AN: Thanks to those that have read and reviewed as usual. I have had suggestions about more scenes with Bella and Edward and also Edwards punishment. Hopefully this chapter meets those suggestions.
I can't believe this is chapter 12 already but I promise you there is still some way to go. The Ages remain the same as from the last chapter. Hope you enjoy. Thanks
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Edwards POV
We pulled into the driveway and went inside just as dad came downstairs after dealing with Rosalie. We all knew what he had done but no-one dared to raise it as we didn't want to incur his wrath that was still evidently etched across his face.
I kept back whilst everyone hugged and greeted dad. It was nice to have him home for a change, although I wish it was under better circumstances. I knew I was going to get punished that was inevitable, but it was still unfair considering I had no choice in the matter.
Dad looked over at me and opened his arms motioning for a hug. I obliged and settled comfortably into the crook of his arms. As always the comfort brought on the betrayal tears I was fighting so hard to keep back.
"Ssh mate, it's over. You know your going to have to be punished too though". I looked up at dad sharply and an involuntarily shudder ripped through my body.
"No, not like that. No TV, no computer, no piano and no going out for two weeks unless you are with mummy or I are or if you are going to school. Kapieche?"
Dad set a hard line for punishments. He reckoned it always taught us to behave and remember the consequences of our actions. But this time was too much, Rosalie had started the fight and got herself into the trouble and I was being blamed.
My traitorous bottom lip wobbled with the threat of oncoming tears and I ran up the stairs and into my room, slamming my door in the process. Once safely curled up in the protection of my hidey-space of my room, I cried as I began to realise that I wouldn't be able to go to Bella's Birthday.
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Carlisle POV
I watched Edward force back the tears and walk up the stairs, slamming his door. I felt terrible but he knew not to fight his punishments.. I sighed and walked into the kitchen to meet Jasper and a hyper Alice.
"Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddddddddddddddddyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!"
You would never believe my eldest daughter was 11. I smiled and hugged Alice and Jasper and put the kettle on hoping my children's behaviour would begin to improve. I knew Edward hadn't started he fight but the fact he retaliated was enough to warrant a grounding.
"Penny for your thoughts?" My eldest child's voice broke my brooding mood and I smiled over at his large bulky frame which had got bigger since going to college.
"Just glad I didn't have this much trouble with you mate. I'm not sure what I would have done" I smiled at him whilst I poured us both a cup of coffee.
"Gone insane, run away, bury your head in sand, dye your hair…talking off which, I'm noticing a few greys there dad!" Emmett's cheeky nature won through the serious moment and I swatted at him as he scampered off with his coffee. Leaving me to do the dinner. Typical.
I helped Esme clean the kitchen before going upstairs to get the kids out of the playroom and bedroom's respectively. I hushed a ever excitable Alice down the stairs and gently knocked on Rosalie door, hugged her and sent her downstairs. They might have been misbehaving but they had to know I would never stop loving them. Finally I knocked on Edwards bedroom door.
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Edwards POV
I hastily wiped away my tears as I heard a knock at the door. "Come in" I spoke whilst trying to keep my voice level. I was laying face down on my bed and didn't realise dad had entered until he scooped me up into his arms. I continued blocking the tears which were ready to free-fall down my face.
Dad wiped a stray tear away and hugged me. "oh mate come on. It's unlike you to get to so worked up about this. What's bothering you?" Dad spoke gently, caressing my forehead and pushing my hair out of my face.
I shook my head determinedly and scrubbed my eyes until dad forcefully held my hands, preventing me from doing so. "Edward tell me please". I looked through my eyelashes at dad and hugged him tighter.
"It's….it's just I know I shouldn't have hit her back but I didn't start the fight, she was the one picking on me and now I'm being punished!" Tears continued to fall down my face and I sniffed, causing dad to hand me a tissue with a roll of his eyes.
"You don't think that because you didn't tell mummy or I about what was happening or because you hit your sister and started some more rows in my office, that you shouldn't be punished?" Dad laid it out so calmly. I shook my head fiercely.
"Care to elaborate that thought?" I took a deep breath and looked dad forcefully in the eye.
"She is the one that snuck out and took advantage of me, she's the one that swore me to secrecy, she punched me first, she was lying and…and" my breath ran out and I left my sentence hanging. Dad sat calmly throughout my rant, listening to what I had to stay. Once I finished he said nothing leaving me to think my own thoughts.
"How can you be so calm?" I questioned him, my temper beginning to flair. Dad raised his eyebrows at him and took a deep breath before commenting.
"because your are entitled to have your own say son. However my question still remains the same. You had an input with all of those events. I have spoken to Rosalie, she did not swear you to secrecy, she merely warned you not to tell me. However you have many siblings you could have spoken to…."
I cut him off, my temper finally losing control. "LIKE THEY WOULD BELIEVE ME. THEY WOULD ALL SUPPORT ROSALLIE. NONE OF YOU UNDERSTAND. THE ONLY PERSON THAT DOES IS BELLA AND NOW YOUR TAKING ME AWAY FROM HERE. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT I HATE YOU!"
I felt terrible as soon as those word's crossed my mouth and I began to sob harder. I looked up to see dad fighting his own temper whilst juggling trying not to cry.
"Can I suggest young man, that you stay up here and think about what you have said and what you can do to ensure this doesn't happen. Before, I was thinking about letting you go to Bella's party as I knew how close you two are. However, that will not be happening and I don't think your going to be going anywhere as a treat for the next month. You can also phone her after dinner is finished and explain to her why that wont be happening. DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!"
I wailed in response and buried my head under my pillow as I heard dad quietly leave the room. How could I have been so stupid. I curled up in a ball and sobbed loudly, throwing my books at the wall as I let my temper die down.
I must have fallen asleep as the next thing I knew, was that mum was giving me some dinner and told me dad wanted to see me in the living room after I was finished. I ate quietly and quickly and slowly made my way downstairs where dad was waiting.
Wordlessly he passed me the phone and I knew what he expected. I dialled her number and waited for her to pick up. Luckily Bella answered it after two rings.
"Hello?" she sounded breathless and I heard a 'oomph' which caused me to smile softly.
"Hey Bella" I spoke quietly biting my lip.
"Edward, how are you, you ok?" Bella was jubilant as always and my chest heaved at the thought of not being able to see her. Might as well get it over with.
"Hey.. yeah listen, I'm grounded, very long story and I won't be able to make your party. I'm really sorry."
"Oh, that's ok, you and me can go out when your not grounded!" Bella's joy made me smile and I laughed softly letting the tears fall. I looked up to see dad tapping his watch and I hastily said my goodbyes and promised to call her when as she put it, I was no longer a 'convict'.
I hung up and passed the phone back to dad and began to walk upstairs.
"Edward" I turned around and saw dad with his arms open motioning for a hug. I ran to him and curled into his side sobbing, refusing to move.
"Da…ddy I'm sorry I didn't mean it. I love you all more than anything I didn't mean it" dad put his hand over my mouth and kissed my forehead.
"Your forgiven. Still grounded but forgiven. I'm proud of you that wasn't an say task. Maybe next time you'll think" I nodded fiercely causing him to chuckle and kiss my head again.
"now go on my little convict. Go and have a shower and get some sleep. You can clean your room tomorrow!" I grinned sheepishly and dad sent me on my way with a playful tap to my bum.
I passed Rose on the stairs and I hugged her fiercely. "I love you and I'm sorry" were the only things we both said before heading into your respective rooms. Grounding's suck and this was going to be a looooooong month.
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Sorry this has taken so long. I've been really busy. Im not totally satisfied with this chapter so but it's the ebst I can do. The next time will be Edwards and Bella's school antics.
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