I was inspired to write this by two things. The first, from my other fanfic 'meet me at midnight'. I was writing a chapter where Rosalie showed some of her true character, and I found myself immersed in her mind. For the first time I felt I truly understood her.
and the second, from my incredible FF best friend BrittanyPerson. This girl is awesome. Read her fics!

This is Rosalie's story. Many of you don't like her – I know I certainly didn't at first – but I want you to read this, so then you'll realise, just as I did, that there is more to her than meets the eye.

I want you to know, I'm not writing this for myself, or for my readers. I'm writing this for Rosalie. She deserves her story to be told.

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Rosalie Lillian Hale. Born in Rochester 1915; Changed to a vampire 1933.

Adopted daughter and sister of the Cullen family and married to Emmett Cullen – the only person who loves me, understands me; keeps me safe.

This is the one place where I belong – where I am loved.

Even then, I know my family tire of me. I am selfish, vain, hurtful, self absorbed- and bitter.

It's not like I don't these things, I wish I could change, but I cant and wouldnt. It is just part of Rosalie. Take it, or leave it.

I am the most beautiful person in the world. I know that. When someone looks at me, their heart stops, their eyes widen. They think that a perfect angel is standing before them. I am beauty itself.

You might call me shallow. I would probably agree. Sometimes I detest the reflection that stares back at me.

Many hate me for how I am. They see the perfection they could never have but would give anything for, and so console their broken self-esteem by hating me.
a lifetime ago, I thought my beauty was a blessing, but I know it is a curse. It is the reason for many things.

Maybe if I had been born witha plain face, things would have been different. I wouldn't be standing here, frozen in this vampire state, I would be under a grave somewhere.

But I'm not; I'm here. This is me- Rosalie – and this is who I am.

Though you may think my life is perfect, you couldn't be further from the truth.

Yes. I have everything someone could want - infinite money, an adoring family, a perfect body, Emmett – but I'm not that someone.

i am eternally grateful for what I do have, and I treasure it all, but it isn't enough. And it never will be. There are things missing from my life that can't be replaced. And I will forever resent it.

I'm telling you this, because I want you to understand.

I need you to see that there is more to Rosalie Hale then that shows on the outside. I am more than just a pretty face; my feelings go deeper than anyone would believe.

Because, I have lived and suffered; I have known pain and betrayal, I lost everything and then was saved by the pure miracle of true love.

This is my story. Don't judge me- yet.

All I ask of you is that you listen.

Maybe then you'll see the real Rosalie, and understand why I am who I am.

So, prepare yourself.

This is the story of my life.

Thanks for reading. There will be more up soon. I hope you'll stick with this. Thanks Rose xx oh, and review if you want to!