Prologue - At First Sight

When Emmett McCarty saw her, it was love at first sight.

"Dude," he said, nudging his best friend, Edward Cullen, "who is that?"

Edward glanced up from his locker and followed Emmett's finger. He started laughing.

"That, my friend, is your worst nightmare."

"What are you talking about?" Emmett asked. "That girl is hot! Did you see her legs?"

"You should see her brother."

Emmett raised an eyebrow. "Uh, Edward, I'm pretty sure I'm bigger than any other guy at this school."

Edward shook his head and chuckled. "Em, there are a million and one reasons why Rosalie Hale is bad news. Her brother is only one of them." He shut his locker and the two boys started walking toward the parking lot.

"Rosalie? That's kind of an odd name."

"Dude, your name is Emmett."

Em shrugged. "Whatever. So what are these reason?"

"Well, ignoring the fact that her brother will castrate you if he sees you looking at her, she could easily kick your butt if she wanted."

"That won't be an issue once she falls in love with me," Emmett said confidently.

Edward rolled his eyes. "You know what, Emmett? Never mind. If you want to try to talk to Rosalie, then go ahead. Have at it."

Emmett grinned. "Oh, I will."