Hellooo. This chapter would have been written sooner but I have recently started watching True blood. I didn't like it at first but now I'm hooked. That and the fact that I had a story in my head that I just had to get out. Macullen077 knows what I'm talking about. Hi, Maria :-)
Big thanks to my beta Scarletappy. Super duper thank you.
Anyway. On with the show.
Chapter 28.
Peter
Her face lit up when I told her we were going home. She even had little sparks fly from her fingers when she clapped.
Fuck Forks, we were going home. Too much drama for my liking.
"Can we go see Charlie one last time before we go?" she asked.
It didn't escape my attention that everyone else in the room looked extremely sad.
"Sure." I smiled and kissed her forehead.
She turned and faced everyone else. "I know that you would all like us to stay. But I think I've had enough drama for a while."
"Of course, dear. It's expected. You've had a rough time these past few months." Esme said hugging her.
We told everyone that we would be back later and set off to go see her dad.
She was all but bouncing as we pulled up. I knew the feeling. I couldn't wait to get back home.
"Dad?" Bella called out as we walked in.
"In here, Bells." he called from the living room.
He was sitting in the armchair watching baseball.
"Hey Peter." he said as we walked in.
"Hello Charlie." I replied.
"So what brings you two here?" he asked looking back towards the screen.
"We came to tell you something." Bella said as she sat down on the sofa.
That got his attention. He sat up straighter "oh yeah?"
His eyes flashed to me before going back to Bella's.
"Not pregnant are ya?" he asked. Bella's eyes widened "what! No! We came to tell you we're going back to Canada."
He relaxed "oh. Well that's better than me becoming a grand pa. I'm too young."
Bella smiled "you know I don't want kids dad. That's not going to change."
He nodded "so you're really doing this. You guys are officially a couple."
Bella rolled her eyes "yes, dad. We are officially a couple."
"Just you look after my baby girl." he said to me.
I looked over at Bella and brought her hand up to my lips "I give you my word sir. Bella will be loved for the rest of eternity."
"Alright then." he said.
"Will you come visit us?" Bella asked.
He scratched his head "yeah, maybe."
"Peter has a huge lake right outside his back door. Fish as big as cats." Bella smirked.
His eyes widened "really? Well I guess I could do with a little vacation."
"You're welcome anytime. I have a couple of really fast boats you would like." I told him.
He beamed.
"I'm just going to get the rest of my stuff." Bella said before going upstairs.
"Is Alice and Jasper going with you guys?" Charlie asked after a few minutes.
"Uh….I'm not sure. Possibly. Bella and I just decided we needed to get away for a while. Edward has been a little difficult and it's either we get away or I rip his head off." I shrugged.
He laughed "Jacob said you guys had another fight. Said you really give him a kicking."
I nodded "he upset Bella. I wasn't going to let him get away with that."
"Your good for her. I can tell the two of you will be happy." h said seriously "even Jacob says so and that boy's been in love with Bella most of his life"
"Ready!" Bella said from the doorway. She walked in and sat down "will you be alright?" she asked her dad.
He rolled his eyes "I'm a big boy, Bells."
"I know you are, dad. I just worry." she said smiling.
"Yeah, well. I'll be fine. Sue is staying for a while till I heal." he said blushing. I smiled. So that's where Bella gets it from.
"Ok, well….call me." he said standing up.
"I'll take these to the car." I said picking Bella's bags up.
Charlie shook my hand "see you soon, son."
"You too, it was great meeting you." I said.
I left them to say their goodbye's.
When Bella got into the car her eyes were sparkling with tears. "you ok?" I asked taking her hand. She nodded "I'll just miss him."
I kissed her gently "I love you."
"I love you too." she smiled. We waved at Charlie and drove back to the Cullen's.
Everyone bar Edward was sitting in the living room waiting for us.
Every face looked sad but was trying to look happy.
"Aw, everyone came." Bella said hugging Jacob.
"As if we would let you leave without saying good bye." Paul said as he hugged her too. Bella's eyes flicked to me and he held her tightly. I smiled. Me and my stupid paranoid self.
"Jacob." I said and he watched everyone. He walked over.
"I want you to look after my baby." I told him. He looked confused.
I raised one eyebrow "brum, brum."
"Oh shit, for real. I can keep her for a while?" he asked excitedly.
"Just until our next visit." I said.
He nodded "I'll take good care of her."
I smiled "I know you will."
"And you take care of Bella for me." he said smiling sadly at her.
"You have my word." I nodded.
Bella was currently talking to the Cullen's. I headed upstairs.
Edwards bedroom smelt faintly like Bella from when she slept in here when Caius came.
"Come in." he called as I reached the door.
I pushed it open. I almost laughed. Emmett still hadn't given him back his legs. Just his arms.
He was shirtless and the laver prints were still there.
"Do they hurt?" I asked nodding to one.
"They sting. I deserve everything I got and more." he looked away. I rolled my eyes. Poor tortured Edward…..blahh, blahh, blahh.
"Get over yourself already" I told him.
"If you came here to gloat, there's no point. You won. She's yours, she loves you. She hates me."
I sat down on a black couch. "You did try to kill the people she loves. Not a smart move to win over her heart"
"I know. It was stupid and reckless and I'm going to pay for it for the rest of existence. I know" he said "but that person you found. I didn't know anything about him. I wouldn't send someone after Bella. I love her."
Damn, I hate it when that happens. My super spidey senses were telling me he was telling me the truth.
"I know." I nodded.
"your leaving?" he asked.
"yes."
He closed his eyes and put his head back.
"Are Alice and Jasper going with you?"
I shook my head "no. they are coming up in a few days."
"I'll always love her you know." he said quietly.
"I know. But she'll always love me."
His face was filled with pain.
"Can I touch it?" I pointed to his arm where one of the lava burns was.
"Sure."
I reached out and touched one finger to it. It was hot. Hotter than hot really.
"How is it not burning you?" he asked.
I shrugged "she didn't burn me before when everyone else that touched her got hurt."
"Can I come in?" Bella asked from the doorway. She looked at us and raised one eyebrow "should I be worried?"
I looked down. I was leaning over a half naked Edward, rubbing his arm.
I laughed and pulled back.
"How are you?" she asked him.
"Ok. You?" he replied.
"I'm good." she nodded.
"I'll be downstairs." I said getting up. She smiled her thanks. I winked and kissed her head before heading back downstairs.
Bella
"You look like shit." I smiled weakly.
He snorted "thanks."
My eyes widened as I looked him over. "do they hurt?"
"They sting. Like venom I guess" he shrugged. He looked really freaky without legs. I walked over and sat on the bed.
"I'm sorry for hurting you." I told him "even after everything you've done, I didn't want to hurt you."
Hears filled his eyes "Bella….don't. I don't deserve your sorrow or your forgiveness."
"I know you don't deserve it. But I'm giving it you anyway"
He stared at the window "so you're leaving, huh?"
"Yeah, I kinda need to get away, you know. Plus there's another vamp out for my blood." I shrugged. "Same old."
He smiled weakly "nothing new there then."
"Nope"
"Will I see you again?" he asked sadly.
"Of course you will. I'll be changed soon then nobody can get rid of me." I smiled.
"I'm sorry, Bella. For everything. I never deserved you. And I'm sorry." he took my hand in his.
"Thank you, Edward. One day you'll meet someone and you'll make her very happy. Just work on your control issues."
He chuckled "I can do that."
I took a deep breath "and I think I can help you with these burns."
I could feel them. The energy from them. It was strange.
I placed my right hand over his arm. Sure enough, I could feel the heat and power. Like static on my fingers. I focused on taking that energy back.
"Holy shit!" Edward whispered. I watched as the lava looking stuff left his skin and absorbed into my own.
"Your cussing is getting better." I grinned.
"What can I say, you're a bad influence." he smiled crookedly.
I did the same for the other burns up his arms. Each time the same happened.
"How cool am I? Little human Bella, mistress of fire!" I smirked.
He raised one eyebrow "mistress of fire?"
"It's either that or lava girl."
"Mistress it is then." he said.
The marks on his chest were full hand prints. One on each side of his chest.
I placed my hand over the right side. He sighed as the power flowed back into me. I'm willing to bet he was in more pain than he was letting on.
When I placed my hand over the left one, I stopped before I finished.
He looked at me when I stopped.
The lava lookingness had gone but the outline was still there.
"This one stays." I told him "to remember."
"To remember you or to remember that you can kick my ass?" he asked.
I half smiled "both."
He nodded and ran a finger around the warm outline.
"I'd better go. Esme's waiting to hug me a million more times before we go." I chuckled.
"Thanks for doing this." he said and held out his hand.
"A hand shake. Really, Edward?" I laughed.
"Hug?" he asked.
I leaned over and wrapped my arms around him.
"Goodbye, Edward." I whispered.
"Goodbye Bella." he said pressing his lips to my forehead "te sarà per sempre l'unica stella nel mio cielo" he whispered into my hair.
I had no idea what he said but the way he said it sounded really sad.
Leaning up, I kissed his cheek and walked towards the door. I turned one last time to look at my first love.
He smiled but the pain was there. I could see it. I smiled back and closed the door behind me.
Peter met me on the stairs "that was a nice thing you just did, darlin."
I hugged him tightly.
"Would you like to know what he said at the end?" he asked me. I nodded. "He said 'you will forever be the only star in my sky'."
I bit my lip to hold back the tears as peter kissed my neck.
"You ready to say good bye to everyone?" he asked.
"Yeah, I want to go home. I miss my bed." I smiled.
"I miss my TV." he said with a sigh.
"Don't forget your blow up girlfriend." I smirked.
"shhhh! Damnit woman Betty is our little secret." he said giving me a tickle.
"Betty! Oh man, for real? That's just fucked up." Emmett called.
"oh like you wouldn't have one if they made them strong enough." Rosalie said.
"Where did you get yours from Pete?" he asked as we walked into the kitchen.
"It's a joke Em. The first night I was at Peter's, he was carrying me round and wanted me to meet his baby I asked if it was his blow up girlfriend. There isn't one really." I laughed.
"Or is there?" Emmett said them laughed evilly.
"I almost kissed you just after that." Peter said wrapping both arms around me.
"I remember. About a second before Jace called and ruined the moment." I said giving Jace a evil look.
Peter laughed "no I mean before that. When you were in my arms and you said I wasn't like other vampires."
I smiled "wanna give me another tour when we get back?"
"You bet. I still haven't shown you the underground pool and my personal favourite, the diamond room." he grinned.
"Diamond room?" I asked "what's that?"
"A room full of diamonds." he said like it was obvious.
"You have a room full of diamonds!"
"Yep" he nodded "and I plan on doing very naughty things to you in that sparkly room." he wiggled his eyebrows.
"Peeeterrrr" Rosalie purred "since we're family now, you could make Bella's favourite sister a nice set of jewellery."
"I'll think about it." he grinned.
"Dude could you make me some grills?" Emmett asked excitedly.
"Emmett McCarty Cullen! You are not having anything over your teeth and that's final!" Rosalie said stamping her foot.
Peter laughed "and that told you! I'd never thought about those. I might have to try one." he mused.
"Oh no you won't!" I told him.
Rosalie smirked and bumped her fist to mine.
Peter pouted "but baby. I want a sparkly mouth."
"You're a vampire. Even your dick is sparkly!" I said causing everyone to laugh.
"Oh god, when I change my lady bits will look like a damn fairy's!" I gasped.
"Hey, then we can call you….wait for it…TinkaBella!" Jacob laughed.
"Shut it Fido or I'll singe your fur." I growled.
"Meow!" he said miming claws.
I rolled my eyes "I'm so not gonna miss you."
He scooped me up into a typical Jacob hug "well I'll sure miss you"
I sniffed "I'll miss you too, Jakey."
One by one everyone hugged me and kissed me as we got ready to leave. Alice and Jasper were coming down in a couple of days so we would be seeing them soon but the rest, I didn't know about. Esme made me some food and a flask of tea to take with us. Even Jace and Victoria were sad to go. They had all got to know each other. But we all promised to visit. And it's not like it's that far. Not for vampires any way.
We decided to take the impala. Jace was taking the fast one and Alice was bringing the other when they came. I'm not sure what was happening with the car that Jacob drove but I had a sneaking suspicion that Peter would probably give it to him. Those two get along great, which I am sooooo grateful for.
All too soon we were outside, saying our goodbyes. More hugs and kisses later, we were off.
I looked back and waved as peter drove away. Homeward bound.
Perleasssssse don't be mean about the Edward thing. I felt kinda sorry for him. don't worry he will still get his ass burned in later chapters but for now, peace is made.
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