Flabbergasted Phenomenon

Summary: "This is the most unique situation I have ever heard of with a human and a vampire," was what Carlisle said, but all I could think was, "I'm going to have a baby."

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse. I just own the scenarios where I thrust my favorite vampire and his family and the love of his life! Yay for me!

Chapter Five: Never Easing Pain

I woke with a start, feeling more tired than I did when I fell asleep. Actually, I felt like I hadn't slept at all. I lay in bed for a few minutes, my mind a haze, and my eyes hurting from crying.

I hate crying.

"What happened yesterday?"

I jumped, surprised to hear a voice that wasn't my own in my head. With my heart beating erratically, I looked over my shoulder slowly and stared at Edward, who was looking at me worriedly. I shook my head, sure that if I opened my mouth to speak, I would spill my secret. I carefully got out of bed and walked to the closet, grabbing a pair of jeans and a t-shirt for the day. I moved deliberately slow to the bathroom, and I was surprised that Edward didn't follow me.

I took a shower, standing beneath the billowing steam and hot water. When I stepped out of the shower, I carefully got dressed and stared at my reflection in the mirror. Could I really be pregnant? I turned sideways and stared at my stomach. It looked flat, just like any other day. A little more flat than I imagined, when I lifted up my shirt. I looked to the front, and then I turned sideways again. I'm awfully skinny to be—how much weight have I lost this summer I grimaced when I continued looking. I can see my ribs.

My imagination flew away from me as I thought about what I could look like in a month, two months, six months. My cheeks were on fire when I brushed my hair and pulled it into a ponytail. I can't believe I'm even imagining this. It can't be true!

But if it's not true, why am I thinking about it still? With a heavy sigh, I left the bathroom, arms crossed firmly over my chest.

In Edward's bedroom, I went straight for the bed and began fixing the sheets, tucking them in and folding the blanket. I had to keep my hands, and ultimately my mind, busy, I had to force myself to act normal until I figured out what to do.

I was just beginning to fluff a pillow when my love walked into the room with a tray. "Breakfast," he said softly.

"I'm not hungry." Well, if that isn't normal…I thought bitterly. But I couldn't force myself to eat this morning, my stomach was already churning. Edward set the tray on the floor and walked towards me. I wanted to avoid him, but that was definitely not normal either. He grabbed my hands and stared at me in the eyes.

"Bella, please."

He breathed lightly in my face, and I was slowly being dazzled. I shook my head, trying not to fall under his spell. "I'm done crying." I needed him to believe every word coming from my mouth.

"Tell me what happened."

I shook my head weakly, watching as his eyes hardened. I knew he wanted ever so badly to hear my thoughts. This was why I was thankful that he couldn't hear them. Edward moved closer, whispering, "Bella, you don't understand how frustrating it is that I can't hear your thoughts!"

I had to change the subject before he managed to make me tell all. I hate that sometimes I can't control what comes out of my mouth when I'm around him. "What do you think about children?" I closed my eyes, a low sigh escaping me. Great way to make something obvious, stupid!

"Children?" Thankfully, Edward moved away from me, his brow furrowed. I was glad that my questions sometimes threw him for a loop; it made distracting him that much easier. He dropped my hands and cocked his head to the side, staring at me with an amused look on his face.

"Yes, children." I swallowed thickly and chewed on my bottom lip, feeling a little nervous.

"You're as old as a child."

"I am not!" I said stubbornly, stomping my foot. Edward flashed a grin at me and I felt my heart stop for a second.

"Why do you ask?" I swallowed hard and my heartbeat sped up. Edward noticed and concern flashed across his face. He took a hesitant step towards me and cupped my cheek, rubbing in soothing circles. "Is someone we know expecting?" You could say that, I thought dryly. "Is it Rene?"

It was as if I ignored Edward's most recent comment because instead of answering, I asked, "Can I see your car keys?"

"Why?" But he already pulled them out of his pocket and was holding them in the palm of his hand.

"I need to run somewhere. I'll be back soon."

I took the keys and kissed his cheek, promising to be back in a few minutes. I left our bedroom quickly and stumbled down the stairs. I had a firm grip on the banister all the way down, being doubly carefully to not fall down the stairs. I had slippers on, which didn't help with the friction problem, but I didn't bother to put shoes on. I haven't bought a new pair of tennis shoes yet, anyway. I left the house and went to the garage, getting in Edward's Volvo.

I was surprised he didn't follow me to the car, especially with the way I just left the house.

I was in a daze as I started the car and began to drive. I'm pretty sure that was a bad idea. It was like driving while drunk, even though I didn't know what that was like either. Just to be safe, I kept both hands firmly on the wheel and tried to think. All right. Edward doesn't think about children much, so I still don't know if he'll ever be okay about this. I need to get to the drugstore and buy another test, just to be sure. Sometimes pregnancy tests lie, don't they? Why would you lie about that? That's terrible for the people who want to be pregnant!

Sometimes I regret that the Cullen's live in the middle of nowhere in the woods, because it takes that much longer to get anywhere. I rubbed my eyes tiredly as I stopped at a stoplight. My head ached now, and I just wanted to sleep.

What time is it anyway? One glance at the clock, and my eyes nearly bulged out of my head. It can't be half passed two already! I slept all day!

I was relieved when I finally got to the drug store. I sat in the car for almost a full minute, trying to get enough nerve to get out of the car. It seemed a lot easier when Angela was with me, especially since I thought it was physically impossible for me to get pregnant.

After breathing deeply, I got out of the car and walked into the drug store.

"Hello Bella, how are you today?"

One thing I forgot, everyone knew everyone in Forks. I smiled as best as I could at the woman and said, "I'm doing fine Mrs. Kelly." I didn't want to stand there and speak to her for hours upon hours, like she tends to. I tried not to think bitter thoughts about her though, because no matter how I looked at it, Mrs. Kelly was the sweetest woman in Forks, and she tended not to gossip about the people who came in and out of her store. That's not saying that the resident pharmacist was that polite.

I walked through the store, knowing that the pregnancy tests were somewhere in the feminine products, I walked towards the back of the store. I crossed my fingers, hoping no one that I knew would be here.

When I found the pregnancy tests I stared at them. Should I compare them this time? Try to find the most accurate…Well that plan would have failed; nearly all the tests said they were the most accurate. Could I ask Mrs. Kelly? I rubbed my upper arms as goose bumps broke out on my arms. A cool breeze just passed and I involuntarily shuddered. For a second I thought someone was standing over my shoulder, but by the time I turned around, there was no one there.

"Bella honey, do you need some hel—oh!"

Mrs. Kelly shuffled towards me, and I felt my cheeks turn red. I wrung my hands nervously when she stopped beside me. We stood in an awkward silence for a few seconds, and then the older woman reached out and picked out a test, First Response.

"These are the best."

I felt a little sick. This was the same test I used the first time.

"Thanks," I murmured shakily, taking it from her. I felt a little dizzy as I followed her to the checkout counter and paid for it. Mrs. Kelly did not make any comments or give me any pitying looks as she gave me my change. My stomach was churning, my chest was constricting, and I couldn't breathe. I was barely moving forward, my steps were so small, when she called for me, and I stopped.

"Best of luck Bella," she said.

I nodded my head and went back to Edward's Volvo, shocked to see that I left the keys in the ignition. I slapped my forehead, reprimanding my stupidity. Holy crow! Thank goodness his car wasn't stolen! I got inside the car and started it, putting the test beside me on the seat. I tried to ignore it as I drove away from the drugstore, but it was as if it was mocking me, and I glanced at it every few seconds.

I groaned in frustration. This entire situation was going to be the death of me.

I must've had my foot on the gas pedal because I made it home a lot faster than what was legal. When I was safely home I tucked Edward's car keys into my pocket and picked up the plastic bag that held the test. My hands were shaking when I slammed the car door and made my way towards the house.

I just barely made it to the house when I noticed Edward standing on the porch with his arms crossed over his chest, his onyx eyes narrowed at me suspiciously. Has he been standing there since I left?

"What did you buy the pregnancy test for, Bella?"

I gasped and clutched the bag to my chest. "Wh-what are you talking about?" My voice trembled and I took a hesitant step backwards. He knows I'm lying! Edward was walking at a human pace down the stairs. He made it down two steps before I narrowed my eyes at him and growled, "Did you follow me to the store, Edward?"

He paused and looked at me. "It doesn't matter Bella—"

"You followed me, you—you sneak!" I shrieked at him, feeling anger bubble up inside of me. It was strange to feel such an emotion towards Edward. For the most part, I always felt absolute joy or a synonymous emotion, and feeling this made me feel even worse.

"I didn't know where you were going—"

"I told you I'd be back soon!"

"—and the way you were acting last night, I wasn't sure if you were off to kill yourself! I had no choice Bella." He took another step towards me and reached out to touch my arm. I shrank away from him, seething.

"Don't you dare touch me!" I was livid! He followed me to the drugstore? How could he? Edward bared his teeth at me, his eyes getting darker, if possible. I trembled in surprise, he's never looked this angry at me before. I heard the front door open, but I didn't pay much attention to it.

"Damn it Bella!" Edward growled at me, running his fingers through his hair. I opened my mouth to say something, but thought better. Instead, I did an about-face and walked back towards his car. "Where are you going?"

"Don't follow me Edward," I said, hot tears building up in my eyes. It was hard to speak with the lump that was forming in my throat. I didn't bother to turn when I spoke to him, knowing that he would hear me no matter what direction I was facing. I pulled out his keys and got back in his car, tossing the test in the back seat. I started the car, and didn't even look when I backed up and out of the garage. I sped down the driveway; not caring that I was going faster than what was legal.

I didn't even blink when the passenger door opened, and Jasper jumped into the car, slamming the door as he settled himself. I gasped at the thought of him following me; I expected, if anyone, it would be Edward. That made my breathing even more irregular; Edward isn't racing after me.

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BB/N: I have updated again! I planned on updating yesterday, but the time is now 12:15 AM, which, by the way, is way past my bedtime:)

Thanks for the reviews, I enjoyed reading them. Hopefully I'll update again extremely soon. (Maybe tomorrow or Monday evening, I'm going to be busy getting missing school work finished.)

Love,
Bob Bennit

P.S. Thank goodness I started this fanfic early, and I'm already up to chapter sixteen, because Science Fair is starting this weekend, and I'm going to be busy conducting scary experiments, hoping to increase my AP Biology grade! Let's hope I don't burn the school or my home down.

I am going to try not to disappear for days or weeks at a time, but science fair is really important in my AP Biology class... :(