Bella's Problem

EPOV

The final bell rang and I rushed as fast as I could to the gym doors to wait for Bella. An hour was far too long for me to go without seeing my angel and I was anxious to see her smiling face. After waiting a little while longer than usual, my Bella emerged from the girl's locker room.

I watched as she walked slowly over and stood in front of me. Immediately thinking the worst I started looking her over in search of some type of injury. Had she hurt herself in gym?

"What's wrong," I questioned.

She replied with a grunt saying, "Nothing."

This had me stumped. Had I done something to anger her earlier today? The only thing I could think of is when she insisted she pay for her own lunch but I paid anyway. I opened my mouth to ask her if this was what was bothering her, but decided against it. Certainly she couldn't be mad about that? I paid for her lunch everyday, even with her constant complaining.

There had to be something that I wasn't getting. I was about to ask her something else when she started walking toward the parking lot. I easily caught up to her and matched her pace. Once we reached my volvo I helped her into the passenger's seat and rushed to the other side.

As I started the car I questioned why she was in such a foul mood.

"Is there a reason to your bad mood?"

"You haven't noticed yet?" she answered. He reply baffled me even more. Was I supposed to know what was going on? Had I forgotten something important? Was today some special day for us? I started going through my mental list of special "Bella" days.

I couldn't think of anything. It wasn't her birthday, it wasn't a holiday, and it wasn't an anniversary for us. There must be something that I'm missing.

My angel suddenly moaned and started shifting in her seat, trying to become comfortable. She ended up slumped in her seat with her hand over her stomach. Was she sick?

"Are you alright?" I asked. Did she have a stomach ache or something?

"How do you expect me to be alright? I'm sitting here in pain Edward," she exclaimed. I instantly assumed the worst. Had she hurt herself somewhere I couldn't see at first glance? That would explain why she was holding her stomach.

I immediately started questioning her, "What happened? Did you fall and hurt yourself? Did Mike do something?"

I tightened my hands on the steering wheel at that last thought. If Mike had done something to her I would hunt him down myself and suck him dry. That vile creature shouldn't even be allowed to be in the presence of such an angel.

"No Edward. Mike didn't do anything but can you please hurry up and get me home," she hastily replied.

Although I wasn't that convinced that Mike hadn't done anything, I complied with her request and started to speed up. As soon as I parked the car in her drive way I rushed over to her side of the car and helped my Bella out.

She quickly rushed inside and headed toward the kitchen. Bella pulled a pill bottle out of the cabinet and proceeded to try and open it.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Taking a Midol," she responded almost cheerfully.

Well that explains it. She has a cramp. I can't believe I didn't think of that. And here I was ready to drink Mike dry, although I would enjoy not having to listen to his vile day dreams with my Bella being the star. I really didn't mind the thought of ridding the world of such a twisted creature for this reason, but I don't think Bella would be too pleased with me if and when she found out.

As Bella struggled with the pill bottle I filled a glass with water. Handing it to her, Bella's simple reply was, "Thanks."

Bella continued to twist and turn the lid, trying without success to free the contents of the bottle. She finally got the top off, but groaned as all the pills spilled everywhere. I quickly picked them all up and put them back inside the bottle while trying to control my laughter.

I handed her one pill and watched as she swallowed it with help from the water.

"Is there anything else that you need," I asked while trying my best to sound sympathetic.

She simply glared at me in response and stomped off into the living room. I followed her silently and watched as she plopped down on the couch. I grabbed the remote and sat down next to her. My angel scooted closer to me and continued to shift as I flipped through the channels. As I settled on the cooking channel she grabbed my hand and placed it on her lower abdomen.

"Um… Bella? What are you doing?" Not that I minded or anything.

"Please stop moving, you'll make my cramp worse," she answered. I stopped trying to pull my hand away and focused on the warmth beneath my hand.

I watched her as she slowly relaxed and fell into a light sleep. I turned off the food network and carefully picked her up. I walked up the stairs with my angle sleeping silently in my arms.

I tucked her into bed and sat on my perch on her rocking chair. How such a beautiful creature became mine is still unfathomable to me. I'm the complete opposite of her, a demon. If Mike didn't deserve to be in her presence then a monster like me certainly didn't. And yet her I am, watching her sleep peacefully in her bedroom.

I continued on this train of thought until Bella shifted in her sleep. She rolled over and softly whispered my name.

I'd stay for now. As long as she wants me here I'll stay.

Whoa… Edward's thoughts got a little dark at the end there. I did that so if I decide to turn this into a story I can…and just to let you know it's a good possibility…but I need some ideas so if you have any suggestions let me know!

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