Morning everyone! Again, thanks to everyone who reviewed the story! 32 is a new record for one of my stories! My previous record was 30, held by Bella's Strep. Thanks so much everyone! Now, on with the chapter.
"Would you calm down Bella?" Alice said, exasperated, "Really, you'll go into cardiac arrest if your heart doesn't slow down." I took a few deep breathes, trying to relax. I stared ominously at the shopping bags in her hands, trying to see what she had bought.
"Ok," she continued, "I got you a few necessities for being sick. There's no need to throw a fit, you can keep them here when you feel better." With that, she opened the first bag and proudly held out what was in it. It wasn't too bad, not as far as Alice's shopping can go. The bag contained a big, fluffy stuffed lion.
"It's lavender scented," she explained, "Lavender is said to have a calming effect and can help humans fall asleep easier. I picked a lion because of you and Edward." I picked up the lion and sniffed. Sure enough, it did smell floral. Personally, I liked the way Edward smelled better, but I wasn't complaining.
"I also got lavender candles," Alice continued, taking some out of the bag and placing them around the room. She lit them with a lighter from the second bag, and then danced back over to the bed. The room did smell great.
"There are a couple of hair ties too, because I had a feeling you wouldn't want to do your hair, a brush and a new toothbrush," Alice said, pulling each item out of the bag, "The brush and toothbrush will be burned when you get well, to prevent the spread of flu germs. Carlisle says that's the most common mistake humans make when they get sick, using their normal toothbrush when they're sick, then continuing to use the infected brush afterward." The toothbrush she got me was sparkly pink, though it was a manual brush. That surprised me; I was convinced Alice would have got some expensive electric one. I liked the manual kind just find, because they didn't hurt like the electric.
"Can I put your hair up for you?" she begged when I picked up the hair ties, "Pretty please?"
"Fine," I consented, handing them to her, "Just don't do something I'm going to hate."
Alice squealed then immediately started brushing through my tangled locks. My hair was a mess, and it took a bit. Then she pulled it into two braids.
"They're flat, so you'll be able to sleep in them more comfortably," Alice explained, handing me a mirror so I could see. They actually looked cute.
"OK, what's left?" I asked, eying the rest of the bags. One was a plain brown bag, but the other was pink. The side of the bag said it was from Victoria's Secret PINK. I wasn't sure which one made me more nervous. She handed me the brown bag first, and I gasped when I opened it. Alice had gotten me at least twenty pairs of colorful, fun socks that said Armani on the tag.
"Oh, Alice you didn't," I groaned, holding up one of the designer socks. This one in particular was the brightest shade of lime green I'd ever seen, and soft too, "I didn't even know he does socks."
"Armani doesn't," she giggled, "But Rose and I personal friends of his, so he was willing to help me out at the last minute." I groaned again, and then reached for the PINK bag.
"Ok Bella," said Alice, "This is the bag you will most likely freak out over. I need you to promise me that you will remain calm and not have a heart attack when you see what's in it. Actually, I think once you get over the initial shock, this bag will be your favorite."
Slowly, a little timidly, I pulled the bag open to find…
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