Chapter 22

BPOV

I woke up once again in the hospital, wondering what in the world happened to me. I wasn't in any pain. I looked over to my right and there was Edward… But something was wrong. He was in a hospital bed and he wasn't awake.

Just then a nurse came in.

"Oh good honey! You're awake." She said with a warm smile.

"Why isn't he awake?" Were the first words out of my mouth.

"Oh, he just got out of surgery a few hours ago and he is on some pain killers right now." She said with a thick country accent.

"Can you tell me what he needed surgery for?" I asked.

"Well, you were there darlin'. He was shot in the shoulder… Don't you remember… it was only a day ago?" she said. "Let me see if the doctor is able to see you right now." And with that she walked out of the room.

I turned to Edward. I was suddenly terrified at the thought that something else might be wrong with him. I closed my eyes and whispered a silent prayer. I remembered everything that he had done for me. Please wake up Edward, I'm so sorry.

Dr. Carlisle walked in.

"Hello Bella, it's good to see your vitals are doing fine."

"What about Edward?" I cut him off.

"Edward is fine Bella, don't over react. He is just sleeping off the anesthesia from the surgery." He said sounding a little irritated. Maybe the rest of our friends had been pestering him about Edward too.

Just as I thought that, Alice, Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper walked cautiously into the room.

"Bella!" Alice screamed.

"Alice! Shhhh… This is a hospital after all!" I said smiling as she flung her arms around me.

"I know, it's just we have had too many meeting here in the hospital, it's almost like we need to rent a room, you are too accident prone." Rosalie said sitting beside me.

"Yea, tell me about it. Now I know how the celebrities feel when they have those crazy stalkers." I said as the memories of yesterday floated back into my mind.

"It doesn't matter anymore Bella! We are here once again for you!" Alice sang loudly.

Suddenly Edward tossed in his bed.

"Leave it to Alice to not know how to be quiet in a hospital of all places…."He said groggily.

"Edward!" I gasped. I tried to get out of the bed and run over to him but all I succeeded in doing was ripping the I.V. from my arm.

"Bella… Don't hurt yourself again…" he whispered with a strained chuckle. Typical Edward to be in pain and still worrying about my well-being.

Another nurse came into re-insert the I.V. Then she went to check on Edward.

"You're doing very well Mr. Cullen, keep this up and you will be out in a week." She commented.

"When do you think I will get out?" I asked.

"Awww sugar, you make it sound like you are in prison." She smiled, "Well, as soon as Dr. Cullen clears you, you are free to leave… it will probably be later tonight or early tomorrow." And with that she left.

The rest of the day flew by and I was discharged later that night, but I decided to stay by Edward's side as everyone else headed back to Edward's house.

EPOV

I woke up to find Bella looking out the window.

"What's going on out there?" I asked quietly.

She jumped and rushed over to my side.

"Nothing Edward…" She said with a sad tone.

"What's wrong Bella?" I lifted my hand and cupped her face.

"You wouldn't be here if it weren't for me Edward… I- I mean… H-he could've killed you…I am so sorry…" she said with tears welling up in her eyes.

"No Bella! No, don't you dare for a second think that way. I am here because I chose to be by your side." And then her tears started to fall.

I sat up and pulled her into my arms.

"You know that I love you Bella, and I would've died to protect you… and I almost did…I want to be with you till the end of our days Bella…" I said as I tucked my hand under her chin and forced her to look into my eyes. "I know I don't have the ring, and I'm not down on one knee… But will you marry me Isabella Swan?" I asked with a small smile.

Her mouth dropped and she chuckled.

"Are you serious Edward? I mean, I love you more than anything but are you sure I am worth all the trouble?"

"Being with you is like being in an amusement park every single day of the year. So is that a yes?" I asked.

"Of course! I love you Edward!" She flung her arms around me and ripped my I.V. out in the process.

"Ow!" I struggled for breath.

"I'm sorry Edward!" She giggled as she went to get the nurse.

2 Months Later

Alice had moved in with Jasper, Rose moved in with Emmett, and the boutique was back up and running. Edward and Bella were happily living together. And you know that Alice and Rosalie were going crazy planning the perfect wedding for the perfect couple. Bella was finally able to let Edward break down the wall that Jacob had helped build. She was finally truly happy and never again would she need to have Edward help catch her… she had learned to catch herself first and then let love follow.

Thanks to all reader and for all the reviews! I know it took me a while to post this last chapter and I hope you liked the whole story. I had one heck of a writer's block for like 4 months! LOL! But I hope you review with some constructive criticism!!!