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Previously:

I started to feel woozy. I was never good around blood. My vision started to blur and I began to sway, falling to the ground. The last thing I remember was a very familiar velvety voice calling my name.

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"This is your fault she's even here Tanya" cried a muffled voice coming from somewhere to my left.

"But Eddie, it was an accident." whined another muffled voice, slightly higher pitched than the first.

I slowly opened my eyes, lifting my head to inspect my surroundings. I could only make out the brightness of the room and the blurry shape of a brown door to my left, someone had removed my glasses. I lifted my head up further to hear the muffled voices coming from outside the room. I immediately felt woozy and laid my head back down on the soft pillow, squeezing my eyes shut, hoping that the nausea feeling would go away. I moved to stretch my legs and felt a sharp pain on my right side. I moaned and kept my leg still.

The details were a little bit blurry. I could remember watching Tanya bolt towards me dribbling the soccer ball but after that it gets a bit fuzzy.

I still felt drowsy and settled back into the pillow letting sleep succumb me once again.

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"Do you reckon she's alright?" whispered a voice close to my ear.

"Alice, don't be an idiot of course she's alright." Another voice hissed from the other side, "Carlisle said she would be tired because of the painkillers he gave her."

"She looks dead. Maybe we should poke her."

"Yeah, real smart Emmett. Because poking her is totally going to prove she's dead." remarked a voice further away.

"Shut up Jasper. I'm going to touch her hand. If its cold I think it's safe to say she's turned into a vampire." replied the voice I now recognised as Emmett.

I smiled to myself as I heard someone shift closer towards me. I felt something warm grasp onto my hand and I immediately clenched my hand down on top of his.

"Ahh!" squealed Emmett, bolting up and running across the room, "She's alive, she's alive!"

I heard numerous chuckles and opened my eyes slowly, a wicked grin spreading over my face. I still didn't have my glasses but I could make out the blurry outlines of Emmett hiding behind Rosalie in the corner and Jasper and Alice sitting beside my bed. Alice reached towards me and handed me my glasses.

"Thanks" I replied lifting them towards my face and looking around the room. From what I could tell, I was in a hospital bed. I felt a tug on my arm and saw the IV attached to my wrist.

I moaned and looked away pointedly.

"What's wrong Bella?" asked Alice grasping my hand and squeezing it lightly.

"I hate needles." I groaned.

"Aww is little baby Bella afraid of a teensy weensy needle?" mocked Emmett coming out from behind Rosalie.

I smirked. "Says the person who thought I was turning into a vampire." I chuckled, thinking of the outrageousness of Emmett's imagination sometimes.

"Hey! It could happen." pouted Emmett, crossing his arms over his chest. "Couldn't it Rosie?" He turned towards Rosalie with pleading eyes.

"Of course baby." She patted his arm lightly.

"Why am I here?" I questioned, "I only cut my leg, didn't I?"

Rosalie walked over to me and sat on the edge of the bed. "Bella, you lost alot of blood."

"Alot?" I squeaked. I could feel the bile rise up in my throat.

"Tanya's studs caught a vein, you were lucky the ambulance arrived so quickly."

"Oh." I looked down at my nails, not sure what is I should say next.

"You had everyone worried, especially Edward." said Alice, looking on the verge of tears.

"Edward?"

"He saw what happened and when you fell he rushed over to you. He picked you up and ran to the nurses' office where they then rang 911. If it wasn't for him you'd be alot worse."

I smiled. "Where is he?"

"Outside trying to sort things out with Tanya."

I scowled. "Is she trying to convince him it was an accident?"

"Yes." spat Rose, clearly not happy. "And he's starting to believe her."

"You're kidding right?" Jasper asked, looking between Rosalie and Alice. They both shook their heads. "Then he is as stupid as he looks." sighed Jasper, reaching over to rub my arm lightly.

"It's fine, really." I sighed shaking my head.

"No it is not fine Bella, can't you see that?" cried Rosalie, coming closer to me and shaking my shoulders. "Stop letting Tanya and her whores walk all over you. Fight for what you want Bella."

My eyes widened, shocked at her outburst.

"B-but how?" I stuttered, a little afraid of Rosalie.

"Go on dates. Make him jealous Bella." She explained in a 'duh' tone. "He doesn't know that what he wants is right in front of him, and he's not going to realise that unless you start growing a pair and opening up." She threw her hands in the air in aggravation.

"And don't say you aren't pretty enough for him to ever notice you." scolded Alice, shaking her index finger at me. "You're beautiful inside and out."

"Pfft." I snorted.

"Don't 'pfft' me Bella." Her eyes narrowing, "Mike Newton has been making puppy dog eyes at you since the fifth grade. You've just been too wrapped up in Edward to notice."

I sat there stunned, rendered speechless by what they had said. They were right. Edward had Tanya. And who did I have? No one. I needed to get out there and see the world.

"Fine." I sighed, hanging my head in defeat. "But there is no way I am going on a date with Mike Newton, is that clear?"

"Crystal." Grinned Rose, leaning over to give me a light hug.

"Bella and Newton." Snickered Emmett, clearly amused by the situation.

"Shut it Em." scowled Rose, leaning over and punching him in the shoulder. Hard. He whimpered and grumbled, slumping in his chair while rubbing his sore arm.

Just then, a sharp knock was heard at the door and Edward's father came in, carrying a clipboard and a worried expression. "Ah Bella, it's good to see you're awake. How are you feeling?" He reached over and felt my forehead while checking the computers connected to the wall.

"A lot better Doc." I grinned, Carlisle was like my second father. I had known him for as long as I remember. His wife Esme was like the caring mother I never got to know, loving and compassionate and always there if I needed a hug (A/N. Renee died giving birth to Bella in this story).

I was also a well known patient at Forks hospital. I can't even count the amount of times I'd been in here getting stitches or a cast. I knew the nurses and staff at the hospital well but that didn't make me feel any less comfortable staying here. I longed for my soft warm bed where I could look out the window and feel safe and loved.

"Can I go yet, Carlisle?" I whined. "I just want to go home."

Carlisle placed a warm, comforting hand on my shoulder, "I know Bella but I think it might be best if you stay the night for observation." He smiled apologetically and began writing scrupulously on his clipboard.

I sighed and leant my head back on the hard back of the hospital bed. This was definitely not what I would call a great start to the week.

"I think it's time we go." Alice said gently, as she bounced up from her seat, taking Jaspers hand and pulling him up as well.

"Bye Babes. Feel better." Rose whispered in my ear as she leaned in for a hug.

"I will." I smiled.

"Bye little Bellsy. No more soccer for you." Emmett smirked, his laughter filling the room.

"Bye Bells. We'll be back tomorrow morning." Alice leaned over and kissed me on the cheek.

"Bye Bella." Jasper rested his hand on my shoulder and gave me a reassuring smile.

I thanked them and watched their backs as they filed out. I had never felt more loved. I smiled to myself, hugging my arms to my chest. If everything else failed I knew who were always going to be there and I felt grateful.

I was still feeling drowsy and was just settling in to fall back to sleep when I heard a knock at the door. I immediately turned around and looked to see who it was, my heart pounding rapidly hoping it was the person I wanted to see most in the world.

"Hi Bella."

I inwardly sighed and slumped further down into the pillow as I saw who was leaning against the doorframe. My heart slowed down and I smiled kindly, gesturing with my hand for him to come in.

"Hey Jacob." I smiled again.

The atmosphere was awkward as he came to sit in the chair that was previously occupied by Alice. He stared at me for a moment, looking uncomfortable with his hands behind his back.

"What's wrong? You looked stressed."

"Oh." He looked down at his hands and his face flickered in recognition, "Oh, I forgot, I brought you these." He moved his hands from behind his back and I saw a small bunch of pink hydrangeas.

I looked at them for awhile before I realised he was waiting for me to say something

"How sweet." I tried to smile warmly but the smile didn't quite touch my eyes. The gesture was sweet but I really despised hydrangeas. I hated the smell.

I took them anyway and set them on the table beside the bed.

"How are you feeling?" He asked leaning over to look at me closer. That annoyed me. What was I? A freak experiment gone wrong?

"I'm fine. I don't even think I should be here. It was only a scratch." I stated, hearing the venom in my voice. I could feel the anger rising up towards the centre of my chest. I saw Jacob looking uncomfortable and my anger immediately dissipated. This was not his fault, I reminded myself.

"Sooo..." I started.

"Bellawouldyougooutwithme" Jacob rushed through his words looking terrified.

"Sorry?" I hadn't heard a word he said.

"Would you go out with me?" He said slower, pronouncing every word with care.

"Oh! I..er" I stuttered. I was shocked. I liked Jacob of course, but I'd never really thought of him as more than a friend. Sure, he was attractive in a ruggish sort of way but I only had eyes for one man.

As I thought about it I remembered what Rosalie had said to me earlier, 'Go on dates. Make him jealous Bella.'

"Yes. I'll go out with you." I said slowly, I really didn't want to give him a heart attack.

"Really?" He's face lit up into the goofiest grin I'd ever seen.

"Yup." My smile wavering as I fought to keep it on my face. I was quickly losing my patience and I really just wanted to go back to sleep.

"I'm really sorry Jake but I'm feeling really tired." I lied, hoping he couldn't see through the apologetic smile I was giving him.

"No, that's fine." He smiled and awkwardly leaned over to give me a peck on the cheek. He waved and shut the door behind him.

I groaned and hung my head. What had I gotten myself into? I bit my lip and drummed my fingers on my knee thinking of excuses to tell Jacob.

I was deep in thought and I didn't hear the door creak open and click closed.

"Ahh you're awake." Came a voice near the door.

"Gahh!" I screamed, clutching my chest in terror. I looked towards the door and exhaled heavily.

"Don't do that Edward!" I screeched, feeling the familiar blush colour my cheeks.

He chuckled and strode towards me, placing himself at the foot of my bed.

"And how is our damsel in distress doing this fine evening?" He smirked.

"I am NOT a damsel in distress." I huffed, resisting the urge to poke my tongue at him like a five year old.

"So I don't get a thank you?" He pouted pretending to look hurt.

"Thank you Edward." I smiled and I was rewarded with my favourite crooked smile.

"Say Edward is the best." He demanded sounding like a five year old.

"I am not going to say Edward is the best." I responded.

"You too chicken?" He teased.

"I am not a chicken." I pouted.

"Then say Edwards the best." He urged.

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

He leaned closer, putting his arms on either side of my body and inching his face close towards me so I was looking directly into his deep emerald eyes.

"For me?" He pleaded, unknowing to the power he had over me.

"Fine." I sighed, I was putty in his hands.

"Edward is the best." I obliged, smiling while I said it.

He smirked, highly amused at the fact that I was playing along.

"Now say, Edward is super hot and awesome." He said again, struggling to keep a straight face.

"Edward is super hot and awesome." I said as fast as I could.

"Hmm I don't quite think that's good enough." He scolded playfully. He furrowed his brows for a minute in deep thought until he's whole face lit up with an evil smirk. Uh Oh.

"Say.. I love Edward."

My smile faltered a little but i wasn't going to let him win. I gathered all of my courage and said to him looking him straight in the face, "I love Edward."

Oh how true those words were.

He stared at me intently for a moment. I was still watching him closely and I saw a flicker of something deep in his eyes. I mentally shrugged it off, probably a trick of the light.

I was still looking at him, never breaking his gaze, when he snapped out of his stupor and playfully ruffled my hair.

"So how's the leg?" He asked, narrowing his eyes when he moved the blanket down and saw the think bandages that had been place on top of it, one overlapping the other.

"Well it could have been worse." I smiled trying to lighten the sudden change of mood.

"Yes it could of." He replied sourly.

I reached out to touch his cheek, "It's not your fault." I whispered, comforting him. He looked at me and smiled, placing his hand over mine.

The door opened and Charlie walked in.

"Bells how are-." He stopped and saw that Edward was in here.

I quickly removed my hand a blushed crimson, looking down.

"I'll come back later then." Muttered Charlie awkwardly as he shut the door a little too loud.

I looked up and noticed Edward staring at me with a peculiar look on his face. His eyes drifted to my side and he scowled, moving off the bed and walking towards the table near my bed.

"Hydrangeas?" He scoffed, "This was obviously given to you by someone who doesn't know you at all. Let me guess. Jacob?"

"Edward." I warned.

"What?" He said innocently.

"Don't." I sighed.

"Fine but everyone knows that your favourite flowers are yellow tiger lilies." He insisted.

"Actually only you and Alice know that."

"Really?" He asked eyebrows raised. I nodded blushing furiously.

"Well I feel special." He announced proudly.

I yawned, suddenly feeling very tired.

"I should go, you look tired." He frowned immediately looking worried.

"I'm fine, you don't have to go." I insisted, hoping I wasn't coming off as needy.

"I need to go home anyway; to update Mum on how you're doing she's been worried sick. She would've come herself but she's knee deep in paint. She's redecorating our kitchen again." He rolled his eyes but smiled. You couldn't be angry at Esme. She was too lovable

I chuckled.

"Bye Bella." He leaned over and lightly pressed his lips against my forehead. My pulse quickened and my heart was pounding rapidly against my chest.

"Good night Edward." I smiled, blushing once again.

I made myself comfortable as he walked towards the door.

"Sweet dreams." He whispered before he walked out.

I heard the door close and I exhaled heavily.

"Oh I will." I sighed smiling to myself.

I closed my eyes and let the darkness overtake me thinking nothing but happy thoughts.

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EPOV:

As I crept silently towards the door, I turned around and saw Bella getting herself comfortable. I watched as her hair fanned out around her and I felt a slight tug in the centre of my chest. I wasn't sure what that feeling was but I brushed it off, probably indigestion I thought to myself.

"Sweet dreams." I whispered, hoping I wouldn't disrupt her.

I shut the door and walked down the long corridor.

There really was no girl on earth like Bella. She was one of a kind.

Ahh how totally clueless is Edward?

And the drama's just starting!

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