We laughed harder and clutched onto each other for support completely unaware of the audience that gathered.

A loud cough interrupted our giggles.

"I thought I'd never see the day when Paul would willingly smile for someone other than his mommy."

I looked up to see three slightly bronzed women with similar blinding smiles placed on their round faces.

The woman nearest to the counter had her dark hair pinned up in a messy bun, a few strands of hair framing her face. She looked at me with her piercing dark eyes and offered a gentle smile. The slight wrinkles that graced her features didn't take away from her beauty, but rather the opposite.

The younger woman stood confidently beside the first as her bright eyes twinkled with mischief. Her pearly whites gleaming as her tanned hands stroked the long hair of the small toddler in front of her.

"Ha. Ha. Dana, you're absolutely hilarious. I'm literally rolling on the floor laughing my butt off." Paul replied with a monotone voice as he lifted himself into a sitting position. I followed his lead and leaned on his arm for support.

Dana looked at him and smirked.

"I know. I'm thinking about getting my own show."

"I'd totally watch it."

"Who wouldn't?"

"You'll be a superstar."

"I'm thinking, 'The Next Tina Fey.'"

"More like the next Hannah Montana."

"What was that?"

"Oh nothing. 'Just admiring your beauty is all."

"That's what I thought."

"That would be the first time."

"First time of what?"

"You, thinking. It's quite laughable."

"So is your face." Dana retorted, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips that matched the small smile on Paul's.

The older woman beside Dana just smiled at my perplexed and amused face as she walked closer to my cot.

"Excuse their childish behaviour, my name is Darla. I'm the lucky mother of these two hooligans." She chuckled, nudging one hand towards Paul and Dana, while using the other one to shake my hand. I shook her small hand happily offering her a warm smile.

Dana nodded at my direction with a pleasant smile on her face that grew when I nodded back.

"I'm Dana, Paul's older sister," She taunted grinning at Paul who simply rolled his eyes, " and this is my daughter Katie."

"It's very nice to meet you. I'm Bella." I replied whole- heartedly.

"Oh, we know, Paul never stops talking about you." Darla exclaimed with a slight laugh.

Paul groaned and covered his eyes with his hands. I laughed at him and he playfully growled at me.

"Ma, why don't you take Dana and Katie out for some food?" Paul suggested with hopeful eyes.

Darla and Dana chuckled. "What a wonderful idea Pauline, it was very nice meeting you Bella." Dana replied as they all walked out the door. I giggled and nodded.

Paul looked at me with a sheepish expression; I looked back at him and shook my head. He was adorable with them around.

Four days passed before they finally let me out of the hospital. The doctor said that my vitals were back to normal, and I would be leaving the hospital with only a scratch on my arm. He said that it would heal in time, but to not count on it healing any time soon.

Paul stayed with me at the hospital the whole time, keeping me company and occasionally telling me his favourite stories. Embry and Quil came by a couple of times when Paul had to check on a few things. They provided a fun distraction when I found myself zoning out.

Dana and Darla visited again on the second day, providing a female presence and home cooked meals. I was really grateful for that, the food in the hospital tasted like pencil. On the third day they came back with some nail polish and decided to paint both mine and Paul's nails. Mine were a beautiful dark green colour, while Paul's was a calm grey. He spent the rest of the day trying to get it off.

Paul walked with me to my truck when they released me and I literally tackled it with joy.

"My BABY ! I missed you so much." I cooed gently stroking the front. Paul's laughter boomed throughout the parking lot and simply got in the drivers seat. I narrowed my eyes at him but jumped in the passengers seat anyways.

We spent the rest of the ride singing to old crappy songs and laughing at the people walking beside my truck because it was going that slow.

"Those people are probably thinking we're stalking them." Paul whispered to me as they went the other way.

"Probably." I grinned as we reached my driveway. It was about 9:00 in the morning so Charlie just left for wor-, CRAP!

"Hey, where does Charlie think I am?" I asked Paul frantically as he parked the car in the drive. He just smiled at me.

"He think's your at Jacob's house tutoring him for a huge test, or something like that. Sam was the one who talked to him." He replied casually exiting the car and helping me out. He grabbed some of my belongings and met me at the front door, looking at me nervously.

"So, Bella, what do you feel about us?" He asked hesitantly gesturing at the space between us. I looked at him with hopeful eyes.

"I think, we should start as friends first. I don't really think I want an immediate boyfriend... I just want to get to know you- and us. And while I'm at it, I might as well do some soul searching." I chuckled mostly to myself. I looked up at him and he seemed calmer with a small smile on his face.

"So, can I see you after lunch? I know that Jake wants to hang out with you again and I'd like to show you La Push through my eyes." He grinned at his last comment.

"Through your eyes eh?" I inquired with an arched eyebrow.

"Everyone goes through life with different perspectives, I just want to show you mine."

"I'd like that." I replied smiling at him. I reached for my pocket and unlocked the door as he waved farewell. I waved back, before I turned inside and hopped upstairs to my room.

I threw my bag inside my closet and turned my computer on, chuckling as it groaned to life. I looked at my reflection on the dark tinted screen. I was laughing, I've been doing that alot lately.

I felt peace run through me.

I checked my emails and happily replied to my mother's emails.

Dear Mom,

Hey ! Super sorry for not replying as quick as I'd like to. Things have been busy.

Edward and I broke up, and I have been coping with it nicely. Made a couple of new friends that help me get by and Charlie's been great.

No, I currently do not have a boyfriend, and I'm really not interested in your yoga teacher's son. I'm sure Robert is a fantastic person, but I'm not really ready.

I'm glad that you're enjoying your new pottery club ! And tell Phil I said congratulations on his new promotion.

I'm really sorry for worrying you and Dad.

I really do love you guys.

I'll send you a couple of pictures of my new friends tomorrow after I hang out with them today. :)

Love,

Bella

I turned my computer off and jumped on my bed, enjoying the feeling of my small body being bounced into the air. I turned my head towards my window and closed my eyes at the sensation of the heat on my face.

I made ammends with the Cullens, made new and supporting friends, eased the minds of my parents and started living my life again.

I think I'm going to be okay.

A/N

I am a horrible person. I am the worst updater of life, and you guys are the greatest reviewers ever concieved.

I really do love you guys.

This is the second last chapter of my story. Sadly, this was just a short rambling I had in my head for a while. It never really meant to be a full blown story. The next chapter will be the Epilouge.

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