I do not own The Twilight Saga and its characters!
In this story, the odds are stacked against Edward and Bella. They must prove to each other and to themselves that their love is real and true by fighting for it.
This story is based on the lyrics of the famous song "Love Story."
Remember: This chapter is still in the past.
Enjoy!
LOVE STORY: CHAPTER 6
The meadow is amazing. Edward was right – the five-mile hike would be totally worth it.
The meadow is shaped like an almost perfect circle with trees surrounding the whole perimeter. Since it is summer, the flowers are all in full bloom. The grass runs wild all over.
"How did you find this place?" I asked Edward. He and I are laying side-by-side in the grass.
"Well, I was weaving through this forest one day a few years back and I stumbled upon this meadow. I remember thinking it was so beautiful and since then on, when I want to be alone, I go here."
"And you're the only one who knows this is here?"
"Yeah, I guess so. Well, except you. You're the first person I took here to see this."
That means something.
"Thank you," I said reverently.
"Thank you for what?"
"Thank you for putting up with my whining and complaining just to be able to show me one of the places that holds your heart."
He laughed. "Yeah, well, your welcome, I guess. I enjoyed it, really."
I smiled. "Tell me about your family."
"What about them?" he asked, seeming surprised at my out-of-the-blue request.
"I don't know, tell me anything."
"I have my parents, Esme and Carlisle. Esme is an interior designer and she cooks like a real chef. Carlisle is a resident doctor in the only hospital in town. They both are the best parents the whole world has ever known."
He really loves them.
"Do you have any siblings?"
"Nope, I don't. But I do have best friends that I consider my brothers. Esme and Carlisle also consider them as their sons somehow."
"Tell me about them."
"We met at the school I attend to. We've known each other for years – possibly as long as you've known Ally and Rose. Emmett is a big bloke but he has a child's heart. He's really fun to be with. Jasper, on the other hand, is quite a quiet guy. He's usually really sensitive to what the others are feeling. He's the one who gives advices and keeps us out of major trouble."
"It seems to me that you have such great friends."
"I do."
"Good for you."
"Now, tell me about yourfamily," he requested.
"There's not much to tell. I have my father with me here at Forks. My mother is at Florida with her new husband."
"Oh, you're parents were separated?"
"Yeah, so I don't really know the meaning of a happy and complete family."
"Don't be like that. Thinking like that is not going to get you anywhere."
I looked away – I knew he was right. "Sorry."
"Don't apologize."
We lapsed back into silence. The clear blue sky earlier is turning darker and darker by the minute. It's going to rain soon. I mentioned this to Edward and we both started our way back to the Volvo. In a matter of just a few minutes, we made it back.
"Bella," Edward said once we are in the safety of his car. The rain is falling outside in sheets. "I want you to meet my family."
I'm not ready for this.
"Meet them for what?"
"You know what. I want you to know them and I want them to know you – as my girlfriend."
I nearly choked. "Is that what I am?"
He made an exasperated sound. "Of course it is. You are my girlfriend and I want my parents to meet you formally."
I'm not ready for this.
"Isn't it a little too soon though," I argued. We have only known each other for a few days.
"It's not too soon. I'm sure of this and I'm sure of you. Besides, there isn't much time left. Summer's nearly over and I'm going to go back to school. There might not be any other opportunity."
My heart clenched in sadness. He is going to leave Forks in a few short weeks and I will be staying here. I didn't want to be too clingy but I really am going to miss him.
"And I think you should introduce me to your father as well."
Now I really did choke. "I don't know whether he's going to like that."
"We can't know if we don't try, though."
I'm not ready for this.
"But you don't know Charlie," I protested.
"Well, I that's why you're going to introduce me to him – as your boyfriend."
I shook my head.
"Please, Bella?" he said in that voice of his that melts right through me. "Please, it isn't just for me – it's for us."
I sighed heavily. "Okay, you win this time."
"Thank you."
"Do you have a bullet proof vest?" I asked.
"No. Why would I need that?" he asked back, confused.
"Charlie keeps a gun. I just thought it might be good idea, that's all," I answered, trying to keep a straight face.
He was laughing before I could finish.