So much for every Wednesday. I'm really sorry I left you guys for so long. Thanks to anyone who is still reading. School has been CRAZY, and my grandmother has become really sick. I just really haven't had it in me to write, but I promise to try to get back into my writing. So, without further ado, here is chapter 2 of Abused and Neglected. I only own the thoughts in my head. Stephanie Meyer owns the characters.

Bella POV

I was in a boot for my broken ankle, I complained when they wanted to put me in a full on cast with crutches. I have a little wrap around my ribs to protect them. I really don't feel that much pain anymore, but that might be from the pain medicines.

Carlisle had just left the room after telling me that I would be discharged tomorrow and come live with him. I'm still not sure how this is going to work. When Charlie comes home, he will surely kill me. And I can't just go live with people I don't know, can I? Carlisle said his daughter, Alice, and son, Emmett, were in my grade. I knew who they were, Forks really isn't that big, but we weren't friends or anything. I've never even talked to them. His other son, Edward, was a freshman at Washington University.

But…I can't go back to Charlie. I just can't. Would it really be so bad to live with the Cullen's for a little while? It would only be until I figured out something else. There, it's settled. But I can't overstay my welcome. I'll stay for a month, tops, and then I'm on my way out of their hair.

All I can do now is wait.

We were outside his house. It was huge, as in "I'm filthy rich and like my space" huge. It was also very secluded, no one around them within at least a mile radius. Actually, all in all, it kind of felt homey.

"Bella, welcome to your new home," Carlisle said, getting out of the car.

I stepped out and followed him to the door, unsure of what I was getting into.

I was about 9:30 at night and you could hear the animals in the woods around the house. It had a calming effect on me. As we walked through the door, I was greeted by a beautiful woman who I could only assume was Esme.

"Hello, you must be Bella. Carlisle has told me so much about you. I am so glad you have decided to stay with us. I am Carlisle's wife, Esme." She said, confirming my thoughts, "Alice and Emmett are currently out, but you will see them tomorrow morning. If you're up to it, they can give you a ride to school tomorrow. If you feel okay going, I understand if you would like to rest for a little while."

"I would like to return to school tomorrow. I need to catch up on all my work" I was sure I had a lot to do.

"That's fine. You must be tired, look at the time," I looked to the clock on my left and saw it was already 10, "I'll show you to your room. Alice has gotten you a full new wardrobe that's waiting for you in your closet. Follow me."

I followed her up the stairs, taking in my surroundings. My room was the first door on the right. Esme left me in the room to get ready for bed.

My mind was racing at one million miles per second. I didn't know what to do, what to think. Esme and Carlisle were such good people for letting me stay here with them. I needed to figure out what to do about my father still. I mean, when he gets back, he won't just accept the fact that I'm moving out. He will through a fuss, and I can't handle that. But if I go back, he might kill me. I don't want to die, nobody does. I mean, sure, sometimes I think about what it would be like, but I don't really want it. And how long would I really be welcome here? What if they kick me out after just one week? Then what do I do? If I stay with them, and I try to go back he will just be even meaner than before. I don't have many friends to go to. To be honest, I pushed them all away when the thing with Charlie began. I just couldn't handle lying to them.

No. I can't deal with all this right now. I need to get ready for bed. I head to the bathroom attached to my room to take a shower. The bathroom is already stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, shaving cream, toilet paper, a straightener, hair dryer, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash. I'm so grateful that they are doing all of this for me. I don't know what I did to deserve this.

I take of my boot and unwrap my stomach, then carefully step into the shower to clean off. I start out by washing my hair. I massage my head with my hands as I rub in the shampoo. It feels so relaxing. I then did the same with my conditioner. Once I was done, I worked on my body. I had to be careful with my ankle and ribcage. I didn't want to do more damage.

I get out of the shower and slowly dry off. I'm starting to nod off and know I need to get to bed. I put back on my wrap. I don't have to sleep in my boot, just be careful and wear a brace they gave me. I slip on the brace, it's big and bulky, but protects me.

I go to my new closet to get pajamas, and gasp when I see the size of my closet. It's the size of my old room! And it's completely full. Thankfully, Alice had the courtesy to label the drawers, and I found some sweats and a cami to sleep in. I turned off the lights, crawled into bed, and slowly drifted to sleep.

I know it's short, but I wanted to give you guys something to hold you off. Again I apologize for being gone for so long, but a special thanks to Tammy for giving me the motivation for this chapter. I'll try to update soon.

Xoxo -Hannah