Ch 3
"So, you are telling me that Edward and his family are vampires?"
"Yes."
"And in Phoenix you were bit by a vampire, but the Cullens saved you?"
"Again, yes"
"This red head from your dreams is one of the vampires who hurt you or tried to, now wants revenge for the Cullens killing her mate?"
"Yes."
"Well then, you aren't leaving my sight ever again. I will help you develop a way to combat the vamps. I also call a friend and see if your scar could be dangerous to you, if it is she has developed this machine that can replicate human tissue." He declared.
"Thanks Uncle Tony for everything." I replied.
"You never have to thank me sweetheart." He said pulling me into a hug.
I looked at the time to see it was almost seven o'clock. I figured it was an acceptable time to go downstairs to fix some breakfast for everyone. I dragged Tony down to the living room with me to see that Dr. Banner was already up and reading a science novel.
"You guys okay with eggs, bacon, and sausage?" I asked.
"Can you add some blueberry muffins?" Tony asked giving me his puppy dog eyes.
"Yeah I will. Any requests Bruce?"
"No thanks Ms. Swan." Bruce replied.
"Bruce, please just call me Bella." I told him.
"Of course, Bella."
I smiled and headed to the kitchen to start fixing breakfast. It was hard with the sprained wrist and twisted ankle, so I asked Uncle Tony for some help. Thankfully he saves the asshole behavior for people he doesn't trust or love, so he, as always, came to my rescue. Charlie came down twenty minutes later and started talking with Bruce, probably about tutoring me in some subjects. Everyone knows that Tony might mean the best, but he can't sit down and tutor someone. When Tony and I finished making breakfast, I fixed Charlie and my plates while Tony fixed his and Bruce's.
"I figured to go out with a big breakfast. The muffins were of Tony's idea." I said.
They thanked me and Tony with his dramatic ways kept complaining that he helped fix breakfast to. That went on for at least twenty-five minutes. While we ate breakfast, it was a getting to know you kind of ordeal between Bruce, Charlie, and me. After breakfast was consumed Tony went up stairs to grab my stuff while I said my goodbyes to Charlie.
"I'm so sorry Charlie. I wish I could stay here but I can't. Thank you for letting me stay here with you."
"Bella, you are my daughter, and I will always have a place for you. You know I have trouble with emotional things, but I do love you. Even if I don't show it often." Charlie declared.
"I love you too." I replied.
Charlie pulled me into a hug, something that doesn't happen vey often. I pulled away when I heard Tony and Bruce coming down the stairs. I let Tony and Charlie say their goodbyes. To do so, I grabbed a couple bags and headed to the car. Bruce followed me with 2 bags and put them into the trunk and helped me put the bags I carried in there to. I looked at my childhood home, I couldn't believe that I thought that I could be happy here. I was once upon a time. My happiest memories have always been with Tony and Pepper. Originally, I was going to go live with them instead, but Renee convinced me to come and live with Charlie.
"If you don't mind me asking. Why don't you call Charlie dad?" Bruce asked.
"Now that is complicated." I answered.
"You don't have to answer that. Even asking the question was out of line."
"It's okay. Maybe when we get back to the Tower." I said.
He nodded, I know Bruce wasn't going to let this go. Thankfully before any other conversation could start, Tony and Charlie came out with some more of my belongings. Bruce and Charlie went back inside for the rest of it. Tony turned to me and smiled.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing. I'm just so excited to have back home with me." He answered.
"Me too. Did you know, I was originally going to come and live with you?" I inquired.
"You were?" he asked in disbelief.
"Yeah."
AN: I'm back. I had a great time on vacation with my family, but it is so good to be back home. I would've updated sooner, but things have been a little crazy. Anyways, thank you for reading, reviewing, favoriting, and following. ~Ariel
