"Edward Cullen" Bella said, I could feel myself start to shake slightly but I forced myself to calm down.
"What happens in the dreams?" I asked, trying to keep the anger out of my voice.
"It's just him leaving me over and over again" She said, looking everywhere but me
"Why do you scream?" I asked, because quite frankly it hurt to hear her scream
"He, um, he…"
"Bella, you don't need to tell me, I just it would be better, we can talk about something else if you want" I suggested realising she was un-comfortable
"I screamed because it hurt" She whispered
"What hurt?"
"He bit me" She told me and I couldn't help the growl that escaped
"Not in real life or anything, in my dreams" She told me quickly, realising what I had thought.
"Bella, he can't hurt you, you know that right? He's not here anymore" I said
"I know that, but it doesn't help with the dreams I'm having" She said , "I try not to sleep"
"Why, so you don't need to see the dreams?"
"Yeah"
"Bella, that's stupid" I told her and she finally looked at me
"Excuse me?"
"You shouldn't be losing sleep over this, it's a dream, they're not real. He can't hurt you anymore"
"You don't think I know that? He left me in the forest, I think I know he isn't here anymore, I know he can't hurt me physically but he's still there, he's still there in my head and he won't go! I know the dreams aren't real but that doesn't stop them coming and hurting me every night! Do you not think I know that Paul?" She shouted at me
"Bella, I didn't mean it like that-" I started but she cut me off
"Just go Paul, I need to go to sleep" Bella told me, as she climbed back into bed
"Bella-"
"Go, Paul" She told me, staring up at the ceiling
"Bella, please" I begged but she shook her head and closed her eyes.
"Go, Paul" She repeated. I walked over to the door and opened it and looked at her. She still had her eyes closed, I didn't want to leave her because I was afraid she would wake up crying and screaming again. "Go" She said and I walked out and closed the door.
I sank down on the other side of the door. I could hear nurses and doctors talking down the hall but none of it mattered. I could hear Bella crying on the other side of the door. It took everything I had not to go in there and hold her.
This imprinting shit was fucked up! I closed my eyes and for some reason the sound of her crying made me cry which made me pissed off, not angry like I had to phase or anything but still pissed off. I fell asleep to the sound of Bella crying.
"Sir, excuse me, sir" I heard someone speaking above me. I opened my eyes, squinting at the bright light. I looked up and saw a nurse standing above me.
"Yeah?" I asked
"I need to get into the room" She said and I realised I was on the floor, outside Bellas' room. I stood up quickly regretting it, as I fell back against the other wall and sliding down it as my legs were like jelly and my entire body was stiff.
"Are you alright?" The nurse asked me
"Yeah, just still waking up" I told her, rubbing my eyes.
"Alright" She said and walked into the room. I looked in the window and saw Bella was still asleep. I went down the hall and sat in the waiting room.
"You're here early" Charlie stated as he sat down next to me
"Haven't left" I told him
"Really? Why?" He sounded shocked and a little annoyed
"I don't have anything to go home for and I thought Bella might like a friend" I told him, for some reason I found it annoying to tell Charlie that I was Bella's friend. Stupid Imprint!
"Oh right, won't your parents be wondering why you're not home?" Great now I need to explain.
"Mum's dead, dad walked out, when I was born" I told him, not caring that I sounded annoyed
"Oh, sorry to hear that"
"Don't be" I told him, and stood up and walked down the hall to get some coffee. I didn't even like the shit I just needed to stay awake so I could talk to Bella.
My phone started ringing
"Hello?" I answered and took a drink of coffee
"Paul, where are you? I had to cover your patrol this morning, lazy shit" Quil said
"I'm at the hospital, sorry. When's your next patrol, I'll take it" I told him
"Why are you at the hospital? My next patrol is at six, thanks man"
"I'm at the hospital because of Bella" I told him
"What'd she do to you?" Quil asked, I could hear the laugh in his voice
"She didn't do anything to me, I did it to her"
"What did you do?"
"Well, when I tried to get it on with another girl, Bella nearly had a heart attack and now she's in hospital" I told him
"Good job, Paul, seriously I think you will be the one and only wolf who manages to physically harms his imprint. Bravo man" Quil said sarcastically
"Alright, do you not think I hate myself enough as it is? I'll do your patrol at six. Goodbye" I said and hung up.
I walked back down the hall and looked in the window of Bella's room. Charlie was in so I didn't really want to go in right now. I walked outside and saw for once it was actually a nice day in Forks. I saw Jacob and Billy come get out of Jakes car.
"You still here?" Jacob asked, surprised
"Yes, why does everyone keep asking that?"
"Because you're a man whore, that is normally at home nursing a hangover by now and is in the progress of 'letting the girl down gently' by text message" Jacob replied
"You know this is different"
"You weren't thinking that yesterday, when you were trying to fuck a girl" Jacob said
"Language, Jacob" Billy said
"You've said worse"
"First of all, it didn't even get that far with that girl and secondly you know I feel like shit over what has happened yesterday, so why are you trying to put me down further?"
"I'm trying to put you down further because of what you did to her, she wouldn't even be in here if it wasn't for you"
"Isnt it kind of a good thing I did what I did? Because if I didn't shout at her you still wouldn't be talking to her" I told him and I saw him shake slightly
"You know why I couldn't be friends with her"
"Just 'cause you're a wolf, doesn't mean you need to be anti-social"
"Just 'cause you have a dick doesn't mean you need to fuck everything that walks"
"Jacob, Paul shut up and get inside, I don't want to hear you two arguing all day" Billy told us and Jacob wheeled him inside.
"Charlie is in the room with Bella" I told him
"Ok"
"Want me to go and get him for you?" I asked, just because I wanted Charlie out of the room so I could see Bella
"Just tell him I'm here" Billy said, I was about to walk away when Jacob pulled me back.
"Why are you being so nice?"
"Just being polite" I told him, grinning and walking down the hall.
I knocked on the door and heard Charlie tell me I could come in. I opened the door and Bella glared at me.
"Charlie, Billy and Jacob are here" I told him "How you feeling Bella?"
"Fine"
"You getting out today?" I asked
"Yes" She replied. I wanted to continue talking to her but it was getting pretty hard to have a conversation with someone who could only give one word answers.
"I'll go and see them. I'll go home and get clothes for you Bells so I'll be back in about an hour" Charlie said, kissed her head and walked out.
Bella POV
Great, I was going to be alone with Paul because that just ended so great the last time.
"You sleep well?" He asked and sat down on the window sill.
"What do you want Paul?" I asked
"I wanted to apologise for how I spoke to you last night, I didn't mean for it to come out like that, honestly." Paul told me, I wanted to forgive him and I know I probably should but I was stubborn
"That it?" I asked coldly
"Bella, why are you so pissed off at me? I know it has more to do with than me being an ass last night"
"I'm pissed off because I hate this" I told him
"Hate, what?" He asked, clearly confused
"This! Me and you. Do you think you're the only person that doesn't like their choices taken away? I hate that I don't have a choice in anything, I didn't have a choice in anything when he was here and now I don't have a choice because you're here. I just don't want this, I don't need this, none of this had to happen and the worse thing is even though I feel all this, I just want to be with you and not ever let you go. I hate that I'm feeling all this and it's fucking shit!" I shouted at him. At the end of my rant I was left gasping for breath. I could feel tears in my eyes but I didn't care. Paul was looking at me with a mixture of confusion, understanding and….love.
"Remind me to never argue with you" Paul said and let out a little laugh
"Don't laugh, this isn't funny, this is shit" I said and flopped down on the bed
"Come on, it's a little funny"
"How?"
"Because you would think after everything that's happened yesterday you would think I couldn't stand to be in the same room as you and last night I was waking you up by pouring water over you because it hurts for me to see you upset. Come on you don't think that's funny?" He asked, he sat down at the bottom of the bed and pulled his legs up so his feet were right next to my face.
"First of all, I don't think it's funny, second, I am pissed off at you for pouring water over me and third, you better get your feet away from my face before I break your legs"
"You can't hurt me, wolf, remember?"
"As if this thing wasn't fucked up enough, you just gotta throw a werewolf into the mix as well" I said sarcastically
"If it's any help I do know why you want to be with me even though you hate me" He said as he moved his feet away from me
"Why?"
"It's either one of two or both. One- the imprint or two- 'Cause I'm just that good looking you just can't help but fall in love with me" He said grinning, I would have been blind if I didn't think that grin was hot. I really hate this imprint thing!
"It's the first one" I replied smirking.
"Come on, you need to give my ego somethin'"He said still grinning
"No, I don't think there's anything I can say that won't insult your ego" I lied
"Come on, there must be one thing, come on, just a little thing" He begged
"Well, you do have nice eyes" I said, smiling
"Well, that's quite a big thing, I only asked for a little thing"
"Oh, so you're complaining now? I might just take it back" I said laughing
"No, no, it's all good" Paul replied laughing
"So I gave your ego something, you gotta give me something" I said
"Hm, I dunno…." He said, as if in very deep thought
"Come on I don't have all day"
"Your hair, I like your hair" He said
"You like my hair?"
"You like my eyes?"
"Only because you cross them when you're in very deep thought"
"I don't cross my eyes!" He said laughing
"Oh, yeah you do, it's hilarious" I said and laughed. We were still laughing and arguing about this when Charlie walked in.
"Hey Bells, here's your clothes. The doctor just needs to give you another quick check and then you can get changed and come home" He told me. I don't know why but it made me sad to think I was leaving Paul.
"Ok, when's the doctor coming?" I asked
"In a couple of minutes." He told me and walked out
"I don't think your dad likes me" Paul said
"Why do you think that?"
"I dunno, he seems to have this thing for ignoring me and if he isn't ignoring me, he just glares and if he isn't glaring, he's interrogating me" He told me
"I think he's just worried" I told him
"What about?"
"You remember last night when I said I wasn't going through this again?" She asked
"Yeah"
"I meant that, the last time I let someone in I got hurt. When I was with Edward I let everything down just for him to crush it. When I was nothing, then when I was friends with Jake, I didn't even let him in properly. I have worked so hard to build myself back up, I didn't want anyone to be able to crush it again. Charlie is worried that if I let you in I'm going to hurt again" I told him looking at my clothes like they were the most amazing thing that has ever happened to the world.
"Bella, look at me" Paul said, I reluctantly looked up
"I will never hurt you, I will never leave you, I couldn't even imagine doing that to you" Paul said, softly
"He said he would never hurt me"
"He's a prick" He told me and I couldn't help the laugh that slipped out.
"He is"
"See even you can see it!" Paul exclaimed laughing
"What happens if he comes back?" I asked quietly
"Then, we'll figure that out if that ever happens" He said smiling. The doctor walked in before I could reply.
"Hello Bella" I looked up and I felt my blood run cold. Paul visibly stiffened at the bottom of the bed and his jaw was clenched so tight I thought he might actually break his mouth.
"No, no, no, no" I kept repeating but I couldn't bring myself to look away. Paul was growling and I could see him shake slightly.
"How are you feeling Bella?" Carlisle asked from the door. He was smiling, how could he smile at me when he knew what his son had put me through
"Get. Out" I heard Paul ordered.
"I can't do that, I am here to do my job"
"You left" I whispered
"Yes but we have returned"
"Why?" I asked, my heart was in my throat and my stomach was in knots
"I was asked to come back for the work"
"Is he back?" I asked
"Who?" He asked. He was not going to make me say his name,
"You know who" I told him
"I can assure you I do not"
"Is your prick of a son, who left her in the forest back?" Paul shouted
Jacob came in then.
"Paul, you need to come with me" Jacob said and grabbed Paul by the shoulders and started to pull him off the bed
"Paul, don't go"
"Bella, if he stays he's gonna phase and that could really hurt you" Jacob told me
"Bella" I heard Paul say, he looked torn between pain and anger, "Jake I won't phase"
"Paul, you're shaking right now" Jacob told him
"Where's the doctor I had yesterday?" I asked
"He's off sick"
"I want another doctor" I told him
"Bella, the other doctors are doing their own work, I am covering all your doctors patients and that includes you" Carlisle told me and started to walk towards me
"If you touch her I'll fucking kill you!" Paul hissed
"I'm just going to take her heart rate and see if she needs to take any medication for going home, I won't harm her" Carlisle told Paul
"No your son already done that job" Paul spat.
"Bella, can you sit up, please?" Carlisle asked. I sat up silently.
When Carlisle put the stethoscope on my back, Paul let out a growl I was sure the people in the waiting room heard.
"Paul, please" I begged him and he seemed to go silent instantly
"Bella, keep talking to him, it seems to calm him down" Jake told me
"Paul, it's ok, I promise nothing is going to happen"
"He's back" Paul said
"I know he is, that doesn't mean anything needs to happen. I'm not going to see him"
"You go to school with him" Carlisle chipped in, earning a growl from Paul
"Would you shut up! It's none of your fucking business what happens! You lost the right to know anything about me when you left!" I shouted at Carlisle. When I looked back at Paul, he was wearing the biggest smile on his face, I couldn't help but smile back.
"You're going to be fine, I might need to give you some tablets for the pain that you said you were experiencing yesterday but apart from that, your fine" Carlisle said and walked out of the room.
Paul was over and had me in my arms faster than I could blink. He had his nose buried in my neck. I looked at Jake, confused
"Wolf thing. When a wolves mate was with something or someone that could be dangerous the wolf tries to put it's scent on it's mate so it knows it's his" Jake explained I just nodded my head.
"Paul, it's ok"
"I'm sorry, I should of known he was here, I should of smelled him or something. Fuck! I'm sorry" He kept repeating his apology over and over again. Eventually he stopped to take a gasp of air and I took that as an opportunity.
"I swear if you apologise one more time I'm going to slap you" I told him and he smiled slightly but it was quickly taken away and was replaced by a ferocious growl.
"Paul?" I whispered but he didn't do anything he just kept growling. I looked at Jacob who looked just as angry as Paul but he wasn't growling.
"Jake, what's going on?" I asked
"Bella, when he comes in don't do anything" Jake said
"When, who, comes in? What's going on?" I asked, I was starting to get scared.
"Paul, get her out of here" Jacob said but just as Paul stood up the door opened. I tried to look but Paul held my head close to his chest, which to be honest I didn't really mind but I wanted to know what was making the two of them act like this.
"Paul, what's going on?" I asked
"Shh" Was all he said but then he continued growling.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" Jacob asked, I had never thought of Jacob as scary but right now he was terrifying me and I couldn't even see him.
"Shut it pup, I want to talk to Bella" I heard his voice and I swear I stopped breathing. I closed my eyes and tried to think of anything else but his voice just kept ringing in my ears. Paul didn't even have to hold my head, I didn't want to turn around to see this.
" " Paul spat.
"Bella, I need to talk to you" It said. I didn't move, I just closed my eyes tighter and buried my head in Pauls chest further.
"Go, no one wants you here" Jacob said
"Bella, look at me" It ordered but I stayed where I was. I could feel the tears start to fall but I didn't even try to stop them.
"Go before I make you" Paul ordered through clenched teeth.
"Bella, I need to hear your voice" It begged. It only said it wanted to hear my voice, it didn't say what it wanted to hear.
"Paul, make it go away" I whispered, I heard Jacob open the door.
"Go" Jacob said.
"Bells you ready to-?" I heard Charlie say but was cut off when he saw it.
"What the hell do you think you're doing here?" Charlie shouted, I turned slightly and saw Charlie in the door glaring at it.
"I am here to see Bella" It answered
"What are you doing back here?"
"Carlisle was needed here for work and me and my brothers and sisters wanted to finish school here"
"Bella, get ready, I'm going to La Push to watch the game with Billy, you wanna come?" Charlie asked
"Yes" I quickly agreed. I was surprised he hadn't seemed annoyed about Paul holding me but it was probably because he was more concerned about Edward.
"I'll get you out in the waiting room dad" I told him.
"Okay Bells" He said and walked out of the room. That left me in the room with Jacob, Paul and it.
"I'm sorry Bella" It said
"I know you are Edward"