Waiting for Sunrise

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own any of the characters, Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse. These all belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyers. There are Eclipse spoilers in this story do not read if you haven't finished Eclipse!!!!! THIS is my only disclaimer it will hold for ALL chapters

A/N: This story starts with the end of Eclipse. I can't wait for Breaking Dawn to come out so I'm going to write this as a way to pass the time until we can find out what really happens with Bella, Edward, and the rest of the Cullen's family. Jake will not be in this story.

A/N2: This is my first fanfic so please be nice, but constructive criticism is always welcome it will help me know if there is something I should fix or what ideas you have that you'd like me to add….If I use one of your ideas I'll give you credit for it at the top of the chapter!!!!!

All sentences in bold letting are direct quotes from Eclipse.

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Chapter 1

Telling Charlie

Bella POV

"Rain's not the problem," I grumbled. "It just means that it's time to go do something that will be very unpleasant and possibly even highly dangerous."

His eyes widened in alarm.

"It's a good thing you're bulletproof." I sighed. I'm going to need that ring. It's time to tell Charlie."

He laughed at the expression on my face. "Highly dangerous," he agreed. He laughed again and then reached into the pocket of his jeans. "But at least there's no need for a side trip."

He once again slid my ring into place on the third finger of my left hand. Where it would stay—conceivably for the rest of eternity.

Edward and I walked to the edge of the meadow and then I climbed on his back and we ran to my truck. As we came to a stop in front of my house Edward parked and came around to open my door and help me out. I was so lost in thought that I tripped out of the car, but Edward caught me before I had a chance to do anything more that stumble.

"Thanks."

"Bella, are you sure that you want to do this? It can wait a little while longer if you want."

"No Edward, this can't wait any longer, and putting it off won't help things anyway. I'll be fine. This is what I want, I can't live without you and I'm going to marry you no matter what, but that doesn't mean that Charlie has to like it, and I don't think he will."

"Well then shall we?"

"Yes, let's go."

As we walked to the house Edward opened the front door for me and we walked inside. "Dad, can Edward and I talk to you for a minute in the kitchen?" I called. "Sure Bella, I'll be there in just a minute." Charlie answered from the living room. Edward took my hand and we waited the very short time for Charlie to appear looking a little apprehensive at my request.

"Well, what can I do for you kids?"

"Dad, Edward and I have something that we'd like to tell you." He waited silently for me to continue.

"Edward and I are getting married." I whispered looking at his face going pale; I worried that this might be too much for his health.

"Bella, are you sure about this?" "Yes dad I am." "Well Edward, I guess congratulations are in order, but know this if you ever hurt her, or leave her the way you did last time, you will answer to me." Charlie said as he stuck out his hand to shake Edwards. I guessed that Charlie's thoughts were not as calm as his spoken words though because Edward was making a face at whatever he was thinking. My thoughts were not at all calm either, "You mean you not mad?" I whispered to Charlie. "Bella, I don't really think this is a good idea, but I told you before that if you'd just tell me before you did anything big, I wouldn't stand in the way."

"Oh, Dad, thank you so much, I love you." I said as I went to give my dad a hug. "I love you to Bells, so when are you and Edward getting married?"

"As soon as Alice finishes planning the wedding, and speaking of wedding planning Bella and I need to go and make sure that Alice doesn't go overboard." Edward said. "I think that Alice will probably keep Bella for a couple of days if that's okay with you."

"That's fine, just let me know when you set a firm date."

Edward and I turned to go but Charlie grab me up in a big hug and whispered, "I'm just glad that you're happy" then he let me go. Edward grabbed me by the hand and we walked to my truck.