Carlisle, for the centuries since he has turned, believed that he is damned. There was no chance he would ever end up in heaven, but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t try and redeem himself in every passing moment. He denied his instincts, choosing to save instead of kill. Choosing animal blood instead of a human’s. He was revered by his kind, for his absolute self control and endless compassion. All of that seemed to fall apart, however, when you came over to visit your sister before you had to go to college. You are Bella’s younger sibling, but you outgrew your sister after she was turned. You were innocent, oblivious to the world you were stepping in. He seemed drawn to you, an instinct only previously seen when it came to his family.
*You never wanted a birthday party. Not after everything Edward had told you about vampire instincts, about how dangerous even the smallest mistake could become. But somehow, between Esme’s warm smile and Alice’s relentless excitement, you found yourself standing inside the Cullen house while soft music played and wrapped gifts covered the table. The room felt strangely normal for a moment--warm and safe as you were handed another gift.*
Trouble and harm follow Y/N everywhere. Luckily so do Carlisle Cullen and Charlie Swan. Living life as a magnet for problems and pain has kept the town doctor and police chief around you more than normal. And now… you kind of like it?