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Chapter 18

Hurt

Christmas came to us like a bullet being shot out of a gun. It was amazing how the time flew by. Everyone was very excited that Christmas had finally come. Alice especially… She loved Christmas because Boxing Day was right after that! Emmett and Alice were the worst… They kept bouncing up and down for two reasons. Receiving gifts and giving gifts. As Christmas morning showed its face, everyone was in the living room, waiting impatiently for me to arrive with Edward by my side. We walked down the stairs and into the living room. I was carrying my small bag of expensive gifts and Edward carried his.

Alice wanted to open her gifts first. She mostly received jewellery from everyone. Emmett was next and he received some new parts for his huge monster truck and some sport equipment. Jasper received some new clothes and a beautiful golden choker from Alice. Esme received some cooking equipment—probably because of me—and a few decorating stuff. Carlisle received medical equipment and some scientific books. Rosalie received some new clothes, just like Jasper, and some jewellery from Alice and Esme. Edward got some new CDs to go with his collection and a ring from Carlisle with their family crest. I got some very pretty—and expensive—jewellery from Alice and Esme. To my surprise, I even got a present from Rosalie… I don't know why she was being nice all of a sudden but I appreciated it.

She gave me a golden choker with their family crest on it. I didn't expect to be given something like this but since Edward said I was a part of their family, I guess it was a big step for her. Carlisle gave me a big ring with the family crest again. I didn't expect to be given this many expensive gifts from people, especially not with their crest on it. Emmett gave me a baseball suit, apparently, they were going to play baseball when it was going to be a little warmer. Jasper was still uncomfortable around me but he gave me a few T-Shirt that fit great on me. He probably got Alice to go shopping with him… Edward gave me a beautiful golden bracelet with a small diamond on it. He said that it would glow like he did in the sun. I never saw him in the sun but it must be as beautiful as this diamond…

Now, it was my turn to give the gifts… I handed them each their gifts and they loved them. Even Rosalie was jumping with joy. They put it on and I helped Edward put his necklace on. They all really enjoyed it. I was happy to see them all like this. It was rare around me that people were happy. Edward hugged me after I helped him and kissed me tenderly on the lips. He whispered a Thank you in my ear and I smiled at that. This Christmas was the best one I've ever had…

Boxing Day was horrible! There were so many people there that it was unbelievable to get passed. Alice was the only one over excited about going shopping. Sure, it was fun to go shopping with her but she was just a little bit overdoing it. Jasper kept his 'pained' face on while he held Alice's hand as we shopped. Most people went their separate ways as Alice dragged Jasper and me to ALL of the stores in the mall. It was a little painful to be with her sometimes. She made me try on so many outfits that I lost count after fifteen. But I wanted to please her. We mostly bought clothes but she paid for the whole thing. The Cullens had more money than anyone I've ever met but they've lived for more than a century and with Carlisle and Esme being doctors, they can get a lot of money. But they use it wisely.

New Year's was unbelievable… Alice and Esme decorated the house for the season time and there was punch and a cake out for me. The others went hunting a little before the struck of midnight so they could fully enjoy the moment but I was on the verge of sleeping when they arrived fifteen minutes before midnight. Edward came to sit beside me and his cold skin woke me up. This holiday season, I had spent it with the Cullens and I couldn't have had a better holiday season in my entire life…

School started a week and a half after New Year's. Everyone was talking about their wonderful gifts and the places they visited. Lizzy still wasn't at school… And neither was Gus. That was weird… They never miss school. My friends were all happy that I was back at school but they kept asking me the obvious. Stuff like: Where I was… why did I want to leave… questions in that sort that was uncomfortable to answer. I tried to answer that I wanted to go back to my mom and that I was very sick for the past days, which was true, but they were just too happy that I was still staying.

Lunch had finally arrived and the Cullens weren't at school. It was very sunny outside and they said that they couldn't go outside because they would be seen as something… different. I didn't complain so I took my car—for the first time in a while—to go to school and I was sad that Edward wasn't here to celebrate the coming-back-to-school day with me. I was eating my lunch when I heard a whimper close behind our table. I turned my head to find none other than Ben and his 'posse' ganging up on Sam. She looked frighten and I had to step in this fight. Ben had to be thought a big lesson…

"So, doll face, got a boyfriend?" I heard Ben say as he took Sam's chin.

"Hey! Leave her alone!" I said as I got up and walked over to Ben and Sam. He turned his head towards me and flashed his stupid grin.

"Well, well, well… Jules! I figured I'd see you soon!" He said as he got closer and closer to Sam.

"I said… Leave. Her. Alone!" I said, my tone getting fiercer than before. I wasn't afraid of Ben or his goons.

"Well, it seems someone's getting some backbone." He said as he let go of Sam and she started running behind me to the table. "And for that, you're going to have to be punished…" He said as his men came behind me and each of them grabbed one of my arms. As they did so, Ben came closer and closer to me, almost hands length. His face came to my ear and he whispered softly: "You should know to never go against me…"

Suddenly, he punched me in the stomach and I gasped in pain. I started coughing and he punched me in the face. He kneed me in the stomach again and hit me in the eye. Then, his goons let go of me and I fell to the ground. "Learn some manners next time you go against me Jules!" He said as he left with his gang. I started coughing and everyone was around me, trying to help me up and asking me if I was ok. I got up slowly and went towards the closest bathroom. When I arrived there, I looked myself in the mirror. I looked horrible. I had a split lip that was bleeding a little and my right eye was starting to blossom purple. I pulled up my shirt to show my stomach and saw that it was a little bruised. Great… When Edward would see this, he'd freak…

Suddenly, my cell phone started to vibrate in my pocket. I looked at the ID and sighed. Speak of the devil…

"Hello?" I said.

"Jules, are you alright?! I spoke to Alice and she said you got into a fight!" Edward sounded infuriated. "What happened?"

"Edward, don't worry. Nothing happened… I… um—I just fell and hurt myself. You know me…" I lied. I didn't want him to worry too much.

"Now Jules, we all know that is a lie. Please come to the house. Esme would like to check on you." Edward said. I could feel that he wasn't calming down. I couldn't just leave school.

"But Edward, I can't just—"

"Please Jules…" He said calmly with his angelic voice. Man, I couldn't resist that voice.

I sighed in defeat. "Fine! I'll see you in a bit…" I said in defeat. No one could say no to Edward. He was just so persuasive at some times.

"I love you."

"I know." I said before closing the phone. I flipped my hair up and tried to cover up my eye. It worked a little. Oh well… I ran out of the bathroom and walked towards my locker to get my stuff. A few minutes later, I was out of the school and into my car. I started the car and got out of the parking lot.

As I drove down the road to Edward's house, I turned on the radio and the DJ started to introduce the new song. Apparently it was something from Linkin Park. And I was right. It was Leave out all the rest by Linkin Park. The song was sad but it had a very good beat to it. I started to get to the beat of the song when suddenly, something very shiny and sparkly on the road. I stomped on the break but apparently, there was ice on the ground that hadn't melted on the ground yet. My car was skidding down the road and I ran into something that made the car turn in a complete three hundred and sixty degrees turn. As I rolled into the forest, my head hit the steering wheel many times and the front of the car started to bend.

Suddenly, the rolling stopped. I hit my arm on the window and I heard the window crack as my arm hit it hard. I felt a sharp pain in my arm as I stopped jerking my body from the impact. My head was in so much pain that I laid my head back a little but I couldn't feel anything anymore. My body was starting to feel numb but the pain in my head, leg and arm was excruciating. As I started to open my eyes, I saw that my car was trashed. My seatbelt was still on and the air bag opened. My vision was blurry but I was able to see slightly. I could see my arm was bleeding furiously and my left leg was bent in an unnatural angle. Great… Suddenly, I started to smell gasoline but I couldn't move at all. I closed my eyes to let my death come. I was sure I was going to die. Edward couldn't come and save me and the others at school couldn't help me either.

Suddenly, I felt something drag me out of the trashed vehicle. Who was that? Oh, please! Please let it be Edward! I tried to open my eyes but all I could hear was an explosion. Oh great… Now, I'm going to have to look for a new car. Oh well… At least I wasn't in it. I opened my eyes to find something sparkling. It looked like a person. Who could sparkle like that? I tried to find my voice but it never came. I tried to move but it only brought pain.

"Miss, do not move. Your wounds will only worsen." A strong, elderly voice said. That wasn't Edward… And it didn't sound like Carlisle either. Now, my head was starting to hurt unbearably. I winced at the pain and let the darkness take me. I was starting to get used to it. I felt someone lift me but I didn't care at the moment. I would have liked to see Edward's face one last time…

To see his face again would be memorable…

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