Solar Flare
This is my version of Breaking Dawn, to keep myself—and you all—from going nuts while we wait for the real thing to come out. Please R&R, this is my first non-oneshot.
Chapter 1
My legs shook as I walked up the steps, and Edward's arm tightened around my waist. "I'm here, love," he whispered, and, filled with new confidence, I opened the door. "Dad," I called, hoping my voice would hold steady, "Dad, are you home?" There was no answer except the ringing of the phone in the kitchen, and I broke away from Edward momentarily as I raced to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Bells, it's me. I got called into work, so I won't be home until late."
"Okay, Dad, could you hold on a second?" I put my thumb over the mouthpiece and whispered, "should we tell him now?"
"No," Edward said quietly, "I think it would be best to tell him in person."
"Sounds good to me," I replied, then went back to my phone conversation. "Sorry about that, Dad, when do you think you'll be home?"
"The way things are going? Not until after midnight."
"Okay, I'll probably be asleep by them, so I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye, Bella,"
"Bye, Dad."
Next, I tried Renee, but I got her answering machine. I left a message asking her to call me as soon as she got the chance; as I put the phone back in its cradle, I felt Edward's arms around me again.
"So," he said, turning me gently to face him, "what should we do?"
"Well," I said teasingly, "We could stay here and watch a movie, or go to your house…" I let my voice trail off and he laughed. "Hmm, let me th--" he was cut off by the ringing of his cellphone. "What?" he answered it impatiently, "Alice, I--" "Bella, can you hear me, too?" She shouted.
"Yes, Alice, I can hear you," I said.
"Good. Now, both of you get over here, soon, unless you want me to tell everyone your big news."
"We'll be there soon," Edward and I replied in unison, and Edward snapped his phone shut. "Now, before we go…" he said, leaning in close.
"I suppose Alice can restrain herself for a few extra minutes," I said, trying to remember how to form a coherent sentence. I closed the distance between us, and his hand moved to cup my face as we kissed. Suddenly, I was aware of Edward's phone ringing again, and, with a sigh, he pulled back to answer it.
"What is it, now, Alice?"
"Don't think I can't see that you're dawdling!" Alice yelled, "do you want everyone else to know before you even walk in the door?"
"We're leaving now, Alice," he said, exasperated.
She refused to let him hang up until we were in the car, driving to the Cullens'. As we pulled up to the house, Edward rolled his eyes. "You wouldn't believe how fast Alice's thoughts are racing," he said as he cut the engine, the hopped out and opened my door while I was still taking off my seatbelt.