I cried as I grabbed another piece. I went to take a bite before I looked around and noticed that they were just staring at me.
"Uh… Want some?" I asked, not knowing what else to say.
Esme and Carlisle laughed. "No thank you dear. We just didn't know you were that hungry! I would have come up here sooner but Edward and I were talking." Esme said.
"Oh yeah… Where is Edward? Sleeping?" I asked, taking a giant bite of pizza.
Carlisle and Esme looked at each other as if silently communicating and I just looked back and forth at them. "Do I need to give you guys a private moment?" I asked, feeling nervous all of a sudden.
Carlisle looked at me and gave me a sheepish grin. "Oh, no Bella. You're fine. Edward is probably playing piano downstairs or listening to music." He patted my knee before continuing, "You should get some sleep."
I nodded and finished my second piece of pizza and took another gulp of my soda. Esme left the pizza on the dresser and said to just call her name if I needed anything. I nodded and thanked her.
Carlisle was the last to leave, "If you need anything Bella, and mean anything, you just come to my study okay? I will most likely be in there."
I nodded and gave him a soft smile that probably looked more like a shy smile. I felt a small blush pool in my cheeks as he grabbed my hand and gave it a soft squeeze.
"Good night, Isabella." He called.
"Good night, Carlisle." I yawned and once I closed my eyes, I was out once again.
A/N: I was not originally going to end it here but I am tired. And I have written seven pages in Point 8 font. So yeah. VERY NICE. Review and I shall post the next chapter either TONIGHT or tomorrow MORNING.
-M