Disclaimer - I do not own Twilight or any of the characters. Also I definitely do not own Dodge or the Charger.. the sweet glorious and sexy charger.
With the interruption of the police officer I suddenly know EXACTLY where we are.
"Charlie!" the shock in Carlisles voice equally matches the look of shock on my face.
The disgruntled Charlie looks taken aback by the extra bodies in the room but he quickly recovers and his gaze lingers on mine even though the words are not meant for me
"Carlisle, what brings you to this neck of the woods?" I clear my throat and answer for him, thankful for the interruption. By this time his attention is on Carlisle and he seems shockingly happy to see the other man.
"He's a sub for Mister Gregow . I swear the man is allergic to campus" I roll my eyes and jump off the table only to twist my ankle and nearly hit the floor in the process. Thankfully Edward's able to grab me before I do a very un-graceful face plant and in straightening myself he places his arm around my waist. This is beginning to feel all to familiar but I cant help it, it's as if my bodies been craving his touch and I lean into him where I rest my wait on my un injured foot.
I can only explain the look on Charlies face as disgust, most likely for how I'm acting around the man who sent me into a walking coma for nearly a year.
"Well... I'm off my shift now and I was just coming to get Bella to take her home." he motions towards my injured form and then motions towards the door "I'll walk you two out." not once does he look at Edward. With a small sigh at this realization Charlie and Carlisle make their way out ahead of us and my father continues to extend an invitation "You should stop by the new place sometime and I'll introduce you to the new addition." Anyone listening would be able to hear the pride in his voice and I can just imagine the happy look on his face.
In looking up I notice confusion flash across Edwards features, suppressing a giggle I merely shake my head and mumble "Come on. Charlie will go on and on about Izzy, and I don't think Carlisle will be able to shut him up"
Edward merely sighs and literally sweeps me off my feet with a small grunt and a slight chuckle
"It's going to take some getting used to." he mutters more to himself as he swings sideways so as to not crack my head against the door frame.
"What is?" I ask, all anger forgotten as I notice the looks of complete shock on some of the other officers faces.
"Everything having a... weight to it" he chuckles and I lightly swat his chest, letting my hand linger there a little longer than should be allowed. His heartbeat takes me by a bit of surprise and it feels odd but nice beneath my small hand. A low sigh escapes from him and I take my hand away and place it, instead, on stomach allowing my other arm to swing around his neck and come to rest on his other shoulder.
"You know, you should never tell a lady she has weight to her. It makes her feel fat." The jokes just seem to come naturally around him.
"Bella. You wouldn't know fat if it was as loud and obnoxious as Alice or even Emmett" His tone is light but there's still a sense of urgency as if he's slightly sidetracked by something else. We both can't help but laugh at this and a small pang hits my heart causing me to stop my laugh rather abruptly.
"What is it?" his green eyes begin to search my face for an answer to my sudden pained look.
Thankfully it seems to click without my help and he merely nods, a small sigh passes through his lips and it sounds an awful lot like he says Alice's name.
I hadn't noticed that Charlie held the door open for us, but suddenly were outside in the cold and Edward shivers slightly as Chief Swan leads us to his car. Were all silent as we make our way towards the vehicles, the crunch of the snow is the only sound close by that can be heard. This definitely does not include the street sounds like horns honking and Christmas music blaring from a store somewhere down the street. A group of kids race by laughing and screaming at each other as Charlie pulls the door of his Dodge Charger open. A low whistle emits from the rear of the black beast just as Edward gently places me on my feet.
"She's a beaut ain't she" Charlie once again smiles and slides his hand along the hood of the car as he makes his way towards Carlisles impressed whistle at the back, not once does his hand leave the metal of his new baby.
"Is this Izzy?" Edward whispers in my ear and this time I can't hold the giggle back
"Nope. This is Elenore" I roll my eyes and remember why Charlie had chosen the name Elenore for his charger.
My now human God raises one eyebrow at me and then proceeds to poke his head in the passenger door, inspecting every inch he can see.
I take this time to actually look him over. His choice in clothing hasn't changed much, the winter jacket that covers his godly form looks to be down filled and is black with short black fur lining the inside of the hood and longer fuzzier beige and black fur lines the lip of it. His dark jeans fit him nicely and I can't help but take a small peak at his butt. He always had a nice one.
"So Edward. What do you think?" Charlies voice snaps me out of my reverie where I notice a small smile has sneakily planted itself on my face. With a small cough I cover my face until the traitor smile disappears and Edward pulls himself out to stand fully upright. Oh jeez I hope neither Charlie or Carlisle noticed. The heat of my blood rushing to my face doesn't really alarm me, I can just blame it on the cold weather.
"She sure is a gorgeous piece of machinery sir." he comes to rest his left arm on the door frame while place his hand on my back, a small attempt to get me into the warm car. He doesn't have to twist my rubber arm. Gently I swing my bag into the back (where did that come from?) and lower myself onto the seat, gingerly placing my legs in after. My eyebrows furrow together and with a bit of chagrin I bring my face up to look at Edward, who although is speaking to Charlie, glances down towards me. Once again pain flashes behind his beautiful eyes and just as Charlie calls good-bye to Carlisle while he opens the drivers side, Edward leans in to whisper in my ear
"I love you." before I have a chance to say anything he's shut the door and begins to walk after Carlisle.
In an attempt to distract the tears I try some small talk with Charlie "So did you two set a date? For Carlisle to see the house I mean." my hands entwine in my lap and I begin to fuss with my jacket.
"Their stopping by tonight! You know its remarkable, that we would run into Carlisle Cullen here in Calgary of all places. What a small world don't you think Bella?" He glances towards me and I merely hmm and nod my head. It really is a small world. For a clan of vampires to find us miles and miles from Forks, Washington is just... well to be expected I suppose. Then something occurs to me. If the Cullen's found us this easily, than whats to say that Victoria can't find us that easily. Slowly panic begins to force its way on me just as we turn into traffic going south bound on deerfoot. James face and our final encounter flash before my eyes as Charlie begins to go on about how the house needs to be cleaned before they arrive. I merely agree as I stare out the window, cars flash by us just as fast as my thoughts are speeding through my mind.
Thinking back to Forks I try to remember the last sighting I'd had of Victoria, and suddenly it clicks. The last thing I remember is seeing a small patch of fire on the waters in La Push and with a slow shaky sigh it hits me, that was not fire. The only thoughts now are that she had her chance, but she couldn't take it because of Jake. Now she's biding her time most likely near by.
Victoria can find us.
Victoria will find us.
Victoria will find me.
I slam my eyes shut and sink a bit into my seat. Charlie doesn't seem to notice, his attention is on the traffic around us and this evenings visitors. Luckily its already dark out. I mean lucky for Carlisles sake. Seems Edward doesn't need to worry about that for now. Today was way to supernatural for my new life. A new life that has now been turned up-side down. So much for the normalcy's of a new place.
A/N - Hey! so here's chapter 3! I know it was pretty uneventful but you know that's bound to happen every once and awhile. RnR let me know what you think. OH and t-minus 13 days till Twilight hits theaters! GET EXCITED!! I know I am. ALSO for those who don't know Elenore is what Nicholas Cages character has named his favorite car in Gone In 60 Seconds (Which I also do not own)