Love in a Bubble by Gabby1017

by Words of Love for Meli

Edward and Bella have a car accident that renders Bella into a coma. Edward visits her every day, talking to her about anything and everything. While Bella sleeps, she plays out all of Edward's conversations as though they were dates; both falling in love in a bubble.

5. Chapter 5

Love in a Bubble

Edward and Bella are in a car accident that renders Bella into a coma. Edward visits her every day, talking to her about anything and everything. While Bella sleeps, she plays out all of Edward's conversations as though they were dates; both falling in love in a bubble.

Chapter five:

BPOV:

My doctor calmly orders Dad and Edward out of the room. He conducts a thorough examination, and when he flicks a flash of light in my eyes, I can see a difference. "Well, Isabella, I'd say you are coming back to us."

EPOV

The nurse pokes her head out from the door and asks us to come back into the room. He doesn't waste any time. "Well, Doc?"

Dr. Rennella grins. "She's in the beginning stages of awakening. Her eyes did react to light, but there were no responses to other physical stimuli. She may have had a twitch in her hand as a neurological reaction, but there were none in my findings."

The chief continues, "But she is coming out of this?"

"We did ascertain that there was no brain damage read from any of the EEGs. I can't give you an exact time when she'll open her eyes and speak. Every individual responds differently and we will continue to keep a watchful eye on her. Right now, she is elevating. So, simply talk with her about nothing stressful, tell her about your day, talk about the weather or Aunt Sally's begonias. When she does awaken, as I said before, she may be disoriented with unclear vision. We won't know until Isabella is fully aware."

The chief shakes his hand. "Thank you, Dr. Renella."

"Chief, we want to see her awake just as much as you do." He smiles and turns to the nurse. "Any change, call me." He turns back to us. "I still want to keep her in ICU for precautionary measures."

EPOV

For the next few days, we witness more hand movements. My anxiety over her waking up and not being with her has me jittery. The Chief arranges for me to stay in her room without any interference from the doctor. I think he believes I am the prince that will awaken his princess. As corny as that sounds, I want it to be me.

My parents and Emmett visit often, spending time with me and going down memory lane with Bella.

This morning, Mom brings me freshly made blueberry muffins. As I stuff my face, I watch Bella breathe in deeply. My mom smiles and places a muffin under Bella's nose.

"I was hoping this would get a reaction from her," she says.

I frown. "Why?"

"Charlie told me how Bella would bake with her grandmother all the time, and this was one of her favorite recipes. She used to brew herself a huge mug of decaf tea, with sugar and milk and dissect a muffin in minutes." She giggles. "She would sometimes eat three in one sitting."

I still frown. "And you brought these why?"

"Well, if the doctor said talking or sound was a stimulus, why not smell? The muffins are a wonderful memory for Bella."

I look at my mother in amazement. "Leave it to you to think of that."

"The next time Charlie is here ask him about what kind of music Bella likes. That might be helpful, too. Maybe, you could play for her, Edward."

"If you don't mind, would you pick up my guitar and bring it here?" I ask.

She smiles again.

BPOV

Oh God, those muffins smell like heaven. Wow, I can smell. You're right, Esme, they are my favorite. I could go for one or two or three right now. Real food.

EPOV

It's late at night, and I can barely hear another patient's monitor from the hallway. The room is dimly lit by the streetlights peering in from the half-closed blinds. The door is ajar, and Bella and I are alone.

I turn on my side wishing I was next to her. "You seem so far away," I mumble.

I search her still face and roam her body. I have got to be more than a foot taller than her. She'll fit right under my arm.

The door slowly opens, and Darren peeks his head in and quietly greets, "Hey, Edward."

I sit up and smile. "Hi, Darren. What are you doing here?"

"Well, I went to your old room because I wanted to thank you for the money and the nurse on duty told me you were up here. So, how's Bella doing?"

"You know her?"

"I didn't recognize her the other night because of all the bruises, and then I heard the nurse mention her name. A few years back, I used to deliver the newspaper to the Chief's house. She was on the front porch one morning, reading a book. She had just moved here from Phoenix, and I thought she was the prettiest girl I had ever seen. I was all of eleven or twelve."

I smile. "Yeah, that's about the time we notice females."

I chuckle. "Well, I noticed her, and wanted her attention, so I asked her about her book. We got to talking, and I admitted I had a hard time reading. When she asked me why, I told her that no one ever cared enough to teach me. She got all red-faced and said whenever I had some time she would help me. And she did."

"That was nice of her."

"Yeah, she's cool like that. So, I, ah, read in the paper that a drunk driver did all of this," he says.

I explain, "Bella was driving next to me, trying to warn me about the oncoming car. It was too late for me to do anything. He hit me so hard, my car went into Bella's truck and dragged us down the highway until we came to the bridge. After that, I don't recall what happened, but she saved my life."

"Wow, she sacrificed herself for you. That's loving you, Dude."

Now, I come clean. "Ahh, I wasn't honest about dating Bella, Darren. I just needed to see her." I pause. "You know, with all that happened."

"No, no, I get it. It's cool. I'd want to date her, though. She's hot." He smiles. "But I got to get back to work."

"Thanks for stopping by, Darren."

"Naw, thank you, I appreciate the cash. I needed strings for my guitar."

"Oh, what kind?"

"It's a cheapo acoustic I bought at Walmart."

"Well, if you ever want to try out a Gibson, come visit my shop. We'll be opening in a couple of weeks."

He nods his head up and down. "Sweet. Yeah, I'll do that."

"It's in the new strip mall."

"I know. Are you going to give lessons, too?" he asks with wide eyes.

"Yeah, my partner and I will give private music lessons."

"Cool. Well, I have to go. See you soon."

"Okay, Darren."

The door closes, and I lean my head back on my pillow.

BPOV

Aw, my little Darren.

EPOV

The next day I get the surprise of my life when Jasper strolls into the room with Alice.

They drop their guitar cases and bags on the floor, and both hop into bed with me, hugging me tightly.

Jasper complains, "Man, we have a shop to open, you can't vacation now."

We laugh and catch ourselves.

"Is she coming around at all?" Alice says while jumping off the bed and standing near Bella. "She's a beauty." She turns to me and taunts, "Sleeping in the same room, Edward?"

"She saved my life, Ali," I sincerely proclaim. "But she's starting to come out of it. The doctor feels talking to her is good."

Jasper sits up. "Why not sing to her, Edward?" He chuckles, "Then, you could awaken Sleeping Beauty."

Alice slyly baits me, "Maybe you should kiss her?"

And I surprise her. "I'd rather she be awake for that."

She bites her lip. "Ooooooo."

BPOV

I agree. I want to be awake for that.

EPOV

"My mom is bringing me my guitar."

"So, let's play her a song and you can use my guitar," Alice chants.

Jasper takes both instruments out and hands me one. He begins to strum.

I glare at him. Really?"

"Hey, what can it hurt?" He shrugs.

We sing her something appropriate …

Open Your Eyes by Snow Patrol

BPOV

I love this song. It's perfect.

EPOV

"I swear I see her fingers move."

Alice smiles. "I think she moved, too, Edward. I think the four of us will be very close."

"I hope so, Ali. It would give a reason for all of this."

With all their traveling, I send them to my house to rest. Mom stops by and brings me my guitar. The Chief couldn't stay very long, and we didn't discuss Bella's favorite kind of music so, I chose something called Come to me by The Goo Goo Dolls. I hope it will fit us and wait for late night to sing to my sleeping angel.

I'll be kind, if you'll be faithful

You be sweet and I'll be grateful

Cover me with kisses dear

Lighten up the atmosphere

Keep me warm inside our bed

I got dreams of you all through my head

Fortune teller said I'd be free

And that's the day you came to me

Came to me

Come to me my sweetest friend

Can you feel my heart again

I'll take you back where you belong

And this will be our favorite song

Come to me with secrets bare

I'll love you more so don't be scared

And when we're old and near the end

We'll go home and start again

I caught you burnin' photographs

Like that could save you from your past

History is like gravity

It holds you down away from me

You and me, we've both got sins

And I don't care about where you've been

Don't be sad and don't explain

This is where we start again

Start again

Come to me my sweetest friend

Can you feel my heart again

I'll take you back where you belong

And this will be our favorite song

Come to me with secrets bare

I'll love you more so don't be scared

And when we're old and near the end

We'll go home and start again

Start again

Today's the day I'll make you mine

So get me to the church on time

Take my hand in this empty room

You're my girl, and I'm your groom

Come to me my sweetest friend

This is where we start again,

Again

Come to me my sweetest friend

Can you feel my heart again

I'll take you back where you belong

And this will be our favorite song

Come to me with secrets bare

I'll love you more so don't be scared

When we're old and near the end

We'll go home and start again

Start again

BPOV

I love the Goo Goo Dolls. This will be our favorite song.

EPOV

I finish the song and lean my head on my guitar.

A few minutes later when I look up, I have two, beautiful brown eyes staring at me.