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Previously on 'You Found Me'

Once we got there, Bella ran out of the car and into her father's arms before I could even get out myself. She looked so happy to see them. It made me smile.

"Oh, and I almost forgot," she says motioning for me to come forward. "Mom, Dad, you remember Edward."

Chapter 5: Christmas Day

EPOV

In a way, I know I shouldn't feel nervous about meeting Charlie but I really am - even in the car ride to the house I was shaking slightly. As Bella was giving me instructions, she was taking my mind off of it without even knowing, but not even that could stop it. I just kept worrying about what Charlie must be thinking. He doesn't know about Bella freezing out there but he does know about her spending the night. What if he thinks that we're together?

'Get real Edward,' I think to myself. 'He wouldn't think that.'

I know he'll think we both slept in my bed. I mean, we didn't, but it wouldn't stop the man from-

"Hello Edward, Merry Christmas. It's good to see you again." Charlie greets to me holding out his hand for me to shake. I didn't even realize I was here already.

I reach out and shake his hand. "Merry Christmas, Mr. Swan. It's always been a pleasure." I say, barely rescuing myself from utter embarrassment.

"Edward, it's so nice to see you again." says Renée, embracing me with one of her world-famous hugs. She was always a caring woman.

"It's nice to see you too." I reply.

Clapping his hands loudly, Charlie opens the door. "Why don't we all go inside? I'm sure you kids must be starving."

"I don't know if"

"Edward, shut up and eat with us." Bella says, grabbing my hand and dragging me inside with her. I can't help but laugh. Swans don't take no for an answer.

The inside of the house looks like something from a catalog. It was beautiful but then Renée always did love to decorate. I remember driving by Bella's house and it would always be decorated for just about every holiday that passed by. The inside wasn't much different. In the living room, there was a fireplace with three stockings over it. Right next to it was a giant Christmas tree that reached the ceiling. It was so tall; there wasn't even a star on top of it. It was all very simple and just made you feel at home from the moment you stepped inside.

Bella runs off to the kitchen after her mom to help with the food leaving me with Charlie. He smiles her way then turns to me with a friendly smile.

"You know I can't name one time she's acted that excited after coming home."

"I'm sure she's just happy to be out of the storm."

"Maybe, or maybe it's because you're here with her." he says giving me a knowing look.

"She doesn't share those feelings for me, she only sees me as a friend." I respond, trying to convince myself of the same thing.

"Keep telling your-self that," He mutters back.

"The food is ready!" Renée yells from the kitchen before I can say anything back.

Lunch is good, if you discount the little remarks from both Charlie and Renée about grandchildren and how they could have my eyes. Bella didn't seem to mind the comment and even added that if we did have children, they should have her hair.

After lunch, Charlie passed out 4 beers for all of us and invited us to the basement/game room to witness a game of pool between him and Bella. Charlie won, only letting Bella get 3 balls in. I should have never let Renée make that bet with me, quickest loss of $5 I've ever had. After the match is done, Charlie rushed to turn on the football game claiming if he didn't watch, his team would lose.

"You're always watching that damn game!" Renée says.

"Hush woman, a man needs his games. Isn't that right Edward?" he says turning to me.

I laugh, "Don't turn this on me. I'm not getting in the middle of this."

Eventually, Renée gives in and we end up all sitting on the couches watching the game.

"Edward?" Bella whispers.

"Yeah,"

"Watch this."

I look to her confused about what she's talking about. Silently she shakes her head and points to her mother.

All of a sudden, I see Renée pop up, pointing at the screen.

"What the hell was that #26! He was right there! You let him run right past you!"

I look back at Bella. What the hell?

"She doesn't know their names, just their numbers." she laughs. Who would have thought?

Being at the Swan's house made me wish they were my family.

Once the game was over, Charlie pulled me into the Kitchen.

"Edward, I need to thank you."

"What for?"

"I...I've never seen my daughter look so happy. She's just so free now that you're here. I don't know how you did it but she's not keeping to herself while here. She's actually acting like she want to be here, for once."

"Charlie, Bella loves you and her mother very much."

"I don't doubt it. But from the moment she went into junior year she's been dying to get out of here. Even when she visits she's not happy."

I look at him, confused. "Today she looked as though she was on cloud nine, what do you mean she's not happy?"

"She's not usually like this. You're making her happy. As horrible as it is to say, I'm glad she got lost in that storm. Had she not, she wouldn't be acting like this. You're bringing out the person I always knew my daughter to be. Thank you" he says pulling me into a hug. Not knowing how to respond; I awkwardly hug him back. "Tell anyone I hugged you and I'll deny it." he says pulling away.

"Yes sir." I respond smiling. At least I know now that he isn't out to get me.

Not long after my conversation with Charlie, Bella and her mother enter the room. We're all laughing as Charlie makes fun of his wife because of her reactions to the game.

"So how long are you staying this time?" Charlie asks earning a punch to the gut from his wife. "Ow!"

"It's okay Mom," Bella laughs. "I was planning on staying 'til New Years. I have work on the 2nd."

I didn't even realize that Bella would have to go back soon. What happens after?

"About that, I know you were planning on staying here during your visit, but I'm afraid the only room we can offer you is the couch." Renée tells Bella, while sharply turning towards Charlie. "Your father here refused to turn the extra bedroom into a guest room, so now it's his office."

"If I had known that Bella was going to visit more often I would have..."

"Dad, it's okay. There are plenty of hotels around, I can just stay at one of them." Bella says, trying to save her father from making the matter worse.

"Don't be silly. We can't possibly allow you to pay for a hotel." Renée dismisses.

"We'll pay for it." Charlie offers.

"It's too much money. I can't let you pay-"

"You could stay with me," I nearly shout, out without a second thought. What am I thinking? She's not going to want to.

Everyone turns to me with shock clearly written on their faces. Was the idea really that shocking?

Quickly I try to save myself. "I mean, you stayed there last night. Nobody has to pay for a hotel, and my house is just around the corner. About a 15 minute drive from here."

"I wouldn't want to bother you," she states, blushing.

"You won't be. Besides I could drive you around just about anywhere. Also, I can work at any time. Even at home if I absolutely need to. It's the next best thing to staying here, if you're willing to."

She sighs. "Only if you're sure you want me there."

"I'm sure," I laugh. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"You do realize you just burdened yourself into having more trips to my parents' house and I'm sure they've scared you enough just from this visit."

"Believe it or not, I actually like your parents." Out of the corner of my eye I could have sworn I saw Charlie give Renée a high-five.

"Okay, I'll stay with you. But first we need to go to the impound yard."

"Why?" I ask subconsciously, checking outside to see if my car is still there.

"Because I need to go get my car back,"

Thank you all for reading! I really hope you guys like this chapter. I must admit that this chapter has been my favorite out of all of them

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Next chapter will be up next week!

-B