Scared of Blood? by Maddyson Ruby

Pairing: Seth/OC

Rating: T

Disclaimer: I own nothing and make no profit from this. All characters you recognise belong to Stephenie Meyer.

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A lil' bit of Charlie for you today. Let me know what you think of this POV.

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Chapter 7

Charlie POV

"Hey! Sam! Emily! How are you?" I asked with a grin to my newly arrived guests.

"We've been great" Sam said with a small smile. "Planning the wedding and everything" I had to laugh at that. Sam probably didn't go near any wedding planning whatsoever. I was willing to bet it was all Emily. They moved into the house as Seth and an unknown woman came up.

"Seth! Wow, you sure have grown! Who is this lovely lady?" I asked quickly, my sociable mood taking even me by surprise. The woman by his side was beautiful in an exotic, african way. Her face seemed balanced with her large amber eyes. She smiled at me, happily tucked into Seth's side. I could see Sue behind them, watching with a fond smile.

"This is Adanne, my girlfriend" Seth introduced with pride, his eyes lighting up with the mention of Adanne. They moved to the lounge room as I carried on greeting my few guests. A host's work is never done.

Christmas. A time for your family and significant others. Me? I had a bunch of people I assumed to be supernatural beings. Why do I think this? Well, I watched Jacob Black turn into a giant animal, I have a granddaughter who looks like she's three or so but is only months old and is super smart. What about that strikes you as 'normal'?

The only normal ones were Sue, Adanne (lovely girl) and myself. I was feeling outnumbered. When it was decided that Seth was coming along too I was thrilled he was always a good kid. Now, he's rather big, kinda intimidating... His girl Adanne is a gem though. Polite, kind and she got on with everyone else like a house on fire. She fit real well.

Bella, Adanne, Sue and Emily all cooked up a storm for our christmas dinner; they pulled out all the stops. My table had never been laden with so much food before. Of course, with big guys like Sam, Jake and Seth around it wouldn't last too long. Not that I minded, there is only so many times you can have turkey in one week.

Roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes - you name it, it was there. The girls and I got the first pickings then as soon as our arms were safely by our sides again, the boys launched themselves at the food (metaphorically speaking, that is).

Then came the time to exchange gifts. I got a brand new fishing system; great fun. Best gift I'd had in a while. Nessie, of course, was spoiled rotten by all those present. She got it all. Her most noticeable gift was the woven promise bracelet Jacob gave her. Essentially it meant that one day she would be Renesmee Carlie Black. Didn't sound too bad, if I don't say so myself.

Adanne also recieved a similar gift from Seth Clearwater. Her eyes were watering and everything.

"Adanne, I know we've not been together very long but this is something that, if I have my way, will happen" Seth whispered to young Dani with such love and raw emotion that it made me, the stony, cold-hearted police chief of Forks, tear up. I thought my tear ducts had shrivelled up long ago...

"So Charlie, how's work at the station?" Sam asked a while later bringing me into the conversation.

"It's good, been busy for once" I replied, trying especially hard not to reveal classified or confidential information. "Nothing like the Seattle case in July" I admitted with a laugh, only nobody else laughed. Adanne looked as confused as I felt, but everybody else just shared one of those looks. The ones loaded with silent conversation. It made me uncomfortable to be around.

"Adanne, would you like to see some baby pictures of Bella?" I offered whilst everyone else daydreamed. It was really creeping me out about now. Adanne leapt at the offer; following me upstairs. I pulled the album out - the first picture was of a baby Bella in the hospital, complete with tag and everything. Man, my baby girl had gone and grown up.

The next picture was of Bella again, only this time Jacob was in the picture. Mud pies; classic. Both of them were covered in mud but in spite of that they were grinning like idiots.

"She was so cute, Charlie" Adanne whispered to me. "You must be very proud of the person she's grown into"

"Yeah" I admitted, turning the page to find a picture of Bella, Jacob, Seth and Leah all together. Leah was standing in the background with a odd half smile on her face. Bella and Jake were kind of slumped into the dirt, then there was Seth, he was laying spread eagle in the mud with a look of total shock on his face. If I recall correctly he had gone running across the yard before slipping and landing like that. I'd snapped that photo at just the right time. Brilliant.

"Just wait until you and Seth have kids, you'll see" I whispered, more to myself than Adanne. After a moment of silence she spoke.

"Charlie? You ever think about getting married again? Or, even dating?" she asked me seriously. I sighed, pushing the album away from me.

"Not really, I mean what would Bella think? Or Sue-" I said thoughtfully only to be cut off by Adanne.

"Bella is a grown up, Charlie" she reminded me. "All she wants is for you to be happy" she paused, locking eyes with me. "Sue? She wants you happy, too and you never know, something may happen between the two of you" she offered with a smirk. For one so sweet and cute, she sure was devious.

"Adanne!" came the terrified yell of one Seth Clearwater. Guess, he finally noticed we were missing. Figures.

"Up here, Seth!" Adanne called. Moments later his huge feet could be heard pounding up my stairs. One of these day those were gonna break and whoever was standing on them would fall through, I mused to myself.

"Adanne!" he yelled, bursting into the room. His eyes immediatly sought her out. Within seconds she was in his arms and I could tell he had no intention at all of letting her go. He picked her up bridal style and she looked over his shoulder to me.

"Just think about what I said Charlie, you deserve happiness too" she called to me.

I followed them down the stairs only to stop when I saw them caught in a passionate kiss under the mistletoe. It sent a pang of sadness through me. Adanne pulled away with a whispered 'I love you' to Seth.

As everyone left that evening, I was left with Adanne's words echoing in my mind. That girl sure gave me somrtihng to think about.