Bella? Is that you?

Chapter 2

I woke up a few hours later, feeling better ................ Wait, the fight, Jake ............ They're back. I opened my eyes, Alice was still next to me. She had brushed my fur while I was asleep. So, I was now clean as well. I lifted my head, and she looked at me.

Then, I remembered what had happened when she looked at me. The imprint.

"You're awake! You're been out for about 6 hours."

6 hours? Well, I was hurt pretty badly. It was dark out, but I couldn't hear anything from any other part of the house. I, of course, had forgotten that the rooms were all soundproofed.

I nudged her arm, and she moved. I looked up at her, and she was watching me.

"I got some stuff for you to wear. Do you think you could phase?"

I knew I could. I was just nervous about they would react to me being here. And the imprint. I was still trying to understand that.

She sat back down, and I moved over to her. We heal pretty quick, and the stuff Carlisle gave me really helped.

I nuzzled her arm again, letting her know that I was feeling better.

"Affectionate little guy, aren't you?"

She laughed, and stood up again.

"Well, I let you get changed."

She walked towards the door, but stopped when she heard me whine. This was going to be hard enough, might as well let her stay.

"What is it?"

I looked at her and at the door, and she seemed to get my point.

"But, don't your clothes rip?"

Now, that I could answer without a whine or nuzzling her. I shook my head, and she took a deep breath.

"OK. Are you sure?"

I just looked at her, and she moved to lean against the wall.

"OK."

I watched her for a minute, before I decided to just get it over with. She had brushed my fur, so there wouldn't be leaves or anything in my hair.

I slowly phased back, watching her expression turn to complete shock.

"Bella?!"

She looked at me, not quite believing what she was seeing. I know it's 10 years, but did they think coming back here that I wouldn't be around at some point?

"I know. I couldn't believe it when I heard your voice. This happened a few months after you all left."

She just looked at me. My shoulder started to hurt, and I sat back, rubbing it. I was barely able to stop myself from walking over to her. The imprint will do that to you though.

"Bella............ What? How?"

She was trying to form a coherent sentence, but wasn't exactly succeeding. She's cute when she's flustered .................. Wait.

I shook my head, trying to clear it.

"Where are the others?"

"Out. I went yesterday, and found you on the way back. I wanted to stay and make sure you were OK. Well, it explains why you were so affectionate."

I blushed, looking away.

"Look, I know this is a shock, but I was wondering if you could tell me what happened?"

I looked at Alice. I couldn't leave her. I just couldn't. I nodded, watching her.

"OK. I'll tell you, if you make sure I don't run in Edward while I'm here."