Bella, what are those?

19

"Are you sure you're OK with this, Bella?"

I nodded, looking at my dad. I had to see a councillor about everything. I'd just left the first appointment, and was getting something to eat. It was Friday, and I was going back to school the following Monday.

"I'm fine .......... Dad?"

I turned around and he was gone. I walked out into the hall and he was in the living room, I walked in and he had something in his hand.

Wait ................ My birthday. With me being in hospital, I'd forgotten about it.

He handed me the box he was holding and it was an iPod.

"I got this for you before, and never got the chance to give it to you."

I took it and thanked him. I hugged him, and he was happy that I was doing better. I let go of him, and there was a knock on the door, and I went to answer it. Alice pulled me into a hug, kissing me. She walked into the living room, asking me about the iPod. I told her and I got the feeling there was something she wasn't telling me. She looked at my dad, and started talking to him.

"Is it OK, if Bella comes over to my house tomorrow, Mr. Swan? Everyone is asking about her."

I was happy about that, I missed everyone, and he agreed. After a bit of convincing from me. We went upstairs, and I sat on the bed. Alice sat on my lap, and I kissed her.

"Why do I get the feeling that there's something you're not telling me?"

Alice looked away, and I knew I was right.

"What is it, pixie?"

"Nothing, kitty. Everyone wants to see you, that's all. How are you feeling?'

I knew I wasn't going to find out, so I decided to let it drop. I wrapped my arms around her, looking at her.

"I'm fine, pixie. What about you?"

I moved, sitting against the headboard. Alice lay next to me, with her head on my shoulder.

"I'm fine. Are you sure you want to go back on Monday?"

"I'm sure. I want to go back, Alice."

She was worried about that, but didn't say anything.

We spent the evening talking, and she wrapped her arms around me as I fell asleep. I fell asleep after Lexie curled up on the end of my bed.

I woke up the next morning, and sat up. I was cuddled up next to Alice. I had stopped worrying about waking up like that, and cuddled into her side.

"Bella."

I kissed her shoulder, not wanting to get up.

"Mhm."

I heard her laugh, and I knew I had to get up. I sat up, and looked at her. She was dressed differently.

"Alice, what-"

"You were asleep, so I decided to go back and get changed. I knew you wouldn't wake up. You obviously missed me, you were talking in your sleep when I came back."

Great, I talk in my sleep.

"W.......... What was I saying?"

I grabbed her hand, and squeezed it. She moved a little closer to me, moving our hands to her lap.

"Just muttering. You said my name a few times, telling me not to leave. What were you dreaming about?"

I tried to remember, and I didn't remember much.