Sixteenth chapter. Yes, it's happening. Keep reading.
It was time to let go.
As soon as I realized this, I relaxed. I felt a warm, almost fuzzy, feeling.
I heard a monitor beep somewhere, and Charlie said, "Bella?"
I heard a bunch of voices all of a sudden in my room- my mom was one of them.
"Oh, Bella! Oh, my beautiful daughter!"
I kept myself slightly relaxed, and slowly opened my eyes a little bit.
"Bells?" That was Jacob. He, Mom, Charlie, Billy, and all of the Cullens were there. Good. The only one missing was Emily- the rest of the pack could get it from Jake.
Emily walked in. Thank you. I said silently to whatever power there was that was helping me.
I dimly registered that everyone was staring at me in shock. I had to do this- I had to say goodbye.
"I'm so sorry, everyone," I rasped, trying not to tense up.
I heard 12 gasps echo through the room.
"But that's impossible," said Carlisle.
But Charlie understood. "She wants to say goodbye," he whispered, obviously struggling not to cry.
I nodded, trying not to wince. The pain was back- the powers that be were trying to make this quick.
"I just wanted to say... I love all of you, equally." I looked from Edward- I couldn't believe how much I missed his face- to Jacob.
"And that I'm so sorry that I didn't get to spend any more time with you. I really wish I could have. Please don't be sad." I tried to fight the tears that were welling up.
"Please. I don't want you to be sad for me. And no trying to follow me." I said mock- sternly, looking at Edward and glancing at Jacob- they both looked like crap.
"I'll be safe. I'll wait for all of you, in your own time. Live as long as you can." I said, then closed my eyes, listened to everyone's sobs, and...
Left. I went somewhere with topaz and onyx gates, and russet brown floors. And then...
This just shows how depressed I am.
There WILL be another chapter after this. Pretty soon, too.
I'm sorry about the really weird twist. It just came out.
THE CLIFFIE WILL BE FINISHED. I REPEAT, THE CLIFFIE WILL BE FINISHED.