The Newest Moon

Finally!

Chapter 22: Finally!

Bella POV:

As I leaned in for a kiss, Edward pulled away. Wait, what? I felt a disappointed feeling in my stomach instead of a set of cold lips on my mouth. Had I misinterpreted everything that was going on? No, right? He said he loved me, why couldn't he kiss me?

'Not that I don't want to, but Charlie is waiting for you. And he is not exactly pleased with me being here,' Edward explained.

Oh no, I had completely forgotten to tell Charlie that Edward and I were working on a biology assignment together. I could only imagine the things that went through his head right now, how embarrassing.

'I will see you tomorrow then,' I gracefully said Edward goodbye. We both got out of the car and he started walking towards his house. Edward turned around to wave at me and I waved back. And then I braced myself and went to see Charlie.

I wasn't even inside of the house before he started yelling; 'Was that Edward Cullen and why were you so cosy with him just now?' Charlie was standing in the hallway, his hands on his hips and I couldn't help but feel annoyed.

'Hello, Dad. Nice to see you too,' I sarcastically answered before I rolled my eyes at him.

'Don't use that tone on me, young lady. What is happening?'

'We're actually working on a Biology assignment together. You can ask literally anyone in this town. I forgot to mention it to you, because... well... I wasn't exactly pleased with it either. The partners were already chosen and I couldn't switch or else I would fail.' I said much more gently. I knew Charlie was only looking out for me and I knew how it would look to him. Seeing your daughter absolutely heartbroken over her ex-boyfriend and suddenly that same ex-boyfriend returns again. And a few weeks later, your daughter is cozying up on him. I knew how it looked. I just didn't like it.

'It looked like you were about to kiss him,' he kept nagging me.

'Dad, listen to me. I know what it looks like. But Edward and I have talked a lot over these last few days. He apologized and I believe his reasons now. You don't have to believe him or any of the Cullens, but I will have to ask you to have faith in my sense of judgement.'

I was stubborn and I knew it. I also knew that I wanted to be friends with him only a day ago and now I wanted him to kiss me, so I needed to get my head in check.

'I'm just looking out for you, Bells,' Charlie said.

'I know that. And I appreciate it. But please, just let me make this mistake by myself,' I smiled at him and went to my room.

I didn't know if Charlie was right or not and that feeling was irritating me. Luckily, I had two female friends who could help me out for sure. First, I sent a quick text message to Jacob, telling him I would love to meet up this weekend before I opened my group chat with Jessica and Angela.

#Girlsquat

Bella: Girls, I went to the Cullens today and it was really nice. Edward drove me home and we had a moment... Until Charlie ruined it and now he's mad. Does he have a reason to be or not?

Jessica: Sis, you had a moment? Spill!

Bella: I wanted him to kiss me......

Jessica: OMG :D

Jessica: Go 4 it!!!

Jessica: We could go on double dates!