Notice:
I do not own any of the Twilight characters. This is just a fun fictional story I put together. As of January 11th 2013, this story is currently undergoing consistent revisions, so please bare with me. I have so far taken care of chapters 1 through 4 and am working on the chapters after that.
Calmness was all I observed whilst Isabella slumbered. I gazed in admiration of how peaceful she slept. Several hours later I heard a vehicle approached the lot outside and knew it was Charlie. He was not aware that we were here, so I knew he would not be a bother in Isabella's room. Examining his thoughts, he only intended to watch more television and observe the time. I debated with my thoughts. Should I alarm him to our presence or just wait until Isabella awoke? It was no contest that I should alert Charlie due to Isabella sleeping under different circumstances. I wanted to avoid getting her into more trouble after the foolishness in Italy. Quietly, I parted from Isabella and vacated her room. I desired to assert that I would descend downstairs, as such I shut the door to make sure it surpassed his television volume.
"Bells, I thought you wanted more free time? Why are you back so early?" Charlie said loudly with a hint of surprise. I reached the bottom of the stairs.
"I'm not Bella." I said as calmly as I could. Charlie jumped from his chair, dropping the remote to the ground. "What are you doing here? Where's Bella!" Charlie demanded. He began walking towards me and I was not going to tolerate psychical behavior. "Before you become unnecessarily aggressive, I think you should know Bella is asleep upstairs." I did not move from my stationary positon. Charlie let out a sigh of relief and walked past me towards the stairs. "Are you not willing to hear why, sir?" I offered up no expression. "Spill it." Charlie demanded as he stopped a few feet to my right side. "She has sleep deprivation. Carlisle asserted it was due to her nightmares and suggested she gets plenty of sleep today." I said as calmly as I could at this moment. His thoughts indicated he has no problem placing the blame on me as opposed to his daughter.
"I'll see for myself." He stated not trusting my word.
I've never had someone negatively impact me quite as often, but for Isabella's sake I suppressed my emotions. I did not follow him up. Instead I leaned on the front door and crossed my arms in waiting. It wasn't hard to eavesdrop on anything Charlie had to say from here. He opened Isabella's room door and all I could do was listen. "Bells…" Charlie said with a depressed whisper. He did not enter the room because he did not wish to awaken her, so he closed the door and made his way towards the stairs. He halted at the top of the stairs and looked at me in slight surprise. "You still here, kid?" Annoyance obvious in his expression. "Pardon me for worrying, sir." My irritation and frustration also becoming apparent. "Your worry is not necessary now. You can leave." Charlie pointed towards the door behind me. I really wanted to strike something at that point, but I just turned my back and grabbed the doorknob.
"Thanks for bringing her back." Charlie said with sincerity before I left.
"Sure." I said quickly as I left the house. I entered my car, started it up and drove a short distance. I parked my car far enough to be out of sight and made haste to Isabella's window. Before I entered, I checked Charlie's thoughts and he had no intention of entering her room for the moment. I quickly placed myself next to Isabella again as she still rested soundly. All the irritation brought on by Charlie vanished when I admired Bella's peaceful expression once more. Imperative that I keep my skin away from hers to prevent awakening her, so I just remained perfectly still, keeping my focus on Charlie's thoughts at random intervals. Apart from mixed emotions of hating me more and grateful I returned his daughter in one piece, there was not much to his thoughts. A few hours later and the cloudy day began to turn into a cloudy night. Isabella finally made a noise and slowly began to sit up.
"How do you feel?" I asked curious.
She turned to look at me with a slight smile. "The best sleep I've had yet." She said while rubbing her eyes. "An even better reality to wake up to." Ceased rubbing her eyes and placed one hand on my arm. "I think you ought to freshen up." I said with a half smile. "Um… why?" Isabella said confused. "I'm trying my best to not kiss you." I said keeping up the smile. "Oh, right!" Bella jumped up from the bed and made haste to the bathroom. Charlie seemed to have heard her anxious footsteps. He muted the television and created complete silence. "Bells?" Charlie said while planning to go upstairs. "I'm in the bathroom, dad!" Bella said as loudly as she could. "Come down here when you're done, Bells." He ordered lightly. Charlie changed his mind about ascending upstairs and removed mute from the television. It was apparent my wait would be longer thanks to the astounding efforts of Charlie. Soon after Isabella seemed finished with her time in the bathroom as I heard her exit. I knew she would pass by the door and go see Charlie downstairs, but she stopped and knocked lightly on her room door.
"I'll be right back." She whispered.
I smiled without her knowledge and she descended down the stairs. Charlie muted the television again as she finally arrived in the living room. "What happened out there, Bells?" Charlie asked as if he didn't know. Likely hearing her side of the story since he lacked trust in me. She was silent for a moment before she answered. "I'm having sleep issues." She said keeping it brief. "I'm told." Charlie admitted to knowing already. "Who told you?" She said surprised. "That kid, Edward." Charlie replied blankly. "You talked to him without me around? You were mean to him, weren't you?" She sounded annoyed. "Not in the slightest, Bells." He lied. It was amusing how he would so easily try and pass off a lie. "So you actually talked to him then?" Bella asked curiously. "I kept it short, Bells. I don't like to talk to that kid much." Charlie admitted. "So you were being rude then?" Bella said with a hint of irritation.
"I didn't like him in the house alone with you, Bells." Charlie said directly.
"Dad, Edward has respect for me and your opinion of him. He wouldn't do something to me without my permission." She said confidently, and she was right. I would not dare do anything she did not want. "That's just it Bells, you're young…" Charlie said cutting himself off. "Are we going to have the birds and bees talk, dad?" Bella asked with a hint of sarcasm. "I guess not." He said avoiding the subject. "I can handle it dad. I'm 18 for crying out loud. Please loosen the chains in my favor." She laughed. Charlie didn't return the laugh. "How are you feeling anyway, Bells?" He changing the subject. "I'm fine now. You know Edward's helping me get through this. Please don't push him away with attitude, dad." She pleaded. "I'll try to keep it until control, but I'm not letting my guard down and you know why." Charlie said with anger in his voice. "Do you want me to make dinner, dad?" Bella asked sincerely while changing the subject.
"No thanks, Bells. I've taken care of that already. You should go back to sleep." Charlie noted.
"Oh, take-out." She said surprised. The television was noisy again and Isabella ascended upstairs. She turned the doorknob and entered the room. I half smiled as she returned my expression. There was no difference in the way she dressed because she was in a hurry to get to me before Charlie called her down. So I assume she freshened up by other means. "You two have such lovely conversations about me." I said smiling. She caught the joke and her smile vanished. She turned around to shut the door, then walked in my direction. I got up from the bed and counter approached her. "Hit me with your best shot." She joked. I got close enough to lightly pull her towards me for my promised kiss. Her breathing raced and her heart rate shot up again. I pulled away slowly as she placed her hand over her chest to control herself. "I need to sit down… for a moment." Bella said with a slight smile as I guided her to the bed. I sat her down on the edge of the bed and perched next to her.
"Tell me something, Edward." She gazed into my eyes curiously
"Yes?" I mirrored her curious expression. "Do you really respect my opinion on… what I talked about with Charlie?" She seemed slightly embarrassed. I knew what she was referring to. "Of course." I replied with a smile. "Now answer me one more question." She was smiling in response to my previous answer. "All right." I said, anticipating another question. "Was my dad rude when I was sleeping?" Her expression wary. "I could provide you a direct quote that nearly made me break something in your house. Most notably your front door." I answered calmly. "Tell me." Her expression eager. "Your worry is not necessary now. You can leave." I mimicked Charlie's voice. Isabella turned her head as if she can see right through to Charlie. She glanced back at me. "I'm sorry." Her hands clenched in frustration. "There's nothing for you to be sorry for Bella. You didn't say that and Charlie is just being protective." I grabbed her clenched hand. She released her hold and wrapped my hand around hers.
"I'll make up for this tomorrow, Edward." She whispered.
"Don't worry about it Bella. You're making up for it by being with me right now." I half smiled. She let go of my hands and embraced me without a response. She lightly pulled herself back, inches from me. "I love you." Isabella said with sincerity. "I love you too." I responded caressing the side of her face with the back of my hand. I proceeded to kiss her lightly and pulled away slowly. Despite all of the things I've put her through, I'm humble she still has a place for me in her life. I could never tell her this because she disagrees with me entirely. She feels like the humbled one and the only way I can express my disagreement would be through actions. "Do you still feel tired?" I asked curiously. "Not really." Isabella swiped her hair with her hand. I deeply breathed in her scent. "Lovely." I smiled. She looked at me confused and then smiled as well.
"It's only 6:30 Bella. I know you have to be hungry at this point." I continued to smile.
Isabella held her stomach and came to the realization that she may be hungry. "I think I am." She looked slightly confused. "You have to be. For the time being you're human." I laughed lightly. She looked at me with a bit of a frown and stood up. "Where are you going?" I asked curious. "To make myself something to eat." She cheerily stated. "I was suggesting we go out to eat, Bella." I cleared any confusion. "Are you kidding me? Didn't my dad kick you out?" Her confused expression becoming obvious. "I'm sure you can work something out." I stood up and gazed towards her window. "I don't know if I can." She said worried. "Improvise. Could you get the jacket you left in your bathroom? I could use that as a prop for our act." I smiled at the idea. Isabella stood there trying to decipher what my intentions were. She nodded and vacated the room. I approached the window as she went to retrieve the gray jacket. She entered and I quickly took the jacket and kissed her forehead.
"Improvise." I departed to the outside.
Starting my vehicle, I parked it in an obvious spot outside of Charlie's house. I left my vehicle, made my way to the front door, and began knocking. Isabella descended down the stairs as Charlie muted the television, grunting. "I'm closer dad, I'll get it." She said calmly. She opened the door slowly and winked. "Oh hi, Edward!" She smiled brightly. "You forgot your jacket. I am here to ensure you have it back." I pushed the jacket towards her. She glanced back at Charlie, then back at me, and took the jacket from my hand. "Dad! Can Edward come in?" Isabella excitingly requested. Charlie got up from his chair, his stress growing apparent. "Sure… why not." He clenched his teeth together. I entered at Isabella's request and waited near the door as she closed it. "Hey dad, I'm kind of hungry. Can I go out with Edward tonight? It's only 6:37" She pointed in the direction of the clock behind Charlie. He approached Isabella as she turned to me with a wink. He halted and wrapped his arm around her. I kept my face as honest as I was able and it seemed to be working… only on Isabella.
"You can take her out to eat, but that's all. You come back immediately after you're both done. No detours." Charlie said while looking directly at me.
She looked up at Charlie slightly and sighed. "I'd like to eat something… today dad." She said glancing up at him. "I won't keep you any longer. Remember bells, as soon as you're done." Charlie said while letting her go. "I'll make sure of it sir." I assured Charlie but he was already turned around and walking away. "Could he be any meaner?" She whispered as she nudged me in the rib. "Let's go." She said loud enough for Charlie to hear. We left and I stopped Isabella right where she stood. "You'd better put on that jacket." I rubbed her arms. "Oh right!" She smiled and fitted into the jacket. I guided her to my vehicle and she placed herself in the passenger side. I hastened into the drivers seat. "So where to?" She asked as I started the car and began pulling out. "My place." I smiled. "I'm going to eat at your place?" Isabella appeared confused. "I'm sure we can work something out." I said keeping the same smile. We were driving at 40 miles an hour and I was getting a tad frustrated.
"Do I have permission to drive as fast as I want to?" I asked curious.
"Yes. I'm returning the favor." She smiled and ensured her seatbelt was hooked on tightly. I pushed the car almost as fast possible and hastened our arrival to my house. As we were parking, I observed Jasper and Alice walking towards us. "I guess we should say hi to them first." I settled the vehicle down. "Say hi to who?" She looked around, curious. "Jasper and Alice." I gestured outside my driver window. She couldn't see whom I was pointing at, but she smiled at me and opened her door to get out. I vacated the vehicle as well and relaxed on the door in Jasper and Alice's immediate direction. Isabella manuevered around the vehicle and placed her arm around my waist. "Hey guys!" She shouted in their direction. Alice waved in the distance as they hastened their pace towards us. I had no desire to approach them and Isabella could tell. We remained at this area before they approached us. Jasper halted several feet away from us as Alice continued the approach.
"Hey Bella." Alice smiled, as usual.
Isabella lightly broke free from my waist and hugged Alice for a moment. "Hi Alice." Bella said returning the smile. "So what did you want to eat?" Alice said still smiling. "I'm not sure yet." She said confused. "Hello Edward." Jasper shattered my silence. "Hey. Happy hunting?" I joked. Jasper smirked, turned away, and began his approach to our house. "We'd better get inside too Bella. You look starved." I joked. Alice began guiding her before I had the opportunity. I let out a sigh and followed behind them. Isabella turned to look at me with a curious face as I only smiled and pointed forward.