A/N: Anything Twilight related belongs to SM.

I've decided to ask my reviewers a question (which I'll answer as well, to be fair) every chapter at the bottom Author's Note, but don't feel like you have to answer it! Just reviewing would make me ecstatic :)

This chapter's a short one, the next should be up tomorrow!

On with the show…err…story…

Safe Harbour

Chapter 3: Alone

Saturday

The next day is uneventful; it's the first time since I finished high school that I spend the whole day in bed. Only leaving it to go to the toilet and have an apple. When I realise apples are Demetri's favourite fruit, I chuck it out instead.

Sunday

Much like the day before, I spend the majority of my time in bed. However I turn on the TV and watch a couple of movies that are on. I also call in at work to tell them I won't be in for a couple of weeks. It's fine since I haven't taken a sick day in over a year.

Monday

I take a shower and I get a text message from Rosalie, my sister. She wants to know if I'm still alive and well. Am I? I don't think so, so I don't reply. I take some pain medication for my headache and go back to sleep.

Tuesday

I miss Demetri.

Wednesday

I get a worried call from my mum on the answering machine as I was asleep when she called. She wondered why I hadn't called on Saturday, which I apparently said I would do. I contemplate calling back but am too tired. I decide that since I don't have the energy, nor appetite to eat, I should have a bottle of water. Thinking ahead, I grab four bottles out of the fridge, placing them near my bed.

Thursday

I manage to last the whole day without thinking about Demetri but rather, instead, I miss my family.

Friday

I get a text message from Demetri telling me that if I want, we can hook up. I don't reply.

Sunday

I decide to take a much needed shower, and do a small load of washing; including my bed sheets. When I return to my bed there's two missed calls from Demetri. I turn my phone off and put it in the bin. I'll buy another one when I'm not so tired.

Tuesday

When I realise I'm almost out of water bottles, I decide I should really start to eat again, even if I don't have an appetite. I figure that if someone unexpected comes to visit, like my mother or God forbid my sister, I don't want it to seem like I can't look after myself. Even though it's clear that I've failed so far.

I make the decision of going to get groceries tomorrow.

Wednesday

While I'm out getting food, I buy a new phone. Nothing special, just easy enough to work with. I get back home and find my old phone so that I can transfer numbers. I have twelve missed calls from Demetri, five missed calls from Rosalie, three from mum and dad and two from Jasper, my other sister, Alice's husband. Alice has sent me a text message.

Edward,

Please return our calls.
You're worrying us.
We miss and love you.
And I'm always here to listen.

Love Ali xx

After I shed a couple more tears I decide to cut the shit and stop acting like a highly emotional teenager. My friends and family will keep me sane if I just let them. I quickly reply with my new number to her and suggest that I come visit the next day. Five seconds later and she has replied. She tells me that everyone will be at mum and dad's place for dinner if I'd like to join. I reply saying that I'd love to.

That night I put all of my groceries away and make myself a healthy dinner.

A/N:

Have you ever been hurt by someone?

Yes, I once was in a relationship with a guy who I really, really liked; turned out he was only doing it for a bet.

Thanks for reading.