This continues directly after the previous chapter. I used Urban Dictionary to form the innuendos (search 'sexual metaphor', then under bases).
As the sound of the tires winding slowly down the Cullen's driveway got louder, I pulled the small white container out of my pocket. Flipping it open, I put the quarter-spheres in my eyes, resisting the urge to blink and dislodge the uncomfortable object. I shoved the empty container back in my pocket, focusing on breathing steadily, and blinking. Edward could feel my nerves, wrapping his arm tighter around my waist. Did he not realise that his touch shocks me like a live wire? Obviously Jasper felt my change in emotions, sending calming waves throughout the room at once.
The engine cut out outside the house, and I could hear the opening and closing of two car doors. My breathing accelerated, remembering that Sue had come. There was a quick knock on the door. Carlisle rose to answer it. I took a deep breath before the room would become saturated in the delicious aroma of human blood. When Carlisle opened the door, the first person I saw was Sue. He short, sharp hair had grown out longer, but her expression looked almost as uncomfortable as Leah had been in the Cullen's home. I was positive Sue knew about my transformation, and about Renesmee, but her eye still bugged out a little as she saw us.
"Sue, Charlie," Carlisle greeted them in a friendly tone, "Please, come in." Charlie walked through the door first, his expression full of relief. I held back a sigh; of course Charlie would be relieved we were still here, after betraying him for over a month. A smiled a timid little smile, knowing it would take Charlie a lot more than one visit to get used to my...renovations. Charlie smiled back, that same crinkly eyed smile which made him look many years younger. Sue looked incredibly awkward and uncomfortable as she followed him into the room. Thankfully, Seth stepped in.
"Hey mom!" he called cheerfully, allowing everyone else to relax a bit more. Sue went to go stand by her son and Jacob, and I could see the statement she was making; Sue runs with the wolves. Charlie paused in front of me, his arms slightly extended. All through my life, Charlie had never been the one for hugging, yet he chooses now, full of pulsing blood that pooled venom in my mouth just thinking about it, to greet by the means of hugging.
I tried to make my limbs less gracefully and coordinated as I stood up; holding my breath as I very carefully wrapped my arms around Charlie's shoulders. He hugged me back awkwardly for a few seconds, and then walked over to sit in the free armchair as he had yesterday. Edward put his arm back around my waist as soon as I sat down. Renesmee was hiding shyly from Charlie, her head in Edward's chest. Every so often she would peep through her hair to look at him before hiding again. And every time Charlie made eye contact with his granddaughter, his face would light up.
Scanning around the room, Charlie looked surprised to see Jacob here again. After all, Jacob hadn't exactly made his hatred for the Cullen's subtle, or private. Jacob waved to him, and Charlie, still not completely forgiving of Jacobs show yesterday, just grunted in response. I broke the silence, using up most of my air supply in the process.
"So, dad, what are your plans for today?" I tried to keep my voice lower, that way it wouldn't be its usual ringing sound. Though I loved Charlie completely, I didn't know how long I could stay in control, even if he was my father.
"Sue and I are joining Billy for lunch," he looked towards Jacob and Seth, "You guys coming along? I'm sure your dad wants you to come, Jake." Charlie knew Jake too well; as if he would pass up a good meal! I would see the answer in Jacob's eyes though, as he stared down at my daughter. I tried to give him the best look possible to convince him to go with them, wanting my daughter just for Edward and me, even if it's just for a few hours.
"That sounds great, doesn't it?" Rosalie asked in a sugar sweet voice, one that would make you genuinely believe she had Jacob and Seth's best interest at heart. But I knew her motive, and as she had put it, the less time they spend here, the easier it will be to get the stink out.
"Well it's settled then!" Charlie smiled, along with Edward, Rosalie and I. Renesmee didn't look as pleased. "We would have gone earlier...But I wanted to see you. Make sure you were still here." Charlie added in a quieter voice, but I could still hear the feeling of betrayal behind it. I tried to give him a warm smile, without exposing my sharp, frightening teeth.
"I promised we would be here, Dad," I told him in a low, gentle voice, not sure if any words that came from my mouth would convince Charlie I was telling the truth, after being lied to day after day for the past few years. Charlie just nodded, but gave a slight smile. Just then, Renesmee twisted in Edward's arms, looking Charlie full in the face. It was like he was seeing her for the first time though, her beauty causing him to take a slight gasp as she gave him a dazzling smile. Even at three months, a baby shouldn't have a full set of teeth. Charlie saw this.
He looked at Sue, and she gave him a comforting look back, before giving Seth a meaningful look. Sue looked like she was trying to ease the transition for Charlie. Maybe the dinner last night was not as awkward as I had guessed. Renesmee went back to hiding, and Charlie recovered, pretending to watch the news. I knew his thoughts must be all over the place. If it weren't for Edward's gentlemanly politeness of protecting people's thoughts, I would have asked him what Charlie was thinking.
The room was suddenly filled with the familiar cheering of the crowd and commentary I had got used to after living with Charlie. Emmett had flipped the TV onto a baseball game, grinning like a lunatic as I fought back a hiss. No way was this happening. We had a deal. Charlie slumped back in his chair, relaxing as only sports could make him do. Emmett leaned back against the couch as well, his hands behind his head in success. If he didn't wipe that smug grin off his face, I would have to go wipe in off for him.
Thankfully Charlie was too absorbed in the game to notice my fists clenching as I struggled to find a reason why I shouldn't rip Emmett's head off. I reached out wordlessly for Renesmee, and Edward handed her to me without hesitation. It was a lot easier not to kill Emmett when I didn't have my hands free. Emmett could see I was at breaking point, and although Esme, Carlisle and Edward were throwing him warning glances, he wasn't discouraged. Esme distracted Charlie for a second.
"Would you like some tea or coffee, Charlie?" she asked sweetly, taking his attention away from the TV. He was about to reply when Emmett interrupted.
"WOOAHH!" He screamed. Charlie, Jake, Seth and Sue jumped. The rest of us froze. I growled under my breath, hopefully too low for Charlie to hear. The first batsman was making his way to the last base.
"Home run?" Charlie asked, not knowing exactly how Emmett was twisting his words as my brother-in-law wagged his eyebrows at me.
"Yeah. It's about time. Been stuck on first base for years." I ground my teeth into each other, feeling my nails pressing against my granite hard skin. A faint red tinge was covering my eyes, and although I could feel waves of peace desperately rolling over me, it was hard to give into them. Thankfully Edward distracted me just before I was about to dive across the room. His arm squeezed against my waist, a warning this time, pressing his lips to my hair in sympathy. I was temporally overcome by desire, which helped me take most of my thoughts away from Emmett, trying to focus purely on Edwards arm against my back.
I managed to stay calm for the next few minutes until Emmett spoke again, this time leaping up from his spot on the floor as four players sprinted around the bases, each of them passing home base. Great. This was just what I needed to keep me calm.
"Grand Slam!" Emmett boomed, scaring Charlie into his seat, "Let's hope they'll be no need for extra innings in this game!" I'd been in high school long enough to understand what exactly those terms imply. Edward understood as well, his expression truly frightening. By the slightly embarrassed look on Charlie's face, I could tell he understood as well. Rose snatched the remote off Emmett, shutting the TV off. I smiled, mouthing a thank you. Charlie didn't even seem bothered about missing the game. I guessed he was just as embarrassed as I was. There was no doubt in my mind that Charlie hadn't understood at least one of those innuendos.
While Charlie was looking away, his eye landed upon the clock. "Sue we probably should get going soon if we want to make it to Billy's by one." He held his arms out to hug me goodbye, looking like he was debating between staying or not. One look at Emmett had him backing slightly towards the door. He hesitated at the stairs. I handed Renesmee to Edward, who took her expertly in his arms, then gave Charlie a quick hug, not breathing.
"Are you going to be here tomorrow?" he asked, anxious. For once I could understand completely how he felt. When I first met Edward, it felt like he would disappear overnight.
"Yes, Dad. I promise we will be. Have a good lunch." He leaned around me, waving goodbye to Renesmee, shock on his face as she waved back. I closed the door as he as Sue retreated. A few minutes later I could hear the engine start, and in another few minutes I could hear the car turn off onto the highway.
I turned to face Emmett, who still wore that smug grin on his face. All his comments during the game flooded back into my head. I let the snarl I had been building rip out through my teeth, making the most frightening sound since I had become a vampire. I'd warned him. We had a deal. He knew I was not the smartest person to antagonize. My body had automatically coiled into a crouch, snarls ripping through my teeth as my vampire mind chose my next course of action.
Sorry for the cliffhanger. I have got I good idea planned for the next chapter, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long for an update. As usual, I am always open for suggestions.