Summary: Months after the rest of the Cullens' return, and during the her senior year, Bella finds herself content but wary. With her future to think about and Victoria out to get her- tension is no stranger. And what happens when Edward finally returns- but his presence only complicates things?
" We'll get through this Bella, because we have each other."
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. Stephanie Meyer is the respective owner, I'm just fooling around with the characters.
Emmett held Bella's hand as they neared the door to Angela's hospital room. He could feel it shaking and he rubbed the back with his thumb as soothingly as he could.
It seemed to be the only thing keeping him from trembling himself, in anger.
The only thought that seemed to be taking over his mind right then... was putting an end to Edward.
His jaw clenched as what Bella had confessed to him had come rushing through his head all at once. Attacking Angela, and endangering her mother and Bella.
He had approached Bella after the ambulance left to the hospital.
He had.. kissed Bella. Against her will.
He fought back a growl as he looked down at small brunette, who had been gripping his hand, and now it seemed his entire left arm for support as they rounded the corner to the room. He looked down at her with soft eyes, wishing somehow he could just relieve her of the grief she felt. She didn't deserve any of this. Having to find her friend covered in her own blood, helpless and dying.
Having Edward practically...force himself on her.
She was helpless, and he hadn't been there to protect her.
Emmett inhaled and squeezed his eyes shut in anger. It was taking everything he had not to leave right then and find the bastard himself. At least then, he could enjoy the process of giving him the slow and painful death he so rightfully deserved. Ever since he came back he had done nothing but endanger everyone around him, and without a fucking care in the world.
He apparently fed on humans now. Yes, drinking from Angela made that observation pretty clear.
Which made him an immediate threat that needed to be dealt with as soon as possible.
Jasper hadn't contacted him since earlier so Emmett could only wait with Bella until something came up. And as much as Emmett disliked waiting around when the bastard was still out there somewhere, he would much rather stay with Bella and keep her safe.
" Here we go." He heard Bella mutter softly as she stopped walking. He glanced at the room number on his left. Room 238.
He nodded, grabbing onto the door handle and opened the door slowly, while he gripped Bella's in his other. The door creaked slightly as it revealed the white room inside, and both he and Bella stepped in quietly. The bed was positioned right in the middle of the room, a small white chair positioned by the window that was at the time closed shut and had bleach white drapes covering it.
He could hear the noises of the machines keeping Angela stable, and dragged his eyes from the tubes protruding them to the ones connected to Angela, her breathing soft but labored. The large gauze on the right side of her neck was thick and already starting to stain with her blood. An IV needle was stuck into the vein of the back of her hand, connected to a blood bag that was no doubt giving her the blood she needed to survive.
Perspiration had collected on her forehead, and her dark brown hair was sprawled over her shoulders and onto the pillow in one thick mess.
The thin, baby blue hospital gown was short-sleeved, so Emmett was able to see the bruises Dr. Chambers had mentioned. Seeing as Angela had fair skin, they were clearly evident. Some larger than others, particularly near the forearms as said previously. Some fading to a dark purple while others stayed at a sick, faint blue hue. She had obviously been struggling against Edward when he attacked her. He was pinning her by her forearms as he drank. He didn't have to worry about her attracting attention- with her nerve latched between his teeth, cutting off her screams.
And when he felt like he was finished, he let her go, but instead of lifting his head away from her neck, he ripped his teeth away, causing the large tear that nearly bled her out after he had had himself a good fill.
Emmett swallowed a little bit at the sight. The blood in particular, other than Angela's weak state, made him slightly uncomfortable yes, but he would never act on it.
It did help that he had been hunting with Jasper a while before though.
" Oh my...god.. Angela." Bella uttered weakly. She had brought her hand to her mouth as she neared the bed. Angela was currently unconscious, under hopefully a much need amount of pain meds and morphine to help her sleep and ease through this position with some form of comfort. She hadn't been expecting this, laying in a hospital bed near death after a monster attacked her.
For all she knew it could have been.
Then again, Emmett had no idea what Angela had seen before she was attacked.
Bella had led Emmett close to Angela's side as she used her other hand to rest upon Angela's. She flinched for a second at the contact, then sighed shakily as she looked down at her friend with watery eyes. She sniffed as she placed her hand on hers again and rubbed it with her thumb soothingly.
"She's...cold Emmett." Bella had muttered. "She's cold like she's-" She stopped herself, holding back a sob.
" She won't Bella. The blood she lost.. it's slowly being replaced. She'll be warm in no time." Emmett reassured her. She looked up at him with distraught eyes, then inhaled a shaky breath.
" I'm.. going to the restroom." He nodded sadly, wishing he could be with her when she cried but he respected her privacy. She let go of his hand and reached up to kiss him on the cheek. She let her lips linger there for a good three seconds before she walked out of the door, but not before taking a last look at Angela. He watched her wipe the side of her cheek as she left.
He sighed and stared down at Angela again, shaking his head in frustration. Things weren't nearly as out of control when Edward was gone.
And he only had that Victoria bitch to worry about.
With Laurent out of the picture, Victoria was surely plotting her next move.
Bella would indefinitely be her next target, alongside his family. They just didn't know when she would make an appearance.
It had been almost six months since Laurent's death and she still hadn't made herself known.
And so far, Alice hadn't seen anything yet on anything Victoria.
What was the hold up exactly? What was she waiting for?
Emmett looked back towards Angela again when he heard her groan. He pulled up the chair behind him and sat down, watching as she slowly opened her eyes. She winced as she peered at the well-lit room, her eyes watering at the pain of her body. Slowly, she turned to observe her surroundings, stiff and painfully, until finally she made eye contact with Emmett. Her eyes widened a little at his presence and he rose to his feel, eyes softening.
"Angela.. glad to see you're awake." It was the only thing he could think to say, and it only seemed to puzzle her. Of course, she hadn't expected him to be there.
" E-Emmett... what.. are you.. doing here?" She wheezed. She swallowed and grunted in pain.
" Bella she.. went to the restroom, but she told me what happened so I raced over with her as soon as I heard." She squeezed her eyes shut and scrunched her forehead in discomfort. " My... mom?"
" She left to grab you some clothes and other things. She'll be staying the night with you."
Angela nodded as a tear rolled down the side of her face.
Emmett averted his eyes to the floor.
" I... I almost... died." Emmett didn't know how to respond to that.
"It... was... horrible." She continued, her voice cracking as she started to cry.
" Angela... what happened?" Emmett asked then, and she sniffed, averted her eyes to the left.
" I don't-" She choked. " I don't... really know." I-I mean... I.. went into the backyard to turn off the lights..." She paused, swallowing.
Emmett looked for her to continue. She winced in pain. " I thought.. I h-heard something so I... took a few.. s-steps to the side of... the house."
" It.. happened so...fast. It was.. dark. I was shoved... against the house and... it growled.. a-at me."
Emmett's eyes narrowed. " And then... it... he.. st-started laughing and he said.. that if I screamed I would.. only make it worse for myself.."
" He said he... wouldn't be long. Said he.. needed something from me a-and... h-he started.. sniffing me." She continued, disgusted.
" He started.. breathing.. on my neck a-and then he.. b-bit me. He was dr-drinking m-my blood and I-I tried to get him off, b-but he grabbed my arms.. so I.. couldn't move.. He... felt.. so cold."
" I couldn't do...a-anything. I tried.. to scream... b-but then he... got angry a-and.. my neck. It hurt..so much Emmett." She started sobbing even more now."
" W-What if...he-he comes here?" She asked, swallowing- completely distraught now. She hurriedly started to sit up. " What if he comes back- I-I can't-"
" He won't." Emmett insisted, hurrying to help her lay down. She trembled under him, a complete and total sobbing mess and Emmett couldn't stand to see her like this.
The poor girl was terrified, in pain and afraid for her life.
" H-How do you-"
"-Trust me." Emmett replied. " Monsters like that don't get away. Did you get a good look at the guy?"
Angela just shook her head and cried more. " No...i-it was..too dark.."
Emmett nodded.
He approached the bedside as Angela bawled and lifted his hand. gently placing the back of it on her forehead. Her eyes widened a little at his gesture, and he stared into her eyes softly. He pulled away just after that, realizing his touch may have been a bit cool to her, and probably wasn't a good idea after just having had an encounter with someone else with cool skin.
" That bastard will never touch you again." Emmett muttered. " You have my word Angela."
Her eyes were still wide and watery. She stared into his intently as tears poured down her cheeks, until finally she wiped at them, nodding as best as she could in her condition.
Emmett could deal with Edward without having the authorizes involved. Surely the police would be notified soon and start questioning Angela, her mother and Bella, but without any leads they would be basically taking shots in the dark. The only blood on the scene would be Angela's. Edward may have left a mess but every vampire is careful not to leave traces of themselves behind. Not that there's anything to leave behind other than the blood of their victims.
And lucky for Edward, and Emmett, vampires don't leave behind fingerprints. An analysis on Angela's clothing and arms and they would be shit out of luck.
Good.
Once Edward's location was known, Emmett would have him all to himself.
That he would make sure of.
No matter what Carlisle thought of it.
Edward was done.
And he wasn't going to get away this time.
Author's Note: Another chapter done before the year is over! Guess you could say this is an after-Christmas present.
Winter Break is nearing and I start my second semester of college on the 23rd. Netflix, music, working out, work and Fanfiction have been my friends throughout, and I honestly enjoy it. It's the only thing keeping me grounded honestly, other than my insanely sweet Nana who I love to death. Times aren't easy but I'm hoping the new year will be a big help to us.
Anyway, hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Emmett's point of view this time!
I'm thinking about making the story either longer than I intended. Thirty chapters perhaps, but we'll see how everything plays out for what I have planned. It may be shorter. But I am excited to finish. I have a lot of other story ideas I want to work on as well.
Not many reviews as I had hoped for the previous chapter but I loved them all. Thank you so much to those that did and to those that take the time to read the chapters I put out when I can. I really appreciate it.
I might have a couple of chapters out soon. I want to get through most of the story if not finish it before school starts, so it seems I'll have work to do.
But I promise I will try to not disappoint. That is the last thing I want to do.
Until the next chapter. And Happy Holidays to those still celebrating.
( my last name is actually Holliday. I know, I know. I'm cool c: )
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