I decided to jump a few weeks ;]
Two weeks later…
I slowly opened my eyes with my blond hair falling around my face.
"Jasper!" my little pixie squealed, "You're awake!"
She ran to me from the other side of the room and gave me a small hug. Around me, there were mountains of flowers of different sorts, stuffed teddy bears, and hundreds of "get well soon" messages.
There were wires all around me and there was an aching in my chest.
"How long was I asleep?" I asked quietly.
"Two weeks. Gabe's been awake since the day after the accident but Rose is still in a coma," Alice replied.
She kissed my cheek, "I was so worried." I closed my eyes and let her stay with me.
The door to the room opened as I heard my mother's voice.
"Jasper, honey, you're awake!" My mother ran her hand through my hair.
"Hi mom," I smiled, "Where's dad?"
"He's still dealing with a few things, sweetie," my mothers eyes grew dark, "Did James really shoot you and Gabe?"
I nodded softly.
She began to weep, "Oh my only son, I thought you'd never wake up. You're sister she's still in a coma. I thought I'd lose both of you."
I turned to face the next bed where Rosalie lay. Her eyes were closed peacefully and there were tubes everywhere. I sighed; my beautiful sister was in danger on being gone. Her boyfriend was quietly seated next to her.
"Jas, you're awake," Edward said as he walked in, "I thought my Halo bud wouldn't wake up any more," he chuckled.
I laughed softly and caressed my mom's cheek- she was still crying.
"Its okay mom," I told her, "Rose will wake up."
"But what if she doesn't?" Emmett complained next to her.
"She will," I said strongly.
My sister wasn't weak. Heck, she'd be a wrestler if she wanted too. There was this even one time she wanted to be on the football team.
"Ugh," the aching in my chest became worse as the machines next to me beeped louder and faster. Soon, I found myself plunging into the darkness.
BPOV
Once I got out of school my parents directly drove us to the hospital.
After Thanksgiving Vacation, the whole school was informed of what had happened; however, most of them already knew from the news coverage reports. Class was suspended for two days and James, Royce, and their closest friends had been taken into custody. There would be a trial a week after the three victims/witnesses would wake up.
When I walked in the room, the whole group seemed to be gathered around Jasper.
"What's going on?" I asked, still in my school uniform.
Edward put his arm around my shoulder, "Jas woke up for a few minutes but he sunk back into unconsciousness."
"Oh," I looked at Jasper whose face seemed so peaceful.
"What about Rose?" I looked at them.
They all just shook their heads and turned to look at the literal Sleeping Beauty.
"Everyone, will you please leave the room for now?" asked a nurse, "We have check-ups to perform and it's getting overcrowded."
"I'm not leaving," Emmett said in a low voice. I looked at the guy I considered to be my older brother; his eyes had purplish bruises, his curly hair was a complete mess, he was wearing a dirty shirt and sweat pants, plus, he hadn't attended school since the night of the incident.
For a minute looking at him, he looked like he had gone completely crazy.
"It's alright, Em," Carlisle told him as he walked in, "I'm the doctor for these patients anyways. You can stay, Emmett; I know you've been through a lot."
We all left the room without any complaints; even the two Hales didn't complain- they understood how special Rose was to Emmett too.
In the waiting room, I sat there doing my homework with Edward at my side helping. One of the reasons we rarely had class together was because he was in several AP and Honors classes.
"Edward, I have to be home by six," I whispered in his ear. He nodded and pecked my lips.
"I'll be right back," he told me.
I sighed; I would never get tired of that. His lips on mine, his bronze hair, and his gorgeous body; I had to admit, he had a pretty good looking body for someone his age.
Opening, my brand new HTC Fuze (my Quickfire broke after I dropped it) I checked the time; it was 4:30. An hour and a half left, I thought to myself.
Edward came back and sat next to me again.
"Where'd you go?"
He replied, "I was at the other waiting room trying to see if the reporters are still there. Unfortunately, they still are."
"Why do they have to be here," I nuzzled into his neck.
"Because the press thinks this is all a good cover story. After all, the Hales aren't a stranger to publicity and neither are the Carmichaels."
I sighed.
Once Carlisle had finished the routine check-ups, he allowed us all back inside.
Gabe and Jasper were awake, playing Grand Theft Auto IV on the plasma TV.
"Where'd you guys get the Xbox 360?" Edward asked.
"Carlisle," they smiled and continued on with their game.
They were using their tube connected hands to play the game but they only had one hour to play.
Edward laughed when he heard this, "Who can possibly play for only an hour? This game is off the hook!"
"Carlisle says it might stress us out so we can only play two hours each day; one hour at a time," Gabe made a face.
My phone began to ring.
"Hey Sami," I winked at Gabe. His face immediately lit up.
Sami had gone back to England last week because her school wasn't very fond of absences. Of course, Gabe had been truly upset about this but she promised to call everyday; which she did.
"Can I have the phone now?" Gabe impatiently waited.
I rolled my eyes and handed him the phone. He paused the game and concentrated on his conversation with my sister.
"Oh hey Sami," he blushed.
Edward wolf-whistled and yelled into my phone, "He's blushing!"
Gabe turned red even more and said, "Oh yeah, it's cool. Jasper finally woke up."
Jasper grinned.
"Oh no, she hasn't. We're hoping soon. I know, the trial should be sooner- they're all out on bail."
He paused.
"Yeah. I don't want to go back to school but I have to in a week."
He smiled weakly.
"My head sometimes hurts but its not as bad anymore. Carlisle did a pretty fine job."
Blushing again, he whispered, "I love you, too."
He tried to be discreet but we all caught it.
I heard Emmett whistle. The whole room went silent.
"What? I can't joke around for a bit?" He faintly smiled at us. Finally, we had part of the old Emmett back.
"No, you can't," a weak familiar voice suddenly spoke up.
"Rose? Babe, you're awake!" Emmett kissed her.
"Mmm, I missed you Emmy bear," she kissed him back.
We all cheered. Not only did we have the old Emmett back, we also had Rose again.
Edward went out to call Mr. and Mrs. Hale to let them now they're daughter was finally awake.
"Oh my God, Rose, you're awake!" Mrs. Hale went up to her daughter.
"Mom, Dad! You guys look like you haven't slept in days," she giggled.
"Well, we haven't dear. You and Jasper woke up today after two weeks in a coma," she placed her hand on her daughters.
"It's alright mom, I'm fine," she comforted her own mother.
"Sweetie, we'll be back in fifteen minutes, I have to go talk to the press," she told Rose.
She nodded as her parents left.
"Rosalie Hale! You're finally awake," Carlisle exclaimed as he came in.
"Hi, Carlisle. It's been awhile right?" she joked.
"Yes it has, I'll be performing a few checks in thirty minutes since you're awake. Just press the red button if you need anything," he bowed his head and left the room.
Rosalie's eyes suddenly were filled with pain and regret.
"You guys don't know what happened to me that night did you?" she choked out.
Emmett was the first one to answer, "We know enough. You were going to your car probably when someone…" he trailed off.
"Em, it was Royce. I recorded it on my phone if you need proof," she hid her face from us.
"You recorded it?" he asked.
"Yeah, I reached into my Blackberry and pressed a button once I realized my shirt was off," she began to cry.
"No, Rose, don't cry. I promise, I'll murder that son of a bitch," he caressed her face and kissed her passionately.
"Wait, what happened to the two of you?" Rose turned around once she finally realized she had no clue why her brother and his best friend were in the hospital.
"We were shot by James," Jasper told her, "Before that, Royce came in and claimed he had dealt with the whore."
"Holy fuck," she said lowly, "they planned this all out; me then the two of you."
"Shitheads! I can't believe I didn't go with you to the party; this wouldn't have happened," Emmett exclaimed.
"Babe, it's okay. I think they would have shot you too if you had gone with me," she held on to his hand.
"I'm sorry," Emmett cried.
"No, don't be. When they left me out there on the street, I heard your voice immediately. I thought it was a dream but I knew better," she smiled at him.
"Edward, I have to go," I told him.
"Alright," he sighed and bent down to kiss me.
"Bye guys," I pulled away from Edward.
I hugged everyone; even the ones on the hospital bed. Before I left, I went to the other waiting room and hugged everyone a goodbye.
"See you tomorrow," I told them.
I took the elevator to the ground floor. But before could exit the glass doors of the hospital, I saw a swarm of photographers, video cameras, and microphone outside. I'd been through a crowd like this before; when my mom had been hospitalized for a week after she sprained her ankle during Fashion Week. But this time, there were no buff men in suits to cover me.
"Miss Swan, we've been assigned to escort you to your ride," a man in a black suit told me.
I nodded as he led the way out the glass doors. Once I got out, I could her questions being thrown around everywhere until I got in the family Escalade.
"How are they doing, Miss Swan?" Joey asked me as he drove away from the hospital.
"Fine, actually," I replied, "Rose woke up twenty minutes ago."
He chuckled, "I heard it on the news twenty minutes ago. It looks like the press is all over this."
"Yeah, they completely are."
The ride remained quiet until we reached home. I grabbed my backpack and placed it in my bedroom. The room next to me was empty- a constant reminder that my sister was back in London.
Great, the loneliness evades again.
"Hey Bells, are you home?" I heard my dad say.
I ran down the stairs and stopped at the foot.
"I thought you'd be in the main office until 7," I raised my eyebrows.
"Oh, you're mom wanted to go to the OB/GYN while you were at the hospital," he scratched the back of his head. Must have been an awkward day, I thought.
"Still uncomfortable with the ultrasound, dad," I smirked.
He laughed and nodded, "Yeah, well, I don't care if it's with technology; its too much to look at a baby with a machine."
I shook my head jokingly and went to the living room to do my homework.
When I was almost done, my mom arrived in her BMW.
"Bella!" she pulled me in for a hug.
"Hi, mom," I patted her belly, "Little sibling."
"Where were you?" I asked her.
"I was at the designer office to check on the fall collection for next year; you're gonna love it," she smiled at me.
"Does that mean I'm going to the March fashion week?" I sighed.
"Don't worry sweetie, I have your dress ready," she patted my shoulder and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Great, here I go to the Los Angeles fashion week.
Finishing up my homework, I went in the kitchen, only to see my mom finishing up her special Macaroni and Cheese dish.
We all sat down for dinner at the island counter in the kitchen.
"Well, Renee, I think the timing is right," Charlie told her.
I looked up from my dinner plate and threw questioning looks at both of them.
"Right for what?" I asked anxiously.
"We've been talking…" Charlie started.
"About you and Edward," Renee continued.
I almost choked on my chicken piece. Crap, I think the scene at the hospital was too much.
"And we spoke to Carlisle and Esme, too," Renee told me.
My eyes switched from one to the other. If they would ask me to break up with him…that would be a lot to take in.
"And well, Bells, I know how old you are and your grades are fine so we've decided to invite him over for dinner," Renee kept talking, "with his parents of course; you know, like a get-to-know each other dinner."
I practically spit out my food.
"Um…you guys approve of this?" I asked nervously.
"You and Edward, sure, sweetie; I mean, Carlisle and I had always hoped that you two would fall in love so we could be in-laws," he joked.
I stared at him like he was crazy.
"He's really not joking, Bells. They've been about that since you two were toddlers, fighting over a teddy bear. Besides, Edward seems like a fine young man and he's not that old for you. Plus, he's good looking too," Renee winked at me.
Whoa, did my mom just say my boyfriend was hot? Uhm, yeah she just did.
"So, we've set the date for next Friday. How does that sound?" Renee asked.
I nodded.
"Yes!" Charlie exclaimed, "Grill out with Carlisle!"
Renee and I looked at him.
He shrugged, "Just like my college days." We all erupted in laughter; sometimes my parents acted like they were young again. Well, they were young for one with a teenage daughter but, come on, they can't party like that anymore, I joked to myself.
When dinner was finished, I helped my mom clean up then headed upstairs to my room. It would be Friday tomorrow so I wouldn't be stressed out anymore.
It was the 4th of December; I sighed; almost Christmas and almost our anniversary.
I stopped dead in my tracks; our first month anniversary.
What was I going to get him?
I pulled out my Fuze and texted Alice.
What should I get Edward for our first month ann.?
-Bella
She replied immediately.
Definitely something nice
Shopping tomorrow!
-Alice.
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No, Alice.
I meant like, one thing he'd absolutely love.
-Bella
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Uh, let me ask him…
-Alice
I waited for five minutes until she finally responded.
Well, I just looked in his bedroom to see what he really is fond of.
I say Nikes or a video game.
Wait! Maybe like new CDs; he's such a music fan.
-Alice
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Oh kaye. Thanks, Al.
-Bella
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Ur welcome ;]
-Alice
Wait, whoa. My mom said that our dinner with Edward and his parents would be next week- that was our anniversary!
Great, I sarcastically commented.
"Mom, can I go shopping tomorrow?" I asked her as I entered the living room; she and Charlie were watching the local news.
"Oh sure, sweetie," she nodded, "Do you want me to go with you or do you want to be alone?"
"Uh, I was wondering if I could go by myself since-"
She cut me off, "How much do you need?"
There was something I never thought about.
"Renee, its okay, you can hand it to her," Charlie approved of something I was apparently out of.
Renee jumped up and down before running up the stairs. Whoa, huh?
She skipped down the stairs and plopped back down on the couch before handing me a golden rectangular card.
"Congratulations, Bella! You're first credit card!" She pulled me in for a hug.
"Aw, thank, you guys are awesome," I gave them both a peck on the cheek.
Charlie stopped me for a bit, "Now, first things first, no overspending. That card may be unlimited but you can't spend any more than about ten grand each month."
Holy shit! I had a budget of ten grand each month?
"Are you serious?" I stared at him in disbelief.
"Yes, little lady and under these circumstances, you can use that in school for your lunch too so Renee and I don't have to give you any monthly allowance," he continued.
I gave them a hug due to my unconcealed happiness. My normal allowance was about a hundred fifty each week, so ten grand was definitely a brand new level.
"I can't stop thanking you guys!" I squealed. Alice was definitely rubbing off on me.
Renee laughed, "Well, I think you'd better go back upstairs. You might have received a few new messages from someone," she winked.
I blushed, thanked them again and ran up the stairs. Putting my brand new credit card in my Coach wallet, I picked up my phone.
My mom was right- I did have a text message. It wasn't from Edward; it was from my dear sister in London.
Will you please open the package I Fed-Ex yesterday?
It's a few things for you, Gabe, and Alice. I went shopping in London yesterday and I got you guys a few things.
It should arrive in a few days. Please give it to Gabe 3
-Sami
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Sure (:
-Bella
There's another story; Sami and her money. Wait, did I say money? I meant filthy rich bank account.
Before her parents died, she had already been entitled millions of dollars in her own private bank account. That's how she's able to afford flights from London to Los Angeles without it costing my parents a penny. My parents at first complained about this but she said that it was the only way to repay them for housing her during breaks.
Her bank account was entitled to her at a young age so she was able to keep it before she turned eighteen. But that wasn't the end of it; once she turns eighteen she'll be able to completely inherit her parents billions of dollars. She could possibly become the richest teenager in the world.
But she never let it get to her head. I probably even spent more money shopping than she did. Unless you talk about books- now that definitely somewhere I don't spend as much.
I drifted off to sleep soon after, thinking about what to get Edward for our anniversary.
My alarm woke me up, signaling Friday.
I dressed for school before breakfast this time. The temperature outside was a chilly fifty degrees nowadays so our school allowed us to wear either any kind of blue or green pants or our school skirt with tights. Since I was no fan of skirts, I pulled on a pair of blue True Religion skinny jeans and my AA button down shirt. Finishing with my black Uggs, I was ready for school.
My green school fleece hoodie was in the Escalade so I decided to put that on when I was headed for school.
"Morning, mom," I waved at her as she headed out the door in her Dodo+Angelica dress from Barneys. She put on her trench coat and kissed me a goodbye.
"Have fun in school," she smiled as she headed out the door.
"Bye, Bells," Charlie kissed my forehead as he walked down the stairs in a crisp black tux.
"Where are you headed?" I smiled at him.
"To a meeting with the mayor," Charlie laughed, "I know, the things kinda silly. But you're mom thinks I look nice."
I laughed, too. "Bye, dad," I called to him as he walked out the door following my mom.
Once they left, I helped myself to a bowl of cereal. When I finished I walked to the garage and found Joey playing a game on his PSP- NBA Live 09.
The drive to school was silent except for the music playing on the stereo. Before getting out of the car, I grabbed a Starbucks frappuccino bottle.
"Thanks, Joey," I waved bye to him as I jumped out of the car.
I didn't see Edward on my to my locker so I figured he hadn't arrived in school yet. When I opened my locker, I noticed a piece of paper. It was written in elegant script:
But that's the moment you came to me
You don't know what your love has done to me
Think I'm invincible
I see though the me I used to be
You changed my whole life
Don't know what your doing to me with your love
I'm feeling all super human, you did this to me
A super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you
Super human (I feel so superhuman )
Super human
Strong
Since I've been flying and writing the wrongs
Feels almost like I've had it all along
I can see tomorrow
Well every problem is gone because
I flew everywhere with love inside of me
It's unbelievable to see how love can set me free
You changed my whole life (life)
Don't know what your doing to me with your love (uh-huh)
I'm feeling all super human, you did this to me
A super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you
Super human (I feel so superhuman X2)
Super human
It's not a bird, not a plane
It's my heart and it's going, gone away
My only weakness is you
Only reason is you
Every minute with you
I can feel like I can do anything
I'm Going going, gone away love
--I love you—
-Edward (:
He was so sweet! I was about to turn around when I noticed a presence behind me.
"Did you like your present?" He whispered in my ear.
"Yes," I smiled to turn and see the sweetest person I'd ever met, "And I loved it."
I leaned up to kiss him which he returned. My arms began to wrap around his neck and his around my waist.
"Ahem," Alice coughed next to us.
He wiped the lip gloss from his lips as I laughed.
"Hey, Edward, did you ask her yet?" She jumped.
I looked at him with a questioning look.
"Alice, will you go away for awhile?" Edward tried to shoo her.
She rolled her eyes, "Fine, tell me how it goes, Bella!" She flitted down the hallway carrying her Algebra II books.
"So what did Alice mean?"
He smiled at me, "I was wondering if you would…go out with me on Sunday to Six Flags…"
My mouth gaped open, "But I don't have tickets…"
"I have them covered," he grinned that irresistible crooked grin, "My dad has a doctor's meet there and he had four extra tickets. So, Alice and Jasper are going and I was wondering if you and I could…"
"I'd love to," I smiled, "But I have to ask my parents, okay?"
He nodded and kissed me, "I think I'd better get ready for class. See you at discussion tab."
Aand, there it is….
Ohh, I won't be updating in awhile. Sorry, but I've got these stupid projects due when school starts and I've barely done them. I'll try to update on the tenth; both The Notebook and this one.
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