This autta be interestin'..

I followed him across the front porch, to where the sofa rested against the house, under its front windows.

At least he didn't sit next to me, he sat on the rocker off to the side of me.

"So.. you and my daughter huh?" He sounded amused.

"Yes Sir." Sir? I sounded like a little bitch.

"Don't call me sir, this isn't an interrogation.. call me Charlie." He chuckled.

"Heh.." I cleared my throat.

"I'm sorry for how I treated you earlier.. if only I knew.." I watched Charlie's facial expression go from free to worried. The crease in his forehead deepened.

"No, don't apologize, that was expected."

He looked at me before he considered. "Maybe.." He gave a small smile.

"So you know everything now?" I whispered, it was a touchy subject.

He drew his gaze to the ground then, he didn't bother lookin' at me anymore, and I couldn't blame him. So, I looked away out into the darkness. The silence wasn't awkward at all, especially with the crickets chirping in the background, it relaxed me a bit. A few moments went by before he sighed and cleared his throat, before looking at me in tears.

"I- I had no idea.. she said she fell, her being klumsy I believed it.. but I shouldn't have, I should've done something.. I'm a bad fathe-"

I held up my hand. "It's not your fault.. it's no ones fault but his." I snarled. "No one could've prevented it.. we didn't know Charlie." I sighed. "We just didn't know."

He took it seriously, as I intended to; and he pulled himself together. His hands dragged down his face, and he took a deep breath. I let another comfortable silence slip through us.

"She's lucky to have you.. I couldn't thank you enough for what you've done these past two days, your somethin'.." He shook his head. "You took care of her and I didn't."

I opened my mouth to protest but he cut me off with his hand. "I was wrong about you, I know that now. But you've done your part, and I'm doing mine now."

I gave him a questionable look.

"Jacob Black is going to be in custody until we get a trial- Bella doesn't have to testify I made sure of it."

I was speechless, I croaked.

He smiled at me. "Since she is still a minor as well as Jacob, I just had to get pictures of her injuries." He slightly winced, from memory I assumed.

"What about Jacob?"

"He's going to be undergoing custody of the detention center tomorrow morning."

"Good." I snarled.

"I couldn't thank you enough for all you've done for my daughter, I don't know how I could ever thank you."

"I can think of a way." I mumbled.

Let me date your daughter.

"What did you say?"

"Nothin', Charlie.. I better get goin'.."

He rose to his feet, and surprised me when he embraced me into a tight hug, I gladly returned it.

"Dad?" We both pulled away, to see Bella in the doorway- ready to go out.

What was up with her and Taco Bell?

But then I remembered, our plan.

But I rolled my eyes, things had changed since then. Was the gang, and Newton really waitin' for us there? - But they couldn't have.. Emmett and Jasper found out.. and the girls did too.. but did they tell Newton?

I'm sure his ass forgot.

"Why are you dressed up?" I asked. Did she have to ruin it for me now? I got on Charlie's good side! And he still had the gun strapped in his belt! Why! Why Bella?

"I don't know Bells, you sure you don't want to stay in, it's already eight' o clock." Charlie pulled his sleeve over his wrist examining the time.

"Yeah Bella.." I said in a weak voice.

She shot a glance at me, that shut me up.

"I'm hungry Charlie, I just want some Taco Bell." She gave her father that sweet innocent smile.

I didn't like it.

Charlie had enough guilt in him already, which would take a while to subside.. and her using him for that, wasn't nice.

"Bella.." I said sternly.

"What?" I sighed at her, so delusional.

Charlie sighed weakly. "You kids have fun, there's a game on."

"Charlie, you don't have to-" I began.

"No, no, she's hungry. I got food today with Clearwater and Billy."

"Billy?" Jacobs dad? What the fuck!

"He feels terrible, Edward." I guess Jacob's dad was really upset with Jacob.

"As he should." I mumbled.

"Alright, so we can go?" Bella smiled.

"Yeah kid.." He sighed before walking towards Bella. "you can go." He hugged her tightly, and she did in return. I smiled when he kissed her head.

He turned to face me with Bella still in his arms. "You take care of her- I'm not gonna hold back from shootin' anymore."

"With my life." I smiled.

"Er- Edward?" He eyed me head to toe, I was damp.

"Yeah Charlie?" I looked at him, then followed his gaze to my clothes.

"Oh- you don't wanna know, trust me." He really didn't want to know, I would've got my ass shot.

He nodded.

I smiled, and he chuckled.

"Okay.. you kids have a good night."

"We will." I said reaching for Bella's hand.

She took it eagerly, as I lead her down the steps and to my car. I helped her inside, before turning to wave to Charlie.

He smiled at me, and I knew only I saw it. He even mouthed a 'thank you' to me, and I simply nodded. I didn't know what else to say anyways.. What could I say? All I could do is show him, that I'm not him.

I honked, and we waved as I drove away, to her favorite fast food restaurant. Ew.

"So how'd it go?" Bella smiled at me.

"It went good, he feels really bad Bella.. don't use him like this."

"I know, I know.. but I'm hungry."

"I could've made you something inside Bella."

"It's not the same, I want to see everyone."

"If they'll be there." I mumbled, turning right, instead of left.

"Where are you going?"

"Home. Unlike you- I didn't get a shower. I'm still soaked and wet."

"Haha." She laughed. "I'm sorry, we should've stopped at your house first." He stroke my knee, sending shivers down my spine.

"No its okay, I wouldn't have it any other way." I smiled at her.

The ride went by fast, I was already pullin' into my driveway. My parents were home.

"Do you wanna come inside?" I smiled pulling the key out of the ignition.

"Of course! I'd love to."

I smiled and hopped out of the car, meeting her on the side walk. I took her hand and lead her inside. "Mom.. Dad?" I called out.

After a few moments, my parents emerged left and right. "Edward! We were worried- Oh and who's this?" Esme smiled at Bella.

"Son, why are you all wet?" Carlisle chuckled.

"Mom, this is Bella- long story dad." I smiled. "Bella this is Esme, my mom." She was my mom, in many ways possible.

"And that's my dad." I rolled my eyes, less than a minute and he was already charmin' her. He placed a kiss on her hand. "Call me Carlisle."

She blushed and pulled her hand away.

"Will you be okay, if I go dry off real fast?" I stage whispered.

"Oh! Go dry on up Edward!" She took Bella's hand and led her into the kitchen. Bella turned and smiled at me, I guess her and my mom already liked each other, great.

"So that's her huh?" He pat my back.

"Yeah its her." I mumbled. "How much trouble am I in?"

"None- the school called and it's all taken care of.. we're proud of you son." He turned to face the kitchen with me. Bella and Esme were talking and giggling by the island.

"You've done so much for her."

I ignored him, and kept my gaze on Bella. Everything went in slow motion like in'em movies. Everything else was a blur in the past, and all that existed was her. She sparkled and her laughter echoed, giving me goosebumps. Of course my dad couldn't just shut up. I heard his voice in the background. Son? Son?

I snapped out of it. "You love her don't you."

"Isn't it obvious?"

"Little." He chuckled. "Go get dressed, we'll take care of her don't worry." He slapped my back. I turned and pulled him into a hug.

"Thank you.. dad.."

"Son.." He hugged me in return, tightly.

When I pulled away- we were both teary eyed.

He laughed and wiped his eye. "Get your ass dressed." He walked off towards the girls.

I smiled and jogged up the stairs.

My bathroom door shut quickly, and I hurried throwing my clothes off.

I jumped into the shower- the faster I showered the faster I could see Bella.

But of course I just had to get shampoo in my eye.

"Fuck!" I scrubbed my eyes, getting it out with great effort.

As I scrubbed my eyes for dear life, I couldn't help but think of Bella again. Her smile, her skin, her touch, her lips.

She was mine.. she always has been.. and now that she was it was un-fuckin'-believable. I was dating the most beautiful girl in the whole wide world.

On top of that, I only just started dated her for what a day or so?.. and she already said she loved me.

It was a miracle, I couldn't believe it, I didn't want to believe it.

If I believed it, I would've lost it all.

When I finally finished, I jumped out toweling off.

I cracked the door open to make sure no one was in the hall, before I hurriedly walked in my towel towards my room.

Without really thinkin' I pulled on a pair of Levi's with a grey t. I was too eager to get back downstairs to see Bella again, my beautiful Bella Swan.

I didn't care about how I looked either. I ran my hands through my hair, shaking it.

I looked like a dog, but I didn't care.

It was just Taco Bell.. nothin' interestin' was gonna happen..

"Okay! I'm ready!" I said joggin' down the steps.

"Hi Edward!" Bella said through her fits of giggles, her face was flushed.

Beautiful.

"Are you ready?" I laughed.

"Yes.." She turned and hugged Esme, who kissed her on the cheek.

Great...

We all know how it is when your girlfriend and mom are best friends.

Bella then turned to hug Carlisle who also gave the gesture.

Fuck...

But that was a good thing right? My parents loved her, just like I did. Charlie liked me, which was good enough for me. Everything was good enough for me.

It was good to see her free and smiling. This wasn't the same Bella I saw a day ago. The day she pulled in miserable, and scared. If you looked at her now, you wouldn't even recognize her.. Yeah she had the; now yellow, bruise on the side of her face, but that's not what I was talkin' about.

She was different, but in a good way. She was happier, obviously, and definantly bold.

She could keep up with me, I was positive.. but I didn't know if that was a good thing or bad. You know that shit people say when couples are too much alike.

But fuck that, this was a good thing.

She caught site of me and squealed, running towards me.

Bella stumbled to my side, and I caught her by the waist, steadying her.

"You okay?" I laughed.

"Fine." She smiled.

I steadied her once again, and took her hand, leading her towards the front door.

"Be careful!" Esme called behind us, Carlisle walked us to the front door.

"Have him home in once peace Bella." He mused before closing the door behind us.

After I got her settled in the car, was when things got more.. fun.

She turned the radio on and began dancing around.. and to my surprise singing along.

Her voice was beautiful.

I turned and grinned at her, and she blushed madly. "You have a beautiful voice.."

"Thank you." She whispered.

"So.." I tried to change the subject, so she could breathe again. "I take it my parents like you?" I said making the left turn now.

"Yes! I love your parents! They're great!"

"Well that's good." I laughed pulling into a free spot, next to Emmett's jeep.

"Why am I not surprised?"

"Because, I called Alice, and told her we're still on."

"You little sneak." I tapped her nose, pulling my keys out of the ignition.

She shrugged and got out of the car, and I followed her inside.

"Edward!" The table in the corner yelled in unison.

I couldn't help but laugh out loud. The tables were all pushed together, surrounded by Emmett, Jasper, Rose, Pixie.. even Newton, and Jessica was sittin' there, which surprisingly.. didn't surprise me.

Despite the 'weird' relationships, in other words, Jess and I. I knew that was in the past now. Especially since Mike has forgiven me; how I don't know, Bless him. And especially since I saw his arm around her, kisisng her neck.

Yeah, I was definantly forgiven.

The table was my fuckin' family.

I know I said I'd update in the morning.. but I woke up at 11! And It's not 1:28.. it took a while to write this. I'll update another two times today, so keep an eye out. I plan on finishing this story soon. It's funny because I started it Monday- like the story.. Maybe I'll finish it the same day it ends in the story. Haha! Tell me whatcha think!