If You Only Knew- Chapter 9
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Disclaimer: Still don't own Twilight or anything related to it. Stephenie Meyer owns all! Winter is mine, though.
Previously:
"Jasper, STOP!" I barked, trying to get him to stop. My hand wound around his wrist and he stopped immediately. I was about to protest again, but my body swayed at the sudden movement. My free hand flew to my head to fight off the dizziness, and the hand that was meant to restrain Jasper, now tightened, clinging to his wrist in an attempt to remain standing.
"Jazz." I spoke, trying to get his attention, as the black spots started invading my vision and I knew I was just moments from blacking out. I tried desperately to push the dizziness away, but it was strong and unforgiving as it pulled me under. My fingers released Jasper's wrist against my will as the darkness enveloped me and my body hit the ground with a thud.
Chapter 9.
Music.
I was expecting to hear voices, but music? I think I must be going insane…there's no way I could be hearing music. Where was it coming from?
In my mind I knew I had passed out, but this was completely different than the other times that I had passed out. It appeared that I was standing in the middle of a dark room, nothing but black as far as the eye could see. I tried to listen to the music to try and understand where it was coming from as the notes flew all around me…yet, no matter how hard I tried to pinpoint the source of the music…I couldn't.
However, I could hear a voice over the music, and I recognized it. It was frantic, pleading.
'Winter…' He called to me.
I concentrated on his voice, focusing on the deep tones, allowing a feeling of peace to wash over me as his voice became louder and louder. The imaginary rope I imagined his voice to be pulled at me and I clung to that feeling as if for some reason I were to let go…I would be lost forever. I felt a familiar icy touch on my face and slowly opened my eyes. Not only was Jasper by my side, Edward was there too.
"Are you alright?" Edward's velvety voice questioned as his gold eyes studied me. I couldn't answer him. I felt dazed, and it took a while for me to process what he was saying. I brought my hand up to where I must have landed on my head, the dazed feeling vanishing as pain was increasing, a tear escaping my eye.
"It hurts." I whimpered, my body curling into itself as more tears escaped from my eyes.
"I know." Edward comforted. "Just hold on. We're going to take you to Carlisle."
I felt my body being lifted from the ground, and I curled into Jasper's chest as I was carried downstairs and into what I later realized was Edward's car. Needless to say, Carlisle was waiting for us when we arrived, and Jasper carried me into one of the exam rooms, setting me down on one of the beds.
With the pain searing through my head, I turned to my side, curling up into a fetal position, my hands clutching my head as tears rolled down my face.
"Winter, What happened?" Carlisle's concerned face came into view, as I felt a slight tugging on my hands as he tried to get me to let go of my head.
"I fainted…again. It hurts so much." I mumbled, refusing to let go.
"I know." Carlisle assured me, finally tugging my hands free from my head so he could check for damage. I felt a slight probing from his fingers as he searched, the icy-ness of his hands soothing the pain slightly. I winced when his fingers hit a particularly sore spot, and his fingers disappeared from my skull. I was able to focus on him long enough to hear what he found out.
"Well, Winter. It seems like you've suffered from a small concussion when you fell." He informed, walking around into my view. "You're going to feel sleepy, but I need you to stay awake for me. I'm going to send you home with Edward and Jasper. Don't worry. You're in good hands."
"I know. Edward has the most medical training besides you." I spoke softly, the pain just a dull throbbing.
"That's right." He confirmed, picking up a clipboard. "Now, Winter. I'm going to have to ask you some medical questions, since I'm unable to locate any personal files for you."
'Duh. I could have told him that!' I thought sarcastically. "Sure."
"Name?"
"Winter Rose Riley-Parker."
"Date of Birth?"
"February 26th " I responded. (A/N: That's my real birthday!)
"Oh, really?" He questioned, his golden eyes meeting mine for a moment. "Happy Birthday."
I was confused. Surely it wasn't my birthday. It couldn't be! My blue eyes flashed to the calendar on the wall and it confirmed it. Today was my 16th birthday.(A/N: I'm not really 16 years old. I'm older than that!)
I couldn't believe it. How long had I been here? It seemed like forever. I was pulled out of my thoughts as Carlisle asked me more questions and soon I was being sent home with Edward, Jasper and some good painkillers after Carlisle was positive that I would be okay.
The ride home was pretty silent. Jasper and Edward sat up front, while I sat in the back resting my throbbing head against the cool glass and stared out the window.
"Thank you." I spoke softly.
"For what?" Jasper questioned, turning slightly in his seat to look at me.
"For helping me." I answered as Jasper nodded. "But I don't understand WHY you helped me in the first place. It doesn't make sense for you to help me."
"We were hoping that perhaps you'd give us some answers to our questions." Edward interrupted, not taking his eyes off the road, occasionally glancing back at me. I didn't respond until the car was parked in the Cullen's driveway.
"Alright." I sighed, defeated. Climbing out of the car, I headed across the lawn towards the front door, Ed and Jazz following. "When Carlisle returns, you'll have your answers."
I just hoped I wasn't making the biggest mistake of my life.
A/N: How'd you like that for Chapter 9? I hope it's good! Next up… all is revealed…What will the Cullen's think? Please review! Thanks!