QUICKIE: I think this is a longer chapter than normal, I can't really tell though...but I hope you like it none-the-less. Review, review, review!

P.S. - Happy New Year everybody!

-Bella's POV-

I felt her put my right arm behind her neck, and pull me up to a standing position. Still dizzy, I put most my weight on her, but she had no problem holding me up. We slowly walked to the nurses office, which seemed like it took forever. She offered to carry me at one point, and I actually considered it for a second, but decided not to. She was my size, and I didn't want her to hurt herself. I don't even think I could have carried me. When we finally made it to the office, the nurse saw me right away, and helped me onto the small cot.

"Oh my, what happened?" The nurse asked Alice.

"They are blood typing in Bio and she isn't feeling too good."

"Oh, yes. There is always one or two who can't handle it. Just lay there for a few darling, it will pass."

"Okay." I said.

The dizziness and nausea was fading, so I was more able to concentrate on what was going on. I opened my eyes and found Alice sitting next to me on the bed.

"Does this happen often?" The nurse asked.

"Sometimes." I mumbled.

"You should head back to class, dear." She said, talking to Alice.

"Oh, I'm supposed to stay with her." Alice said.

The nurse didn't bother to argue, she just nodded her head.

"I'll get you an icepack for your forehead." Then quickly walked out of the room.

"I think you were right, skipping is healthy...sometimes." I said.

"You scared me for a second back there. I saw you fall to the ground." She admitted.

"Nothing to be scared of, I'm just glad you came when you did. Mike was irritating me."

"He hates me for butting in, I'm sure. You should have seen the look on his face."

"Wait...how did see me, I thought you were skipping...?"

"I saw you from the parking lot. I was sitting in my car listening to music."

"Oh."

The next thing I knew, the nurse was back with the icepack.

"You are looking better, I see." She said as she put the pack on my forehead.

"I think I'm fine now." I said as I sat up slowly.

I waited a second, preparing to lay back down, but there was no more dizziness or nausea. Alice was about to make me lay back down, but then another student came rushing in.

"Uh oh, looks like we got another one." The nurse said.

"I don't need this anymore, I'm fine." I said as I got off the bed and moved out of the way. That was when I smelled it. I knew if I stayed in there any longer I would be on the ground again in no time. I rushed out into the main office and took a deep breath of the clean, cool air.

"What's wrong?" Alice said from behind me.

"I smelled blood, and I didn't want to get sick again."

"Humans can't smell blood." She said.

"Well...I can. Metallic, rusty smell. It's gross."

Mike came out of the nurses office and out to where we were, giving Alice an annoyed look.

"You look better, Bella. Are you coming back to class?"

"No, I'd just have to come run back."

"Oh. Well, see you later then." He said as he gave one last look at Alice before he turned and left.

"Yeah, he definitely hates me." Alice said.

"Crap..."

"What?"

"I'm going to have to deal with him in Gym next period."

"I can solve that problem." She said as she headed over to the desk.

"Mrs. Cope, Bella has Gym next period and I don't think she's well enough to participate. I was thinking about taking her home so she can rest, so do you think you could excuse her from class?" Alice said in a sweet voice.

"Do you need to be excused too?" She asked.

"No, my teacher won't mind at all."

-Alice's POV-

As I drove her home, I held her soft hand in mine. Her eyed were closed, her head resting on the seat. She was so cute, it was hard to focus on the road before me.

"We're all going to the movies on Saturday. Would you like to come?"

"...Is Mike going to be there?"

"Yeah."

"Well he is obviously not too happy with me right now. I wouldn't want him to snap."

"Who cares about Mike. I want you to come."

I could see her watching me think it over so she gave her my puppy dog eyes and stuck out her bottom lip, which made me giggle.

"Okay, okay. I'll go."

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As she went to get out of my car, I stayed in my seat.

"You coming?" I asked.

"You should lay down for a while, just to make sure you're okay." I said.

"You're mothering me." She said as she crossed her arms, trying not to smile.

"Girlfriending you." I corrected.

This time she didn't try and hide her smile as she grabbed my hand and pulled me in the house and up the stairs. She pulled the covers back and got in, then patted she space beside her. I laid on the bed, not getting under the covers with her. She looked disappointed, but I just didn't want to make her cold. We lied there in silence for a little while, just...taking in each other. Then she got a panicked look on her face and shot up in bed.

"OH! My truck."

"It's okay, just give me the key and I'll have Edward and Jasper drop it off." I said as I whipped open my phone and texted him.

"Thank you." She said as she handed me the key.

"No problem."

I leaned over and kissed her softly on the lips. It was meant to be a quick peck, but I felt her lips part under mine, and I couldn't help but capture hers again. Her fingers tangled themselves into my hair, pulling me closer. We were getting pretty into it, when we jumped at a loud car horn outside.

"Edward and Jasper." I said as I got off the bed and went to open the window. I threw Edward the key, and they left.

"I should probably go too, Your dad will be getting home soon, I assume. But Edward will be right back with your truck."

"Okay." She said quietly.

I crawled on the bed all the way up to her and pulled her in for another kiss.

"Stay in bed and relax for a while."

"As you wish."

"Can I pick you up tomorrow morning?"

She smiled then took my face between and hands and kissed me.

"I'll take that as a yes."

-Bella's POV-

After Alice left, I stayed in bed like she requested. About forty-five minutes went by before I even heard a sound outside. A car door shut and I figured it was Edward or Jasper dropping off my truck. When I looked out my window Charlie was heading for the front door, and my red truck was sitting in its usual spot. Hm...

"Hey, Bella!" Charlie yelled.

"Coming!" I yelled.

I found Charlie in the living room watching a commercial on TV.

"Yeah, Dad?"

"The Blacks have invited us over for dinner on the reservation, want to come?"

"Sure, I haven't seen everyone in so long."

"Yeah, you'll be surprised at how everyone has grown so much, especially Jacob. He gets bigger every time I see him."