Previously:
'My breathing hitched and darkness took over'
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Edwards POV
I heard the scuffle and shrieks behind me before I saw them and I pushed Bella aside as I saw and felt the ground shake from the force. Before I realised what was happening, I felt a immense pressure on my chest from Tyler's elbow and the zig-zag patterns from the stairs dug into my back as I slid down them.
The screaming intensified and I felt the air whoosh out of my lungs, I searched franticly for Bella, as I felt the darkness creep into and blur my vision, I looked hopelessly above me just in time to see a mane of chocolate brown hair fall to the floor.
Soon the darkness won.
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I woke up, dizzily to someone dabbing and prodding me, causing me to gasp in pain. I peeled my eyes back and opened them just in time to re-close them as the blinding light burnt my heavy eyelids.
I sniffed as a strong antiseptic smell came through and memories of the events came back to me. I squirmed uncomfortably as I saw Bella's horror struck face as I was squashed by the crowd. I shot up into a sitting position breathing heavily and attempting to pull the various lines and tubes out of me.
"Edward, Edward you need to calm down. This isn't helping anyone, come on lye back down for me"
I shook my head stubbornly and managed to pant "Bella" as I continued to fight the hands holding me still. I heard a buzzing noise go off and more hands surrounded me and attempted to pin me still. I panicked as they surrounded me and my sporadic breathing intensified. I pushed at the hands which forced me to lie down again.
"Edward look at me, open your eyes" a soft voice commanded from above me. I opened my eyes to meet my dad's steel blue eyes. I relaxed immediately and my breathing pattern settled out as I read his face.
"son, Bella is fine, she's just gone to the cafeteria to get a drink. I promise you she's fine" dad's word's brought me some comfort, but I would be unable to fully believe the statement until I saw my Bella with my own eyes.
"Carlisle…." I turned my head at the sound of her voice and was met with the angelic image of chocolate brown eyes and chocolate hair.
"EDWARD!! My goodness, Carlisle why didn't you tell me!?" Bella tripped to my bedside and we clasped hands tightly ignoring those around us. My Bella continued her rant at my dad and he merely chuckled and crossed his arms pretending to be mad at her.
"Bella, Bella, Bells, ISABELLA MARIE SWAN!" dad bellowed after a couple of minutes. We both looked up astonished as my father never lost his temper let alone raised his voice. After a few seconds, sniggers started creeping out between the three of us.
"honestly, swan always in my department creating trouble! Edward has only just woken up therefore I have not been anywhere to tell you! Honestly youth of today no patience!" Bella blushed before mumbling something quiet.
"What was that missy?" Dad asked playfully whilst checking the monitors and handing me an oxygen mask.
"I said a doctor needs patients in order to have a job" Bella blushed brighter then ever before and I collapsed into hysteric giggles. Dad merely rolled his eyes suppressing his own laughter.
"Right missy out for a few minutes please, I need to examine someone and I'm sure he wouldn't want his best friend to see certain things". This time it was my turn to blush and I moaned incessantly as he escorted Bella out.
"Honestly, needed? Really?" I glowered at dad as he took down my vitals. "Can I move now?" I questioned as I fidgeted with the tubes.
"Soon, I just want to x-ray your ribs, shoulder and pelvis. And for goodness sake stop fidgeting!" Dad scolded me gently. I poked my tongue out in response and he returned the gesture before replacing the IV line I ripped out.
"OW! Hello feeling like a pin cushion here!" I protested as I began to get numb. I glowered at dad who smiled innocently as I slipped back into an oblivion. My last thought was payback is sweet.
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Esme POV
I saw Bella come out in a pretend huff blushing a deep red and I could only imagine the embarrassment my husband had brought on them both.
"Edwards awake, Carlisle's just examining him" she mumbled as she sat next to me and curled up against me.
"That's good, is he ok?" I questioned as I squeezed her shoulders gently. Everyone could see the love and connection shared between them both.
"Uh huh, Carlisle's just being well….Carlisle really" She spoke softly looking at me with her piercing eyes.
I laughed as she settled down and waited for the opportunity to be reunited with her best friend and I waited to see my youngest son and my husband, who had obviously enjoyed his teasing a little too much.
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Carlisle POV
I ushered Bella out the door and watched as my beetroot faced son began to relax thanks to the painkillers. I guessed he was in pain but was being too stubborn to say so and do anything about it.
I smiled as he attempted to glower at me through his hazy state before his eyes slid to a close giving in to the magic of painkillers. I quickly took the necessary x-rays and manipulated his ribs back into the correct alignment and was just checking for abdominal bleeds when he came too.
"Bells…Bella…Bella be caref….ah!" Edward woke with a start and blinked before realising where he was.
"nice of you to join us" I spoke light-heartedly whilst checking the ultrasound. Seeing it was clear I packed it away and cleaned him up. "Everythings clear just a broken shoulder and a few ribs. Fancy sitting up?"
Edward smiled and nodded and I raised him into a sitting position. Seeing he was comfortable I opened the door and braced myself from the onslaught of Bella and my wife. I was not to be disappointed as Bella raced to Edwards side and held his hand.
I smiled despite myself, their bond and connection remained as strong as ever. Somehow I knew that my son had found his perfect partner.
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