How to Save a Life

by bexie25

Step one you say we need to talk, he walks you say sit down, it's just a talk. He smiles politely back at you. You stare politely right on through. Meeting on a bus, Edward and Bella are immediately attracted to each other but their gloomy, abuse-ridden pasts make them both hesitant to trust anyone. Follow them as Bella learns not only how to save a life, but hers is saved as well.

83. Chapter 82

"I'm home, baby," I call out as I walk through the door.

I quickly make my way to my bedroom and when I open the door, I smile.

Hoody's there, in our bed, nestled into a pillow… asleep.

He doesn't snore, of course and I walk forward carefully, setting aside the box of things that had been on my desk.

I sit on the bed, my fingers reaching out to touch him, needing his assurance, even if he was asleep.

But as soon as my fingers touch him, he jolts awake and looks at me.

"Hey," he whispers, smiling.

I smile back, "hey. How was your day?"

"Ok," he says, looking around the room. "How did the quitting go?"

I nod, even though I feel the tears prickle.

He frowns.

"Baby, what happened? And you better not tell me 'nothing'."

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Oh-oh.

Edward knows something is wrong.

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