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Dusk and Dawn: Chapter 11

Priorities

I looked at Edward; he was standing right outside. Pass the extremely foggy and unclear window, he flashed me my favorite crooked smile. I haven't been entirely fair with him. It seemed like I've caused him so much trouble. From that fight we had and to now, when I was going to leave.

Charlie was one of my priorities as well. I had to admit, I never really showed him how much he really mattered to me. This time, I had to make things right; I needed to be there for him when he needs me. He's definitely been great to me; on my first day of school, like all fathers who give their kids surprises, Charlie got me a truck. He also doesn't forget to take me out to our favorite diner of Thursdays, which was when he had work until noon.

I heard the train's engine roar as it slowly moved. Edward waved and smiled. I waved before resting back to the large chair I was sitting in. Alice had packed me several of her clothes and reminded me several times to take good care of them. I nestled back and jiggled in the chair, making myself more comfortable against the cool and soft seat.

My phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Bella", I heard Jacob's voice. "Are you one your way here?"

"Yes. I'll be there in about six hours". The train took shorter time compared to before where it took us about a day to get to camp.

"Okay. Call me once you get here."

"How's Charlie?" I was worried.

"He hasn't woken up yet."

"I see. I'll call you when arrive there. Bye", I hung up.

I tucked my phone into my bag when I vibrated again.

A text message from Edward:

Be safe

I smiled at the message before tucking my phone back into my bag. The lights were slowly turned off right after some crew members handed blankets and pillows to the passengers. I felt a slight feeling of grogginess and I tasted vomit that I nearly puked out in the middle of the ride. I took out the menthol inhaler from the miniature first aid kit Edward made me pack.

Six hours passed. The train was nearing the station. I spotted lights from Forks as I sent a message to Jacob. The doors were opened a few minutes after the train pulled up at the station. I quickly unloaded my two heavy bags from the top compartments of my seat and stepped out with all the other passengers.

I waited for a couple of minutes as I spotted Jacob wearing a black coat.

"Bella!" he said as he hugged me, lifting me from the ground.

"Hi, Jacob", I said. "I missed you, too", I hadn't spoken to him since the time I told him about Edward.

"Bella", Billy Black came in his wheelchair. "Good to see you again", he turned to Jacob. "We better head to the hospital now."

Jacob put my bag in the trunk and went to the driver's seat.

"So", he said but keeping his eyes on the road. "Edward, huh?"

"Yeah", I blushed, thinking of his crooked smile and started fidgeting with my fingers.

"You really like him?" it must have been strange for Jacob since I've never had a boyfriend in my life until I met Edward.

"Seems like it's more than just 'like'", I felt my cheeks burn intensely as my smile widened. The way I probably felt for Edward was unexplainable. The way he makes me fall for him is something I thought impossible to happen.

"I'm just", he began. "…I just don't think he's the right person, Bells", he said sternly.

"Thanks for worrying, Jake", I managed to reply. "You're a good friend."

"Friend", he repeated with a strange tone. Did he not approve of Edward?

We reached the hospital in about twenty minutes. We walked to the front desk, when a blonde man in a doctor's suit came. He was blonde hair and looked younger than the other doctors. I saw Billy look at him intently.

"You must be Bella", he took his attention from an upset Billy Black and stuck his hand out. I shook his hand. "I'm Carlisle Cullen, Edward's father." He flashed a smile at me, which reminded me of Edward's own devastating smile that suddenly enters into my mind, making me forget about what I was usually thought about.

He signaled for us to follow him to an elevator. We entered room 209: the room was painted with white wallpaper and there was a table that had some papers. It was only three A.M., Charlie was still unconscious on his bed. There were several tubes coming from on his body and connected to about three machines near his bed.

I could see the exhaustion in his eyes and the paleness of his face.

I sat beside him.

"There hasn't been any recovery yet", it seemed like he was ready to leave. "How's Edward anyway?" he changed the topic.

"He's fine, Dr. Cullen", I replied. Mr. Cullen just smiled at me, making me again think of Edward's adoringly crooked smile.

"Please, call me Carlisle and I'll check with you later." He hesitantly went out the door. I saw the rage in the frown on Billy's face—family issues in business.

"We better be heading home, Bells", Jacob smiled as he held the handles of Billy's wheelchair. It's been about fifteen minutes since Carlisle left. "Are you going to be okay?" he said while stopping at the door.

"Yeah", I lifted my head; I was lying on the sofa. "Bye."

"Bye", he smiled and then in my deep drowsiness, I heard him murmur something.

"Huh?"

"Oh, never mind. Forget about it", he walked outside.

I put my head back on the pillow and closed my eyes.

Someone was nudging my arm. I opened my eyelids.

"Jake?" I saw Jacob standing in front of me. The clock said nine thirty A.M. Charlie was still motionless in his bed. I checked my phone: three missed calls. I pressed the 'view' button and the first three names on the list all read: Edward. The last call was during six fifty-eight A.M.

I must have slept in too late. Edward was probably in class right now. I decided to leave him a message:

Hey. Sorry, I slept in. I'm great and I've met your dad. He's really nice and he asked me how you were doing, I said you were okay. I miss all of you, too. Bye the way, that first aid kit you made me bring worked. I felt a little woozy during the trip—thanks.

-Bella

"Edward, huh", Jacob smirked.

"You guys are included in this whole family feud thing as well?" I said. It seemed like Jake had a small grudge on Edward.

"Maybe", he smiled. I looked at him, completely puzzled. Instead of replying, he patted my knee once with one hand before standing up. He walked towards the table beside Charlie's bed and took the remote.

"Heroes Season 2 will be on in a few minutes", he sat back on the couch. It was a show Jacob and I loved. We've watched every episode except that I've missed some while I was at camp.

"Where's the story at now?"

"Nikki and Micah were saving Monica from those kidnappers", he replied.

The show began as Carlisle walked into the room.

"Morning", I greeted as he smiled and checked the machines. "How is he?"

"He's making good improvements. He might regain consciousness in about two days or less, probably." He walked out the room.

"You have a grudge on Carlisle, too?" I smiled at Jacob.

"What would make you think that?" he looked at me.

"Nothing", I grinned as I went back to watching the scene where Nathan was holding a conference to reveal he had superpowers.

It was eleven thirty A.M. when Jacob and I decided to take our lunch at McDonalds.

I felt my phone vibrate.

Hey. Good afternoon. Everyone says 'hi'. Classes have just ended; Matt blew up another computer in class today. I'm planning to beat Justin in another swimming race today. You know, he's beaten me twice by a few inches. And are you okay now?

-Edward

I laughed silently.

"Edward", I heard Jacob say.

Ignore, Edward. Anyway, I'm having lunch in McDonalds. I wish I could have seen Mr. Strauss' reaction to that. And I'm fine, I felt better with that menthol inhaler.

-Bella

Another vibration…

Good. (Laughing) I really enjoyed watching it. By the way, I miss the incredibly beautiful person who sits beside me during Computer Science class—I'll call you. I miss hearing you're voice. (P.S. Emmett said those last lines was too cheesy. But he denies that they never get cheesy when he tells them to Rose.)

-Edward

My phone began vibrating again.

"Hello?"

"Hey", I heard a velvet voice.

"How's Bella?" I heard Alice's voice in the background.

"Sorry for the disturbance." He apologized. No disturbance at all. "You're missing out on a great lunch. We're having you're favorite on the menu right now—chocolate-covered strawberries."

"Tell Alice I'm fine", I laughed.

"She says she's fine", I heard Edward's faint voice. "So, how's Forks?"

"It's rainy and", I looked out. "Wet." I smiled.

"It's good to know you're okay. I won't keep you from you're without-chocolate-covered-strawberries-lunch-unlike-mine. I'm sure you're craving for some", he teased.

"Your temptations usually get the best of me", I assented.

"Take good care of my Dolce and Gabona bag okay, Bella?" I heard Alice as she grabbed the phone from Edward.

"I won't touch it", I said sarcastically.

"You better", she warned. "I just want you to watch over it; it's my favorite bag."

"Okay", I laughed.

"Sorry about that", I heard Edward while Alice whined when he took the phone from her. "Alice's reflexes are sometimes too fast." I laughed mutely.

"Quick", Alice had snatched the phone from Edward again. "Tell me what you're wearing", I had just switched into the peasant blouse and khakis Alice lent me.

"The peasant blouse and khakis", I replied.

"No. No. No, Bella", Alice fretted. "I told you that the pleasant blouse must be paired with the shorts."

"I don't really wear skimpy dresses, Alice."

"But—", Alice's voice was cut short.

"Like I said, fast reflexes", Edward chuckled. Alice was whining in the background. "Get a life, Alice", Edward said.

There was a sudden clamor that aroused in mere seconds. I heard Emmett and Alice clearly through the phone.

"No one cares about your matching outfits, okay, Alice?" I heard Emmett smirk.

"Well, unlike you, my wardrobe is completely contemporary; yours is just full of old-fashioned, loose and baggy clothes!" Alice taunted, sounding angry and insulted.

"Well I'm sorry Designer Alice", he teased.

"Bye, Bella." Edward's velvet voice said. "This feud might have to be settled."

"Bye", I hung up.

I looked at Jacob who was staring down at his food, and looking as glum as ever.

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