CHAPTER FOUR

I was curled up under my covers when Alice got back. She came over to the bed. "Are you asleep my Bella?" she whispered.

"No," I turned to face her. I want her to lay down with me. She knelt next to my bed.

"I'm sorry I couldn't kiss you earlier. Your blood smells so sweet. Can I try to kiss you now?"

I grinned. She wanted to kiss me. "Please do," I whispered.

She came closer to me. I licked my lips in anticipation. Her lips felt so soft against mine. They tasted so sweet. Like honeysuckle. I wrapped my arms around her neck & licked her lower lip, begging for entrance into her mouth. She pulled me close as my tongue explored her mouth. Then she quickly jumped back with a moan. "I'm sorry Bella. You taste so sweet. We need to slow down."

I nodded. I wanted so much more. But I would wait. "Can you… Will you stay the night?"

She laughed. "Do you want me to my Bella?"

"Yes." It was as simple as that. She went to sit across the room.

"Come lay in bed with me."

"My body is too cold."

"Please," I begged.

She laughed. "Oh, Bella. What you do to me." With that she climbed in bed beside me not touching me.

I reached around her & wrapped her arm around my waist.

"Are you sure about this Bella?"

"Mmhmm…" I sighed. "As long as you are okay with it."

She sighed and pushed her lips to my neck. "I could not deny you anything mon bel ange."

"Is that french?"

"Yes. It means my beautiful angel."

Soon after that I had fallen asleep. When I woke up Alice was gone. I wondered if I had dreamt it all. But as I turned I saw a note on my pillow.

My sweet Bella,

I had to go home so Charlie wouldn't catch me in your room. I will come by later today & ask Charlie if I can take you to my house to meet my family. That is of course if you want to meet my family. Bella, it has been a short time that we have known each other but I fear I have fallen head over heels in love with you. Bella, oh how that name suits you. Beautiful. You are stunningly beautiful. My Bella, I know you said you haven't come out to Charlie yet, and I will not rush you but I wonder if we can tell my family about us. I do not think I will be able to hide how I feel about you, and if you want to tell Charlie, I will be there by your side. My sweet Bella, I watched you dream last night. You are so cute when you dream. You talk in your sleep, did you know that?

I paused as I read that line. Oh no. What did I say last night? I tried to remember what I dreamt about.

Don't worry my Bella. You mostly just mumbled, though I did catch my name a few times. Oh, how that made me smile. I love you my Bella. See you later.

Loving you forever,

Alice.

I re-read the letter a couple more times. Then I threw on some jeans and a tight fitting band shirt. I folded the note, kissed it lightly & placed it into my pocket. I ran down the stairs. I couldn't wait to start my day. "Charlie?" I called out as I headed into the kitchen.

"You are up early Bells," he said as he followed me into the kitchen from the living room.

"Yea. I slept well last night. Did you eat? Do you want me to make pancakes?"

"I'd love pancakes. So do you have plans for today?"

I started making the pancakes. I did have plans for the day. I suppose I should tell Charlie what I was going to be up to. I smiled to myself thinking about it. I wondered if I should come out to him. "Well Alice is…" I was cut off by the doorbell. Just in time, my Alice.

"Don't worry Bella, I got it." Charlie got up to get the door as I finished making the pancakes. I put some on a plate for each of us. "Hello, Alice."

I smiled. I knew it was her. It had to be because I didn't want it to be anyone else.

"We are eating breakfast. Care to join us?"

"I already ate," Alice smiled.

Charlie sat chowing down on his food. I slowly ate mine as I watched Alice out of the corner of my eye. She was eyeing me & grinning.

"What do you girls have planned for today?" Charlie asked.

"I'm taking Bella to meet my family," Alice smiled at him. "If that is okay with you."

"Of course it is. Tell Dr. Cullen I said hi."

Charlie finished his food and headed into the living room. Alice walked over to me. "I want to tell him," I whispered.

She smiled. "Now?"

"If that is okay with you."

"Of course it is my Bella," she took my hand. "Let's go tell him."

I took a deep breath. "Ch—Dad, we need to talk to you. I mean, that is, I need to talk to you."

"Yes, Bella?" he turned to look at me.

"I'm… I'm gay, Dad."

He nodded. "I know."

"You know?"

"Bella, you are my daughter. I have known for some time. I was wondering when you might come out to me though." He looked at mine & Alice's hands and smiled. "I take it you two are dating? Is that why you decided to come out now?"

Alice smiled huge.

I nodded. "Yes. Yes we are."

"Well, take care of her Alice." He coughed. I knew he was having a hard time with this. Not because Alice was a girl but because the whole situation was awkward.

"I will," she said with a smile. "I will."

"Well, we are going to go to Alice's house now. I'll see you later Dad." We practically ran to Alice's car. As soon as we were in the car. I leaned over & kissed her. "I love you too."

She smiled. "You read my note."

"Over and over again." I sighed. "So I am going to meet your whole family?"

"Yes. Are you scared my Bella?" she asked with a hint of sadness.

"Yes. But not for the reason you think. I trust your family. I'm just afraid they won't like me."

She smiled. "They will love you! How could they not?" We pulled up to the house. Alice leaned over & kissed me. "I'll be with you the whole time, my Bella." She kissed me again. "I will take care of you. Always."

I knew I could trust her. I would always trust her. She took my hand & led me into her house. It was absolutely beautiful. It was huge. "Carlisle? Esme?" Alice said. They were both there in an instant.

"Alice," Esme beamed. "This must be Bella. Alice has told us all about you."

I smiled at her. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Can I…" she hesitated, "Would you mind if I hugged you?"

"Not at all." I smiled and walked towards her.

She hugged me. "I am so happy Alice has found you. She has been alone for so long."

Carlisle shook my hand. "It is nice to meet you Bella."

Edward walked up to us. "So you didn't take off running when you found out?"

I looked at Alice. Her eyes blazed. I could see all the anger directed at Edward. I lightly squeezed Alice's hand and rubbed my thumb over it. "I'd never run from Alice."

Emmett laughed. I never even noticed him walk in. "That's good to hear. She adores you."

I smiled. "I adore her too."

Alice wrapped her arm around my waist. Jasper stood back from us a bit but said "Hello, Bella. It is a pleasure to meet you. Welcome to our home."

"Thank you."

Rosalie… the blond. She didn't seem happy to see me. "Why did you bring her here Alice?"

Alice rubbed her hand lightly up my side. "I wanted her to meet my family."

"She is gonna ruin everything."

Alice growled. I smiled at her. She was so protective of me. My Alice. "She won't ruin anything."

"What if she tells?" Rosalie spit out. "Or if you –" she stopped knowing she went too far.

Before Alice could respond I answered. "I'm not going to tell anyone. Alice wouldn't hurt me. I trust her."

She wrapped her arms around me & pulled me into a kiss. "Never my Bella. Never."

When we pulled apart, I realized everyone was gone. "Where is everyone?"

"They wanted to give us some privacy. Do you want to see my room?" She picked me up & ran to her room. Everything was a blur so I focused on her face. Her beautiful perfect face.

She placed me down in her room. "In a hurry, are we?"

She pressed her lips against mine. I melted into her. The taste of her lips would be forever on my mind. She pulled back. "I wanted to show you my room."

I looked around. There was a huge king size bed with a big black comforter on it. In the corner there was a desk with a computer & papers lying around. On the walls were drawings. I looked closer at them. "Did you draw these?"

"Yes," she smiled at me. She directed me to the one above her bed. "This is my favourite." I looked at it. It looked like me only more beautiful. I was sleeping in the drawing. I turned to look at her. "This is how you look when you sleep. So beautiful." She reached into her side table & pulled out a sketch book. "This is my book of Bella drawings. You can look at them later if you want."

I held it close to my heart. I sat down on her bed and looked at her. "Why do you have a bed if you don't sleep?"

She shrugged. "I like to lay down every now and then. I stay at the ceiling and think or daydream. Since I can't dream I might as well daydream."

I grinned. "What do you daydream about?"

She put her hands on either side of me & leaned into me. "You," she whispered seductively.

I licked my lips and wrapped my arms around her. "What am I doing in these daydreams?"

She crushed her lips to mine. I moaned. I pulled her on top of me as I kissed her back.

"Ahem," I heard coming from the doorway. Alice rolled off of me, sat on the bed & pulled me into her lap.

"Yes Edward?" she sighed.

"I'm sorry to interrupt. It's just…" He paused. "No Alice. I didn't interrupt on purpose."

She sighed. "Fine. Look Edward, go tell everyone a thunderstorm is coming."

"Alright!" Edward exclaimed and he took off.

"Do you want to watch us play ball, my Bella?"

I smiled at her. "I'd love to."