Edward POV
After the embarrassing encounter in Spanish, I decided to just skip school and go hunting. I know I was being a coward, but I kinda hoped Emse would reconsider her decision and not tell Carlisle….. But after fifteen deer I was so full, even if I forced myself, nothing would fit in anymore. I sighed. Time to face the demon.
But as I arrived at school to get my Volvo, I could still see the Mercedes and Bella's truck in the parking lot. What the hell? Carlisle was supposed to be home after lunch and Esme should be home by now also. I decided to check on them. Maybe something was seriously wrong and they were waiting for me to help them. Or, they are waiting for me to come to Carlisle's office so they can punish me in peace. Bella would be the decoy here. But, no, she would never do that. Or would she?! Esme and Carlisle sooner or later. Might as well get it over with. I quickly found Carlisle's office, took a deep breath and knocked. No answer. I knocked again. Nothing. How weird. I tried to open the door, and it slipped open. I peeked inside. And what I saw was truly a sight. Carlisle was sitting on his chair with Esme in his lap, smoothing her hair while Esme clung to him tightly. Bella was sleeping at the couch. What the hell happened. Although I didn't want to destroy the moment, I cleared my throat to make them aware of my presence. Carlisle looked up at me with sad eyes and said "Come in, son." Esme didn't move, neither did Bella. "What happened?" I asked as I quickly closed the door behind me. Carlisle sighed. "Well it wasn't just one thing. Everything just came crashing down today. First, there were problems in Home Economics, then with the principle and even in Esme's English class. It all just had to happen today." Carlisle explained unhappily, all the while keeping an eye on Esme. "Okay, but I only understand half of it. What was it?" With a sigh, Carlisle looked at me and showed me through his thoughts. The encounter with Bella and Lauren, the meeting with the principle, Bella coming into his office crying hysterically, and finally, Esme coming in after school and telling him about her English class. I gasped. All in one day! Any my poor Bella was hurt! I quickly rushed over to her and made a quick double check. Physically, she seemed fine. But emotionally….
Bella POV
I opened my eyes to the face of an angel. My angel. I smiled, but he didn't smile back. I frowned. "What is it?" I asked him. "Bella" he said with a wary voice " I know what happened today and I'm so sorry for not being here when you needed me. But, I just had to go hunting, because I really was afraid of Car-" At that, he stopped, eyes wide. Carlisle came up behind him. "Son, why would you be afraid of me?" I was just asking myself the same question. It just didn't make sense. "Well, uhm, you see, there ähh, was this, I don't know how to put it, maybe stupid, situation this morning and I äh, I mean Esme-" "What does this have to do with Esme?" Carlisle and myself asked at the same time. Edward nervously fiddled his fingers. Never thought I would see him so flustered. Maybe I should take a picture. "Just spit it out, Edward." Carlisle encouraged him. "Okay, well, I had first period Spanish this morning, you see. And, I was a little, preoccupied with the thoughts of my classmates, so I was a little bit to slow, and I was to late for class. Esme wanted to tell you also, although she already punished me herself." Carlisle raised his eyebrows. "What was your punishment?" "I made him go through an vocal vocabulary test in front of everyone. Words like idiot, or the phrase: I will never be late again" Esme suddenly appeared next to Carlisle, smircking slightly, although her eyes still seemed a little upset. Carlisle snickered and I had to hold back my laughter. Edward looked clearly embarrassed. Another thing I would take a picture of if I had a camera right now….