Disclaimer: I might just be a decent writer, but I could never compare to Stephenie Meyer!
Chapter 1
Edward P.O.V
My grip on the steering wheel increased as I wrinkled my brow. Charlie was not in a good mood. That much I could sense. I had a strong hunch that he had a bit of an idea why we were here. I glanced over at Bella Swan, the love of my existence. I knew if I looked at her it might calm me down a bit. She was already unsteady and shaking. One of us had to be the slightest bit calm. I took a deep breath and ran a hand through her hair "Don't panic, love, everything is going to be fine," I reassured her. I didn't feel the need to mention that Charlie already knew the reason for our arrival.
She merely nodded and I kissed her swiftly on the cheek. "No more worrying, alright?" I asked her, hoping that my touch would calm her down. Her heart began to race even quicker than it had before. I sighed, why did I always do that?
We arrived at Charlie's house in a matter of minutes from leaving mine. I quickly cut the engine and swept my arm over Bella's seat. She started to open the door but I reached over and grabbed her wrist "Wait a moment, please Bella," I said as she turned toward me with a confused expression plastered on her face. "I just want to say a few things before we go in there," I explained. That didn't seem to assure her in any way.
I sighed "I'll begin by saying I love you. You know that." She responded with a smile; that smile that I adored so much. The blush on her cheeks was simply stunning. I quickly stroked the side of her face gently. "So there's no need to worry about anything since I am with you," I smiled, as did she and I took her hands in mine. "Just," I started, not really sure how to say what I was trying to without upsetting her. "Try not to be rude to Charlie, alright?" I asked in the kindest voice I could. She didn't look offended which was good.
She just nodded "I know," she replied "Edward in a few months I am going to be with you and leave all of this," she gestured to the outside "behind. It's going to break Charlie's heart to do this and then leave him. I'm just scared," she finished. I smiled at her reassuringly and gave her hand the gentlest squeeze, careful not to put too much pressure on her fingers. She was so breakable.
I took a deep breath in. "Alright, Bella, you ready?"