Chapter 13 :
Sue wanted to get to know me and Edward, "before I left home to go be a big girl", as she said it. So after dinner, we joined Edward in the living room where he fake watched TV since he had "already eaten" dinner at home.
"You two are so cute," she said as I sat next to Edward on the floor by the arm chair. Apparently she didn't know about the vampires, or didn't believe it, I wonder how Seth and Leah had pulled that one off.
She went to sit with Charlie on the couch, "Want to watch a movie?" I asked.
"Sure, do you have anything good?" Sue asked. I pulled out the box of movies pulling out my favorites. We ended up watching "Little Miss Sunshine" it was one of my favorites next to Romeo and Juliet.
I put the movie in and flipped off the lights. The room turned blue in the light of the previews. I wasn't sure if this was exactly bonding with Sue and Charlie but it felt nice to spend some time with them since I'd be leaving so soon.
As the movie started I was surprised when Edward pulled me off the floor and onto his lap. I turned and grinned at him before glancing warily towards Charlie. He was to busy smiling at Sue. This made me happy, suddenly it didn't feel like I was going to be leaving him helpless. I would hurt him, but he would not be lost without me, as I used to fear. Sue had come at the perfect time.
Edward was laughing along with the movie, and I was surprised he was actually watching it, then again maybe he was reading someone's thoughts. Sometimes I wished that I could read minds too, maybe I hoped, shifting into a daydream. Edwards voice in my ear brought me back to reality.
"That was pretty funny," he said as I looked up to see the credits playing.
"Yeah," Charlie mumbled. After and awkward silence.
"Well, I really should be going," Sue said, standing.
"I'll drive you home," Charlie replied following her to the door.
I looked back to Edward, "I actually should get going to," he said.
"Can't you stay tonight?"
"I'm going hunting with Jasper." His eyes were slightly darker, but still they weren't black yet.
"Oh," my face fell a little bit. "See you tomorrow?"
"Of course, I'll be back before you wake up."
I walked with him to the door and he kissed me softly before he left. I turned and jogged up the stairs. I needed to check my email, I could only leave my mom hanging for so long.
I walked into my room flicking the on switch on my computer and then sitting on my bed.
"Rah!" I jumped and my heart stopped beating for a second. When I heard Edward's unmistakable laughter, I looked at saw him rolling on the ground laughing.
"I told you I would get u back." He was attempting control the laughter, "Sorry but your face was priceless!"
"You are horrible! Big meanie vampire picking on the innocent human!"
"Truce?" he asked.
I sighed "Truce."
"I really do need to go hunting though, I'll see you in the morning." He kissed me and disappeared out the window. I didn't miss that he never apologized for nearly giving me a heart attack, but a truce was a truce.
I walked over to my computer, which groaned to life when I moved the mouse. After a long and impatient wait I was able to get it to email. I was shocked to see that Renee had only left me one, from this morning. I braced myself, I was fairly sure this wouldn't be pretty. I held my breath as I opened the email.
Bella,
I have had some time to think about this, and am no longer angry as I write this. I realize that you are not my little girl anymore, and I know from your last visit how much you love Edward and he loves you. I respect your decision, although I still believe it's. much too soon. I give you both my blessing and best wishes. Take care of Charlie and I'll see you soon. Wow at my little girls wedding!
Love you,
Mom
I stared at the screen in shock, she was okay with this. After all the talk of fearing marriage and not getting married until you are thirty, she had given us her blessing. Wow.
I typed her a quick reply, thanking her and telling her how happy I'd be to see her in a few weeks, even if it would be for the last time. For the last time.