Edward Cullen's Stalking Class 101

Chapter 30 - Father, Daughter, Vampire Talks

Bella's POV

As Charlie and I were driving home the car was quiet. This worried me. Charlie wasn't a big talker but this was awkward. This meant he was either sulking about something or thinking. In my experience, neither was something to be thrilled about.

I guess tonight could have went better. If Emmett hadn't of been there maybe...but in a way I'm glad he was there at the same time. If he hadn't of been there maybe Edward and I would still be sitting at that table trying to find a way to tell my dad we were together. And Emmett is great for lightening the mood.

When we got home I said goodnight to Charlie before heading to the stairs. My feet were sore from the heels I was wearing and I wanted to see if Edward would be there waiting for me.

"Wait Bella..."

Fuck.

"Yeah Dad?" I went into the living room and sat down on the edge of the couch. Charlie was lounging his chair.

"I wanna talk to you about tonight." So that's what he was doing while we were in the car. He was thinking of a way to tell me Edward and I shouldn't be together. I knew it. He never liked the Cullens and this dinner was just a formality to tell me something I already knew was coming. Great.

"Sure, what is it that you wanted to say?" I asked leaning forward. This was going to be good.

"I just want to know if you are really serious about Edward. I know you said you are but it seemed like you were maybe only saying things to please Edward. He's not forcing you into things, is he?"

"No! Dad I really do love Edward. I was just nervous about telling you. Edward thought it would be a good idea to tell you at dinner because our families were together. I wasn't sure how to say it but when we finally did – well Emmett did – I felt relieved. But I am serious about him, he makes me happy and while things have happened quickly I like that we are together. But he is not pressuring me into things." This was not gonna turn into that talk.

"So how long have you been dating?"

"A few months,"

"And did everyone know about this before me?"

"Well, people at school kind of knew from seeing us together but Edward's parents found out tonight just like you did." I felt like he would feel better if he wasn't the last person to find out about us. It makes sense for people at school to know before parents anyway. I just hoped Carlisle and Esme's acting was convincing enough for Charlie.

"I see, and this Emmett guy, he's...mentally sound?"

Wow. I wasn't expecting that one. While I was trying to figure out a way to explain to Charlie about the wonder that is Emmett Cullen there was a loud laugh coming from outside the front door. I guess Edward was outside. I smiled to myself as I ran to open the door.

"Hey Edward," I smiled and hugged him as he lifted me up so he could come into the house. Once he was inside he promptly set me down.

"Ah Edward, what brings you here?" Charlie asked. He was standing in the door way with his arms folded. Uh oh. This was not going to go well.

Edward's POV

Shit!

I knew I shouldn't have been eavesdropping! Well I always know I shouldn't do that but I wanted to know what Charlie was going to say to Bella about us. Once Carlisle had called off Esme's ranting, I left the house to see if Bella had gotten home safely. I also wanted to know what Charlie was going to say to Bella about our relationship.