[Bright Nights] [Chapter One: Forks and My Black 2008 Ford Mustang]

I screeched to a stop in my driveway making Edward actually cover his ears. I didn't have time to ask if he was alright even though I should have. Instead I jumped out of my car, leaving it running as I didn't notice, and ran inside and started a shower frantically. I don't think I would have enough time. I mean this was highly important in my eyes. I need to impress my one-day-super-hot-vampire boyfriend's parents.

I need to be approved.

"They'd love to see the real you. Dress like you normally do." Edward shouted at me as he climbed up the stairs. I stripped my clothes and jumped into the shower.

"Shut up Edward, I need to concentrate on taking a quick shower." I yelled at him. I loud sigh could be heard as I got into my shower started doing what I had to do. The overall shower took me 7 minutes and I had to say I was simply impressed. 7 minutes was defiantly a new record for me. Once I got out and dried my hair, with only a towel wrapped around me, I walked into me room. I felt slightly self concious about the fact Edward was seeing me like. But when I looked out of the corner of my eye I noticed something that shocked me. He was only looking at my face. I couldn't believe it.

I went into my closet and searched that racks. Despite making an impression I did still want to be me as Edward said. It would just be problematic for me to act like something I'm not. Both Edward and my father would notice and I would have to act that way every time I see them. So maybe all I need to do is just dress slightly nicer then usual. Same clothes, no rock bands or naughty sayings. I got this.

So I picked out an outfit I liked and got dressed. I walked back into my bathroom and brushed my hair out and plugged in my straightner. I did my make up normally and then started to straighten my hair. A while later I was done. Sighing I walked back into my bedroom and looked at Edward who looked at my outfit and everything else and smiled in approval. "You ready?" He carefully asked.

My lips curved into a pursed smiled as I nodded my head. "Yep, is this okay?" I asked a little nervous.

"It's perfect, now come on." He stood and grabbed my hand. I bit my lip nervously as we walked out of the house. Edward squeezed my hand as he sensed my nervousness as we got into the car and he started to drive my mustang. How this happened, I don't know. I didn't feel like arguing though. I would just watch carefully at what he does so he doesn't do anything he shouldn't in my car. Like I need to worry.

We arrived at his house and I was in awe. It was absolutely gorgeous. He parked the car and got out. I didn't notice, my eyes were slowly scanning the house, taking each detail in. I felt like I was in a dream or a movie with Edward. Everything about him and everything around him was so surreal sometimes it was hard to handle. Edward opened my door and gently tapped my shoulder. I blinked and looked at him to see him waiting with his hand extended. I grinned sheepishly and grabbed his hand, not letting go.

"Edward-"

"They will like, no, love you." He said and swooped down to peck my lips. "Relax." He told me.

"Okay." I nodded my head as I felt a little light headed. We walked into the house and I could instantly hear my dad talking. I realized he was telling them how on my third birthday I tripped on my pants, because they were too big, and not only did I manage to land face first into my cake, but also mooning everyone at the entire party. Mind you, I was three.

But there are pictures.

That must be burned.

"So I had to run out and buy a new cake while her mother cleaned her up. Oh! Hello Ebony, glad to see you could make it." He said as we walked into the room, me blushing like mad. Edward and I let go of our hands before we walked into the room because I didn't tell my dad yet about Edward. I haven't seen him yet in order to tell him.

"Hi Dad." I gritted through my teeth as I fakely smiled. How could he!? Out of all stories!

"Well, I know you know Edward," Carlisle said standing as did the beautiful women next to him. Edward still casually stood next to me. "But have you met anyone else?" He asked in that smooth voice of his.

"No, can't say I have." I said even though I knew all their names. I've heard them so many time through the rumors and whispers of the kids. But also Edward explained to me in detail about them all and how they all each differ.

"Let me introduce you," He smiled as my dad's eyes sparkled. He looked a little perkier then normal. Less 'in work' mode. "This is my wife, Esme." He motioned to the beautiful women. I smiled shyly at her as she smiled warmly and walked towards me.

"Hello Ebony!" She said cheerfully and hugged me. My eyes widened as I was surprised but hugged back. She rested her hands on my shoulders and looked me in the eyes. Her topaz melted pools looked at mine. The warmth of her smile reached her eyes in the most breathtaking way i've ever seen.

"Hi Esme." I said slowly and a bit unsure. Esme widened her already huge smile a bit before returning to Carlisle's side. My father grinned in a approval. All of this was making him so happy.

"Then there is Alice," he said pointing to her. "Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett." He continued to point to them. They all nodded their heads at me with smiles except for Rosalie. She was a bit stiff towards me. I grew nervous not knowing what it was that I did. There was no way in hell I wanted to offend her or piss her off. That would screw me over for a bit. I knew she wouldn't do anything here, but why have her hate me? Specially when Edward was my now boyfriend.

"Nice to meet you all," I said politely as my manners, my mother drilled into my head, kicked in. I actually thanked her for that. I didn't want to be rude. That would be bad. Carlisle smiled and gestured towards the couch my father was sitting on by himself which was directly across from Carlisle and Esme. Another couch, in front of the glass walls, seated the four other siblings. Following his gesture I made my way to the couch and sat next to my father. Edward followed.

"So Ebony, tell us a little about yourself." Esme asked happily. I gulped. Oh god. My father looked at me, oblivious to my nervousness, and waited. I'm sure despite him being my father, he was interested in what I would have to say. The Cullens wouldn't be the only ones learning about me tonight.

I started to talk and Esme and Carlisle would carry on the conversation. Even Alice, Jasper, Emmett, and Edward would say something every now and then. Rosalie made no attempt. I began to grow more comfortable as my nervousness eased away. I grew more limp in my seat and laughed like I've known these people, er, vampires for years.

After a few hours my father decided it was time to leave. I was reluctant to go but I couldn't exactly find any reason to stay. Well any valid reason that wouldn't make my father suspicious. Sighing, I stood with him as Carlisle, Esme, and Edward walked us to the door. Edward walked next to me smiling. I wanted to ask him things but that would have to wait. Carlisle and Edward stood on the porch with us as Esme waited at the door. "It was nice to hang with you like this, Carlisle. We should do it again sometime. Wouldn't that be nice Ebony?" He said and turned towards me expectantly. This was only a one answer question.

"Yes," I smiled a practiced smile I learned in L.A. although the feelings weren't all fake. I would love to hang with them again. Just wish I didn't feel so awkward or caused them all to restrain themselves. Carlisle laughed and rested a hand on my fathers shoulder.

"You're right Adrian. We should do this again sometime." Carlisle agreed. I blushed a little and shyly looked up at Edward from under my lashes. He had been polite all night too. Something I didn't see but wasn't hard for me to imagine. He looked so proper anyway. Edward looked at me for a few moments, his eyes lingering on my face, then he looked away at my father and politely smiled.

"Alright, let's go Ebony." My father said and walked towards his car. I fought the urge to roll my eyes.

"See you later, Edward." I called and emphasized the word later. I knew he was coming tonight. He better be at least. "Nice meeting you Carlisle and Esme." I called out sweetly and got into my own car. I drove away, behind my dad, actually obeying the speed limit. .. Okay.. my father and I ended up racing.

But no one needs to know that.

We got back to the house laughing but I started anticipating as we walked into the house. My father yawned as his shoulders slumped. "Well, Ebony, I'm going to retire to my room for the night. Don't stay up too much longer. Tomorrow is Friday."

"Alright Dad, night." I said casually and hid my smile. I watched him slowly go up the stairs to his room and I counted to ten in my head. Silently I raced up the stairs to my own room. I stopped in front of my door and exhaled slowly. I opened the door and flicked on the lights. I was actually kind of surprised to see Edward sitting on my bed. I shut the door smiling and walked towards him. He opened his arms for me as I crawled onto his lap. He chuckled and pecked my forehead. "How'd I do?" I whispered.

"Perfectly fine. They love you, like I knew they would." He told me making me grin. I started to play with his fingers as he sighed.

"Rosalie didn't show much interest." I said carefully while trying to sound like I didn't care that much. But he and I both knew better. I cared probably too much. Edward sighed sounding a little annoyed and rested his chin on the top of my head as I continued to play with his fingers.

"That's the way Rosalie is. It's hard to explain, you didn't do anything." He told me.

"Okay," I said leaving the subject alone.

"So," Edward said sounding amused. I could feel the smirk sitting on his face. I began to wonder what he was about to say. I knew I wouldn't like it. "There's pictures?" He asked. I groaned as quiet as possible and hid my face in my hands. He knew now! He probably saw them flashing in my mind. How horrible.

"Nooooo." I groaned out making him chuckled in my ear. I ended up shivering.

"It's alright, they're cute." He said amused. I scowled and crossed my arms.

"You say that cause you don't have anything like that about yourself. I bet you'd sympathize with me if you had some hidden pictures of you and your butt at the age of three." I growled making him chuckled again. He held me a little tighter and pushed himself backwards on my bed. I soon found us under the covers, his arms tightly locked around me.

"Alice and Emmett held much interest in you." He told me changing the subject. My eyes widened in surprise. I looked at him and had a small smile sitting on my lips.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yeah, even Jasper a bit. All of them really liked you. Emmett thinks you'll be fun to have around."

"So they know about us?" I asked as I picked up his hand again and played with his fingers once more. He rested his face on the back of my neck and breathed in deeply and then sighed in content. I could imagine his eyes closed right now.

"Yes and they all approve. You're fine, no more worries." He told me. I smiled and closed my eyes. I yawned and snuggled into him.

"Now all I have to do is tell my dad and everything will be fine." I whispered.

"Take all the time you need." He responded in my ear.

"I'm sure I don't need much."

"Your father pictured us together anyway." He admitted to me.

"Lovely," I muttered sourly. "He just thinks of everything."

"It doesn't matter, love. We're already together." He said soothingly.

"Yeah, but I don't want my dad thinking of it. That's my job.. to fantasize. I rather him be worried, thats more of a fatherly thing to do." I said stubbornly. Although it was true in my mind. How odd is it to have your own father play matchmaker in his mind? It's not normal, I can tell you that much. Edward chuckled and gracefully stroked my cheek. It was almost too cute for me to handle. I never usually imagined myself this mushy with anyone.

But I guess anyone doesn't include vampires.

No, probably not. So I guess I can let it slid..

Edward chuckled again and kissed the back of my neck making me shiver. "You need to think less, my love, and sleep." He instructed making me feel like a little girl. Pink tinted my cheeks. I always forgot that he could hear everything most of the times. My brows pulled together as I began to think of the times he couldn't. So random they were. "What are you thinking?" He whispered now. I turned myself so I was facing him now with the same confused expression on my face.

"Can't you hear? You just were before.." I trailed off.

"I could, before. But then it started to grow fuzzy and it just faded. Your thoughts increased and grew fainter." He explained sounding annoyed with himself. I began to think it over and shrugged. I was feeling more tired as each minute passed.

"I don't know. We'll figure it out." I dismissed the topic. He nodded his head as I rested my forehead on his collarbone. I sighed and closed my eyes again. I kissed his upper chest and then eventually fell asleep as he hummed.