Title: Weekend With Carlisle
Rating: K+
Disclaimer: No connections with anyone who created or starred in any of the Twilight movies.
Summary: While the rest of the family is away for the weekend hunting and Charlie is away with Jacob and Billy, Bella and Carlisle do a little bonding. Bella reveals a hidden fear and Carlisle must care for her when she gets the flu.
Timeline: Just before BD 1.
Chapter 1 – Friday
(Bella POV)
I had just left school and was on my way home to grab my things so I could stay at the Cullen house for the weekend. I knew Carlisle would be just getting off work too which made me smile. I put the radio on in my truck and headed for Charlie's when I heard my cellphone ring. I reached over and grabbed it from the passenger seat. I pulled over to the side of the road and answered it.
"Hey Carlisle." I said, knowing it was him.
"Hey Sweetheart." He said. "I am stopping at the grocery store. Anything in particular you want for dinner?"
I grinned and said, "I was thinking a soupd and sandwich." I hated it when they went overboard for me since I was the only human.
He sighed and said, "How about hamburgers and french fries?"
"Dad..." I whined and then quickly chuckled. "Okay. Sounds good." I giggled and added, "Can you pick up some ice cream for later? Please."
He also laughed and said, "Sure. I'll see you at home."
"See you there." I said and then we both hung up. I drove to Charlie's and grabbed what I needed for the weekend. I then headed for the Cullen house. I was surprised to see I had beat Carlisle home considering how fast he drives. I grabbed my bag and left my truck. I had to get in my truck after realizing I had accidentally forgotten my cellphone. I grabbed it and headed inside using the key Edward had given me. I walked inside and headed up to the bedroom Edward and I shared. I dropped off my jacket and bag. I then came back down the stairs and into the kitchen. I grabbed a soda out of the refridgerator and closed the door. I opened the soda and took a sip of it.
I left the kitchen just as Carlisle pulled his car into the garage. I grinned as I went to meet him in the hallway just inside the door.
He shot me a warm smile and said, "I see you beat me home."
I grinned back as I set my soda down and said, "Yep I did." I took one of the grocery bags from him and we carried the bags to the kitchen.
He softly hummed as he set the bags he carried down on the counter. He glanced to me and said, "I forgot we were out of a few things you said you liked so I picked them up for you." His tone was loving which made me feel loved all the more.
"Thanks, Dad." I said as I began helping him put the groceries away.
After we finished, he made me some dinner while we talked. This part was fun to say the least.
Later after I ate dinner and the dishes were done, we both sat in the familyroom. Carlisle and I sat in here watching a movie together. I fell asleep about half way through it. He let me sleep on the couch while he went to his office to do a little work.
I was walking toward Aro, who was holding Edward by the neck over a deep cliff and I was begging him to let him go free.
"Please! Please don't hurt him!" I screamed as I ran toward him. I was filled with terror as I helplessly watched Aro throw my beloved over the cliff to his death. I screamed once again as he did the same to each member of both the Cullens and my human parents too.
"Nooooo!" I screamed as I bolted upright. My eyes sprang open just as I was pulled into a pair of stone arms. I knew without looking they were Carlisle's. I let my head drop onto his shoulder and I burst into hysterical sobs.
"It's okay. I've got you." Carlisle said softly as he held me closely in his arms. At the same time he gently rubbed my back, making soothing circles to try and relax me.
"Aro killed you all in my dream." I somehow managed to say in between sobs. I felt him tighten his arms around me.
"It won't come true. I promise you that." He softly said as he continued to hold me close.
After awhile, I fell back to sleep in the safety of my second father's arms.