Chapter 13
This was just like some kind of Disney movie, albeit a twisted one at that. Edward's hand gripped my hair a little tighter and I moaned into the kiss. His mouth opened and my tongue sneaked in. Tracing his teeth with my tongue I felt a prick then tasted a faint irony taste. In the blink of an eye, Edward's hands shot to my shoulders pushing me away from him.
A light bulb went off in my mind as I realized that he must have tasted my blood. Dammit, now he's going to freak out and I just may lose him when I finally just got him. His pupils were pitch black and he balled his fists up impossibly tightly. His feet wavered, first stepping towards me but then stumbling back as if he didn't trust himself.
"Edward, it's okay. You won't hurt me." I took a step towards him, holding my hand out reaching for him. I heard the hitch in my voice and knew that Edward heard it as well. His head shook in disgust.
"You can't say that Bella. When I tasted your blood, all I could think of were ways I could get more. I want to try Bella, I need to but I'm just not sure if I can. The pull of your blood is just too strong." Edward's face fell dramatically. He turned away from me and leaned against a tree further away.
Trying to collect my thoughts and strengthen my argument, I inhale deeply and carefully walk up behind Edward. Choosing the opposite side of the tree, I lean on it as well. The sun is setting and in combination with the weather, a misty haze is created.
"You see the sun?" I asked Edward. He cocked his head obviously confused. Smiling slightly I continued with my point. "It's the brightest and highest light in the sky. It's hot, bright and beautiful. It can hurt you if you look at it long enough, it can burn you if your underneath it enough. But that doesn't stop people from wanting to be around it, from needing to be around it. Edward, sometimes the best things in life may hurt us. But what would hurt even more would be for those things to be out of our lives."
Edward raised his eyebrows, stifling a laugh.
"I know, that last part didn't really make sense. Point is Edward, I could die from a car crash, from cancer, from many things. But I'd much rather die loving you, and if death is a variable in our relationship then I will so be it I'll gladly risk that." I walked up to Edward and grabbed his hands.
"Against my better judgement Bella, I can't have you out of my life. It would...drive the stake through." Edward's mouth opened in a complete grin, amused by his pun.
"Alright, now shut up and kiss me vampire." I licked my lips and pulled on his collar. Bending down, Edward and I locked lips once again. I smiled into the kiss, reveling in my victory. Before we could go any further, my cell chose this inopportune moment to ring.
"Sorry, that's Charlie." I mumbled and clicked the talk button.
"Hey Dad. Yeah, really? That's weird. Oh okay, I'm not at home though. With a friend. Dad, it's just Edward. What do you...alright I'll see you at home." Placing the phone back in my pocket, I turn my attention back to Edward.
"Charlie's upset about something, Jacob..."
"I heard. Vampire hearing remember?" Edward smiled morosely. "Come on, I'll take you home."
Wordlessly we walked back to the house and my truck hand in hand. The ride back was silent, I had to think of what to say to Charlie. Really, it all depends on what Jacob said to him. Whatever happened, not being around Edward was simply not an option.
"The dog is inside as well." Edward spat. Sighing, I simply nod. I wasn't expecting him to be here, this complicates things now.
"If I don't see you tomorrow, which there is a good chance of that happening, then I'll see you at school Monday." I opened the door ready to face the music. Edward zoomed in front of me and pulled me into him.
"You will see me tomorrow, I have to or I just may die from separation anxiety." Edward vowed.
"Now you shut up and kiss me, human." Edward smirked, throwing back my previous words at me. I linked my arms around his neck, propelling myself up towards him. He twirls me around as we dance this immaculately choreographed dance crafted by the hands of destiny.
The curtain call to that dance arrived prematurely as the porch screen door was heard squeaking open. Reluctantly we broke apart, equally pained to be denied our only desires.
"You better go, Charlie is pretty livid. He's concocting different ways of getting away with murder." Edward choked back a laugh at how impossible Charlie's apparent thoughts were.
"Tomorrow." I simply say.
"Tomorrow." We finally release our last hold and dually part.
I smile recalling what happened only moments ago, I'm abruptly shaken out of my daydreaming by the sound of my dad's anger-stricken voice.
"Bella! Get in here, we have to talk."
"Like I didn't figure that out." I muttered. His eyebrows raised as if he heard.
"What?"
"I just said I was coming dad, that's all." I could tell he didn't buy it but he chose to remain silent about it. He guided me inside to the living room where Billy and Jacob were impatiently waiting.
"Oh Billy, Jacob! What a pleasant surprise seeing you two here, what's up?" I asked playing dumb. I didn't have a plan really but nine times out of ten, if you played dumb well enough, you usually either got away with it, or the opponent was too annoyed to confront you about it. The only trouble was if you went too far with it, there really was a thin line.
"You know exactly what's up. Why don't you tell Charlie the real deal about Edward Cullen and his....family." Jacob sneered. His face was smug with satisfaction. Sighing deeply I dramatically plop into an available armchair.
"Fine. Edward Cullen is adopted along with his sisters and brothers. Dr. and Mrs. Cullen aren't really their parents." I looked up at everyone. Charlie looked confused, Jacob looked ready to blow and Billy just sat there indifferent.
"Bella, you know that's not the complete truth. Now either you tell them or I will." Jacob stood up shaking. Billy placed a hand on him trying to calm him. An idea popped into my mind and I almost laughed triumphantly about it.
"You're right, the truth it is. Now Charlie, I'm not sure how to say this so I'll just come out and tell you. Just promise not to have a heart attack or anything."
Charlie crossed his arms and that confused look never left his face. "Come on, out with it Bella."
"Alright, don't say I didn't warn you though. Edward and his family, well, they're all ferocious, man eating vampires!" I raise my voice theatrically. Now Charlie's face turns from confusion to impatient anger.
"Dammit Bella, if you can't tell me the truth then you're never leaving this house until you're forty!" Charlie shouted.
"She's right Chief..." Jacob started, he was brimming with happiness, content with watching his victory play out.
"Oh for crying out loud! Billy, Jacob, just go home I'll deal with Bella myself." Charlie ordered them out. And in all of two seconds Jacob's face fell in defeat.
"Now Bella, truth time." Charlie demanded. I really didn't know what else to say.
"I don't know what else to say, I guess I'll just head up into my room. See ya when I'm forty!" I call back as I run up the stairs. Woo, mission accomplished and crisis averted. I finally get in my room and click the door shut behind me.
"Well that was quite the entertainment."
I spun around, stunned to see Edward on my bed. Pleasantly and wonderfully stunned.
"Edward!" I gasped, running over to him and jumping in his arms. "How long have you been here?"
"I never left I was too curious as to what you would say."
"You're not mad at me that I told Charlie what you are?" I shivered in Edward's arms, anticipating his answer.
"How could I ever be upset with such a stunning creature like you? Besides, it was brilliant and completely discredited Jacob. Charlie is the kind of guy that believes in black and white, vampires just doesn't fit into that frame of mind.
Now I'm not Alice or anything, but I foresee smooth sailing from here on out." Edward kissed my forehead lightly.
"Smooth sailing with a human and a vampire? I don't believe that's possible. But I've always liked it rough." I purred and stroked Edward's chin. A deep, yet light, moan escaped Edward's throat. His lips captured mine, his hands became glued to the back of my head yet all over my body at once. Edward pulled away too soon and straightened himself. Needless to say I was disappointed.
"Charlie's coming up the stairs. He's going to sleep but the way things are going, he would have to come in here and see what all the commotion is." Edward ran a single finger down my face. "I'll see you tomorrow love."
"You better."
((AN: I am mega pleased with this chapter and I hope you are just as much. So review and tell me what you think please!
Oh, and I'm moving on Monday. I have Orientation on Tuesday for school and then actual classes start back up on Wednesday. So needless to say, I'll be uber busy and I don't know when I'll be able to update again. But I'll do so as soon as I can.))