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Amélie was discharged from the hospital later in the evening after multiple check-ups by Carlisle himself and around half six in the evening she was deemed worth to be discharged with a warning of of her damaged ribs as well as herself and she promised not to try and flirty with death again - Benedict making her promise that over and over again.

Once, Charlie had hugged the ginger beauty half to death as well as finished signing the paperwork to discharge both Amélie and Bella, they made their way out of the hospital and towards Charlie's police cruiser. Charlie had allowed Benedict to join them as he knew Benedict being in the car with Amélie would calm her from her still shaken state as well as the fact that he trusted the boy - beyond words - with Amélie. Benedict made Amélie sit back and put her bodyweight on him in the car as to not put more pressure on her ribs. Benedict fussed, making sure she was comfortable, making sure she was feeling okay and if they needed to stop the car, Amélie couldn't help the the sweet smile that covered her features, his concern towards her made her feel so special and the butterflies in her stomach fluttered. Bella looked in the rearview mirror and could only scowl at the two.

It didn't take long for the police cruiser to make it to the Swan residency. Charlie was the first to hop out of the car, he rounded to the other side of the car, helping Bella out first before then opening the door for Amélie and helping her down out of the car, Benedict's hands were on her waist at all times. Once Charlie knew that Amélie was in Benedict's safe and capable hands he went back over to his daughter - who barely needed the help after only finding out she had a small concussion - he walked with her to the front door, Bella went in first not bothering to turn back around to check on ner cousin. Charlie followed but waited inside the door for Amélie and Benedict to arrive.

Amélie and Benedict made it inside the house with ease. Charlie said something along the lines of 'I'm going to change, i won't be long" before walking back up the stairs leaving the two, it all was a blur to Amélie. Although it didn't take long for Benedict to swiftly pull Amélie over to the house couch, Benedict laid down on his back first before pulling Amélie down on top of him, he didn't care for the sudden impact of his beloved, only caring about her, only her. Benedict's arms were quickly wrapped around her waist, securing her in his arms, at last he relaxed, he now had her in his arms and she was safe in the comfort of the Swan house. Not surprisingly Amélie fell asleep quickly after cuddling up in Benedict's arms. Extremely overwhelmed and drained from the horrible day.

When Charlie came back downstairs he noticed the two on the couch. He could only grin widely at the two. He knew and trusted that Benedict wouldn't dare touch his niece in an inappropriate manner while he was with her, after all he practically worshiped the girl like a god. Charlie gave Benedict a small but firm nod, silently telling him that he could stay without any issues, Benedict smiled at the older man, happy that he could stay with his beloved and look after her. Bella had made her way down the stairs as the small interaction happened as well as seeing Amélie and Benedict laying on the couch, Bella was furious and could only stomp her foot like an angered child before running up to her room, slamming her door shut. Amélie jumped at the sound, slowly waking up, but the feeling of Benedict's cool fingers running up and down her back lulled her back to the depths of deep sleep. Both Charlie and Benedict chuckled softly at the beautiful ginger. Charlie soon went back to bed after making sure his niece and Benedict were comfortable for the night.

Benedict now lay on the couch in a house of humans who were now sleeping like babies. Benedict gaze soon returned to his beloved. Looking closely at her features that he could stare at forever more. This would be the first time that they had shared a night together and although it could have been under better circumstances the night was special in its own way. The night continued like that, Benedict entertained himself by adoring Amélie further as well as planning future dates to take her on and perhaps even on trips around the world. Benedict's night was full of smiles and sighs of joy as well as loving forehead kisses pressed to Amélie's temple or forehead although his thought process would sometimes come to a stop as he heard footsteps, first from outside the Swan property and then from one of the bedrooms upstairs. Benedict growled both in a threatening but protective way, that was until he could smell the familiar scent.

Edward.

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From the moment Amélie woke up that morning Benedict was protective beyond words. He stood outside the bathroom as she showered in case she slipped and fell. He stayed in her bedroom as she changed - facing away from her and had his eyes closed as well as having a his hand over his eyes for precaution - in case she needed help. He didn't dare let her go near the kitchen, not wanting her to make breakfast for her ungrateful brat of a cousin, ignoring her complaints of wanting to make breakfast and that she was completely fine.

After bidding her Uncle a goodbye he quickly pulled his beloved out the door as he heard Bella rushed steps coming towards the kitchen. When the two exited the house Benedict's silver Volvo was parked in the driveway with two very familiar faces sitting in the front seat. Both Jasper and Alice rushed out of the car to hug the injured girl.

"Oh we are so happy you are alright Amélie! We were so worried!" Alice exclaimed in a worried tone as she wrapped her arms around the girl gently, making sure to leave her arms loose around Amélie's bruised ribs.

"I am sorry I worried you all, I am doing much better today," Amélie smiled towards her pixie haired friend, wrapping her own arms around her.

"That is great!" Alice cheered for her ginger haired friends recovery. When Alice pulled away from Amélie fully she threw her arms up in the air making Amélie laugh at Alice's playfulness. Amélie's laugh made the three melt inside.

Amélie giggled and nodded with Alice. "Indeed it is."

Jasper was soon to wrap his arms around Amélie. Pulling her close to his body so his face was in her hair. "We are happy you are safe Amélie."

Amélie smiled, wrapping her own arms around Jasper's wide shoulders. She knew he was being extremely serious when he used her full name instead of her nickname he had gifted her, that being 'lil darlin''. "I am safe thanks to you and Benedict."

Jasper shook his head slightly. He knew one small good thing did not rule out all of the horrible things he had done in his past. "It was only something small -"

"But it had a large impact Jasper. I am still alive. I consider that quite a large something, don't you?" Amélie cut him off. She knew bits of Jasper's past, knowing he had done many things that would be morally wrong and many people would consider as disgusting and treacherous. They may have been horrible but that time had past and he is the man he had become now, the quiet southerner who had saved her life. "Unless you think my life is not important -"

"No! Not at all lil darlin'!" Jasper was quick to answer, cutting off Amélie in the process.

Amélie laughed at her own cruel question as well as Jasper's quick answer. "Then take my thanks Jasper Cullen."

Jasper nodded and soon freed Amélie of his grasp, Jasper had a wide smile on his face, one that only Amélie could have put there. Alice and Benedict joined in on Jasper's wide smile that was also caused by Amélie and her kindness.

"Let's go, we will be late for the school trip and you know how our science teachers are," Benedict chirped in. He wrapped his arms back around Amélie in a protective manner. The group nodded and soon made their way to Benedict's car, this time it was Jasper who drove with Alice in the passenger seat while Benedict and Amélie were cuddled up in one another's arms as they sat in the back seat. A feeling of deja vu washed across them as they drove towards the school.

A pair of beady eyes followed the silver Volvo until it was out of view.

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