Carlisle, Bella, and the Cullen clan

Chapter 3

When we went in Carlisle's office the Cullen clan (as I had begun to think of them) was there. Alice had a big smile on her face and Edward looked very smug and satisfied sitting with his arm around Esme. I knew it had to be Esme because she was the only Cullen that I didn't know. She was smiling pretty big herself. Jasper seemed like he was ready to rescue someone, I don't know who. Rose and Emmett were just sitting there holding hands and talking quietly.

Carlisle said, "I think you know everyone except Esme. Bella this is Esme, Esme this is Bella." She came over and hugged me smiling, "I'm so happy that you and Carlisle have found each other. He has been alone way too long. But I guess he was just waiting for your soul to be born and to grow up."

Emmett said, "She has grown up real nice, too. I approve Dad."Everyone laughed at that then Emmett asks, "Do we get to call Bella, Mom?" We all started laughing again especially when I said, "Only if you want to admit your mom is younger that you."

Emmett mutters something about just being glad to have a real mother finally. I smile and laugh and give him a big hug which seems to surprise everyone.

Carlisle takes my hand and lead me to a couch, we sat down he looked so serious saying, "There are a lot of things about our family that I need to explain to you. Everyone is here so you know they support us and the feelings I have for you. I know this is fast and confusing but just know that I love you more than anything in this world. I will never hurt you and I will protect you with my life from any danger. You are absolutely safe here with us. No on in this room will ever harm you. Do you understand and believe this?"

I nodded my head and smiled; I laid my head on Carlisle's shoulder and snuggled against his side. He smiled pulling me close and wrapping his arms around me.

"Now comes the hard part." He stood up and kneeled in front of me taking both of my hands in his looking into my eyes.

"Bella, I know you have noticed things about us. Our skin is cold and hard, our eyes are a color most people have never seen and we do not come outside when the sun is shining. There are other things too, the way we smell, the sound of our voice, even the way we look, this is all to lure you and other humans to us. You are our natural prey, we are vampires. I am over 300 years old and Edward is over 100. I know this is a lot to take in, take your time, don't rush, sweetheart."

"No this explains a lot; of course it all makes sense now." I say smiling at Carlisle.

"You are not afraid of us then?"

"No why should I be, if you were going to hurt me you could have done that months ago."

"I can't believe this has not upset you. I was expecting hysterics."

"No, I mean the wolves….oops I'm not supposed to talk about that., I promised."

"The wolves at La Push? Don't worry we know them, we have a treaty with them."

"Good then I didn't betray the!"

"No sweetheart we made a treaty with their ancestor, Ephraim Black."

"Jake's great grandfather, Jake talks about him a lot."

"He was a good man, as I'm sure Jacob will be."

"Bella, does this mean we are still friends?" Alice asks.

"Of course, Alice, BFFs."

"Not friends, family," Emmett says.

Everyone agrees, Carlisle tells everyone I need to rest because of my injuries but it's only 6:00 and I'm not tires. But everyone obeys the doctor and leave hugging me as they go. Jasper who is always the quiet one smiles, hugs me and says, "Welcome to the family, I'm happy Carlisle has found you." I really believe the whole family is happy about things working out.

Carlisle closes and locks the door to his office, smiles and says, "Alone at last. I didn't think they would ever leave. Don't get me wrong I love them, but I just want to hold you for a few minutes."

I run into his arms, smiling I can't believe this man loves me. He crushes his lips to mine and holds me tight to him. Careful not to hurt me, he is so gentle. I melt into him as his hands begin to move over my body causing me to tingle and feel the fires of passion begin to build in my stomach. I begin to unbutton his shirt, he catches a hold of my hand and says, "Not yet sweetheart. Not until I talk to Charlie. I will not do anything behind his back, I need to talk to him face to face. I need to tell him I love you, I need to make my intentions toward you clear to him. I intend to court you, woo you and marry you, I will not dishonor you."

"Okay Carlisle, but in the mean time can we make out, I really need to have you hold me. I feel so much better when you hold me, my head hardly bothers me when you kiss me."

"Well then let me prescribe an uninterrupted make out session for your health then." He says laughing. As he lies down on the couch he pulls me down on top of him. His skins may be cold and hard as granite but oh Carlisle sure can kiss. His kisses took my breath away so easily. About a half an hour later Carlisle said, "Bell, my love, I need to escort you back to your room. If we are alone much longer I'm not going to be able to stop until I bury myself deep in you until you scream my name."

"That sounds good but I know you want to talk to Charlie first. Does that mean you won't come by my room tonight?"

"Honey I will be there to check on you more times than I should, I can't stay away from you."

"I don't want you to stay away from me." I blush as I say this.

"Sweetheart, I know and soon we won't have to, soon we will be able to be together."

"What if Charlie objects?"

"I will have to convince him that I am the right man for you."

"How?"

"Darling, I can be very persuasive when I want to be and believe me I want to convince Charlie."

"Okay I'll let you handle Charlie."

"What about your mother?"

"She's in Florida and has her own life. Renee has always been a little immature and if it doesn't interfere with her plans she really doesn't care. So unless she wants you for herself or is planning to sell me to highest bidder I don't think we have to worry about her."

"I would like to meet her and your step-father."

"Well, lots of luck getting her to come to Forks, she hates it here. She will want us to come to Florida."

"We could do that."

"But the sun isn't it dangerous for you?"

"No it doesn't hurt me; in fact I love the sun. It's just that if humans saw us in the sun they would know that we are different. I'll show you what I mean. I could always tell that I'm allergic to the sun. That way I could stay in all day but we could take long romantic walks on the beach in the evening."

"Could we go to Disney World?"

"I would love to take you to Disney World."

We were in my room by this time and Carlisle had rounds to make so he leaned over to kiss me. I surprised him by throwing myself into the kiss. My tongue slipped past his surprised lips and massaged the inside of his mouth. I pressed myself against him and my hands wandered all over him. I could feel him growing a very large bulge in his pants. He broke the kiss breathless and he doesn't need to breath.

"Bella, love, that almost pushed me to the point of no return," he said.

I looked down he was so big he was about to bust the zipper of his pants. I smile up at him. "Does this mean my kiss was good?" I asked as I lightly caressed the bulge in his pants.

"Yes, honey, very good. Now be a good girl and lie down I'll be back in two hours to check on you. Because you have a concussion I will wake you up every two hours to check your blood pressure and temperature."

"I'll be waiting for you."

"Sleep, you'll need it. Get lots of rest because after I talk to Charlie you won't be getting much for a while. I love you Bella."

"I love you Carlisle."