Stable Boy Ch. 4 Gravity

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Stable Boy Chapter 4: Gravity

As Charlie and I were walking out towards the parking lot, I happened to notice, an old faded red Chevy pick up truck, from what looked to the early 1950's. It. Was. Cute!

"Bella, this here is my gift to you. It's a 1953 Chevrolet Pick-Up Truck; I figured you would like your own vehicle to drive around in. I hope you like it, if not I can always return it. It's an automatic, so you don't have to worry about it being manual-" I cut him off.

"Dad, I love it, and can't wait to drive it." I told Charlie truthfully.

"You can drive it right now if you wish. I can tell you the directions to the house." Charlie offered.

"Thanks, but I'm pretty tired. It's not the easy to sleep on a train." I explained.

"That's okay, I understand." He said. With that, he took my bag, and my suitcase, and put them in the bed of the truck. The ride to Charlie's was peacefully quiet. The train station was only a 15 minute from the house. When we pulled up, I noticed that the house was different from when I had last seen it.

"Did you do something different to the house?" I asked.

"Why yes, I did. I repainted it with the help of some of the local boys that work here on the farm with me. Oh, maybe later on, would you like to see some of the livestock I just bought from a recent auction?" Charlie asked me.

"Uh yeah, sure, and the house looks really nice; you guys did a really great job." I replied.

"Thanks!" He grinned really big.

The house was a typically small farm house. It has white all wood siding and blue painted around the door and window frames. It looked like a doll house! When I walked into Charlie's house for the first time in years, I noticed that there were changes in here as well. "What happened to the old carpeting that was in here?" I asked Charlie.

"I got tired of it, and had the boys help me rip it up, and lay down some hardwood. Do you like it? It's American Cherry wood." It seemed as if he really wanted my opinion on it.

"I do like it. It's a whole lot better than the carpeting was. That's for sure." I said." So, would you like to tell me who these neighborhood boys are that you keep talking about?" I asked him.

"Sure! The boys are, Edward, and Emmett Cullen, and Jasper Hale. They're a bunch of good hard working young men." Charlie said.

"I don't remember them from any of the times I've been here. Are they new here?" I asked.

"Yep, they moved here about two years ago, right after your last visit. Their mother, Esme, is an interior designer. Carlisle is the head doctor of the Emergency Room, and the head surgeon too. He's a really nice fella. Let's see...along with the three boys, they have a daughter your age, Alice." He explained.

"That sounds pretty cool!" I said, "But, not to be rude, how come Jasper's last name is Hale, and not Cullen?"

"Jasper was adopted." Charlie said.

"Oh, okay."

"Hey, if you feel up to it, maybe later we could go over there and you can meet them? I just know that, they can't wait to meet you." He asked.

"I'm not sure if I really want o go over there today, since I just got here, I'd rather just get my stuff all unpacked and, relax afterwards." I Told Charlie. He understood and left me to my stuff. Before I start unpacking, I went to the kitchen to see what I could make as a snack.

When I opened the fridge, I was surprised to find it practically bare. "Cha-Dad!" I yelled out to him. "Yeah Bells?" he replied.

"Can you come here a minute?" When he finally meandered to the door frame, I asked, "Where's all the food!" Seriously, does he ever eat?

"Oh, I normally always eat over there at the Cullen's for dinner, or they bring it here. At times, my friend Sue Clearwater, will bring over a dish as well, or buy groceries and cook me something here. All other times I eat out at the local diner." He just shrugged like it was no big deal. I just looked at him.

"What?" He asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Seriously, you don't cook?" I questioned him, "What about all times I've visited, we've ate here?" At least that's what I remembered.

"Well, normally I'd just get food delivered when you were busy playing outside. Plus, the last time I tried to cook something; I nearly burnt the whole house down. Bells, I can scorch water!" I didn't know whether to laugh or feel really sorry for him.

I guess that means I'll have to make a trip to the grocery store sometime soon. At least I know how to cook, and like it as well, seeing as how he won't be doing any of that anytime soon. "I'm going to go and unpack my stuff; then I'll go to the store and get some groceries for this house. Seeing as I'd hate for you to starve." With that, I smiled, and headed to my room, thinking about how may be able to thank my mom in the future sometime, for making the decision for me to stay with Charlie. It was slowly starting to get easier for me to be around him.

After about an hour of unpacking, I didn't have that much stuff, I grabbed my toiletries, and headed to the only bathroom in his house. The smell of my wild strawberry shampoo, and the hot water, just melted all the knots of worry, stress, and tension, out of my body and down the drain. Ahhh... Heaven. I stayed in the shower, until the water ran cold; then I stepped out and wrapped myself in a warm fluffy towel.

When I went to grab my clothes, to put them on, I realized that I didn't bring them with me, and that they were still lying on my bed, in my room. "Oh crap! Oh crap! Okay Bella, think. You can do this, it's just a quick seven second sprint from here to your room; you can do this. Charlie will still be in the living room most likely watching whatever game happens to on the television." So with a deep breath, I unlocked the door, and with a quick count to three, I flung it open and with one hand keeping the towel in place I quickly made my way to my room.

I was almost there, when I heard, "Bells?" Shit! Charlie.

"Yeah Dad?" What in the world could he possibly want now?

"Come in here, there's someone that I'd, like for you to meet!" He yelled out to me.

"Well, uh, could you give minute?" I asked.

"Sure, but hurry up!" With that, I ran the rest of the way to my room. I hurriedly through my clothes on, an old faded concert tee, and a pair of jeans, and brushed my hair; then I made my way to the living room.

When I walked in, I saw Charlie talking to a short, pixie like girl, with black spiky hair. Charlie spotted me first. "There you are Bella! I'd like you to meet Carlisle and Esme's little girl, Alice Cullen. Alice, this is my daughter Isabella, or Bella as she likes to be referred to as." He smiled.

"Hi Bella! I'm Alice, its sooo nice to finally meet you! Charlie here has told me so much about you already! I can tell we'll be the best of friends!" The girl, Alice, quickly blurted out.

"Um... It's nice to meet you too, Alice." I went to stick my hand out for her to shake, but she quickly by-passed it, and engulfed me a tight squeeze. I was shocked, so I just awkwardly hugged her back.

"Well, it was nice to meet you Bella, but I've gotta go now. I wasn't supposed to be here to begin with. I was expected to be home about ten minutes ago. I told her I was just dropping a book off at the library, so I'll see you again soon Bella! Bye Charlie!"

"That was exhausting." I laughed, "She sure is something else."

"She sure is! From what the Cullen's have told me, she's always been that way." He chuckled.

"Well I think I'm gonna go to the store now, we need some food in this house. Oh, I almost forgot, where would the closest grocery store be?" I didn't want to get lost searching all over the town, so I decided to ask instead.

"That would be the Save-A-Lot, it's just two and a half miles down the road from here." he said, "You'll make a right out of here, and stay straight for about a mile and a half, then make another right at the stop light; keep on that road and it'll be on the left."

Okay, that sounds simple enough. "Thanks, Dad!" I grabbed my cell phone and wallet, and started to leave when Charlie stopped me. "Hold up a second Bells, I forgot to give you some money! Here, should sixty dollars be enough until I get paid next week?"

"Sixty should be plenty, if not I have some money should it go over." I said. Just as I started to leave again, he pulled me into a quick, tight embrace.

"I'm so glad you're here with me, now. I've missed you so much." He said with a lot of emotion in his voice. I didn't know how to respond, so I just hugged him back. He finally let go so I could get to the store. "You be careful, and call me if you have any trouble at all."

"I will! Bye!" I at last was able to leave. I followed Charlie's directions to the "T", and found myself there in no time at all. It did take me a while to find a good parking spot. I made my way across the parking lot, noticing how a lot of the cars looked as old as mine. At least I'll be fitting in. I did happen to notice an expensive looking car at the far end of the lot. From where I was though, I couldn't make out what kind it was, only that it was silver. Finally making it into the store, I got a cart and took out my list of things to get. I decided to start off with getting produce first, and then make my way around the store to get the rest of the stuff.

As I was finishing up getting the last of the items on my list, I started to exit the isle. That was when I crashed, right into another person's cart. Damn it, not even a full day here, and I'm already embarrassing myself. This is what I get for not looking where I'm going.

"Sorry,"

"Sorry," We both said at the same time.

"No, really it's my fault," A deep, smooth, voice said. That's when I looked up... Holy panty dropper this guy is stunning. He has beautiful grass green eyes, messy bronze hair, a lithe build, and a smile that's to die for. I felt my face start to heat up. "I should've paid to attention to where I was going."

"That's okay, really." I managed to squeak out. This guy is seriously making me want to melt with the intense way he's looking at me, "I should've looked to see if anyone was coming around the corner."

"How about it's both of our faults?" He asked.

"Sure, I can agree with that." I managed a smile.

"I'm Edward by the way, and you are..."

"Bella, Bella Swan." I said.

"Well, Bella, Bella Swan, you wouldn't happen to be Charlie Swan's long lost daughter would you?"

"Yeah, that's me. You wouldn't happen to be Esme and Carlisle Cullen's son would you?" I asked.

"Yes, I am. How'd you know?" he questioned.

"Charlie told me. He also said a lot about your bothers and sister too. Also, I happened to have met Alice, right before I came here." I told him. He was still looking at me those intense green eyes.

"Really now? I was wondering why she bounced in through the door with a big smile on her face. So, what did you think of my sister?"

"Truthfully?" He nodded. "She's pretty overwhelming, and she's also really nice though."

"She is!" Edward chuckled. "Well I better finish up getting these groceries, so mom can fix dinner, and Emmett can quit whining about how she never makes his favorite dish. So, I'll be seeing you around."

As we were walking away, I heard him stop. "Hey Bella! It was nice bumping into you! Pun intended!" He yelled out with a laugh. I saw everyone turn their heads my way. I think my face just went into flames. Oh jeez! Once he was out of sight, I quickly made my way to the frozen foods, my day calls for a nice big pint of some Half Baked by Ben and Jerry.

I finally made my way to the registers with out bumping into Edward. My sanity couldn't afford another run in with the Greek God Edward Cullen. I'm hoping our next encounter will go a lot more smoothly.

At last, I got to the registers, and checked out. Immediately, I made my way out the doors and started the walk to my truck. I was almost to it, when I started to feel as if somebody was watching me. I looked around, only to see those intense grass green eyes staring straight at me from the far end of the lot. Edward. He was standing right next to the expensive silver car I noticed earlier. Once he saw me looking back at him, he did something totally unexpected. He winked at me. Yes, Edward Cullen, Greek God, totally just winked at me. I was stunned and frozen to my spot, jaw opened. He saw my expression, and did a full out belly laugh. Oh my. I kept staring at him until he ducked into his car and drove off still laughing.

It took the sound of a car horn to get me out of my daze. The rest of the way to my truck, I just couldn't stop thinking about what had just taken place, with Edward in the store, and in the parking lot. I finally made it to my truck, and managed to get the groceries piled in the bed of, it in no time, and headed back to Charlie's. I couldn't really think of it as home yet, maybe one day soon, but not right now.

A/N: Thanks for sticking with me guys! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'm not sure when I'll be able to update again, because I have a lot going on these couple of months coming up, like my 23rd birthday on the 22nd, a family function in October, and my cousin's wedding in November. So just bear with me please, and REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!

~Miss Impact 3