I don't own Twilight...

A/N: As always, thanks to my beta bookwormgrl101.

Chapter 35. Invitation.

Edward and I settled back into a comfortable routine once all the excitement from the fight wore off. We spend most of our time together, either at Charlie's our at the Cullen's. We would read, talk, watch old movies but most of all we made out. This we mostly did at my house because I was slightly paranoid about the whole superior hearing thing. It kind of creeped me out that the whole house would hear our... sounds. And trust me there were a lot of sounds to be heard.

School started on September 7, ending our summer. Edward and I were both starting as seniors as was Alice. The other Cullen children had graduated and were supposed to be off in college. In truth, Emmett and Rosalie had gone on another honeymoon in Europe and Jasper was pretty much lazing around the house and keeping Esme from her work.

For some reason, a lot of students were surprised to see that Edward and I were still together and so obviously in love. There were a lot of stares and whispers just like in the biginning. Mike and Eric, in particularly seemed put off. Edward got grumpy over their thoughts. But I couldn't really blame him since I occasionnaly glared at girls who oggled Edward.

I was happy. No, I was more than just happy, I was freakin' ecstatic. Everything was going perfect. Charlie had even semi-accepted mine and Edward's relationship. He chose to simply ignore Edwards 'quirks' and only see what he wanted to.

Days turned into weeks and suddenly Thanksgiving was near. This put me in the questionable position I am in right now. For some reason Charlie had gotten it in his head to have a big Thanksgiving dinner, and he wanted to invite the Cullens. Here I stood, contemplating what to tell my father.

"Uhm, I'll ask?" It came more like a question but it was better than telling him that they did not eat dead meat.

I drove my truck to the big white house, eager to see my Edward. He had gone on a hunting trip with Jasper for the weekend and it had been a long two days. The truck had barely stopped before I was pulled out of it and into Edward arms.

"Hmmm, I missed you." He mumbled into my hair.

I took a deep breath and ran my fingers through his hair. "Me t-" My response was cut short by his smooth cold lips.

Ever since the night of the fight our relationship had become more physical. Edward seemed to have less problems with being close to me. And I was not complaining.

"All right love birds, break it up." Alice laughed.

Reluctantly, we pulled back and looked at her expectant face. "Isn't there something you want to ask us, Bella?"

I groaned while Edward carried me inside (he had this strange thing with not wanting to let go of me). Of course she had already seen this.

"Ask who what? Hello Bella." Esme said.

"Well," I sat down on the couch next to Edward. "Charlie asked me to invite you to dinner. You know, for Thanksgiving."

Esme briefly wrinkled her nose at the word dinner but quickly composed herself. "Oh, we would love to!"

"Are you sure? You would have to eat and stuff." And they would have to chuck it back up.

"It's no problem, Bella" Edward interrupted. "We can do it this one time." Esme and Alice both nodded.

Jasper then came down the stairs, looking reluctant. "What's this I hear about dinner?"

"Bella's making us dinner at her house for Thanksgiving!" Alice said enthusiastically, as if she would actually enjoy the food. I rolled my eyes as did Edward.

"Oh; that's... nice?" The look on Jasper's face made me laugh.

Alice ignored him and started planning like she always did. "We should call Em and Rose; tell them to come back. Do you already have a menu?" She asked me. I shook my head. "Oh never mind, we'll find something. I know just the place to get our outfits!" She beamed.

"Alice it's just dinner at Charlie's, nothing fancy." I said.

"Oh I know." She got up and dragged Jasper up the stairs, ranting about dresses and cuts.

"Do you ever get used to her?" I asked Edward.

He chuckled and leaned his head on my shoulder. "Over time, you just learn to accept her."

I doubted it but kept quiet. "Are you sure this dinner thing is a good idea?"

He ran his nose along my neck. "I assure you, we will all be on our best behavior."

I shivered, thoroughly enjoying his attentions. "O-okay."

§§§-LSS-§§§

"Charlie, just cut the damn carrots!" My patience was running out and my father was not helping. I had been up since the crack of dawn preparing a huge meal that only two people would eat. Talk about insanity.

"Do they go into this pot or the one over there?" Charlie held up a bowl filled with carrot cubes.

"This one, and then go look at the turkey. It should be just about done." I put the finishing touches on dessert and excused myself to get ready.

As expected, Alice had provided an outfit for everyone. Mine consisted of a blue sweater dress with elbow length sleeves, a pair off black leather pumps and blue flowers to put in my braided hair. I conservatively applied make up and rushed downstairs just in time to hear the doorbell.

I opened the door, happy to see my Edward standing there. I was about to throw myself at him when I noticed the dish he was carrying. "What's that?"

"Esme insisted on bringing something." Alice said as she plucked the dish out of his hands and pushed past me. I stood back as all the Cullens walked in. First Carlisle and Esme who both hugged me, than Jasper who gave me a warm smile and sent some encouraging emotions my way. Last were Emmett and Rosalie. Emmett hugged me slightly too tight and very loudly proclaimed how good it was to see me again. Rosalie gave me a tight smile and glared at Edward for some reason. I decided I was better off not knowing.

Edward took it upon himself to introduce his family to Charlie. He had met Alice, Esme and Carlisle before but he had never seen the others. His eyes got wide when he saw Rosalie and he took a tiny step back when Emmett gave him a big toothy grin.

Esme and Alice took control of everything and ushered all of us into the living room. Emmett struck up a conversation with Charlie about football so I relaxed against Edward's side and hoped the day would go by without any major dramas.