BPOV
"Alice, can I talk to you a second outside?" I asked her. My heart was galloping; and only because Edward was in the room. Pathetic. She smiled at me and nodded.
"What's up, Bella?" she asked me cheerfully. I smiled back sadly.
"I have a plan, Alice," I told her. She looked at me confused. "I have a plan to make Edward remember…" I finished. Alice's eyes glowed with excitement.
"Yey!" she squealed, and I giggled. "So what's the plan?!" she asked with a huge smile.
"You know, I did some research, right? So in one webpage I found that patients with amnesia could eventually find ways to remember everything they forgot. It said that even just looking at a flower can make them remember a day outside in the garden. Everything about that day; the people, the food, the talks… everything! So I plan on showing him –subtly- various objects, actions; things that have happened to him…" I finished all in one breath and smiled. "So do you think it'll work?" I asked finally. Alice's smile never left her face.
"Oh, Bella! It will work! Just a few moments ago he remembered Carlisle and Esme and my closet!" she said happily. I raised an eyebrow.
"Your closet?" I asked her. She nodded in exasperation.
"Of course, silly. My closet is unforgettable!" she smiled hugely. I sighed, looking down. Edward could remember Alice's goddamned closet, his parents and her; but he couldn't remember his freaking girlfriend!
"Bells, what's wrong?" Alice asked, worried.
"Edward remembered all that but me. Am I that forgettable?!" I cried. Alice sighed and patted my shoulder.
"Don't worry Bella; if your plan works out he'll be remembering you in no time," she said. And hugging me one last time, she went in Edward's room; leaving me to my own troubles.
I sighed and started walking around the hospital, stretching my legs. I had finally been discharged from the hospital, so now I was wearing tight jeans and a white tank-top Alice brought me. My mind drifted to Annabeth. How was she? Was she alright? Did she miss me? And then thinking of my daughter made me start thinking about Shawn. That bastard had caused this to Edward. He had fled, too scared to face the consequences. I gritted my teeth together to keep myself from shouting. I wanted to shout to the whole wide world who did this to me, to Edward, to us.
Finally I decided to search for a public computer. I found one near the waiting room, and logged on. I searched for messages from the Johnsons and found one. It said they had to take off. That they wanted Annabeth to see me one more time, but that they couldn't get a hold of me. They said that Annabeth was having an excellent time back to where they lived, and I was glad. With a sigh, I logged off. Next I went to the cafeteria; I hadn't eaten a lot that day.
When I got there I got a blueberry muffin and a cup of coffee. They were simply delicious. I got out a newspaper I found before by the waiting room and started to entertain myself with it. I was doing a crossword, when I felt a light tap on my shoulder. I looked up, and was greeted with the most amazing pair of eyes. They were Edward's, my only and true love.
"Hi," I greeted him happily. He smiled my favorite smile back. He motioned to the chair next to me, asking silently if he could sit there. I nodded with a smile.
"So what brings you here? Especially in a hospital gown," I teased. He chuckled.
"I needed to stretch my legs. Just lying down on that uncomfortable bed was giving me a headache," he grinned. I laughed.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. And the food here is terrible," I joked. But really, I was being serious. It tasted like crap. He laughed with me, but then he got serious, more thoughtful than anything you could say.
"Um, Bella?" he asked hesitantly. I smiled encouragingly. "When you said we were friends, you kind of hesitated. Why?" he asked. I blushed crimson.
"Well… I, um… y-you see," I started, not really knowing what to say. he raised his eyebrow. "Do you really want to know?" I whined. He chuckled and nodded. I huffed. "Fine, then. I was your girlfriend," I said. His jaw all but dropped.
EPOV
She –beautiful, funny, smart, beautiful, kind Bella- was my girlfriend. She was my girlfriend. My jaw dropped, I knew so. My heart had practically stopped beating at her words.
"Really?" I asked her after some time. She seemed nervous.
"Well, yeah," she said. But then my eyebrow furrowed.
"Was?" I asked her sadly. Did she not want me anymore?
"Well, I guess. I mean, you don't remember me, and how wrong would it be of me to take advantage of a guy who doesn't remember anything?" she joked, trying to lighten the tension.
"Don't worry of taking advantage of me," I smirked at her, and I swore her breathing hitched. But then she smiled real big, and she got this sexy smile that would kill millions of guys.
"Oh really?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows. I laughed and nodded.
"Oh well, I don't think you really mean it," she smirked. I chuckled.
"No?" I asked her. She shook her head. "And why?" I asked her.
"If I told you to, would you paint Alice's high heels?" she enquired. I thought about my answer. After knowing her for a few hours, I wasn't sure she'd be thrilled.
"Yes?" I answered, coming out more like a question. Bella's eyes widened and she exploded in a fit of giggles.
"Edward, if you did, she would literally kill you…" she trailed off, laughing some again.
"Glad I amuse you," I grumbled. She laughed.
And so the way went by, with me and Bella flirting with each other. Just one look and I knew it. I was a goner. I loved Bella, and I didn't even know her all that well. She was an amazing girl. But the end of the day I knew almost as much about her as before (or so she told me). Emmett was adopted, Bella's mom had died, etc…
A week went by, and finally I was released. I had become friends with everyone all over again. I was happy and in love with Bella. She said today she'd be coming over to my house, and help me trying to remember some stuff. I, of course, agreed immediately. So there I was, packing up my belongings, when there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" I called. In came Carlisle, wearing his white coat and looking very happy.
"Well so, I hope you get home safely. I will see you tomorrow, I'm on guard today," my father smiled. I smiled back.
"No problem, dad. See ya," I said, as I finished packing the last of my things.
"Oh and Edward, all the papers are signed. You are ready to leave at any time," he said. I smield.
"'Kay dad," I said. He went out of the room, and some minutes later I followed. Esme and Alice were waiting for me at the exit of the hospital by a black Mercedes. I panicked for a second seeing the car, but shrugged it off. I couldn't spend the rest of my life scared of a car. So I left my bags in the trunk, and slipped in the back seat.
The ride home was nice, and I loved how all the trees looked. When we got to the house, I did a double take. It was huge, and white, and beautiful, and huge! I smiled real big, before heading inside. I was just about to head to upstairs, when Alice stopped me.
"Oh, no you don't. When Bella get's here she'll give you a tour around the house and then you can leave your bags in your room," she said, a weird twinkle in her eyes. I just agreed and sat down on the only area they would let me be in; the living room. I heard the doorbell ring, and I was out of my seat faster than lightning and opening the door. I was not prepared for what I saw, though.
"Bella…" I chocked out.
BPOV
I was standing in front of Edward, with a huge smile on my face. I had fixed myself up for today. I was wearing black skinny jeans, a white shirt and black knee-high boots. I was wearing little makeup, just mascara, eyeliner and lip gloss (that I will not lie, Alice had to teach me how to wear all that) and I had let my hair down.
"Bella…" Edward finally said. He kept looking me up and down, as if he was not sure who I was or what I was. But, that was the reaction I had been looking for. I smiled even wider.
"May I come in?" I asked him shyly. That snapped him out of his trance, and he gave me my favorite crooked smile.
"Of course, I'm sorry," he said, and waited for me to come in and closed the door. I rolled my eyes. Ever the gentleman. I turned towards Edward, but being the klutz that I am, I tripped over nothing. I braced myself for the impact, but instead I felt two strong arms wrap around me. I opened my eyes, and I got lost in the depths of emerald green eyes.
"Are you okay?" Edward asked worryingly. I giggled.
"Did I mention I am a huge klutz and constantly trip over nothing?" I asked him. He chuckled and helped me up.
"So, Esme said that you were going to give me a tour around the house," he said shyly. I looked at him in surprise.
"They haven't showed you yet?" I asked him. He smiled and shook his head no. I smiled back.
"Well, we'll just have to arrange that," I said, and hooked my arm with his. I was rewarded with a beautiful crooked smile.
I showed Edward every single room in the house. I showed him the kitchen, the garden, the garage, the videogames room, the guest rooms, bathrooms, Alice's room (at which he was afraid to go in), Carlisle and Esme's room, and his music room.
"I played the piano?" he asked me. I nodded, happily. I took his hand and intertwined our fingers.
"Maybe one day you will learn again," I smiled up at him. He returned the smile, and we left the room. At last, I showed him his room.
He looked around his room, awed, and started listening to his music. The whole time, he had a big smile on his face. Therefore, I had a big smile on mine too. But suddenly, Edward took my hand, and we started dancing.
"Edward, no, I can't dance," I laughed.
"It's all in the leading," he grinned at me and winked. I laughed.
EPOV
I was having the best day of my life. I had Bella dancing with me, I had remembered my house, but nevertheless asked Bella to show it to me, and I was happy. I was slowly starting to remember some of my days with Bella. The memories were short, but in every single one, I was happy.
I twirled Bella, laughing, and brought her close to my chest. She kept laughing, and rested her head against my chest. But then, I had the most wonderful idea. I pushed Bella back a little, enough for me to grab her chin, and make her look me in the eyes.
I started leaning in, making my intentions clear, yet giving Bella enough time to break away. But she didn't. I pressed my lips against hers, happily, loving the feeling of finally kissing her, and then I fainted.
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