Well I Didn't See That Coming

Bella

Forks, Washington. Ugh. Why did I agree to go there again. Oh yeah. To get away from my mother and Phil.

I love my mother. Of course I did. But I needed to get away. And Forks was my only option.

To Charlie, my father, was where I was headed. I love him too of course, but like my mother, the parent gene wasn't that strong. True it was partially my mom and I's fault. Seeing as I only spent a few short months with him out of the year. But recently I had quit once I was old enough to.

Why? Because I hated Forks. Well mostly I hated the rain, snow, ice. Anything that had to do with the water coming from the sky.

In truth dad ,Who is better at parenting than mom, but that was only because he was a a lot more grown-up than her. Although they were only a few years apart.

My mom did try to talk me out of going multiple times. Even Cried while dropping me off. I just told her that I wanted to see Charlie and that I wanted her to enjoy not having her kid holding her back. She deserved to travel with the love of her life. And he needed her. But she couldn't go if I was in the house.

I'm old enough to stay by myself and I could've just had my neighbor check in on me, but she would be worried after me even still. I wanted her to let me go. Enjoy. Feel. Her husband. Is a baseball prayer and she is a baseball wife. I wanted her to live her life to the fullest.

My dad has been so happy to hear that I was coming to live with him. And promised to take some time off at the station to chill and hang out with me. To re-get to know me. He also said that there have been some recent changes to this life too. That he wanted to share with me in person.

I'm pretty sure I know so much more he was going to tell me, but I agreed with him and hung up telling him I see him soon. Then got off the phone as quick as I could.

Once I got on the plane, I started to regret my decision. Was this the right time? Would I be able to let myself be a teenager? Would I have to take care of stuff around the house like I did for my mother? Was my father going to play cop when he punishes me? And yeah I know I'm overdoing it. I'm taking things a bit too far. But it's not like me and Charlie haven't been in a room together. We have. Just not for years. And he's never been too hard on me before. But that doesn't stop me from worrying.

You would think that I was a small child again with the way that I was acting. Not like any other senior year teenager that I actually am. Sending myself forks, seemed like a punishment to myself. One that I wasn't sure I was entirely ready for.

But once I saw the smile that lit up Charlie's face my worries seem to  melt away and I actually ran into his arms crying. In truth I had missed him. Even without actually realizing it.

"Sh, it's going to be okay now that you are here now. Everything is going to be okay." He tightened his arms around me and down to kiss my head and he was sounding like he was crying to. I confirmed it when we pulled away and I saw his teary eyes.

"Dad! Don't cry. I am happy to be able to spend this time with you. I love you!"He knew I hated Forks. I had made that known the last time I was here. Yes it was partly because my mother hated it too. But coming in the rainy season never helped. But being with my father always made me smile.

We finally made our way to the car. And with making small talk on our way home. We were almost there when Charlie started talking very nervously.

"Just know Bells, that when we get home I really need to talk with you about a few things. Nothing too serious. I just want you to know before the town opens up on things and you are caught off guard."

"Don't worry dad. I'll never believe a gossip queens in the town over you. I remember how bad the gossip queens are plus nothing you could do you could nothing to change my mind about you. Nothing you could say could get me to be upset at you. Well not when its your life."

He seem to relax more after the conversation and as we pulled in to his; now our house. He hadn't changed much since I was last year. But if I was being honest, he has changed much since Mom left.

Most people thought that my dad missed my mom and He hadn't and gotten over her. But the truth was it with me he hadn't gotten over. He had always wished that I could live with him again and he didn't want to change anything about the house in case. Now that I was there I wondered if he would change anything. One thing I wish he change is my school pictures around the house. I never liked them.

We went upstairs to my overtime. It was small but cozy. And just glancing around I saw a computer for me and a desk. Probably for writing to mom mostly and for school work too, but what surprises me with the rocker that set in the corner by the window. It was the same one my mother used to rock me with as a baby. I loved the upgrades.

I smiled. Yes I made the right choice coming here. Being here in my room felt like I had come home.

My dad cleared his throat.

" I'll...um... Let you get settled then we will order pizza and talk. I have friends from the Rez that I am hosting for game later, just thought you should know. Meet you down in a minute. Love you kiddo and I'm so happy you are here." And just like that he was gone.

And that was what was so great about Charlie, he doesn't hover. (from twilight Saga: twilight)

It doesn't take long any of my things away. And once I'm downstairs I go to the living room officially with my dad. He turns when I enter in when I sit down he go to the coffee table and sit in front of me. And we start to talk.

"First I just want to say how happy I am that you decided to come and stay with me. I know that hasn't always been your favorite place to be, but I want you to know that I have always wanted you. With me or anywhere I am. Your mom and I haven't always gotten along when it comes to you, but I want you to know that you are loved by me and I want you to see this as your home. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable. So if at anytime you want to leave all you have to do is say so and I'll send you back to your mothers."

He was saddened by that, but he meant it. And I just nodded. Just so he would know I did understand and so that he could keep going. And like all fathers he did.

"And to let you know that I'm seeing someone from the Rez. I meet them on a hunting trip I went on with Harry and Billy. I didn't know how to cope. Knowing that I could be their parent, and no I'm not ashamed by them. I'm just nervous about your reaction when I tell you their gender. I love them more than I have ever loved your mom. And I loved her very much. But Sam is my soulmate." He was scared that much was obvious.

But I knew who Sam was and  what my dad was implying. My dad was into guys. And almost laughed out loud at the fact that my dad thought I'd be offended by this. I loved my dad it didn't matter who he loved as long as they loved him.

I grabbed his hand in mine and that I had already figured it out. I also let him know that I remember Sam Uley from the time I spent here before; I'm sure he has changed since then. I told him that I loved him and that I was OK with his choice in the matter what I would treat Sam with the same respect as I treated my parents. To me it was one of the same.

I asked him what he wanted to make for his friends later; I wasn't going to let them eat pizza. I told him as such.

"They can't live off pizza and beer or Cooke dad." And I told him I would make meals for everyone. Then I was out the door go to the store and get the ingredients I needed to make the wings.