Chapter 9

EdwardPOV

I sat on the hospital bed while Carlisle wrapped up m stab wound on my arm. I couldn't think of anything except Bella lying in the other room unconscious still. If only I had gotten there sooner, maybe she would be awake. I sighed and closed my eyes.

"Son?" I turned to Carlisle who was looking at me with his hands in his pockets. I peered down at my arm which was now wrapped tightly in a white bandage.

"Thanks" I said, jumping down from the bed and pulling on a clean shirt I had brought from the house.

"Just go see her. Be there when she wakes up" I sighed again and shook my head.

"I cant. Seeing her like that, it tears me apart" I said.

"It will mean more to her than anything for you to be the first one she sees when she does wake up" He said, patting my shoulder. I smiled at him and he returned it before heading out of the room. I buttoned up the last buttons on my shirt before following Carlisle out of the room and over to Bella's. I took in a deep breath and opened the door before walking in.

There she lay, lifeless on the white bed, with wires coming out of her hand and her nose. I had to hold back a gasp as I walked over to her side, dragging a chair over so I could sit beside her.

"Bella…I'm sorry. I need you to know that. And I know you cant hear me just know, but if I had lost you, I couldn't have lived with myself. I love you too much to live without you" I said, placing my forehead on the back of her hand.

"I love you too" A soft voice said. My head snapped up to see Bella looking down at me with loving eyes. She reached her hand up and wiped away the tear that I hadn't noticed spill over and run down my cheek.

"Oh Bella" I said, standing up and kissing her quickly.

"Ow…Edward" She mumbled under my lips. I pulled back and mouthed a sorry to her.

"Its ok. I'm sorry too" She said biting her lip. I looked at her confused.

"What would you have to be sorry for?"

"Your arm. It should have been me" I sighed and stroked her cheek.

"I would take a bullet for you. Never mind a simple scratch" She smiled. A tear rolled down her cheek as she tried to look away. I caught her face in my hand and wiped the tears away with my thumb.

"Hey, hey, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing…I just…don't deserve you" I looked at her shocked.

"Oh Bella, you don't know how wrong you are" Then I carefully placed a soft kiss on her lips and rested my forehead on hers. I sat back down but kept her hand clasped tightly in my own.

Suddenly, the door creaked open and a certain pixie peeked around the door.

"Alice" Bella exclaimed, her voice rough. Alice danced into the room and to Bella's other side. She gently wrapped her arms around Bella and hugged her. Jasper, Emmet and Rosalie followed after her. Each coming up and giving Bella a gentle hug.

"Its so good to see you guys" Bella said, smiling at them.

"Its great to see you finally awake" Alice said, sitting on the bed beside Bella while the others just stood next to Alice. Bella peered up to Jasper and Emmet.

"I owe you guys big time. Thanks for helping save me" She said. Jasper patted her shoulder while Emmet pulled her into another hug. She laughed and patted his back.

"Bella we've missed you a lot. We're so glad your ok" Rose said. I smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Bella we have to go, it was only a quick visit. We'll see you when you get home I guess" Jasper said, placing a hand on Alice's shoulder. She looked up and nodded at him. Before she left, her and Emmet gave Emmet a last hug while Jasper gave her a quick peck on her cheek and Rosalie patted her shoulder. Once they left, Carlisle came into the room.

"Bella! Nice to see you awake! How are you feeling?" Carlisle said, picking up her folder of notes and shimming through what ever was written there.

"Good, a little sore but good" She relied.

"Good" Carlisle chuckled. He noted it down and snapped the folder shut.

"Once we do a blood test, you are free to go" He said smiling and walking out the room. Bella let out a small groan.

"What is it?" I asked concerned. She laughed.

"Blood test means needle. I hate needles" She said. I started laughing with her. A nurse came in while we calmed ourselves down.

"Ok dear, if you could just sit up and stretch your arm out" She said, pulling out a small needle. Bella did as she was asked and turned away to face me and closed her eyes. I laughed at her expression. The nurse placed two fingers on the inside of Bella's arm and slowly slipped the needle in and pulled back, collecting a blood sample. Bella's grasp on my hand got tighter and tighter. I tapped her hand.

"Its ok Bella. Nearly done see?" She let out a deep breath and opened her eyes just as the nurse removed the needles and placed a plastic lid on top of it. She smiled and left the room.

"I'll let you change while I discharge you" I said, kissing her again softly and leaving the room.

BellaPOV

I picked up a pair of my old favourite jeans and a white t-shirt which had been left for me. Once I was changed into them I put on my green converse and my black zipper. Edward came in holding his own jacket in his hand. My stomach was hurting, but apart from that I felt normal.

"Ready to go?" He asked. I nodded and he wrapped his arm around my waist and led me out of the hospital and towards the car park. He walked me over to his silver Volvo and opened my door for me. I got in and he closed the door before getting in on the drivers side. He started the engine and turned to face me before he pulled away.

"I love you Bella" I smiled and leaned over and kissed him softly before taking his hand and letting him pull away in the car. The journey was short and quiet, but I didn't mind. The car stopped and I realised we were at Charlies. He came running out the house to meet us. I got myself out of the car only to be met by Charlies arms wrapping around me. He pulled back and I could see his eyes watering.

"Aw dad, don't cry. Its ok. I'm ok" I said, trying to encourage him. He nodded and dried his eyes before turning to Edward.

"I cant thank you enough Edward" He said, hugging him also, slapping his back like guys do (A/N I always wondered why they do that). They let go and Charlie looked at his watch.

"I hate having to do this Bella, but I need to go. Things to sort out some stuff concerning 4 men that deserve the death sentence" He said, I shuddered as I realised who he was talking about. Edward wrapped and arm protectively around my shoulders. Charlie gave me a one armed hug as he walked over to his cruiser and drove away. Edward walked me into the house. We went into the living room and I switched on the TV while Edward sat on the sofa. I put on a film we cold watch as we wound down for the night. When I turned back, Edward was outstretched on the sofa. I chuckled at his awkward position he was lying in on the sofa. He gently pulled me down beside him as we watched the film.

"You know Bella, when I found out you were missing, I nearly died, mentally I mean, but I would have died for you if I hadn't had gotten there in time" I turned so I was facing him.

"Don't say that. If something had happened to me, you shouldn't blame yourself" I said. He sighed and I closed my eyes while resting my head against his chest.

"I was so scared Edward…when they took me…I was so scared" I whispered. His arms wrapped more tightly around me.

"I would never let anything happen to you ever again" He whispered back. I smiled even though he couldn't see me. I soon fell asleep soon afterwards in Edwards embrace.

A/N Ok so this chapter is longer but its not the end…yet! I feel like I should add a scene from Twilight but make it related to the story? So the next chapter is PROM! YAY! Lol REVIEW PLZ!