Disclaimer: I own nothing related to Twilight. Stephenie Meyer owns it all. Ugh. That's depressing
Edward's POV
As Bella and I walked slowly over to Kat's new bedroom, I began to feel nervous. Never in my long and tiring life had I ever had to talk to a daughter. I've never had those annoyingly embarrassing talks before.
Well, there's a first for everything right?
"I'll be out here" Bella said giving me a small peck on the cheek. "Make sure she forgives you"
I nodded once then knocked on the door.
Kat's small and timid voice was weak compared to the retort she had earlier to Jasper. "Come in"
When I opened the door, I froze taking in the sight in front of me. Kat had a box of tissues laid at one end of the bed, five books at the other, and she was curled up in a ball at the top reading a small book.
When she looked up with a smile that vanished immediately, "Oh. It's you"
I walked slowly towards the end of her bed, and picked up a book. "What's up?"
"The sky" She said lamely looking back into her book.
I chuckled darkly at her sarcasm before I walked over to her side and sat down on the bed. "What are you reading?"
"A book"
I frowned. Okay, so I guess I'll have to be more specific when it comes to how I asked Kat things. "What book are you reading?" I tried again.
"Betrayed" She looked slowly up into my eyes. "It's a vampire book, by P.C and Kristin Cast"
My body stiffened.
She is reading about vampires?! Gosh. Now this whole, keep the secret thing isn't going to work out as we planned.
"Hm. . . Sounds interesting" I said looking over at the window aimlessly.
I officially hate doing these types of things. Trying to get my daughter to care about me again, and having to face the tears that are going to come pouring out of her eyes like a waterfall.
"Dad, what are you doing in here anyway" Kat looked up into my face, eagerly waiting for my response.
Oh! I bet your hear just to betray me, just like this book. Wonderful father you are.
Kat's thoughts stung my soul. Ouch!
I looked down into Kat's watery blue eyes before breaking into my explanation. "Kat" I started a bit hesitant after those thoughts that evaded my mind. "I want to tell you that I am so terribly sorry for my reaction this morning. I was caught totally off guard, and I didn't think that Bella would do something as risky as adopting a child while she went out. All she told us was that she was running some 'Errands' and I didn't know that she was going to adopt you"
Kat had dropped her book onto the neatly made bedspread, "Edward, I know about that stuff, all I want to know is why you immediately ran off into the other room and broke the mirror, completely ignoring my presence" And why you hate me so much, and why you didn't welcome me into the home, and why you . . . you . . .
Wonderful. So not only does Kat think I am the most terrible father, but now she thinks I hate her.
"Kat, I ran off into the other room because I was surprised. And" I paused catching her eyes again. "Worried"
"Why?"
"Because . . ."
Okay, time to think quickly, because now you have to explain things to her! "Because . . . I don't want you to become a vegetarian like the family is, and I think that if you did, your health would be questioned. It happened to us, so it can most definitely happen to you"
Kat was now staring at me with a small smile of her face. I can't believe it! My dad . . . Edward . . . Doesn't hate me! All he was doing before was being a protective father!
"I'm sorry I made you feel sad. I ask for your forgiveness" I said watching as Kat looked down and back up at me.
"Of course, Edward, I forgive you" She reached forward and hugged me slightly.
Her hug was so weak, that at first I had a feeling that this girl was never going to be able to handle the outside world when she was sad. Before, Carlisle had said that she definitely looked like the tough sort of girl, but now . . . maybe not?
Kat's POV
I went to hug Edward and a bad case of chills went up and down my spine. "Why is everyone in this family so cold?"
Edward looked down at himself after we pulled away and shrugged. "We all have bad circulation in our bodies. No big deal"
Okay . . . Ugh. Tickle in the throat! Tickle in the throat!
I coughed venomously causing Edward to jump off the bed and walk over to my mirror. "Stupid cough"
The door flung open and Bella came running over to my side. "Are you okay?" She asked anxiously "Do you need to see a doctor?"
Wow. Over exaggeration! "No. I think I'm okay"
"Good, because it is time for you to learn a few things about paintballing" Emmett said running through the door and grabbing my hand.
"Ow!" I said as he released my hand. Wow, he is strong. "You have a very good grip there Emmett!" I said a bit breathlessly
"Yeah" He said spotting Bella's gaze for a moment. "So, I've been told"
There were three small bangs coming from down stairs. Then finally I heard the doorbell ring. "I'll go get it" I said a bit confused about the paintball thing Emmett was just talking about.
When I opened the door I froze. Um . . . are these people are neighbors? Standing right in front of me were an elderly looking man, with a middle aged woman at his side.
"Hello" I said nervously "I'm-"
"Oh! Who are you? Never mind about that, are your mother and father home?" The middle aged woman started looking around my shoulder into the house
"Um . . . Yes, but before I get them" I continued "may I ask who you are?"
"We" The elderly man started "are the Diamonds"
"Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Diamond" I said politely.
"What ever. Just get your mother and father" Mrs. Diamond said obviously annoyed.
I closed the door and sprinted up the stairs back to my room where the whole family was now settled. "Um . . . The Diamonds are at our front door" I said quieting everyone down.
Carlisle and Esme stood up and left the room, leaving the rest of us staring at each other.
"Bella and Edward" I finally started "Mr. and Mrs. Diamond want to see you"
"No they don't"
Carlisle's voice made me jump causing me to raise my hands fearfully to my hair.
"Emmett" Carlisle said ignoring my sudden start "What were you doing in the Diamonds pool yesterday at three A.M?"
Emmett shrugged his shoulders and looked up at me smiling brightly. "I was getting ready for my paintball attack"