"…And it hurts so bad that I search my skin
For the entry point, where love went in
And ricocheted and bounced around
And left a hole when you walked out yeah
I'm falling through the doors of the emergency room
Can anybody help me with these exit wounds
I don't know how much more love, this heart can lose
And I'm dying, dying from these exit wounds…"
Exit Wounds-The Script
oOo
The next day I woke up early having already decided that I was going to skip school. I quickly got dressed in a pair of flare jeans a sweatshirt and a pair of converse and threw my hair up in a ponytail as I muttered an excuse that I needed to study for a test to my parents before leaving.
Thirty minutes later I pulled into the Cullen's driveway and watched as Devan piled a few things in Emmett's jeep. I felt tears prick my eyes as he caught my eye and motioned for me to come in. Sniffling I opened the door and got out walking up through the garage. Inside white sheets were already over everything and I immediately started running up the stairs to Emmett's room. Not caring as Edward glared at me from the dining room.
Pushing open the door I saw him standing over the bed but he quickly turned and I ran jumping in his arms, "I don't want you to go."
"I have to," he whispered into my ear, "I need to do this for Edward."
"I know that you do, I just don't want you to," I muttered tightening my arms around him and I felt his tighten too. Quickly he brought me over to the couch and sat down. I shifted slightly so I was sideways on his lap. I felt his hand reach up and take my chin pulling me in for a soft kiss.
"You'll call and visit right?" I whispered, "Where are you going?"
"I can't tell you where, I promised Edward, but yes I'll call."
"Not visit?" I frowned, feeling a tear roll down my cheek.
"I don't know Pip," he whispered wiping it away. "I feel like I'm being torn apart leaving you here," he muttered. "Like the other half of my heart is slowly drifting away."
I was a little taken back that he had said something so romantic and looked up into his eyes, he leaned down kissing me once more before I leaned my head over, resting it on his shoulder.
I'm not sure how long we stayed like that with him cradling me against his chest but once I gave a tiny shiver he moved me to the bed and I wrapped the black comforter around my body. Quickly he was by my side again and I scooted up so I was at eye level with him.
Untucking my hand I reached up and ran it across his smooth, cool, cheek. I just stared at him memorizing every feature and I saw his eyes do the same until something in the doorway caught his gaze.
I looked behind seeing Alice. Her eyes were glassy like she was about to cry but I knew a tear would never drop. Getting up I unwrapped my body.
"It's time for us to go," she whispered and rushed over pulling me into a tight hug.
"I'll miss you," I felt tears start falling.
"I'll miss you too," she frowned.
"Tell Jasper I'll miss him too."
"I will," she gave a tiny smile before pulling back and I saw Devan and Rose there.
Silently Devan walked over and gave me a hug, and tears just started to pour as he pulled back and Rose walked forward.
Talking in a shaky breath her arms wrapped around my trembling body, "thank you," I breathed out talking about more than the hug.
"You're like a little sister to me Piper," she whispered and I pulled back to see her glassy eyes too.
I watched as Esme and Carlisle walked in, "I'll miss you Piper," Esme said in a soft motherly voice.
"I'll miss you too," I sniffled as she pulled me into a hug.
Then Carlisle came up giving a small fatherly type hug not bothering to say anything before pulling back.
"Are you going too?" I whispered turning around to Emmett.
"No I'll leave tonight," he reached up wiping away some of the tears.
Pulling back I looked at all of them, "I'll see you guys again right Alice?"
"Yes, Piper." She nodded coming forward to take my hand and we walked down the stairs to the living room. Looking out the window I noticed that a lot of time had passed when I was up in Emmett's room.
"I guess I should say goodbye," I tried to smile as I looked over all of them. I felt Emmett pull me into his arms and I put my face in his chest. I felt the distinct whoosh of air and heard car's start in the garage and crashed into even more tears.
I spent the rest of the day at the Cullen's house with Emmett and I switching between talking nonsense and peaceful silences just looking at each other. At about 5 o'clock he drove me home and I silently walked in the house to see my mother and father sitting down watching the TV together.
"I'm home," I muttered and saw their eyes flick to me, "I haven't been feeling well all day so I'm going to head to bed early."
"Are you sure you don't want something," mom looked worried.
"Positive," I tried to pass off a smile and she gave a tiny nod. Slowly I walked up the stairs and saw Emmett already standing there. I signaled for him to turn around and he did allowing me to quickly slip off my jeans and pull on some pajama shorts. "Alright," I breathed out and he turned around as I made my way to the bed. Just before he got in I paused and walked over to my closet pulling out the sweatshirt he had given me the night of the dance almost a year ago.
"This one doesn't smell like you anymore, I want that," I pointed to his fitted t-shirt and he just nodded pulling it off and pulling on the sweatshirt carefully I took it and hung it up in my closet separate from all the other clothes before climbing into bed.
"Sleep Piper," he whispered as I snuggled onto his side laying my head on his chest which felt good on my head ache I had gotten from all the crying.
"Are you going to be here when I get up?" I closed my eyes tight tears already flowing because I knew the answer.
"No," he breathed out pulling me in closer and my body started shaking. Gripping onto the sweatshirt I turned my face into his chest silencing my sobs.
oOo
A stupid cheery song woke me up from my alarm clock and I gabbed at the sheets searching for him and then snapped open my eyes searching the room my eyes landed on a note on my closet with five simple words.
'I love you Piper Worthington.' Slowly I decended and tears instantly welled and broke. Finally I couldn't hold it any longer and collapsed to the ground as I broke down into sobs.
"Piper!" I heard my mom's voice call and my door was quickly thrown open.
"He's gone mom," I cried and she quickly walked around the bed and cradled me against her chest just like he had last night.
"What's happened?" she soothed brushing back my hair.
"They all moved away," I cried, "Emmett's gone."
"Oh no," was all she said and started rocking me back and forth.
oOo
The next day I slowly got ready in just a pair of jeans, a long sleeved t-shirt and a pair of converse. I didn't even bother with make-up I'd probably just ruin it by the end of the day and I put my hair up in a ponytail. Trudging down stairs I saw both mom and dad give me worried looks.
"Are you sure you don't want to stay home another day?" mom asked.
"No, I need to go to school," I muttered and just grabbed my bag and keys not bothering with breakfast. The drive to school was slow and painful knowing that Alice wasn't going to be there and I felt tears start to well but pushed them back down. I pulled into the lot I saw Edward there waiting for Bella. As I got out of my Jeep I saw his mouth open.
"I don't want to talk to you," I gave a harsh glare.
"Piper you can't…"
"I'm not going to tell her anything but what you're doing is cruel not only to me but to your family, to Bella, not to mention yourself, now don't talk to me." I heard him give a sigh and I walked off to class.
At lunch I felt eyes on me and looked up to see Angela looking at me.
"Are you ok Piper?" She asked across the table.
"I'm fine," I gave a tiny smile, "Just don't feel that well."
"Well don't sit by me then," Lauren sneered.
'Have I ever?' I was I about to say but Bella and Edward say down. He was absolutely silent and she looked worried.
"Where were you yesterday?" Bella asked.
"Home…sick," I muttered playing with my untouched mac and cheese. "How's Emmett?" She asked and I glanced over in her eyes and I knew that she knew something was up.
"He's fine," I turned my eyes back down to my food.
"Hey, Jess?" She thankfully turned to the next conversation. Quickly I reached up and wiped away a tear before anyone could catch it.
By the end of the day I just wanted to go home and crawl into bed, I watched as Edward walked Bella into the parking lot and let her leave. Then he quickly pinned his eyes on me and I got to my Jeep.
"Piper," He said in a calm voice.
"What Edward?"
"I'm leaving tonight," He let a little emotion through and I turned around facing him.
"It's going to break her," I whispered and he nodded already knowing.
"I know I don't deserve this but I have a favor to ask."
"You want me to watch out for her?" I said and he gave a slight nod.
"Please."
"I'll try," I whispered, he gave a thankful smile back, "and even though I'm angry at you I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too." I reached forward giving him a quick hug and he returned it. Silently I got in my Jeep and pulled away.
oOo
Later that night I was woken up by my phone ringing.
Groggily I picked it up sliding over the bar, "Yeah?"
"Piper?" Charlie Swans voice came through.
"Charlie?" I muttered.
"Yeah I'm sorry to wake you but I need to know if Bella is over there?" Instantly I was awake.
"No, I haven't seen her since I left school."
"Oh," he sounded disappointed, "she left a note saying she was going walking in the woods with Edward but hasn't gotten home yet. I know it's a lot to ask but we're forming a search party…"
"I'll be right over," I stated.
"Thank you," He said and I quickly flipped the phone off and got dressed.
"Mom! Dad!" I called as I laced up my boots and quickly they were up the stairs and in my room. "Bella's gone missing I'm going to help look for her." Their eyes quickly registered the situation.
"Wait one second we'll come too," Dad said and they were both off. About 2 minutes later we were all piling into my dad's Durango and were off with me guiding them to Bella's house.
When we arrived tons of people were already there including the Newtons' and Weber's. "Alright everyone, we are going to form a line across the forest if you find anything call out." One of the Police officers yelled. Quickly I was put between my parents as we put a distance of about 10 feet between us.
'Edward, you stupid, stupid idiot,' I groaned in my brain knowing that this was his fault. "Bella!"
We searched for a good hour before we were ushered back to the command central. I looked over to the side as we walked out to see Charlie and quickly walked over patting his shoulder, "We'll find her."
I watched as more people entered the woods and came back out but I just stuck to Charlie's side for support.
"I've got her!" someone called out and instantly both our heads turned and I watched as Sam walked out of the woods.
"Is she hurt?" I asked.
"No, I don't think she's hurt. She just keeps saying 'he's gone.'"
"Edward," I whispered.
"Bella, honey, are you alright?" Charlie rushed over to her.
"Charlie?" her voice was weak.
"I'm right here, baby." He held out his arms and Sam shifted her over to him.
"Maybe I should hold on to her," Sam suggested as he struggled slightly under the weight.
"I've got her," Charlie said. I quickly stepped into line beside Sam instantly feeling the heat radiated off his body and he looked over at me critically and I looked back up at him just as critically silently telling him I knew his secret.
"We're almost home now, honey," Charlie mumbled and I quickly raced ahead grabbing the key from Charlie, unlocking, and pulling open the door.
"Dad, I'm all wet," Bella objected.
"That doesn't matter," He stated. "Blankets are in…" I heard him start but was already sprinting up the stairs.
Going back down I saw that Dr. Gerandy had joined, "I'm not hurt," Bella said and I knew it was a lie she was hurt just not physically. After some consultation he came to the brilliant conclusion that it was just exhaustion. As they moved away from her I walked forward bending down beside the couch.
"Hey Bella," I whispered knowing that she wasn't asleep; "I know that you like to deal with things on your own but just remember I'm here for you." Tucking some blankets around her.
"Did they leave?" Charlie asked and instantly all happiness of finding her was gone.
"Dr. Cullen asked us not to say anything," the doctor answered. "The offer was very sudden; they had to choose immediately. Carlisle didn't want to make a big production out of leaving."
"A little warning might have been nice," Charlie grumbled and tears start rolling down my cheeks.
"Yes, well, in this situation, some warning might have been called for." I saw Bella move slightly pulling the blanket up over her ears.
Shortly after that I left with my parents whispering a soft goodbye to her.