Chapter 16

Chapter 16
BPOV
I was in a peaceful dreamless sleep. It was like I was floating in a cool pool of darkness. Suddenly I awoke to the harsh pounding of someone at the door. I tried moving to see who was at the door, but I couldn't move. I as wrapped in someone's arms. I look up to see Edward soundly, asleep, his arms protectively around me. I have to admit that I feel content in his arms. But were just friends, we could never be more than this. I decide to just relish in the moment, as I snuggled into his arms, breathing in his scent of musk, and citrus. That was probably why, I slept so peaceful. I gaze up onto Edward's face, and never really noticed how beautiful his face was. His long bronze colored eyelashes, the covered those piercing green orbs, his lips slightly parted, even the little freckle he had behind his right ear.
The pounding starts again, even louder. The clock reads 7: 15 a.m it's early, but not to early so I wondered who was at the door. Edward doesn't stir, so I pull myself from his grasp, and get off the bed. Bad move. I had forgotten, about my ankle, and now was sprawled out across the floor. I couldn't help the whimper that escaped my mouth. I look at my ankle to see it even more swollen than last night. My whole leg was on fire. I tried calling out Edward's name, but he doesn't stir he sleeps like the dead. The pounding at the door stops, and I wait momentarily. Minutes pass by, so I figure it must have been housekeeping, since we left the do not disturb sign out. I lay on the floor for another 10 minutes, until sleep overwhelms me again.
I wake up, to furious voices outside the door.
I glance up to see Edward still soundly asleep, his arms thrown over his face.. I look back over to the clock and it reads 2: 45. Crap. We were supposed to leave around 10. That meant first we were late, which Alice hates. Second, I have been on this floor for about 6 hours now, all because Edward's sleepy ass won't wait up, and to make matter's worse I really need to use the bathroom.
"Isabella Marie Swan, and Edward Anthony Cullen! If you two don't answer this door right, now I'm going to make Emmett knock it down." Alice called.
"Come on guys, I'm already sore, don't let this little pixie make me knock this door down." Emmett moaned.
I call out, but my voice is hoarse, my throat dry. I hear a loud sigh, and than the clicking of the door opening taking the sight upon them., As my buddies take in the sight of me sprawled across the floor, with a large disfigured ankle, indomitable on the floor. Than Edward, whose knocked out comfortable with fluffy pillows.
Everyone looks from me to Edward, and back. No one says anything, until Rose speaks.
"He didn't make you sleep on the floor did he? Cause if he did I'm going to kill him." Rose glared murderously.
"No, we shared the bed." I said hoarsely.
"Then why are you on the floor?" Jasper asked.
"I fell, I heard the door earlier, and I had forgotten my ankle. So when I got up to get it, I fell, so here I lay." I gesture patting the floor.
"So why didn't Edward help you up?" Emmett asked.
"Well he doesn't know I fell." I said sheepish.
" Why didn't you call out his name?" Rose asked.
"I did, I tried multiple times, but I was so tired from it being early and all…" Alice gasped, and Rose's eyes grew wide as saucers.
"Early?" Alice questioned.
"Well yeah, I fell around 7." As I said this even the guys gasped.
"So you're telling me. You've been on the floor for the past 6 hours, and this dead log over here, didn't even stir?" Rose glared."Pretty much." I answered.
"I'm going to kill him." Rose screamed ready to go hit Edward up aside his head.
"Wait, I got a better idea!" Emmet, and Jasper called, grabbing the ice bucket, and storming out the room. The return minutes later with a bucket full of ice water.
Rose, Alice, and I grin about what about to happen next. Emmett leans over Edward, as Jasper ,motions the count of three. On three, Emmett dumps, the bucket of ice water on Edward's head, and body. Edward shoots out of bed, screaming a high pitched scream, even Alice, with her high pitched tinkling voice couldn't master.
We all break out into fits of laughter, at the terrified look on Edward's face.
"WHAT THE FUCK YOU GUYS?" Edward screams, his face red, and body trembling.
"That's what you get with, you leave poor Bells, on the floor for 6 hours." Rose beamed through her fits of laughter, that she had tears streaming down her face.
"Yeah, what Rose said. But that was priceless you should have seen your face, and that scream!…" Emmett boomed so loudly, that the occupants next door hit the walls to quiet us down.
"Fuck you, she could have woke me up if she wanted to." Edward angrily groaned
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"Well for your information jackass, I did try. I been on this floor for 6 fucking hours." I huffed. I was getting mad. He thinks I wanted to lay on a hard uncomfortable floor for 6 hours?
"Well, you could have just gotten up. I'm not your fucking slave." He grumbled.
"Hello smart ass! Look!" I cried out , as everyone looked to my horribly disfigured ankle that now looked worse than before.
"Oh shit, Bella I'm sorry.." Edward tried to say.
"Stop, I don't want to here it, you've said enough. Can one of you guys help me, I really need to got to the bathroom." I called, trying to stop the tears, from falling from my eyes, but one traitor tear slipped.
Rose, and Alice pulled me up. Rose already had my bag in tow, so I wrapped my arms around their necks, as they helped me into the bathroom. They settled me down on the bath tub leg, and once I reassured them I was okay they stepped out. Once inside, I finished my business, and settled back on the ledge. I grabbed my bag to see an a denim skirt, and cardigan. Thank god, Alice gave me this to wear, I couldn't get anything over my swollen ankle. She also gave me flat sandals or sandal rather, since I couldn't put it on. I put my hair in a messy bun, not even caring about my appearance. Once I was finished, I looked over to the full-length mirror that was on the backside of the door. I gasped at what I saw. I had dark circles under my eyes, my face red and splotchy. I looked like the fucking crypt keeper. I couldn't help but let all my tears free flow. All I could do was think about Edward. He's sweet one moment, and than a complete ass the next. I must have been completely wrong about him. . His constant moods, were giving me whiplash..
I leaned back, and close my eyes against the cool tile of the wall. My body was stiff, and achy from laying on the floor so long. My stomach rumbled, causing a pain to go through my stomach, but that pain couldn't even compare to the one I had inside. My heart was breaking once more and there was only so much a girl could take. As of right now I didn't want anything to do with Edward Fucking Cullen.
EPOV
"Come on Eddie, stop moping around." Emmett called from the front seat.
We had been on the road for 2 and half hour now, to go visit Mom, and Dad. Mom, had an early meeting in the morning, so she had no time to cook. We were going out to eat. I had plenty of reason to mope, I just hurt the girl I love, again. I didn't meant to holler, at her. I was just so agitated from having ice water thrown on me. I felt like a complete ass. Bella was on the fucking floor for 6 hours, and I was knocked the fuck out. Esme always did tell me, I was a heavy sleeper. When Rose, helped Bella our of the bathroom, she wouldn't even look at me. Alice helped her put her shoe on, and they hobbled out, not saying one word to me. She wouldn't even let me near her. She leaned on Jazz, and Em to get he in the car. I felt like shit. I was miserable, and fucking horny. I keep hurting the girl I want, but know I can't have. I have every right to fucking mope.
"Shut the hell up Em." I said, rolling my eyes.
"Go to hell Ed. It's not my fault you fuck up every chance you get. You'll be lucky she ever speaks to you again." Emmett spoke.
"You don't think I know that?" I asked.
"No you don't. You're full of it Edward. You keep trying to say you'll do better next time, yet you do it again. Bella's been through too much in her life, and you're just being a pain in the ass. You need to keep your distance until she's ready to talk." Jasper said.
"And what if she doesn't wan tot talk?" I asked.
"Then it's your lost. You're an ass Edward, we all see that but we still love you. They way you hollered at Bella today, even I wanted to pummel you into the ground. You're suppose to treat females, as you would your mother. How would you feel if dad treated her the same way you did Bella?" Jasper said.
"I wouldn't like it." I answered."Thought so. Look bro we love you all, but you don't deserve Bella." Emmett said frankly.
"I know…" I admitted.
"Were here." Emmett called. Parking into the lot that was our home. Mom, and Dad were standing outside with huge grins on their faces. With college started back up, it was hard to make visits. Alice had called earlier about Bella's ankle, and he told us he was going to check her out to make sure it wasn't too serious. I got out of the car, and ran over to my mom, and gave her a big hug. Picking her up, and spinning her in circles, as she squealed. I gave my father a hug, as the gang got out of the car. Jasper, was carrying the bags, as Rosalie, and Alice rushed over to give Esme, and Carlisle hugs. Emmett was carrying Bella bridal style since she couldn't manage getting up the stairs to the doorway.
"Emmett, Bella!" Oh how I have missed you so much." Esme squealed giving Emmett a big sloppy kiss on the cheek, and Bella a tight awkward hug, since she was in Emmett's arms.
"Mom, ew gross….mom germs" Emmett smirked.
"Whatever you say my silly boy. Bella, I see you've changed into a beautiful young lady." Esme beamed.
Bella blushed and looked down saying a casual hello to Carlisle.
"I'm so glad to see you Bells, I see you haven't changed one bit." He said gesturing to Bella's ankle.
"Well let's get inside, so I can check out poor Bella's leg." Esme said pushing us all inside.
I knew once we got inside, Mom ,dad were going to bound us about school, and the weekend. Lord I hope, they don't mention the weekend. Mom loves, me but she would gladly put my ass on blast and ground me. Yes she still grounds me, but can you blame.
BPOV
"Emmett take her up to my office please." Carlisle said, as Emmett started walking to is office, where he kept medical supplies. The others went upstairs to change, and freshen up so we could go catch a late dinner. Emmett, quickly left ,and Esme entered to offer her husband some assistance..
"So how have you been Bella?" Esme asked as Carlisle starting inspecting my ankle.
"I would say I'm good, despite the obvious." I said gesturing to my ankle Carlisle was touching. He touched a sore spot, and I winced.
"Sorry." he said apologetic.
"It's okay." I answered.
"Are you sure, you know I'm here to talk about you know…" Esme said timid.
"Alice told you huh?" I said.
"Yeah, but you don't have to talk about it if is a touchy subject." She answered. My eyes started to water.
"Yeah, it's touchy but that's okay. My mom didn't want me, and my stepfather the only person who cared for me died. Life goes on." I tried to say. Esme gave me an inviting hug.
"Sweetie, no one should ever have to deal with what you've gone through." Esme cooed.
"I know, sometimes I just think I deserve it that's all." I mumble.
"You don't deserve it. You're a beautiful young lady, with a big heart full of love. You're honest, and kind. Just because your mother didn't want you, that doesn't we don't want you either. I bet you right now that Charlie, and Phil are beaming in heaven as the girl you turned out to be." Esme smiled.
"You think so?" I asked grinning."I know so." She wrapped me in another hug, and kissed my forehead. We pulled apart o see that Carlisle wasn't in the room anymore, Minutes later he returned with loads of gaze and a boot.
"So what's the damage doc?" I grinned in my best Bugs Bunny voice. He laughed before answering.
"Well you have a major stress fracture on your talus, when you fell you slightly knocked it out of place. But from what I could feel you pushed it more out of place. The fracture stretched a little ways up your leg now. Did you ever fall a 2nd time?" Carlisle asked wrapping my ankle tightly.
"Uh this morning, I sort of fell, and laid on the floor for 6 hours." I mumbled."Well why didn't anyone help you up?" Esme asked."Well we were all in different hotel rooms, and I shared with Edward. He was asleep, when I fell, I tried to wake him up, but he sleeps like the dead." I answered.
"So how did you get up?" Carlisle asked.
"When they guys finally decided to go get a key, and come in." I said.
"Well I'm sorry for Edward's behavior. I can't believe he let you la on the floor for 6 hours straight. I should give him a good talking too." Esme said.
"Don't Esme. Let's just enjoy the night," I said.
"Fine, but I'm going to get him." I thought I heard he mumble.
Alice quickly paraded own the stairs in he robe. Her makeup, and hair freshly did.
"Dad, can you hurry it up, I wanna play Bella Barbie!" Alice, said and I groaned.
"Calm down Alice, I'm almost done." Carlisle said, grabbing the boot, and pulling the straps tightly to support my leg.
"Now Bella, stress fractures take between 2- 8 weeks to heal, so you're going to have to take it easy for awhile. Try to stay off your feet when necessary." he said, writing a prescription.
"I have some pain meds here for you to take, but when you get back I want you to pick some up okay?" Carlisle said.
"Thanks Carlisle." I said giving him a hug."No problem honey, you're like a 3rd daughter to me." he smiled.
"You don't know how much that means to me." I smiled."Okay enough with the mushy stuff, I have an hour dad, and hour to get Bella ready, I'm on such short notice." Alice moaned.
"Calm down dear, and no heels." Esme said in a stern tone.
"Mom!" Alice screeched.
"Alice honey, do you want Bella to hurt her other leg?" Esme asked.
"No." Alice sighed defeated.
"That's my girl." Esme said kissing Alice's cheek.
"I slid down off the table , to learn how to balance myself with the boot. It was extremely heavy, and slowed down my walking. If someone wanted to attack me, they had easy access cause, I couldn't do anything except walk the pace of a turtle. Alice grabbed my arm, and pulled me to the stairs. She basically ran up the stairs, and I was struggling to get one foot of the stairs.
"Bella hurry up! Our granny is faster than you." Alice screamed.
"Yeah that was only because, she was trying to get first in line for Bingo." A velvet voice answered, and I automatically new who it was. He picked me, and I squealed shocked at his actions. He put me down beside Alice, and I mumbled a quick thank you before waddling over to Alice's room. Rose was already there finishing her makeup, in a robe similar to Alice.
"Hi Bells!" Rose called.
"Hi Rose." I answered.
"Okay enough with interruptions, get in the shower. I'll be there in a moment to help you." Alice said."Alice, I don't know." I blushed. No one had ever seen me naked.
"Come on Bells, I had the same girly parts as you." Alice said."Yeah but I don't have to see yours." I grumbled.
"Relax Bells, were all girls here." Rose added.
"Whatever you say.
30 minutes later, I know sit in Alice's vanity seat in front of her mirror, freshly showered. Alice was curling my hair, as Rose was doing my makeup.
"Al what am I supposed to wear?" I tried to say, as Rose was doing my lip gloss..
Alice mocked hurt, "Bella how could you ask that I always come prepared."
"Oh, sorry I forgot you are Alice after all." I smirked.
"And don't forget it" She smiled before grabbing our dresses. We quickly put them on, and I was amazed at how beautiful we all looked. Rose was dressed in a black strapless silk dress that ended at the knee. Her long blond hair cascaded down her back, in soft curls. Alice had a empire waisted pink silk gown. Naturally they both wore heels. Than, for my self Alice picked, this gorgeous long white, and beige chiffon dress. It had embroidered detail on the front, and the length hid the boot very well. Alice gave me a sandal, to wear, because like we all knew I was danger to myself, and anyone in a 5 feet radius. My hair was in an elegant bun, with a few tendrils of hair down my face. (A/N: Dresses on profile) .
We had 15 minutes left so I decided to get a head start on the stairs. I made it down the first 5 stairs, before Jasper grabbed me, down the stairs.
I smacked Jazz on the chest , and he mocked hurt.
"Ouch, that hurt Bells." he said rubbing his chest.
"You deserve it you scared the hell out of me, Is today carry the Bella day?" I asked.
"It is today. Alice was right, our granny, did go faster than you." Jasper smirked.
"Shut up Jazz." I moaned before wobbling over to the couch. As soon as I sat down I relaxed it took so much effort just to stay on my feet. Of course everyone decided to come on downstairs. I had to admit all the guys looked good, even Edward…well he looked hot, but I wasn't paying attention or anything. Everyone piled at the doors, as I struggled to get off the couch. Seeing as it was useless, I called for Emmett.
"Emmett!" I said in my sweetest voice.
"Yes Bells?" He answered.
"A little help please." I said reaching my arms out, so he could help me off the couch. I gave him a quick thanks, before following the others down the stairs. I took precaution, and made careful slow steps. By time I got down the stair completely. Esme, and Carlisle were already in their Mercedes, and pulled off. Everyone else piled in the jeep. Emmett was waiting on the driver's side for me.
"Come on Bella, you're killing me here. I'm hungry." Emmett moaned.
"Sorry." I grumbled as I attempted to get in. Jazz was in the middle with Alice in his lap, and Edward on the right side of them. Since the jeep was so high up, you had to jump to get in, and me with my bad leg made this difficult.
"My god Bells, how is it to get in the car?" Alice laughed.
"Ha Ha Ha, bad mouth the cripple. Love you too Al." I said sarcastically.
"Yeah Al, why don't we just attach her to the roof, like you wanted to do Tanya." Rose smirked."Hello, right here." I said gesturing to my face.
"Yeah there, and not in the car hurry up." Emmett said.
"Look Em, I'm trying, if you're so hungry, we can make this much easier for the both of us if you just help me in the fucking jeep." I said agitated. I was tired, and achy, and hungry.
"Oh why didn't I think of that." Emmett said grabbing me, and shoving me in the car.
" My god, Em you could have least gave the girl a warning." Jasper said. Helping me get situated.
"Yeah you almost messed up her hair." Huffed Alice patting my head.
Emmett quickly pulled off, and we arrived at the restaurant. Again we were late, because my boot managed to get stuck under Em's seat That alone took us 15 minutes to get undone.
"Damn Bella, next time we leave the cripple at home, or were going to starve." Emmett said, earning a smack on the back of the head from Rose. Dinner went by quickly, and we all stopped for ice cream close to the house. I didn't want any, because I was so tired. I laid my head against, the table, and quickly dozed. I was out of it. I faintly heard Carlisle's voice saying " Let her rest. She exhausted." I also faintly remember someone picking me up bridal style cradling me their chest. The last thing I remember before succumbing to darkness was a velvet voice saying "Goodnight my Bella. Sweet Dreams…."