Disclaimer: I do not own any of Stepahanie Meyer's wonderful creatures. I just make them do what I want. Mwahahahah.
A/N: My first fanfiction, I don't care if you don't like it.. Please just tell me anyway! I actually wanna know what you think :) Thanks.
Telling Charlie
"Are you sure?" Edward stated simply, hazarding a glace at me and grasping my small hand in his as he swung me onto his back gently. I leant over his shoulder, meeting his burnt gold eyes and trying to convey all the confidence and assurance I felt. His lips met mine coolly, reassuring me and he began to run. I closed my eyes peacefully as I he ran, opening them only to glance at my beautiful oval engagement ring on my slight finger.
I found myself slipping slightly and was on my feet again, Edward in front of me, all seriousness gone and a grin on his face. I couldn't help but grin foolishly back and stumble into the silver Volvo I had grown to love. I sat back, taking a deep breath and trying to brace myself for what I was about to face.
The moment we pulled into our driveway Edward was at my door, pulling it open gracefully for me. I glanced at Charlie's cruiser parked next to the Volvo as I stepped out and Edward as if reading my thoughts replied "He's in a good mood but you might want to get inside soon, I think he's trying to make dinner for you."
Edward held me in his arms for a second, trying to calm me. I looked up at his glorious godlike face and leant into him as my lips met his. He broke away and stated simply; "I love you, Bella." I smiled at him, seeing my love for him reflected in his perfect amber eyes. "I love you too, Edward."
I took his hand and as I set off briskly towards the house to confront Charlie. Encouraged by Edward, here by my side -for eternity- I repeated to myself I glided through the front door and into the kitchen, carefully stepping over each of the familiar hazards that appeared on the way. "Charlie?" I began, trying to get his attention. "Oh, Bells!" He jumped and turned to face me, smiling at Edward and I, "Hi Edward. You scared me, I didn't hear you trip over anything on the way in." I smiled at him halfheartedly but continued gently, "Dad, Edward and I have something to tell you." He turned his attention away from the pasta again and looked at me, his smile fading. His eyes were filled with dread. "Yes?" He hesitated, voice trembling slightly. Edward squeezed my hand when I hesitated and I turned to look into his eyes, encouraged again by the love I saw there. "We're.." I began, voice faltering as I lost myself in Edward's eyes. "Yes Bella?" Charlie prompted. I turned to look at Charlie again, into his calm face and stated as calmly as I could manage, "We're getting married, Dad. Edward asked me to marry him and I said yes."
Charlie just collapsed into the nearest chair, slightly hunched over, his fingers rubbing his temples. He was looking into his lap, purposefully avoiding my eyes. "Dad…?" I began, voice cracking slightly at the end. "Dad, are you okay?" He glanced up at Edward, his eyes sharp and full of despair and anger but to my surprise, it passed quickly, his face turning to shame and sadness. "I'm sorry, Bella. I can't deal with this. It's too soon." He said, slowly, carefully as if he was ashamed of himself. "It's okay, Dad." I told him, squeezing Edward's hand to make sure he was still there, standing beside me. I looked up at him, his eyes fixed on Charlie before he looked into my eyes, silently comforting me. "Bell…" Charlie began, jerking me out of Edward's gaze.
"Yeah?" I looked to Edward again for support, wanting to know what Charlie was thinking. He just nodded and gestured slightly towards Charlie who looked like he was trying to work up the courage to tell me something. He looked up at me carefully, his eyes full of sadness and grief but also, happiness? "Bella, I love you. I've always known this was going to happen. I just want you to be happy and if you want to do this, you have my blessing. I just…" He looked down again, his face torn. "I don't wanna lose my little girl." He managed, eyes brimming with tears. I was surprised by his outburst but recovered and quickly rushed over to him, wrapping my arms around him. "I'll always be your little girl." I whispered, knowing soon I'd have to leave him. My eyes filled with tears as Charlie pushed himself off me, standing me in front of him. He wiped my tears from my face and said softly, "I love you Bella. I always will. Make sure he takes care of you." And without another word he stood and extended his hand to Edward.
Edward took his hand firmly and shook it. "Thankyou Chief Swan, I'll take good care of your daughter, sir." Charlie's face melted into happiness. "Well then, welcome to the family Edward. And call me Charlie." Edward beamed and took my hand as I looked up at him, grinning up at him. "I'll be in the lounge room if you need me kids. And I'm sure you have lots of planning to do, Bella, so if you need to you can stay with the Cullens." He said, hesitantly before turning and striding away. I ran after him and caught him in a huge hug. "Thankyou, Daddy." I whispered into his ear and then ran back to Edward, my Edward as Charlie called back "And one last thing, don't forget to call your mother!" I groaned and made my way into the kitchen, picked up the phone and dialled the number.
As I hung up the phone, I turned to Edward who had made sure not to listen but stay close for support if I needed him. I walked towards him, filling my eyes with as much sadness as I could bear, before bursting into hysterical squeals of delight and jumping into my fiancèe's arms. He held me in his arms, spinning me round before finally placing me carefully on the ground and pressing his lips gently to mine. "Bella, I love you." He whispered. "Edward, we're getting married." And despite my negative feelings toward the word I couldn't help but beam at him and jump up and down.
"C'mon Edward, we're getting married!" I squealed again as I dragged him out of the house excitedly. I tripped over numerous times on the way out, hearing Charlie laughing lightly behind us as Edward caught me each time, everytime saying "Careful, love" gently and placing me back on my feet.
Edward walked me out to his car, his face made even more perfect by the growing grin stretched across his face and kissing me lightly every now and then. I realised as he strapped me in to his silver Volvo, that not only was I making Edward happy, but Charlie and Renèe were happy too. And, in spite of myself, so was I!