Chapter 15- Making Out

Chapter 15- Making Out
BPOV

After I opened the door to flowers from Edward, I decide that I am going to make the most of my time in San Diego because I obviously won’t be here for much longer. I think that since my time with Jake did so much damage to my view of relationships, I have a hard time accepting that maybe sharing my life with someone won’t be the end of the world. If I’m being honest, I don’t want to be without Edward anymore. I want him, rather than need him, and that makes me really happy.

I unpack only the essentials because I will fucking shoot myself if I have to endure another packing tutorial by Alice. I’m hanging a few things in the closet when I hear my phone buzz, alerting me of an incoming text message. I see that it’s from Edward, and I’m smiling before I even open it.

You. Me. Skype date. 6pm. Bring In-n-Out. I love you. -E

I answer him as I giggle and dance around my room.

Deal baby. See you then. I love you more. -B

I’m still dancing around when my phone vibrates in my hand. I flop down onto my bed before I read it.

Not possible. -E

I may or may not have let out a very embarrassing squeal. Okay, I definitely did. I love this man, and I’m still in shock that he loves me, too.

Don’t argue. You’ll never win. -B

He doesn’t argue and it makes me smile. I decide that I’m done with my pseudo unpacking, and I set out to find something to wear for our date. What does one wear for an In-n-Out Skype date? If anyone knows it’s Alice.

The scream that Alice let’s out when I ask her to shop with me has left me deaf in one ear. I’ll never know why she gets so excited about this shit. We decide to meet at the mall and hit up the Juicy store since it’s my favorite. I’ve never had to buy lingerie specifically for a boy, yet here I am, getting ready to buy God only knows what to wear on my virtual date with my boy. We reach a compromise, and I end up buying three different, fairly modest sets to choose from. Alice and I have an early lunch before she heads back to work, and I head home.
                                    
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When I pull into my driveway, I come to an actual screeching halt because my father is sitting on my porch.  I jump out of my car and run up to him. The closer I get to him, the clearer his facial expression becomes, and I start to get a little worried.

“Dad, what’s wrong? What are you doing here?” I ask as I throw my arms around his neck.

“Where the hell have you been, Bells? Why do I have to come all the way to California to see if you’re still alive? And why do I have Billy calling me day and night saying that you broke up with Jake and now Jake is a mess?” He looks pissed, and I don’t know where to start.

I move past him to open the door.  It gives me a moment to collect myself. He obviously knows that Jake and I broke up, but he doesn’t seem to know why. I should have known that Jake would leave it up to me to explain it to our parents. He knows that Charlie and his father Billy want us to get married and take care of each other. Now, I have to tell them that it isn’t going to happen. Thank God Alice has the picture of the skank from Vegas. I have a feeling that I’m going to need it.

“Come in and sit down, Dad. I think that this is going to be a long conversation,” I say as I close the front door.

I sit down next to my dad and start telling him my story. I tell him about how I was basically giving up all of my real dreams to make sure that Jake’s dreams came true. I tell him how I want to keep going to school and eventually open my own business. I tell him that I wasn’t happy and that I finally feel like I can be happy with the decisions I’ve made for myself.

“I’m really sorry you feel like getting married is what I wanted for you. I’m even more sorry that you felt like you’d be disappointing me if you didn’t do it. Bella, you still haven’t told me why you feel like you had to hide all of this from me and why you didn’t go through with the wedding once you were there.”

“Dad, come on. You and Billy have been planning my wedding since before Jake and I even had our first kiss. I wanted to give you what you want. I wanted to make you happy. I wanted you to know that I was taken care and that you don’t have to worry about me anymore. I hid it from you because I didn’t want a big wedding. I didn’t want any wedding. I couldn’t celebrate it because I  wasn’t sure, Dad. I wasn’t in it with my whole heart, but Jake is actually the one who decided our fate as a couple. I walked in on him in bed with another woman. He cheated on me and it ended our relationship. I won’t put up with it, and I don’t want to try and fix it.” I chance a look at him and find him staring at me. I wipe away the tears that are falling now. I can tell by his expression that he is shocked just like I knew he would be.

“Bella... Baby... I wish you would have talked to me sooner. Of course I want you and Jake to be happy, and of course I want you to be taken care of Bells, but not at the expense of your dreams. I’m your father before anything else and as your father, I want all of your dreams to come true. I never want you to give up anything because of me. You’re the smartest person I know, Bella. Go to school forever if you want and start any business you want. I will always support you, and when I get home I am going to kick Jake’s ass myself. What do you mean you walked in on him with some one else?” Now there are emotions that I’ve never seen on my dad’s face. Hurt? Betrayal? I’m not sure, but they are foreign to me.

I sigh loudly and cover my face with my hands. I do not want to talk about Jake’s sexual escapades with my father. I fall back on the couch and take a deep breath.

“Well, let’s see. I went to the hotel that he had checked into. I tried to surprise him, but he surprised me instead. I went into the room and found him in bed with some blonde, um.... woman... And I left him there. Oh, but I got a picture of them! It’s on Alice’s phone. I’ll show it to you if you want. I don’t want to deal with this kind of crap, Dad. I shouldn’t have to spend my life wondering if or when he’s going to do it again. It’s not fair. I was willing to give everything up for him, and he broke my heart. That’s the end of it for me. Please don’t ask me to speak with him or try to fix it. I need to let it go and move on.” I take my hands off my face and peek up my father. I have to tell him about Edward, and I think it’s now or never.

“Dad, I um... Kinda met some one,” I say so quietly that I’m not even sure he hears me.

“What’s that, Bells? You met some one? Like a guy or something?” His tone tells me that I have his attention.

“Yeah, like a guy. His name is Edward. He’s a mechanic, and he helped me when I needed my car fixed on the way to Vegas. He’s really sweet and smart. Oh, and he’s so funny. He was so nice to me after the thing with Jake. We had so much fun together while I was there.” And just to get everything out in the open, I added the sentence that is scarier than anything I’ve ever said to my father in my entire life. “I’m in love with him, and I think I may be moving to Baker to be with him.”

My dad’s eyes are big as saucers, and I can tell that his heart rate has picked up. He is red in the cheeks, and I’m sure that I am too.

“Isabella Marie Swan! Are you telling me that since I last talked to you, you have broken up with Jake, found a replacement, and are moving in with a mechanic... In Baker? Please tell me that I misunderstood you. Where the hell is Baker?” Now he is yelling.

“Calm down, dad. I didn’t just find a replacement, as you put it. I found Edward, and I love him. And he’s not just a mechanic. He owns the shop he runs, as a matter a fact his family owns the motel and diner in Baker as well.” I sigh again for what feels like the hundredth time today. I sit up and move to my father’s side. “He’s a good guy. I think you’re really going to like him. He’s coming to visit me on Friday. You’ll get to meet him in person.”

“He’s coming here? Super. That makes me really happy,” he says sarcastically.

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Needless to say my Skype date is going to go a little differently than I had planned. I’m sure Edward is going to be thrilled. If I’m being honest, I’m kind of happy that my dad will be here to meet Edward. I’m even happier that my dad’s flight leaves at 8:15 on friday night. I want them to meet, and I want them to like each other, but I also want Edward naked in my bed at 8:17. I’m only human, after all.

At 5:00 I make a burger run and bring back food for Charlie and I. I explain to my father that I’m expecting a call that I’m going to have to take upstairs. I set him up with dinner and the remote control. I don’t expect Alice, since she is giving me private time with Edward, so I send her a text and let her know that my dad is here. I wouldn’t want her walking in with her guy of the moment in some state of undress. That could be disastrous for everyone. I run up to my room, close the door, and lock it carefully behind me. I decide that I can’t wear any of the things that I bought today. My dad is in the house, and I can’t sit in here trying to be sexy for my boyfriend. I compromise and simply pull my jeans off and settle on my bed in my t-shirt and panties. I’m starting to get excited as I turn my laptop on and move it and my food to my bed.

I barely settle myself down before Edward is there. He is more beautiful than I remember. We stare at each other for a second before our faces erupt in huge smiles. I see him reach up to touch his screen and it kind of breaks my heart. He speaks first.

“Hey, baby girl. I miss you so fucking much.” His smile fades just a little as he speaks.

“Hey, yourself. I miss you too, so much. I’ve got some interesting and exciting news. You ready to eat?” I pick up my burger and hold it up to the web cam.

“You’re eating a double, B? God, I love you.” He laughs and pops a fry into his mouth. “What’s the news?”

“Oh, right. So... When I got home from shopping today, my dad was sitting on my porch waiting for me,” I answer before taking a huge bite.

“Really? All the way from Washington? Is everything okay?” He sets his food down and looks at me.

“Yeah, he’s fine. He’s pissed that he hasn’t heard from me, and he wanted to know what happened with Jake. I told him everything.”

“What did he have say about Jake turning out to be a douchebag?” He smirks at me.

“He was shocked, and he was really mad. It’s weird because my dad has always treated Jake like a son. My dad has been friends with his dad since before I was born. He never expected this to happen, now I think Jake better watch his back.” I laugh. “ Um... I also told him about you.”

“Oh, yeah? What exactly did you tell him, love?” he asks without looking up at me.

“I told him how we met and how amazing you are. I told him that I love you, and that I may be moving to Baker.” I watch his face light up as I finish my sentence.

“What did he have to say about that? Wait... do I wanna know?” He looks at me through his lashes.

“Yes, you wanna know! It’s not bad, baby.” I sigh. “ He’s curious about us. He doesn’t really understand what’s going on right now.”

Edward pushes his food away from him and runs his hand through his hair. “What is going on right now, Bella?”

“Edward, stop. What’s going on is I am in love with you. I miss you more after a few days than I have ever missed anyone in my life. That’s what’s going on right now. Oh, and it turns out that my dad is going to be here when you get here so we can have dinner with him Friday night before his flight. Surprise!”

He laughs and moves the computer so that he can lay down and look at me. I see his bedroom and his pillow. I watch as he snuggles up with my shirt and it makes me home sick. I want to be there with him.

“Okay, Bella. We’ll have dinner with your dad. I’ll even be on my best behavior. We better get used to it since I’m going to be around for awhile.”

“You’ll be around forever, Edward. And you’ll be here, with me tomorrow. I can’t wait. My dad’s flight leaves at 8:15, and I want you in my bed no later than 8:17.” I giggle.

“That can definitely be arranged.” He laughs before he breathes deeply. “ I love you, Bella. I’ll see you tomorrow. I’ll call you once I’m on my way. Sweet dreams, baby.”

I don’t want to let him go, but I know that it’s time. Charlie is sitting downstairs all alone. I paste on my brightest smile before I answer him.

“Good night, Edward. I love you, too.”

Tomorrow can’t come soon enough.

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We're on the phone and we're all alone
But that just ain't good enough
I go around the world to see your face
'Cause this just ain't good enough

So I'm just kicking it
I'm counting the days
I hardly can wait
For us to hang out
I'm really missing it
In so many ways
I anticipate us making out

Sip my morning tea but you're not next to me
Here goes another day
I'm driving in my car
I wonder how you are
When our favorite music plays

And the flowers arrive to my surprise
But that just ain't good enough
And I got the note
It gave me hope
But that just ain't good enough

So I'm just kicking it
I'm counting the days
I hardly can wait
For us to hang out
I'm really missing it in so many ways
I anticipate us making out
No Doubt ~ Makin’ Out