Return to Forks
Chapter 9
EPOV
I know in order to date Bella I would have to ask Chief Swan's permission.
He was Old School when it came to that from what my dad said, if I wanted his respect.
And I wanted to do this right.
So I was going to go over this afternoon while Alice and Rose had Bella out shopping, to talk to the Chief.
"Edward, what can I do for you son?" the Chief said as I entered his office.
"Um, Chief Swan, I'd like to have a talk with you if possible." I said.
"Sure, have a seat, boy." he smiled and offered me a chair.
I took a seat and smiled nervously.
"What's on your mind Edward?" he asked.
"Well, Chief, I was coming here in hopes of asking your permission to date Bella." I swallowed hard.
'Um, Edward, aren't you dating Tanya?" he asked.
"No sir. I broke up with her. She was pressuring me into marriage after Alice and Felix got engaged and tried to trick me that she was pregnant sir." I swallowed the lump in my throat again.
"And so you're just going to turn right around and date Bella as a rebound?" he asked, fuming.
"No sir! I fell for Bella when I first saw her. And I tried to break up with Tanya then, but that's when she pulled the pregnancy thing, so I stayed, it was the right thing to do, until I learned she was lying. And then I thought Bella was going to go with either Jasper or Jacob, but she said she didn't like either of them, so that made me very happy and I asked her out, but I wanted your permission first." I smiled.
"Listen Edward, I've known you forever and you're a good kid, respectable and honest, I think you'd be good for Bella, but if you hurt her, you won't be walkin' for a while, you got it?" Chief Swan said.
"Yes, sir. I understand. I promise I won't hurt her." I smiled.
"And, I want her to stay a virgin, Edward. No pregnancy scares, got it! I know my boys have sex with their girlfriends freely and Felix and Alice are engaged, but please, Bella doesn't need that complication." he sighed.
"I promise, I will keep her that way as long as possible, but to be honest sir, I am only human." I smiled.
"Thanks for being honest Edward, I appreciate it. Just take precautions if you do, please!" the Chief smiled at me.
"No problem Chief." I stood up.
"Oh, and no more Chief, it's Charlie, got it." he smiled and shook my hand.
"Thanks Charlie." I smiled and left, hurrying back to my house, waiting for the girls to arrive.
The guys were all in the game room and Felix called for me.
"So, how did it go with dad?" he asked.
"It went great! He gave me permission and I get to call him Charlie." I smiled.
I heard a crash and saw Jasper storming out of the room.
"Edward, you need to talk to him. He's pretty pissed about this." Emmett said.
I sighed and took off after Jasper.
He was out on the back porch.
"Jasper, hey. Look, I'm sorry man. I know you liked Bella and all, I didn't mean for this to happen. I liked her from the moment I laid eyes on her, but I had Tanya and I thought for sure she was going to go for you. I didn't mean to hurt you man!" I clapped him on the back.
"Edward, it's not your fault man. She told me from the get go that there were no feelings. But, I kept hoping that MAYBE, just maybe she'd develop some for me, that's why I was always willing to help her. I feel like a fucking fool." Jasper sighed.
"Look Jasper. I know she likes you, but I think it's in a big brother way. She's been through some shit and I think she likes and needs people looking out for her. So, if you're willing, talk to her and offer to be that for her." I smiled at him.
"You know, you're right Edward. I guess I should. I mean there are plenty of others out there, right? I don't HAVE to have a steady woman right now. I can just fuck random girls and have some fun." Jasper smiled.
"Sure, Jazz, there ya go." I rolled my eyes and patted his back.
"Come on, I'll beat your ass in Grand Theft Auto." I smiled.
"You're an ass wipe." Jasper smiled and we went back to the game room.
An hour later we heard the girls come in and I ran upstairs, beating Emmett and Felix, grabbing Bella by surprise and planting a big kiss on her lips.
"Ow, Edward, my ribs!" she yelped.
"Oh, shit sorry." I released her and sat her on her feet.
"It's O.K., you just grabbed in the wrong spot." she smiled at me and hugged me.
Everyone was staring at her like she was an alien.
"What?" she asked.
"Um, you didn't like yell at him or scream." Dmitri said.
"No, why would I?" she smiled and grabbed my hand, causing me to smile.
Felix shook his head and laughed.
"So, who's up for pizza?" Emmett asked.
Everyone cheered and piled into the cars outside.
We ate pizza and decided to go to the movies.
I took Bella home afterwards, to stay on Charlie's good side, we sat on the swing for a while and talked and kissed, before Dmitri and Felix came home.
"Bella, I really do care for you and love you." I smiled and kissed her.
"Edward, I want to say those words to you, really I do, but I don't know how. I've never loved anyone before." she said nervously.
"Bella, it's O.K., you don't have to say them now, I just realized watching you with my family and everyone this entire time, that I DO LOVE YOU and I don't want to be without you." I leaned down and pulled her into my lap, kissing her deeply, letting her feel how much I really loved her.
A/N:
I know this is short, I'm sorry, but it's a transition chapter a filler if you will…
I promise Japer will be happy soon as well…
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