Author's Note: I'm pretty sure I know where I'm going with this story now. Thank you readers for sticking by me while I had to collect my thoughts. I think I'm going to start to stir up some trouble now. Enjoy and please review!
I am so happy to finally be going home. Sleeping and eating in the hospital is so not fun. I hope that Quil isn't feeling bad any more. I feel bad that he thinks that this whole thing is his fault. It's not like he pushed me off the board.
"LK? LK!" I hear my dad. "We're home, angel."
"Oh thanks Daddy. I spaced off for a minute. I think I'm going to go call Quil and make sure he's ok."
"Sounds good but take it easy. I don't want you getting all stressed out right now. You need your rest."
When I get into my room, I see that there are flowers waiting for me. 'No card. Hmm I wonder who sent them to me.' I think to myself.
I pick up the phone to call Quil. "Hey Friend! How are you?"
"I'm fine but I should be asking you that question. You're the one that just got out of the hospital."
"I'm really fine. Just a minor headache but nothing else is bothering me. I was just really worried that you were still blaming yourself for this."
"I just feel bad about it. I thought that I pressured you into learning how to surf and then it went badly so I just feel kind of guilty."
"Well, there is no reason to feel guilty. I'm just a klutz. I mean, you saw me the whole time. I probably fell 100 times before that last time. Seriously, don't feel bad about it."
"Ok, I'll try not to. Listen, I got to go. I'll talk to you later."
I couldn't help but notice that he sounded distant while talking to me.
"Oh ok. Yeah. I'll just talk to you later."
After we hung up, I just couldn't help but think that there was something going on with Quil. Was he still upset over Jacob riding with me to the hospital? Did something else happen between them? Why was he acting so weird? I wonder if it really is just him feeling guilty. I just have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that there is something else to it.
My phone starts ringing and I look down to see Jacob calling.
"Hey Jake!"
"LK! How're you feeling? I've been thinking about you since we left last night."
"I'm feeling good. I have a small headache but I'm doing just fine. What are you up to? Do you want to come over and hang out for a bit? I could use some company."
"Umm you know I would love to but I made plans with Bella already. Maybe some other time?"
"Oh yeah. No problem."
"Ok, well, I gotta go. Bella just got here. I just wanted to check up on you."
"Thanks. Bye."
'Bella! Really? I thought they weren't really friends any more. Why do I feel like I just got blown off by two people?' I sigh to myself. Maybe I can go for a walk.
"Hey Daddy? I'm going to go outside and get some fresh air."
"Ok but be safe."
"Will do."
It's overcast as usual in Forks. Not that I would expect anything else but a little sunshine could be a help to my mood right now. I wonder what Jake and Bella are doing. And Quil. Ugh. There is too much on my mind right now and I hate it.
After a few minutes, I've walked all the way into town and with nothing better to do, I make my way into the General Store.
"Lily Katherine, Hello!" I hear someone call out to me. As I turn around, I see Doctor Cullen behind me with some of his kids. "How are you feeling today?"
"I'm doing ok, thanks for asking. I just needed to get out of the house to get some fresh air. I know you said that I needed to take it easy for the next few day but"
"Lily Katherine, slow down. Getting out and walking around is more than fine it's just doing something strenuous would be a bad idea," He cut me off.
"ughmmm" I hear one of his kids cough behind him. "Umm dad, do you mind making the introductions or are you going to continue to ignore us?" He said with a smirk on his face.
"Oh Edward, I apologize. Lily Katherine, these are some of my children. That is Edward, Alice and Jasper. Kids, this is Lily Katherine."
"Hi! And please call me LK. Lily Katherine just sounds so formal and that is so not me," I said smiling. Maybe this day won't be so bad. "Edward, aren't you Bella's Edward?"
His face turned slightly dark, "We're going through a rough patch right now. I'm not sure what you could call me at this point in time."
"Oh. I'm sorry! I didn't mean to bring up a bad subject."
"No problem."
"LK, you have the most beautiful hair!" Alice said changing the subject. "I'd love to play with it some night. Maybe tonight? Rosalie, our other sister, never lets me play with her hair."
"Yeah, that would be great! I was feeling a bit down today with Quil and Jacob acting so weird so this would be a nice change!"
"Perfect! Edward will pick you up at your house at around 8ish? Does that work?" Alice asked with a knowing smile.
"Sounds good. Edward, is that ok for you to pick me up? If you have other plans, I understand and I can figure out another way there."
"He has no plans. But you are so sweet to say that." Alice answered for him.
Edward shoots a look over at Alice but looks back at me and smiles, "I'll be there at 8, no problem. I'm looking forward to hanging out with you."
"Me too! Let me give you my cell number and I can give you directions to my house."
After Edward and I exchange numbers I start walking back to my house to get ready. 'Not so shabby of a day.' I can't wait until tonight.
My phone rings and I answer it before looking at the screen. "Calling me already Edward? It's been like 2 minutes since I've seen you," I said laughing in the phone.
"Umm no, not Edward. It's Jake. What Edward were you expecting a call from?"
"Oh! Hey! Edward Cullen. I'm going to his place to hang out tonight. His family is so nice."
"CULLEN! LK, I really don't think you should be hanging out with that family. They are bad news!" Jacob yells through the phone.
"Bad news? They are good enough for your friend Bella to hang out with but I can't? That's not fair!"
"I just don't want you being around them. It has nothing to do with being good enough."
"Jake, thank you for looking out for me but I'm old enough to make my own decisions on who I want to hang out with and be friends with and I'm going to hang out with them. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to get off the phone so that I can get ready for tonight. Bye"
I hang up before Jacob has a chance to say anything back.
"What a jerk!" I say to myself. "Who the hell does he think he is telling me who I can be friends with? UGH! Whatever. I'm not going to let him ruin my night!"
I practically skip my way back to the house excited about the new friends that I made today. 'What am I going to wear? I only have a few hours before Edward comes. I better hurry.'
