Bella's point of view
I watched them drive off and smiled to myself. Wow that worked out better than I thought it would. Those were some cool people and I'm really lucky that they actually lived in this small town. I was not completely comfortable sitting on a wet front porch but I over looked that.
I know things with me and Charlie are not the best but I can deal with this. As a bonus I don't have to live with what felt like teenagers. My mom didn't exactly make me feel the best with coming in second to her new husband but I am going to move on and cool it with Charlie.
I heard something coming from up the road and saw Charlie driving a red pickup. To be honest I thought he would be driving his squad car. He got out the truck carrying two coffees and a white bag.
"Hey Bells welcome home" He said somewhat awkwardly
"Hey Dad thank you for all this" I said with a mumble. Yeah our communication skills really sucked.
He walked towards the front door and unlocked the front door as he held what looked like breakfast and dragged my bag behind him. He put my bag down in the hallway and the coffee on the kitchen table and approached me with a small smile.
"You look like you've grown since the last time I saw you" He said with a smidge of regret
"Yeah I think I grew over an inch in the last year." Yeah I'm lying to make him feel better. I have been the same height since I was fourteen.
"Well let me show you your room" he walked up the stairs and showed me the pink room that had a rocking chair, desk, book shelf and now a full size bed with purple duvet. Okay I wanted to just stand there for a moment and despair for him having a somewhat empty baby room in the middle of his house for all these years. Right then I solidify my goal in taking care of Charlie. I really need to take care of him. Then I must despair at this heinous color on the walls, I am not nor will I ever be a pink person.
"Thanks dad this is great! And I really couldn't have put together a full size bed in this limited time" I said in all honesty.
"Yeah I was thinking about picking you up a computer but I am really not that good with technology" he said as he was inching his way to the door.
"Thanks dad" I said "you know for all of this" I gestured to everything
"Hey… I wanted to…thank for giving this a shot" he said. Now it's getting to the awkward stage.
"So you got coffee and breakfast?" I said to lighten the mood
"Yeah I picked us up some donuts and pastries. Just something quick" He said while he led the way back down to the kitchen.
He thought this was breakfast? No I don't like this. As he was looking in the pastry bag I looked in the fridge to see nothing but take out containers and eggs. This wasn't going to go well with me. I loved to cook not only because my mom was crazy psycho in the kitchen but also because I loved to do stuff with my hands that turns out to be delicious.
"So dad what do you want to do today?" I said
"I don't know. We have to wait until tomorrow to do your school stuff and a game is on tonight. We can stay in and order some pizza?" he said while looking at the floor
"I could make us some dinner. If you want? We could watch the game too." I said as a compromise
"I don't have much here for a dinner. Shopping needs to be done." He said as an apology
"Hey just point me in the direction of a store and I will get what we need. Does steak sound good to you?" I only suggested steak because I know he will like it and also because he didn't know I was going to good a healthy dinner to surround it. "We can have a nice dinner prepared early and I could make us some quick egg sandwiches for right now."
"Yeah that sounds great! Here are your keys to your truck" he tossed the keys on the counter.
"What!" I said
"Yeah you are going to need and car and I bought it this morning from Billy." He said
I felt so overwhelmed at hearing this. My dad got me a truck and felt the urge to hug him and this is so rare that I would touch anyone. But I knew he was like me so I simple walked up to him and gave him half arm hug. And patted him on the back with the keys in my hand.
We parted and he said "I'm good for breakfast but that dinner sounds good Bells"
"Where is the nearest grocery store?" I said with a lump in my throat
"Just follow the main road and it will take you straight there. It will be on your right" he said while passing me a fifty
"I'll go get the stuff" I said.
I walked out the house and got in my new/old truck and I loved it as soon as I sat in it.
I followed the directions Charlie gave me and walked into this really small store and picked up the stuff for our dinner and more essentials that I just assumed he didn't have. I would tell him about getting more stuff for the house so I can cook.
I took all this stuff home and got to working on dinner while he was in the front room. It was noon now and I made me a quick sandwich while I put stuff away. This communal silence was good. I liked this environment. After I put the food away I put my clothes away and took a quick shower in the one minimal bathroom. I needed to get more clothes and smiled at what Alice would say at this. I really liked her she was kick ass. Even though she was a bit high strong I was cool with her happiness. I got my lap top out, and walked it down the stairs to the kitchen. I told Charlie I didn't need the desktop computer because I had my own already. He looked relieved.
We went through my tumblr and my pinterest while cooking. I used pinterest for the humor and food and tumblr to dedicate my addictive TV show fandoms. SPN WAS MY OBESSESSION! But like any other fan I am normal any other time just don't make me fan girl in public and I will be happy.
I sat next to Charlie and watch the basketball game. I am not a sports fan but it was just one way to kill time.
I finished cooking the steak and made vegetables and a small salad on the side and he seemed to love the food.
After dinner I cleaned up and gave dad my transcripts. I was prepared when I left my other house and was hoping for the best when it came to my plans.
I was beat I was actually looking forward to going to a new school. Yeah I already came to terms with me being the new kid and me also having to meet new people. I just hoped I could blend in. I already knew what it was to be on the outside. Apparently it was common knowledge that Marcus was sleeping with April. And when I found out I didn't see them in the actual action but I knew what was going to happen had I not gone to his house to see what he wanted to do that night. April and him had their own arrangement from what I heard and I guess people thought I was fine with it.
But people didn't realize is I was completely territorial about things. I know I can be aloof about things but when I am in a relationship I expect there to be exclusivity and when that covenant is broken well I get angry. My anger is what made me kick the shit out of April when she accused me of not satisfying Marcus the way I should have and then maybe she wouldn't have had to step in. while I do not condone fighting I did what I did because I snapped. But thanks to Jason, my real best friend, i got it on tape! And it's always on my phone because it gives be a quick laugh whenever I watch it.
Tomorrow I will actually know Alice and Edward. Thanks at start. Seeing Edward was going to be a treat. He looked cute but i don't think he really liked me but it would be nice to see him again.
Okay guys this is for real I don't know if I want to keep Bella human or not! I need opinions. I don't want her to be fragile in my universe. What do you think?! And I don't mean her turning her into something else but her actually being something else before she got here.
