This is a story from my wild imagination that uses the awesome characters from Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. Stephanie Meyer owns The Twilight Saga and all its true glory.

CHAPTER 4: Saved from the Ruble Excerpt

"Bella, sweaty, can I give you a hug?" he whispered. Please let me hug you sweaty, please. He begged in his mind.

"I would really like that." She responded at a normal volume. I was astounded at how beautiful her voice was.

I heard Charlie cross the room.

CHAPTER 5: Nightmares

Bella's POV

Charlie asked to give me a hug and for the first time in years I spoke at normal volume. "I would really like that."

Charlie's eyes tiered but he walked over to me and hugged me. I felt safe and for once I cried into my father's arms, and I knew everything was going to be okay.

We hugged for a long time when I stopped crying he pulled away kissed my forehead and promised to be back as soon as he could.

Shortly after he left the room Edward came back in and for some reason I found myself smiling at him.

Edward's POV

When I heard them begin to cry I knew that she was opening up again.

A while later Charlie left the room and walked over to me. "I see how you look at my daughter. I see that you like her. All I ask is that you take care of her, and don't hurt her. Don't lead her on and make her happy. And thank you for keeping her safe."

I saw the hurt in his eyes and looked right back into them, "I promise to take care of her. No matter what it takes." I responded with a thick voice. He nodded and left.

I went back into Bella's room and as I turned to look at her I was met with the most beautiful smile. I smiled back at her and realized she was shivering again, I decided to go for it.

"Are you cold?" I asked. She shrugged and I continued, "Want me to keep you warm?" like she had at the school she looked about to refuse but…

"I'd like that," she said in a whisper. I walked over to her and sat in on the bed next to her. I put my arm around her and "turned on" the heat. She cuddled into me and quickly fell asleep. I smelled her hair and held her tightly, I knew that sooner than later Charlie would come back and I would have to let her go.

About an hour after she had fallen asleep Carlisle walked in, "Hey son," he whispered, "how's she doing?"

"Okay, I think. Her heart beat is normal and her breathing is stronger." I responded as I saw him scrutinize the position we were in. "Don't worry Carlisle; I'll take care of her."

"I need you to be patient with her, I need you to care for her, and I need you to help her talk through whatever happened." Carlisle said in a low serious voice.

"I will, and when I find out who hurt her, I'll take care of them, personally." I finished in a low growl. He nodded his head and left the room.

Soon after she began to talk in her sleep: "no, don't touch me…please…help…mommy…Phil…daddy...someone please…" she began to scream "HELP…HELP.."

"Bella, BELLA WAKE UP!" I tried waking her but she wouldn't. "CARLISLE!!" I yelled for my dad as I tried to stop her from hurting herself. "Bella wake up" Carlisle ran into the room saw what was happening and tried to help me wake her. He told me to go stand at the other side of the room and wait there.

After she finally woke up, she was so shaken that she wouldn't stop crying. She wouldn't let Carlisle near her to sedate her and then suddenly she saw me and ran for me. She went behind me and hugged me while yelling "Don't let him hurt me Edward, Please don't let him hurt me."

I turned around to look at her and pulled her close. "Shhh, Bella it's okay. I won't let anyone hurt you oaky. Please calm down." I said trying to sooth her.

Dam, poor girl. Emmett thought as I heard the others

Wow Edward must really love her to hold her so close and not kill her.- Rose

I knew he could do it.- Alice

Poor thing.- Jasper

I knew they were near and it made me stronger knowing they were there for me. I pulled Bella closer and sat her down next to me on the bed. "Bella it's ok." She cuddled into my shoulder. "You're okay. You're safe." She settled down as I began to rub her back. She leaned on me more and next thing we knew she was asleep again.

About an hour later Charlie came back only to find his daughter in my arms totally knockout.

At first he looked mad but thankfully, Carlisle heard him come in and quickly explained what had happened. Shortly after that he sat down in a chair and just stared at me while I rubbed Bella's back while she slept.

What he didn't know is that I knew his game Man I'm glad Bellz made such a nice friend. He really seems to care for her, but I'm her dad and even though I know Carlisle probably taught him well I need him to think I don't like him that way he can think I he gained acceptance; even though he already has it.

Narrator's POV

The entire night Edward rubbed her back to keep her from having nightmares. Charlie fell asleep, and Edward kept Bella warm.

Bella's POV

When I woke up Edward was rubbing my back and I was all but sitting on him. "What happened?" I asked since I was sore and my hand hurt more than it had when I had fallen asleep. Not to mention when I fell asleep I was lying down on the bed.

"You had a nightmare and it scared you… a lot. You wouldn't wake up and then when Carlisle finally woke you up things didn't go to well." Edward explained and I felt so bad that I had made him stay up all night, not to mention embarrassed about what I had done. "Don't worry Bella I don't usually sleep much anyways. Also I didn't mind you trusting me like that."

Edward's POV

While we were talking I noticed Charlie's thoughts change to our conversation, he was awake but wanted to see how Bella and I would react to what had happened. I knew he had to know what the nightmares were about but I didn't want him to find out this way.

"Bella when you get out of her, would you like to go out with me?" I said in one 'breath'.

Wait, he's asking her out? How long has he known her? Charlie thought.

"I know we've only known each other for two months but…" she put her finger over my mouth and…

…turned bright red but answered, speaking at normal volume to me for the first time, "That would be nice."

I smiled widely and then without thinking what I was doing kissed her. She pulled away immediately, but just smiled up at me.

"I… I'm sorry" I stuttered.

She smiled shy before saying, "I'm not complaining."

What isn't she complaining about? Why did he apologize? Maybe I should 'wake up'. Charlie was thinking just as he began to stir. Bella turned bright red but I just tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, which only made her blush even deeper. I chuckled and she smiled at me.

"Good Morning" Charlie said.

"Morning daddy" Bella said again speaking at normal volume.

"Good Morning sir," I said as I got up from the bed and excused myself to go to the "rest room". (yeah right)

Bella's POV

I suddenly found myself talking at normal volume, I found it fun!

When Edward got up I couldn't help but wish he hadn't.

Charlie gave me a hug and I gave him a quick squeeze.

"I'll have to be at the station all day think you'll be okay here?" Charlie asked me as he pulled back with a smile on his face.

I blushed as I responded "Yeah I think I'll be just fine."

"Be good sweaty." He said as he left.

I decided I had to go to the restroom and tried to stand up, as I did so Edward came in.

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~ALWAYS-B-HAPPY

P.S. Never let life hold you down, be happy.