I ran out of the study and back into the bedroom. Edward lay very much awake in the center of the bed. His chest was panting hard. I winced, did he notice that those bones were- his yell of pain cut that thought off.

"Arg," He groaned, and stopped breathing. He was shuddering hard.

"Bella, " Alice whispered from behind me, " This will be the worst part for both of you, but he needs you. More than anything," I instantly broke into a quick walk. I sat down next to him. Keeping my still aching hand away from him.

His eyes were squeezed shut and he moaned.

"Hey, "I whispered, "You're okay,"

Edwards eyes shot open and they were dark as night. I frowned, weren't they gold during the fight? They focused on my and he started to breathe again. A look of agony so severe crossed his face that I laid a palm gently on his chest, careful not to press too hard.

His breathing eased again and he was able to whisper, "B-B-B-Bella?"

I heard the pain in his voice and a sob rocked through me. But he was awake. I was thankful for that. I wasn't quite sure what Alice meant by "the hardest part". But I had a pretty good idea. He was going to be hurting. I was going to be hurting.

"I'm here, Edward. It's okay, you're safe," I whispered again. Stroking my hand lightly over his chest. "How are you feeling?"

He swallowed hard and didn't answer. Of course he wouldn't want to share his pain with me.

"You have to tell me, or I'll get Carlisle," I threatened.

I saw a slightest hint of a smile on his mouth. I didn't think that was possible, for he must be in incredible pain. He was still trebling hard.

"I'm okay," He muttered, shaking off the threat.

Edward turned his head slowly so he could see me. He must have hit an injured spot because he winced. I winced.

He looked like he wanted to say something, but didn't. Part of me hoped it was about the…kiss and part of me wanted to wait because he was already suffering so much.

"Yeah?" I asked, trying to get him to talk.

"I –um," he paused, averting his eyes from me. "Did you…"

I thought he was going to ask. I steeled myself for it. But that's not what happened.

Edward turned his head. His eyes rolling back and his mouth opening slightly.

A moan and whimper escaped his parted lips.

"Edward," I whispered. My tears fell into his shirt.

His body twitched and that was when Carlisle opened the door. He rushed to his soon and held him down.

"What's happening?" I cried

Carlisle shook his head. Frowning. The calm and confident look of a doctor remained on his face, and that made me feel better. He said, "A sensitive bone must be healing,"

I shook my head, feeling dizzy and nauseas. "Edward?" I mumbled so quietly I don't think he heard me.

Edward started breathing heavily and Carlisle had to hold him still. He was making pained cries and there wasn't a thing I could do.

"Don't," Edward panted

"Huh?" I asked

"Don't-arg- leave…me, please" He whimpered.

I sniffed and leaned toward him. He had finally relaxed his muscles and sank back onto the bed.

"I'm not going anywhere, I promise," I cried.

Edward moved a trebling hand across the bed. Looking for me. I grabbed it and held it tightly.

"What about….him?" Edward's voice was very shaky. A stab of ice plunged through my body.

I stared at my broken fiancés face. How helpless and vulnerable he was. I leaned down to my breath was against his ear.

"Edward. That was nothing. I –I only did it because he was going to go off and kill himself. I love you so much and I-I still want to m-marry you. Do you still love me? After everything I've done?"

I waited silently for an answer, fearing a rejection because I did not know how live without him.

He was confused. "I thought I was going to be asking you that q-q-question. I was alone. I didn't know what happened to you or who you d-d-d-decided to be with but…Jacob thought about you guys…kissing-and I didn't know what to do. I thought you wanted to leave me"

"No! I want to be with you. Only you. Right now, at this moment, all I care about is you."

Edward took a deep breath and mumbled, "I-I –I love you so much, Bella. I didn't know if you were going to be here when I woke up. I had a dream that I woke up, and you were gone, and nobody would tell me where you were and I couldn't move so I was trying to get to you…"

Edward had started talking so fast I didn't understand what he was saying. His words blurred together in a way that only vampires could.

I interrupted him with a quick, "Stop, " then I added, "I love you. You are the love of my life-existence-whatever. I need you. I will never leave you."

He nodded and I think he understood.

"Do you forgive me?" I asked.

"Yes," He said immediately "Always"

Edwards healing was slow. When I got up to sleep on the couch, because he was resting, Edward starting shaking. He held in his frightened cries. But he let a few slip, so I climbed in bed next to him.

"You scared me to death, Edward Cullen, don't you ever do that to me again, understand?" I whispered as I started to doze off.

"I'm sorry," Was all he said.

Edward starting singing to me, and I slept peacefully through the night.

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