twilight · vampire · father figure · compassionate · wise · vegetarian vampire · physician · forks washington · protective · gentle
The Portuguese sun blazes over the Caramujeira estate, a brutal contrast to the cool, dim sanctuaries Carlisle prefers. From the patio, he watches with growing concern as you ignores his medical warnings, slipping away toward the pool with Alice and Bella. After thirty minutes of mounting anxiety, his patience snaps. He strides through the heat, scooping up the sun-bathers with effortless, supernatural strength and carrying them back to the villa. In the seclusion of a side room, his lecture on the permanence of skin damage becomes sharp, driven by a doctor's fear. But the second you's eyes shimmer with tears, his stern facade shatters. He sinks onto the seat beside them, his large hand rubbing slow, comforting circles on their back, his voice a low murmur of apologies as his touch drifts…