This idea came to me and I decided to start writing on it. I'm not sure if it's worth continuing though, so please let me know what you think and if I should continue or not!
To say I was nervous would be an understatement. The feelings of anxiousness were not just a sole result of my slight fear of flying either. I hadn't been back to Forks, Washington since the day I ran away from my problems. That day I ran from my dad, my brother, my best friends, and more importantly, from Edward.
*Flashback*
With shaking hands I reached for the stick sitting on the Bathroom sink. I took a deep breath and looked down...pink plus sign. Tears blurred my vision and I couldn't form coherent thoughts. I was having a baby, worse than that I couldn't be sure of who the father was. I had to get out, I couldn't face the disappointment on everyones face.
I ran to my bedroom, fumbling with my cellphone, and called my mother. "Hi sweetie, what do you need," she questioned. "M-m-mom, I want to Jacksonville with you," I replied trying to hold back the sobs threatening to escape from my lips. "Honey, are you alright? You sound like you're about to cry." "I'll explain everything when I get there, just please letme come home," I begged. "Alright, pack up your things, I'll call Charlie and get you a ticket for later on tonight." With that I hung up the phone and quickly gathered my belongings, anxious to disappear before anyone realized what I was doing.
*End Flashback*
I looked to my left at the toddler sleeping next to me, my son was perfect, just like his father. His dark brown hair was protruding slightly from underneath his baseball cap, his small pink lips forming a perfect "o" as he slept. Needless to say, after several weeks of indecisiveness I'd finally decided to keep him. A choice I have yet to regret. Of course, just days after he was born it became clear who the father was, the striking similarities between the two were no coincidence. That didn't resolve the problem of telling Edward however.
No one in Forks knew I had a baby, the reason for my sudden departure a mystery to all. My father knew of course, and so did my brother, Emmett. I've never been able to keep things from my older brother, and I knew he wouldn't tell Edward, despite the fact that they were best friends. But as the plane neared the airport I began to play out every possible scenario of our reencounter in my head. They would all know immediately, and I could only imagine what kind of trouble me keeping such a large secret would cause. I doubt he'd ever forgive me.
My thoughts were interrupted when the flight attendant came on telling us to refasten our seat belts, I looked down to check Kasen's seatbelt and was met with his bright green eyes and a toothy grin. "Almost there," he questioned and I nodded my head zipping up our jackets and preparing for the rainy Washington weather.
Charlie wasn't able to take off work to pick us up, so he sent Emmett. As soon as we exited the plane I saw him, he wasn't too hard to miss though. "Kase," he exclaimed grabbing him out of my arms and lifting him up in the air. Emmett really was great with kids, he and dad had flown down to Phoenix last Christmas to meet Kasen and he spent every free second entertaining the little guy. "Bella," he said giving me a hug. "I've missed you Em." "I've missed you too Bells, hell we all have." Guilt soon settled in my chest when he told me that, and we set off to pick up our baggage and head to the house.
The whole ride we caught up on what has happened the few months while Kasen chatted idly to himself in the back. We were minutes away when Emmett decided to warn me. "Bella, I may have let it slip that you were returning today and Alice, well..being Alice, insisted on throwing a welcome home party," he said apprehensively awaiting my reaction. Realizing it wasn't going to be pleasant he quickly added, "Don't worry though! It's just Alice, Rose, Jasper, and uh..Edward." I didn't know what to say, I mean I knew they would find out soon or later but I was hoping for the later rather than the sooner. "Guess I'll have to deal, I doubt it will be a fun party though." "Maybe not fun, but it's sure to be interesting," he chuckled trying to lighten the mood. It didn't work.
We pulled into the driveway and I looked over at Emmett. "I promise Bella, whatever happens, you'll always have me." That was slightly comforting but not enough to ebb away the fear that was rapidly building. Sighing, I stepped out of the car and opened the back door, unhooking Kasen from his car seat. Emmett grabbed the bags before coming around and leading me into the house. Stepping through the door I was met with four pairs of shocked eyes.
I hope you enjoyed it =). Let me know what you thought in a review! Criticism is welcome as well as any idea you may have.
