Disclaimer: I don't own anything whatsoever; kinda wish I did so I could have Emmett all to myself!!

This story is written AU so if anything doesn't conform to the books/movies then it's meant to be that way!!! I'm writing from both Rosalie's and Michaela's POV but I'll let you guys know as that happens. This chapter is entirely from Rosalie's POV.

The Cullen's are currently living in Melbourne, Australia.

*Home*

"ROOOOOOOOSSSSSEEEEEEEE! Get up!! It's my birthday! ROSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALIE!!" Emmett's deep voice resonated through my bedroom.

"Ugh Emmett get off! I was sleeping!!" I reply, my voice muffled through the pillows.

"Seriously Rose? You were sleeping? You've been a vampire for how many years now? I think it's pretty clear to both of us that vamps don't sleep. Besides it's my birthday, didn't you get me a present??" he questioned.

"Fine, fine I'm up, but no I didn't get you a present, I'm not sure you deserve one this year what with all the fights you've had with the locals since we moved here. I mean seriously how many times do I have to..."

"Rose I've heard this a gazillion times can you please just gimme a break today it's my 21st birthday... again" he says as a massive grin lights up his face.

"I'm sorry Em but you just don't understand how hard it is for me to fit in here." I tell him. "All the girls here seem to have rather questionable morals, they're so different from you and I, I just worry that I'm never going to get it right."

"Hey babe, stress less, if anyone gives you any trouble I'll knock em flat." Emmett says with a smirk on his face.

"I know, I know, I've just gotta chill and take each day as it comes. I'm gonna work on that, but in the mean time why don't I work on you?" I launch myself at him and giggle at the look of surprise that flickers across his face. "Did you really think I wouldn't get you a present on your 21st birthday?" I ask as I pull a neatly wrapped package from a secret nook behind his left shoulder.

"OOOOOHHHHHHH PRESENTS!!!" Emmett squeals somewhat girlishly. "What is it? What is it? What is it?"

"Why don't you open it dumbo and you'll find out!" I say fighting back a laugh.

He grasps the box and shakes it side to side, up and down and round and round in circles like the inquisitive four year old I swear he might still be on the inside. Suddenly he tears into it and another girly squeal erupts from his mouth. "OH ROSE YOU GOT ME A... set of nondescript, boring keys?"

"Yep, I got you a set of keys. Don't you love them?" I replied. "Now did you want to get ready for school? You do realise we start in about 60 seconds right?"

"Shit! Why didn't you tell me earlier?? Argh!!! Now I won't get the rest of my presents til this afternoon!" He pouts.

"Aww baby, you know I can't resist that face..." I slide across the bed and kiss him slowly and deeply, "Now get out I need to get dressed!"

*School*

We arrive at school just as the bell sounds across the courtyard. I breathe in deeply and notice that there is a new scent in the air. I glance around and catch a tall, slim girl with long blonde hair flowing down her back in ringlets openly staring at us. She is wearing a knee length royal blue coat that perfectly sets off her hair and brings out the dazzling blue of her eyes. I tighten my grip on Emmett's hand as we walk past and he glances down at me in confusion. I stare up at him and indicate with a flick of my eyes what has caught my attention. I watch as his eyes flick over to the blonde beauty and linger as he looks her up and down. A possessive growl rips from my throat and I drag Emmett away, my dislike for the girl instantly doubling.

"Rose, Rose, Rose baby, its okay. I wasn't looking at her like that I swear." He whispers as we take our seat in the back of our Legal Studies class.

"Emmett I saw you! But it's okay, it's not you, I know. There's something up with her." I mutter. "Give me an hour, I'll have her figured out I swear."

*Three hours later, lunchtime*

"Hey Rose, how were your morning classes?" Alice calls out as she approaches our little patch of shade under an old gum.

"Hey Alice" I respond, "Not great, I have to say."

"Seriously? Why? What happened?" She asks me, always the concerned sister.

"Well, you know Emmett and I were nearly late this morning right?" I ask, "Well when we did arrive there was this girl, there was something about her. I just got weird vibes from her you know?"

"Like bad vibes?" She asks

"Yeah, definitely bad, I think we should get Carlisle to look into it." I reply

"Okay" Alice smiles as she whips out her brand new enV2 "I've been looking for an excuse to try this out." She swiftly punches in a number I don't recognise and I look at her questioningly.

"Who are you calling?" I ask.

"Jasper!" She says as a smile crosses her face. "Who else?"

I giggle and as I look back up I see her again. The freaky chick. That's her official title, I've decided

"Alice," I say "Can you watch my bag for a sec? I'm just going to go and introduce myself to our new friend."

"Sure hun." She replies.

I saunter over to the brunette and introduce myself.

"I'm Rosalie, I noticed you this morning as we came in the gate, are you new here?" I inquire ever so politely.

"Yes, my name is Michaela but my friends call me Miki, I'm sorry if you got the wrong impression about the way I was looking at you and your guy friend this morning..." the girl says in a quiet melodical voice.

"Yeah what was that about anyway?" I ask. "The way you were looking at Emmett was really intense. Should I be bitchslapping you or befriending you?" I joke light heartedly.

"It's just that his eyes, yours too now that I see you up close, are so golden. I've never seen that colour before." She says.

"Oh..." I say. Her response is somewhat unexpected and throws me a bit. "Most people don't notice the colour of our eyes from such a distance. You're very perceptive."

"Why are your eyes so golden?" Miki asks

I think quickly and decide to tell Miki a version of the truth. "We're on a strict vegetarian diet and the lack of meat in our diet dulls the pigmentation in our eyes."

"Oh... Are you and Emmett related then? I got the impression you were dating, but if he's available..." She trails off.

"We're not related." I tell her "We've been together a very long time, and if I were you I wouldn't go interfering." I turn and stalk away.

I'm actually quiet annoyed about the turn that our conversation took. Miki genuinely seemed like a nice girl and I had just been beginning to think that I had judged her far too quickly. I need to speak to Emmett and make him aware of this girl; I don't want to have to deal with any sticky situations later.

*English Class*

"Emmett...! Psst... Emmett!" I whisper across the aisle just loud enough for a vampire to hear, "I know you can hear me."

A smile plays on his lips but he keeps his gaze firmly placed on the whiteboard ahead of him. It's almost like he wants me to talk loudly enough for everyone to hear. In desperate times I may have considered this but right now I had ammo. A giggle escapes my lips and a few people turn to look in my direction. I return their gazes coolly; after all I am the supposed ice princess aren't I?

"Emmett? Don't you want the rest of your birthday present?" I whisper

His eyes light up and he turns his head to face me. "More presents?" he inquires.

"Of course," I reply "But first I need to talk to you. Remember that girl from this morning?"

"Mmmmmmm. She was pretty..."

"Was she?" I arch a perfectly manicured eyebrow.

"Yeah" he continues, "Pretty weird."

"That's more like it" I laugh. "Anyway, apparently her name is Miki. I spoke to her today and she said the weirdest thing. She wanted to know about our eyes and then she asked me if you and I were together. Don't worry though, I told her what would happen if she even thought about going there."

"Geez Rose you really need to chill, you've probably scared the poor girl half to death. Don't you think you're just being a teensy bit dramatic?"

"Frankly Emmett I don't think I'm being dramatic at all. In fact I think you'd do well to follow my lead and show a little more interest in our relationship." I angrily turn away from him and focus resolutely on my workbook.

"Rossssiieeee" Emmett whines. "Don't be stupid, okay? You were saying just this morning that you don't fit in and this girl might have been the perfect opportunity for you to make some new friends. But I'm sorry okay?"

"Fine," I reply "But I was just looking out for us."

"I know babe, but hey seriously... what else did you get me for my birthday?"

"You'll see" I say as a smirk crosses my face.

Next Chapter: What did Rose get Emmett for his birthday? Will she accept Miki as a friend rather than a foe? What will Emmett do when he is finally introduced to Miki?

What do you guys think? Should Rose and Miki be friends? Should Miki turn out to be nice or naughty? Let me know! REVIEW please