New Father

Biology was awkward. Edward was happier than normal. Even though neither of us said anything, I enjoyed how happy he was. I looked forward to spending some time with him. I couldn't figure out what it was I was feeling when around him. All I know is that I feel safe in his presence.

As everyone headed to their last lesson of the day, I led Edward out to the parking lot. He started of walking behind me but then came up alongside me and slipped his hand into mine. I misjudged the feeling his touch would bring. The pale colour led me to believe his touch would be cold. I was wrong. His touch was warm, comforting and sent a spark through my body.

I took my hand from his and stuck both in my hoodie pockets. At first he left his hand hanging between us before gripping the strap of his backpack. Trying to get past the new found awkwardness between us, I unlocked my car. Unexpectedly, he opened my door and waited till I'd climbed in before he closed it.

It only takes ten minutes to get anywhere in Forks, so there wasn't much time for an awkward silence on the journey. He followed me to the front door where I fumbled with my keys. I loved coming home to my baby and always felt a sense of relief wash over me as I stepped into my home. That wasn't coming though. I was really nervous for the next two weeks to come.

As soon as I had the door open, I called out to Esme.

"I'm home. Where are you Esme?"

"In the living room."

I dropped my bag at the bottom of the stairs and slid my shoes of. I watched Edward do the same before I led him into the living room. Lying in the middle of the floor, on top of several neatly placed cushions was my little Edward. He was wearing a pale blue stripy t-shirt and soft beige cargo shorts. Esme was leaning over him, tickling his stomach. She turned to look at me and her smile widened when she saw who was behind me.

"How was your day Bella?"

Kneeling down beside her, I hooked Ed's hand around my pointing finger.

"It was good. Health class was interesting."

Edward decided to join us and sat Indian style next to me.

"There are 14 new babies in town."

"Teen parent assignment? I remember doing it when I was in high school. I guess you're a new father now then Edward."

"It seems weird, but I guess I am a new father."

I smiled round at her as Ed giggled and shook his hand with my finger in it.

"How did it go for you Esme?"

She chuckled at a memory that stirred up in her mind.

"Gary Brent was my partner. He had no clue what he was doing through whole assignment. It was pass or fail and as I did most of the work I felt confident that we'd pass. Then, Gary was holding the baby and showing off to his friends. He dropped the baby down the stairs twenty minutes before the assignment was supposed to finish and we failed."

"Well I definitely won't be dropping little Edward ever."

His words calmed some of my nervous as I lifted my son into my arms. Esme pecked each of our foreheads before standing up.

"I'm going to head home now. Are you going to be home for dinner tonight Edward?"

"I'll text you when I'm leaving."

"Okay. Be good you two."

She left the room and I listened until I heard the front door close. Edward's hand lay on my back causing me to suck in a deep breath.

"What do you normally do now?"

He'd moved slightly closer to me until his thigh was against mine. I kept my focus on the baby in my arms, trying to ignore his touch. It had sent another spark through my body even though our skin wasn't touching.

"I spend time with Ed. I miss him when I'm at school, so I like to spend as much time with him when I get home before I have to start on the dinner."

"You take on a full on mother role don't you Bella?"

Nodding, I pressed my lips to Ed's nose and smiled. We talked for a little while longer and we ended up sitting on the couch. His arm was around my back, resting his hand on my hip. I was cradling my Edward to my chest as Edward lay his hand over mine.

"Bella?"

I felt his breath on my neck and slowly turned my head towards him. His face was close to mine, our eyes locked together. He started to lean down, and my eyes fluttered shut. Moments before his lips were to touch mine, a cry from my arms broke us apart. Standing up, I rushed into the kitchen with my crying baby.

Whilst I fixed a bottle of mix, my mind whirred. I was about to kiss Edward Cullen. Well he was going to kiss me, and I was going to let him. Did I want him to kiss me? Easy. Yes, yes I wanted him to. I wanted to feel his lips against mine. That scared me. I didn't want him to kiss me. I didn't want to become attached to him, but I fear it's too late for that. I fear that I already am attached. If Ed hadn't cried would he have kissed me? Would I have let it go that far? I knew the answer to that. I wouldn't have been able to stop him. It seemed that he wanted it just as much as me. The feeling of his arms around me, making me feel loved whilst showing he cared for my baby, I loved it.

"Do you want any help Bella? I can get started on dinner."

Looking round at the clock, I saw that it was already nearly six o'clock. Time flies when you're having fun. Was I having fun with Edward? It definitely wasn't awkward between us, not until now at least. I enjoy his company. He makes me smile much like my own Edward does.

"Would you like to stay for dinner? You can if you want to. Charlie won't mind."

"Do you want me to?"

A light blush covered his cheeks and he looked adorable staring at the table.

"I'd like that."

This time it was my turn to blush but unlike him it flared a bright red. Turning away from him, I lifted out a chopping board and knife and placed an onion on top.

"Then you can start chopping the onions. I thought about a basic spaghetti Bolognese dish."

"Sounds great."

I watched him make a start on the dish and I gave Ed his bottle of milk. He drank it quickly, chugging it down his throat. Everything was calm and relaxed, and I loved it. Maybe this assignment wouldn't be so bad after all.