One look. Two looks. Three looks. I slapped him upside the head.
"Fuck you Edward" Emmett muttered nursing his head and he still had to nerve to look four times. Once at me, to Bella, back to me, Bella, and finally landing on me again with his stupid grin.
"Emmett McCarthy is on my couch with three men who look like they're hyped up on steroids" A voice said slowly with a loud clunk of boots on the hardwood floor. I froze and bit my lip. Demetri's unemotional face didn't change but the corners of his mouth did lift up a little when he saw his brother's frozen and scared expressions.
"Oh hey daddy. Emmett helped make dinner so you should thank him. The three men are Edward's uncles they came for a surprise visit" Bella explained from the kitchen and Charlie walked over to the living room with a confused expression as he plopped in his recliner.
"Mr. Greene said none of Edward's family could be traced" He asked suspiciously as Bella handed him a can of Vitamin R. She took a seat next to me and I bit my lip harder as my pulse increased slightly. Demetri saw this and gave a small snort and mild smile. I glared and he simply shrugged.
"Mr. Swan, we were informed about our mother's sickness in Brazil from an e-mail from Eleazar. When I asked where Edward would be staying when he and Carmen took off to Brazil he told me he was staying with the chief of police of their town. You see, my brothers and I work over seas in Iraq and our deployment lasts a few more years. We simply wanted to check up on our nephew, since you know we can't look after him ourselves. We're very grateful you took him into your care and are keeping him out of trouble; we know his track record isn't great and we believe this can be very beneficial for him. So thank you" Demetri said with a smile and the chief's face was priceless. Bella was trying to hide her amusement and the chief nodded.
"I completely understand the reasons you guys aren't able to take Edward in, and I admire you three for fighting for our country so thank you for that. I don't mind Edward being here, and as for his track record he's actually been keeping out of trouble. It's not a problem; he helped with dinner, and doesn't cause any ruckus around here so he's good." Charlie smiled. Bella nudged me softly and grinned giving me a small thumb up.
"Thanks Chief" Demetri smiled and the two shook hands.
"Are you boys staying for thanksgiving dinner?" Charlie asked and the three smiled. Chief smiled back then headed upstairs with his can of Vitamin R.
"You actually spoke D, I'm proud" Aro smiled .Demetri shrugged and nodded.
"I couldn't let you two speak for Edward. You would mess it up and I am known for being the best with words though I don't speak often, but for these circumstances we deal with often I have to speak like the mature adult and not like the little kid stuck in a thirty year olds body like you two morons" He said and his two brothers scoffed and rolled their eyes.
"Whatever you're just jealous we can still have fun!" Felix said and Aro stuck his tongue out at Demetri.
"Exactly my point" Demetri said quietly and went back into his silent and observant mode.
"Do you want to help me set the table?" Bella asked me looking at me with wide brown eyes. I opened my mouth to answer but when no noise came out I nodded. She smiled and held out a hand to help me off the couch. I took his and I saw Emmett making a sexual gesture and I glared at him. The other two bimbos followed his example and did the same thing.
"Here take the other end of the tablecloth and lay it on the other end of the table and smooth it out" She instructed and I did as she asked. It was quiet as we smoothed out the large light orange tablecloth and it felt awkward with the silence.
"What time is your family coming over?" I asked. She shrugged.
"In a little while. My mother doesn't exactly have a time. She comes and goes as she pleases" She says with a light sigh and began setting the table.
"So, your uncles they're really…interesting" Bella said. I snorted.
"No they're as immature as Emma is" I said. She giggled at that and nodded.
"She's probably more mature than they are" She giggled. I chuckled and nodded.
"Probably" I agreed. She placed the last for on the head table seat and stared at her creation.
"There's nothing else to do now. Want to do some Bio homework?" She asked. I raised a brow at her and she nodded.
"Thought so. Let's play 20 questions" She said. I stared at her. What were we in second grade?
"Sure" I said. I didn't have that much to lose.
"Okay. First pet" She asked and took a seat in a chair. I took one as well and played with the tablecloth.
"It was a black cat my mom rescued from the shelter. We named him October" I chuckled. "First word"
"Carrot. My mother used to feet me mashed up carrots I suppose they were my favorite" She smiled. "Favorite color"
"Orange. It's different, not the most favorite of colors. It's the one most people choose last out of the color spectrum. It resembles my hair" I explained and ran a hand through it. "First award"
"Best effort. I was three and I never understood the game of soccer. I went for the wrong goals and tripped over my own two feet even with my shoes perfectly tied. I'm still clumsy" She said amused. "What happened to your parents?"
I didn't answer. I couldn't. Even I didn't know the answer to that question. It made me realize I needed to know the answer to that question.
"I don't know" I said flatly to her, concentrating on the tablecloth.
"That doesn't make any sense" Bella said. I gave her a glare telling her to drop it. She did and got up ad went to the kitchen.
A half hour later Bella's family showed up. They all hugged and greeted and soon we were all sitting at the table. The food was amazing and for a while the only sound you could hear was forks and knives against plates.
"So Aro how long are you and your brothers here?" Ebony asked. Aro sighed and leaned back.
"We have to ship out in a week, so we're here to fit in as much time as we can" He said with a smile and gave me a thumbs up. I stared at him until he put it down and I felt a foot tap mine. I looked up and it was Ella. She gave me a sly look and went back to eating her food listening to the conversation between her dad and Charlie. The tapping went to rubbing and then trying to play footsie. I played her back, not that I liked her that way, but because I could. She would be gone in two days and then I would never see her again. She looked surprised I played back but gave me a small smile and a wink. Bella caught that and gave the 'look'.
"So Edward any word from your parents?" Elliot asked and I shook my head.
"No, not yet. They've called a few times but I was always in class so I couldn't answer it. The time schedules suck" I said playing along with the scenario they were in Brazil.
"Oh well don't worry they'll be in touch" He smiled and I nodded.
The dinner was uneventful and there wasn't much talk. Bella stabbed her food most of the time but other than that it was really boring.
The adults went into the TV room to talk and have coffee and pie Emmett and I snuck upstairs for a smoke on the roof.
"So what's up you dude, you going to tap it soon?" Emmett asked winking at me. I groaned and took a much needed drag of my cigarette.
"Leave me the fuck alone about that Emmett" I said aggravated by him.
"No I'm serious here, when are you going to tell her you like her?" He asked and I shrugged.
"I don't know. I might" I said. He rolled his eyes and took a long drag.
"You are being ridiculous. You need to open that trap and say 'Bella I like you. Will you let me tap that tight ass?'" He asked. I pushed him a little, carefully not to push him off the roof.
"Emmett shut the fuck up your so stupid" I said. Not everything is about getting a nice piece of ass. Emmett is still pining over Rosalie, Bella's friend.
"Yeah! And while I ask Bella you ask Rosalie. We'll tap them together" I said sarcastically but Emmett took it seriously.
"You are a fucking genius! No seriously that's amazing, when are we going to do this?" He asked excitedly. It's a good thing Emmett's good looking because his brain won't get him anymore.
"You're a bigger idiot than I thought. I was joking" I groaned. He laughed and lit another cigarette. We both had two cigarettes before getting off the roof and coming downstairs. Bella was sitting at the kitchen counter eating pie and cleaning up. The adults were outside with a bonfire and Ella and Emmy were on the couch half-asleep. Easton was outside taking sips of his dad's beer while he wasn't looking. I missed doing small things with my dad. I missed being able to talk to him like Bella does with Charlie. It's a decision that I would follow through tonight. No matter where I ended up I had to know I tried.
"Hey Edward I thought it should be me who told you before the two others came here, but Aro, Felix, and I have been called on about the case and we're flying into Maine tonight and coming back tomorrow night. It's just one day and another agent will be on his way tomorrow morning to stay with you during the day until we get back." Demetri said and clapped my shoulder. He was more of a father figure than a protective agent. I knew he had a daughter from the details Jenks told me about my agents.
"Demetri, why are you protecting me than at home with your family?" I asked. Demetri's face tensed and he looked to the floor glaring at his feet.
"My ex-wife thought it would be best if my job didn't involve Luciana and put her in danger. I agreed because although I miss my daughter everyday I know she's safe with her mother and no longer in risk to be hurt because of my profession. I see her about two times every four months, none of us like that arrangement but it's for her safety" He said still looking at his feet. I understood why he acted the way he did. He just wanted his daughter back. He hadn't fathered her in months and that's because kids like me get in the way. If I could close my case, it would be one less risk to his daughter and more time with her.
"I'm sorry about that. I wish there was something I could do" I said. He shook his head and looked at me. He looked young to be a father but then again most people hide their age well.
"There's not convincing my ex-wife. She's as stubborn as your Bella" He said with a small smile. I kept a straight face.
"She's not my Bella" I murmured. Demetri gave me a look that told me he saw through the bullshit.
"I'm not stupid Edward, I know what I see" HE said. I sighed and rubbed my scalp.
"I have no clue what to do. I barely the girl and now I want to give her a hug" I said. He burst out laughing at me and I was happy to see him let loose a little and not be such an adult.
"A hug? Really? Don't you mean you want to tell her how you feel and then kiss her brains out?" He teased. I rolled my eyes at this nonsense and we went back to the others. Bella was sitting there in a pair of shorts and hoodie with a small blanket over her. She shivered and I wanted nothing more than to give her my leather jacket and wrap it over her tiny shoulders. The spot next to her on the patio couch was free and that's where I took it.
The rest of the night was quiet except for a little small talk and the crackling of the fire. We all ate s'mores and Bella's family left wishing her good bye as they left tomorrow morning and her mother promised to call once they landed in Phoenix. Emmett got a ride home with Renee on the way to the hotel.
"Okay Edward we're going now. Be safe and Caius will be here in the morning to look after you while we're gone" Demetri smiled and clapped my shoulder. Demetri ruffled my head with a stupid grin and Aro gave me a noogie then a wedgie and the three left. Even though they are the most annoying and immature adults I know I hope we stayed in touch after the case ended and they were free of me.
On my way upstairs I began to think about my plan. I would pack my clothes, take all the necessary things I would need for my phone and other electronics, some food, break into my house and take all the money in the safe behind Carmen's closet then leave in the middle of the night on my way to finding my parents. I still had a debit card and checking a checking account in case I needed more money.
I waited until it was late in the night where Charlie was asleep and Bella would be in bed reading to herself and not see me sneak out of m house. I had my motorcycle and I would fill it up at the gas station before heading on my road trip. I began to pack my clothing and stuff it into my duffle bag along with phone charger and other necessary needs. My plan was actually working until Bella chose that moment to walk in and catch me in the act with wide eyes.
"Edward where are you going?" She asked. I looked her dead in the eye and told her the truth. She may be the first girl I truly had feelings for and who knows next time I would see her. Maybe I wouldn't.
"To find my parents and get Carmen and Eleazar back." I answered hefting my duffle bag over my shoulder and slipping on my shoes. I only had my leather jacket and matching leather Vans to protect me from the harsh winds but then again that's what my debit cards for.
"And you're going alone?" Bella yelled in a hushed tone. The world isn't a horrible place and a lot of people travel alone.
"Yeah a lot of people travel by themselves" I say with a convincing tone in my voice. Bella held up a finger telling me to hold on a moment and while I waited for her I checked everything over. Toiletries, clothes, electronic needs, bike keys, I was all set. Then Bella showed up at the door with a medium sized back with the same stuff I had and she was dressed in jeans and a tank top with a zip up jacket over. Her hair from the braid she wore earlier was out and falling over his shoulders in tight waves.
"I'm coming with you" She says determined and I felt all the blood drain from my face.
"Fuck no Bella, it's too dangerous I can handle it by myself and I'm perfectly capable of handling this on my own. Stay here and be safe" I told her and began to make my way out of my room. It was quiet and I made my steps light and Bella followed behind following my actions.
"Edward I have nothing tying me down to this town. A father and school that's pretty much it. I'm not letting you do this alone and without someone there to help you along the way. I've been waiting to leave this town forever now and this is finally my chance" She said looking at me with pleading doe eyes. Her slight pout made me give in right then and there until I remembered her police chief father.
"What about Charlie? He'll be worried sick" I said trying to make her see the damn light. She didn't.
"He has to let go of me for college eventually. He'll just be doing it a year early. Please Edward, I need to go" She said softly and I bit my lip. As much as I wanted her to be safe and stay in this dinky town that face she was giving me was not helping me at all.
"Okay. You can come. But it anything happens I am completely blaming you, it wasn't my idea for you to come" I said and she smiled.
"Thank you!" Bella squealed and hugged me tightly with a light kiss on my cheek. I about died. She went ahead in front of me and unlocked the door and left it open for me. I closed it tightly and watched her walk over to the bike and take one of the helmets from under the seat and put it on. She looked ridiculously cute and I sighed.
"May the lord forgive me for doing this" I whispered and headed over to my bike. We stuffed our bags in the back of the bike and stationed them down so they couldn't possibly fall off. They were nice and tight.
"Edward are you going to get on?" Bella whispered. I nodded and hopped on putting the helmet on my head and revving the bike to life. Bella slid in behind me and grabbed my waist as I pulled out slowly.
Lord help me.
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