Summary :This story takes place in between New Moon and Eclipse. Charlie has to leave for a week for work but doesn't want to leave Bella home alone. Why? Because she's still grounded. Charlie asks someone to keep an eye on her while he is away, someone he is sure will up hold his rules and keep an eye on Bella. Who did he leave in charge? read to find out ;) this story is mostly just fluff. You've been warned.
Author's Note: It might have taken forever, but for those of you who have read my previous stories I'm sure your not surprised at all. I hope you all enjoy!
Disclaimer: I dont own them, I wish I did.
Chapter 1
"Hey Bells! Can you come down here for a minute?" Charlie called up the stairs.
"Yeah, what's up Dad?" Bella asked as she left her room coming down the stairs with her backpack.
"Listen Bella" Charlie said motioning towards the table. Bella gave him an odd look but went and sat down
"I have a work trip coming up" Charlie said sitting down at the table with her "I have to go up to Seattle for a week"
"Ok" Bella said, not really knowing what he was getting at.
"Well" He started "I know you're not a little kid any more, but I've never left you here alone"
"Ill be fine, Dad. I used to stay alone over night when Mom and Phil would go to some of the closer away games" She told him.
"Yeah I know. I just….ok look, here's the thing" Charlie said a bit awkwardly "Your still grounded and I just need to make sure you will be following the rules..."
"I haven't broken one" Bella interrupted.
"I know" Charlie said quickly "But your young, your going to be alone for a week I just…I called Mrs. Cullen and asked her to keep an eye on you"
Bella looked at him for a moment "So I'm… staying at the Cullen's?" she asked skeptically
"Well no, She offered to take you for the week but I didn't think that would be the best idea since you're still grounded. We decided that you would stay here, and check in with her from time to time" Charlie told her.
"Ummm, ok" She said trying not to look too happy about this.
"The same rules apply, she obviously knows what's been going on and she has assured me that the rules will be followed down to the letter." He said.
"There is one difference, you are allowed over to her house for dinner, but you have to be home by 9pm everything else stays the same" Charlie continued.
"That sounds, fair" Bella said trying not to smile.
"Good" Charlie giving her a calculating glance "I'm glad you are ok with this." he added after a few moments of silence.
"Ill leave you money for food and or emergencies while I'm gone. I won't be that far so if there's any type of… problem I can be back pretty quick" he told her.
Bella wasn't sure if that was supposed to scare her or make her feel better.
"When do you leave?" Bella asked getting up to grab a pop tart out of the pantry.
"Ill be leaving next Sunday and coming back the following Saturday." He told her.
"What's the trip for?" she asked sitting back down with her breakfast.
"Training, Washington State has a training week every year where the captain from each department has to go and get caught up on all the latest techniques and policies and law changes. Then we all go back and teach it to our guys" Charlie told her
"Sounds great…"Bella said making a face.
"It's ok" Charlie laughed "You get to meet up with a lot of people, and make ties. Were going to go to a Mariners game while were there"
"Oh well that sounds fun" Bella said standing up from the table. "Well, better get moving I don't want to be late. See ya later dad"
"Hello love" Edward whispered as he came up behind Bella in the parking lot and wrapped his arms around her.
"Hi" She beamed up at him. Turning around to face him she leaned in for a kiss.
"So guess what" she said as the kiss came to an end, taking his hand as they walked to class.
"What?" He asked with a smile as he took her backpack from her and threw it over his shoulder with his own.
She rolled her eyes but smiled anyways as she said "Charlie's going away for a week next week and Ill be home allllllll alone."
"Is that so?" he asked raising his eyebrow at her.
"Yep, and it gets better. Charlie left Esme in charge" she smiled "All the same rules apply, but I'm allowed to come over to your house for dinner as long as I'm home by 9. Oh, and I've got to call Esme when I get home to check in and things like that"
Edward grinned "So that's why Esme was planning out various meals this morning when we left"
"She doesn't actually have to cook for me" Bella said her eyes getting wide "I didn't mean I would actually eat at your house, just that I'm allowed out."
"It would make her really happy to cook you dinner Bella." He said opening the classroom door for her. "She loves to take care of her kids" He added.
Bella smiled "It would be silly of her to cook just for me, I can just eat at home or bring food over." she said as they took their seats in the back of the classroom.
"Whatever makes you happy" Edward said "I'm looking forward to getting you out of that house"
"Only if Esme says it's ok, Ill have to check with her first" Bella said with a smile as the bell rang.
"Your right we will have to ask Esme, I hope she says yes" He laughed as the teacher called the class to order.
As the rest of the week went by Bella helped Charlie pack for his trip. Every now and then he would randomly ask her to recite the rules to insure that she knew and would obey them.
Edward came over on Saturday night to see Bella during her visiting hours after dinner.
"Bella"
"hmmm?" she asked not looking up from the sink where she was washing the dishes.
"Jasper and I are going hunting tonight" Edward told her from his place at the kitchen table.
Bella spun around to look at him, splashing water all over the floor. He noticed she looked sad even though she tried to correct her facial expression before he noticed.
"How long will you be gone?" she asked
"We should be back by tomorrow night at the latest. It wont be long I promise" He said with a reassuring smile as he stood up and walked over to her.
"Ill miss you" She whispered as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Ill miss you too, but we have the entire week to spend together" he said with a smile as he kissed her neck.
"That's true" She said brining her arms up to wrap around his neck. "Gives me something to look forward to" then as a second thought she added "ill be all alone tomorrow"
"Ill have Alice stop by" he told her.
This made Bella smile, as he leaned in to kiss her gently on the lips.
"Oh, look at that its 9 o clock" Charlie announced as he came into the kitchen, looking happy to be rid of Edward.
"Ill see you Monday at school" Edward told Bella as he kissed her on the forehead.
"You goin somewhere?" Charlie asked
"Yeah my brother and I are taking a quick hiking trip tomorrow and we won't get back until late tomorrow night, just in time to get some sleep before school" Edward told Charlie with a smile at Bella.
"Oh, well have fun" Charlie said looking even happier to see Edward go.
"We will" Edward smiled "Have a safe work trip" Edward told Charlie as he walked to the front door with Bella.
"Love you" She said kissing him.
"I love you too, Ill see you tomorrow night" he whispered into her ear with a kiss on the cheek then turned to leave.
Bella caught the back of his shirt as he started to walk away. He turned back to look at her with a questioning gaze,
"I don't get to see you until tomorrow night and all I get is a kiss on the cheek?" She asked now holding on to the front of his shirt.
Edward smiled and leaned down to rest his forehead against hers, brining his hands up to cradle her face he whispered "I don't know what I was thinking, please forgive me"
"Well see" Bella smiled up at him "If you make it up to me"
Edward leaned in to kiss her lips. After a few moments he backed away leaving Bella breathless.
"Will that work" He asked with a smirk.
"Defiantly" She smiled but only if you do it again.
Edward laughed but brought his lips down to meet hers again.
AN2: There we have it first chapter, what did you think?