Stimulus: Toys R Us
POV: Charlie
Dedication: My star reviewer: iiLoveStupidShinyVolvoOwner; You always make me smile. PUDS! XD
AN: Read chapter five before this, ok? Then you'll understand it. Enjoy!
"I'm just popping out for a bit. Ok, Bells?"
I threw a hopeful grin in her direction, but she remained where she was at the kitchen table. She nodded blankly. I sighed, and ducked outside into the cold.
I couldn't think of anything to do. I'd tried chocolate, sweets, even threats: nothing. She was worse than I'd thought…
I climbed into the cruiser, unsure of where I was going to go. I could go to see Billie… naw. He was probably with Jake. He wouldn't mind, but I couldn't stand to see them together, not now. It… I don't know. I felt… hollow. Empty.
Where to go, then? I could go to the bar… no. The last thing I wanted was to go down to that bar where everyone knew me and have them ask, all concerned, how my Bella was… No.
I headed towards Port Angeles, and I realized where I was going. I checked the clock on my dashboard; six pm. Surely if I just sped up, just a little bit…
Within half an hour, I was there. I opened the door and stepped out, shivering a little as the cold winter air bit my face. Where was it? I scanned the horizon, pulling my coat closer. Aha… I gingerly put out a foot to test the ice. And another… and another… without knowing it, I was running. I needed this.
I stopped before the threshold, feeling stupid now. This was stupid. I was stupid.
Nevertheless, I stepped inside. The lights were warm and welcoming. I couldn't help but smile as I was approached by the elf.
"Happy Christmas, sir," the elf chirped.
"And to you," I replied happily.
"Welcome to Toys R Us."