Ok so I think this will be the last chapter if this story. I probably will write other "Little Edward" stories but I think it's time to wrap this story up. So here it is.
My world is crashing to a fiery end. My baby, my sweet little boy has decided it was time he acted like a big boy and call me Dad and not Daddy. WHY! Why does my darling angle want to do this to me? How could he be so cruel? I really do believe my heart has shattered. It hurts so badly.
You may think it isn't that big of a deal but it's just one more thing that reminds me that Edward is growing and won't be with me for very long.
I'm going to die.
"Hey Dad!" Edward came bounding into my office, a smile plastered on his face. "Hi son, what are you so happy about?" My eight year-old rummaged about in his knapsack for a moment before pulling out a sheet of wrinkled paper. "I got the highest grade on my math test dad! I only missed one!" I smiles as he handed me the test. "That's wonderful Edward. How did you do on your science test?"
His smile faltered. "Did you see I got all my multiplication problems right?"
"Yes I did. How about your science test?"
"I even got the word problem right." He said nervously. "Edward, may I see your math test?" He bit his bottom lip. "Um."
"Edward, show me your science test please." Ever so slowly he reached back into his knapsack and pulled out a balled up piece paper. Carefully unraveling it I had to bite back a smile. "Well, I think I see your problem Edward." He looked up at me sheepishly. "I think writing 'Science is stupid' for every answer you didn't know might have contributed to your poor grade."
"But I did good on my math test." He said weakly. I let a small smile grace my lips. "That you did, and I'm proud of you for it." I kissed his forehead lightly. "But your science test leaves something to be desired. You told me you studied for this test."
"I did, just not for very long." He kept his head bowed. "Edward, please look at me." Slowly he raised his bronze head. "I'm sorry dad, but I don't like science."
"I know you don't Edward, but you need to try harder. I want you to do your best in school." He nodded sullenly. "Ok dad, I'll try." I kissed the top of his head. "Good boy. Now go up to your room and study for an hour." He gave me a quizzical look. "I have to punish you somehow. Making you study science for the afternoon seems fair enough." An unhappy pout formed on his lips, I allowed myself a laugh. "Please Edward; I could always ground you instead."
"No! Please dad, Bella's birthday party is tonight."
"You can go to her party, after you've studied. Come on, I'll help you." Edward groaned as I lead him upstairs, mumbling something about me being a tyrant, or something.
As the afternoon went on Edward began to get antsy, looking at the clock to see how much time was left until he could get ready to go to Bella's. Finally, with an unhappy sigh, I sent him off to get cleaned up before he went to the party. I've never seen him take a bath so willingly before.
He came downstairs, his hair combed and neat, for once, and he wore his church close. "Well, don't you look nice." He nodded, smiling. "I want to look good for Bella!" Isn't he supposed to think girls are icky? I smiled sadly looking at the clock. "You should get going bub; you don't want to be late." He nodded, grabbed his coat and neatly wrapped package, and went out the door. I stood, watching my baby walk down the block, feeling a painful sensation in my chest. For a minute I thought I might cry, but I quickly reigned myself in and went out the back door. With Edward gone for the evening I might as well take advantage and go for a hunt.
I hadn't really hunted in a while. I lived off of small animals that came around our house, mice, squirrels, rabbits; I hadn't really had many decent meals since I took Edward in. So that evening, instead of making myself sick with sorrow I went out and took down two deer and a coyote. Feeling very full, I took my time walking home.
The evening breeze gently rustled against me, bringing the sweet scent of the woods to me. I breathed in deep, allowing the scent to take over my thoughts for a minute before continuing home. As soon as I got through the back door, I heard Edward entering through the front. He looked happy and rather tired, his eyes drooped and he yawned every few minutes.
"Hello baby, did you have fun tonight?" I asked as I picked him up. He smiled and nodded into my shoulder. "It was great. Bella loved the book I got her, and we played games, and Bella picked me to be her partner in the three-legged race. We won." He slurred. "That's wonderful Edward. Sounds like you had fun." He nodded again, eyes closing fully. I chuckled to myself as I headed upstairs to get him ready for bed.
After changing him into his pajamas and attempting to brush his teeth, I put my snoozing son into his bed and tucked him in. "Goodnight Edward." I whispered as I kissed his forehead. Little arms wrapped around my neck as a soft kiss was placed on my cheek. "Goodnight daddy, I love you."
My heart nearly burst with happiness. "I love you too baby." I said as I slipped out of the room.
Yes, my Edward was growing up, but I wouldn't miss it for the world.
He would always be my little Edward.
The End…for now.
Hope you enjoyed it. If not, I'm sorry.