Fatal Attraction

Summary: He knew from the moment that Edward introduced them again, his feelings for her would never be the same.

'Dear Diary, today was...weird. I can't stop thinking about how Emmett watched me during my visit at their house. It kind of freaked me out…it's so different then the fun, playful older brother-figure I know. Maybe the smell of my blood is actually harder for him to bear then he lets on, like Jasper? I'll have to ask Edward later to talk to hi-'

Bella stopped typing on her online journal, as Edward suddenly appeared in her room. She turned to look at him with a smile on her face as he slowly walked the short distance to her bed. He smiled down on her knowingly, knowing this was the time she usually spent typing away her thoughts. Edward looked at her and smiled before slowly shaking his head and looking away. Curious at what he was thinking, Bella asked him,

"What's so funny Edward?" He sat down beside her and took her hand in his.

"Nothing…I guess I'm just a little jealous that I am unable to read your thoughts, yet the computer get's a daily dose of them every single day."

Bella smiled thinking it was cute that Edward was jealous over a piece of machinery.

"Well, don't be. You know that I'd tell you anything you want to know. I only type when I feel I don't have enough room in my head for stuff."

Bella laughed a little at her explanation of the journals. Edward laughed lightly with her, knowing it did sound a little silly.

"So then, what was it today that has had your mind so full? Is it of the time you spent with my family and me today?"

Bella looked at Edward slightly surprised that he was almost right on target with her thoughts. It was almost like he COULD read her mind…

"Well…kind of. It's sort of about…Emmett."

She looked away as she rethought of the events that happened. Edward's face grew confused as he pondered over what she meant.

"Emmett?" He asked.

"Yea, I know it sounds weird, but there was just something different with him today. He just seemed…off, ya know? He was staring at me kind of funny…and I'm starting to wonder if it has to do with me or my blood. Maybe he's been hiding his real feelings about it for our sake? Maybe it's hard for him like it is Jasper? I hate to think I'm putting BOTH your brother's through such a hard time…"

Bella let her words fade off as she once again went off into thought. Edward looked like he was considering something before responding.

" Now that you've mentioned it, he did seem a little…distracted, but I would have read his mind and known if he was craving your blood, just like I do with Jasper. Emmett wasn't really giving too much of his thoughts, more like a blank page."

Bella distractedly nodded her head, only half listening to his reasoning. 'I still have my doubts though, something about me was defiantly bugging him today, and I'm going to find out!'

"Hey, do you think it would be alright for me to go to your house tomorrow?"

Edward nodded his head. "Of course, if you want. Now get some rest, you looked exhausted."

Bella nodded to him, knowing she had to have looked as tired as she felt. She had spent her morning and afternoon with Jacob on the reserve. He had asked her to come to a small party they were having for Embry. It seemed that he had FINALLY imprinted, and decided to throw the chipper wolf a party. It was nice, and she got to spend some time with her best friend. Afterwards, Edward had asked that she spend the rest of the day and evening with him and his family. He commented that they missed her and her 'clumsy' ways.

'Great. I have a reputation of being a complete klutz. I'm free, vampire entertainment.' Bella sighed before closing her laptop and setting it on the floor. She then scooted over for Edward, before snuggling into his frozen body. She shivered slightly at his body temperature, before he moved her away and wrapped her in her blanket before re-tucking her under his frozen arms.

"Is that better?" Edward asked her.

Bella nodded her head, as she started to drift off and that was all the response she could muster up. "Goodnight, Bella." Edward whispered to her as he pressed he smooth granite lips over her forehead and clenched his eyes closed. Bella drifted into a deep slumber, knowing she was in the arms of the man she loved.

The next morning, Bella woke up to Edward watching her, as usual. He smiled at her and she gave him a sleepy smile in return.

"Good morning Bella, how did you sleep?" Edward asked her quietly.

"Pretty good, it was nice knowing you were there all night. I'm kind of hungry though." Bella said and as if on cue, her stomach gave a slight rumble. Edward moved to let her get up as she untied herself from her comforter.

"Charlie is up and fixing you some breakfast. Why don't you eat and get dressed, and I'll be back for you in a few hours. Sound okay?" Edward asked her. Bella nodded her head, agreeing with the plan. Edward tilted her head up and placed a soft kiss on her lips, before getting up swiftly, and leaving out through her window just the same. Bella sighed, she had been thinking over what she would do once she got to Edward's house. She planned on going straight to Emmett and asking him to talk with her. She felt comfortable enough around him to be alone (especially after surviving her time with Rosalie alone), so she didn't see a problem there, and if there was one, she knew that Alice or Edward would see it before anything dangerous happened. So with her mind made up, Bella made her way out of bed and to her closet to find something to wear. After she picked something out, she went to the shower. 20 minutes later, she came down the stairs dressed in a brown turtleneck with black jeans on. Her hair was in its usual down style, with the exception of being brushed longer today than usual. She was trying to make her scent as undetectable as possible from her surrogate vampire family today. Not that it was technically possible…but hey, she got points for trying at least, right? Anything to make their lives a little easier is how she saw it. She sat down at the table, and helped herself to some of the pancakes, eggs and toast that Charlie had made.

"Morning, Bells. I see you got to sleep okay last night. No more nightmares?" Charlie asked her in his usual gruffly but calm voice. Bella looked up at him, knowing he wouldn't like the SPECIFIC reason she wasn't having nightmares anymore. Her knight in shining amour, Edward, made it his job to stay with her every single night that it was possible for him.

"Yea…I think their starting to go away. Maybe I'm cured." 'From a daily dose of Edward, every night before bed.' Bella looked down a little and smiled about her thoughts of Edward. Charlie stared at her for a second before nodding his head and turning back to his paper. After breakfast, Bella told Charlie of here plans for the day, to which he tried to adamantly try and per sued her into hanging out with her other friends, specifically Jacob. After that battle was won, she hoped into her truck and took off for the Cullen's house, a million thoughts racing through her head at once.

(Bella's POV)

As I drove the familiar way to the Cullen's house, my mind began to drift off towards the conversation I was planning with Emmett. I was probably taking the situation WAY out of proportion, but I just can't help but feel I'm…bothering him. And if I am, I want to be aware of it. As I got half way to their house, I suddenly remembered Edward saying he would come for me. 'Shit. I must really be lost in my thoughts if I forgot something we had only talked about an hour an half ago.' Bella thought of turning around and waiting for Edward at her house, but then considered that it would be the perfect opportunity for Charlie to bug her and try to convince her about spending her time elsewhere. 'Ugh, it's not even worth it. Besides, I'm almost there.' Ten minutes later, Bella pulled up down the dirt path leading to her destination, before stopping and parking right in front of their house. 'I'm sure they won't mind me being a few hours early…' Before Bella could open the door to her truck, Edward was already there opening it for her, and helping her out. He looked at her with a knowing smile on his face. 'Right. Alice. I'm pretty sure she saw me coming early even before I had remembered about waiting at the house for Edward.' Bella took Edward's hand in hers, as they made their way to the front door.

"Edward…sorry. I had been so wrapped up in my thoughts, I completely forgot about you coming to get me later on." Bella apologized to him. Edward's face pulled into a smile at her words.

"Are you apologizing for coming to see me earlier than I originally planned for you to spend time with my family and me? You know that your presence, company and breathing are the greatest gift's you give me. Don't ever be sorry for that." Edward told her calmly, as they walked up the stairs and into the house. As they walked in and went down the staircase that led to the living room, everyone was standing around, awaiting her arrival. Bella smiled at them as she looked around. Carlisle and Esme stood closest to her, while Jasper and Alice stood in the back, and Rosalie and Emmett stood off to the far right. Everyone was looking at her besides Emmett. That was odd, he usually had a grin on his face when he saw her. Everyone greeted her in their own way, before they eventually parted and went about whatever it was they did when they were in the house. Edward took her by the hand and led her to the couch. She sat there for a few moments, before finally finding her resolve.

"Edward, I was gonna let you know…I planned on speaking with Emmett today…alone." Bella looked down at her hands as she told him. Edward looked like he wanted to protest for a second, before nodding his head.

"If it will put your worries to rest than I will go and ask him." Edward said as he let go of her hand and quickly left the room. Seconds later he appeared with Emmett, who was slightly frowning at her. 'It has to be my blood…I always knew it wasn't as easy for them as they let on.' Edward and Emmett exchanged a quite conversation, before Edward left the room. Emmett stood where Edward had left him for a moment, before making his way to the couch in front of her. He looked up at her then, his eyes now looking sad. Bella couldn't take it anymore.

"Listen Emmett, I know that my smell is bothering you like it does Jasper. I just wanted you to know that I won't spend too much time over here from now on. It's not fair for you and Jasper to be put through so much in your own home so that I can visit for a few hours. I already felt bad enough for what I was putting Jasper through, but I will NOT do this to both of you guys. I just wanted to come by today to tell you that, but I'll leave now…"

Bella looked up to see Emmett looking shocked beyond belief. Was she wrong? Maybe it wasn't her…maybe he was just going through some things at the moment, and she just happened to be around to witness it. Maybe she WAS taking it way out of proportion like she originally thought…

"Uh, Bella. What the hell are you talking about?" Emmett asked as he finally found his voice again. Bella blushed, embarrassed that she probably was wrong about the entire situation completely.

"Well…it's just that you seem like you can't stand being around me anymore…so I thought my blood was affecting you like it did Jasper...But, that wasn't the case, was it?" Bella turned her head away as the humiliation set in. Emmett looked just as confused as she felt.

"Your blood? Bella, what the hell do you mean? Your blood doesn't affect me like it does Jasper, you know that." Emmett raised his eyebrow at her before chuckling. Bella blushed even more, before trying to laugh it off as well.

"Well then…don't I feel smart?" Bella finally looked up at him with a small smile, before it dropped and she gasped quietly. Emmett was looking at her so intensely, she felt as if he was trying to invade her very soul. As if he was trying to see beyond her. His eyes looked of the darkest shade of ember, and for a few moments they stayed that way, before he snapped out of whatever trance he was in a shook his head, standing quickly and then quickly dismissing himself. Bella looked to the ground again as her thoughts went haywire once again. 'I…know that look…it's the same look that I get from Edward…and Jacob. But that's impossible, Emmett wouldn't feel like that...Not for me, would he? Oh my god…' As the wheels started turning for Bella, she looked around for a distraction, which popped up no later than a minute after Emmett left, as Edward. He stood next to her before kneeling down and taking his frozen hand in hers.

"Did you get all of the information you needed, Bella?" Edward asked her calmly, hoping she got some closure to her racing thoughts. Bella looked up at Edward, staring at his face, while at the same time looking past him.

"Um…I..don't know Edward. I think some more questions just surfaced. I need to talk to him, again. Away from everyone. I think he has something…personal to tell me." Bella looked away towards the end of her thoughts. Edward frowned hard, trying to think of any specific reason she would want to be left alone with his brother. What could they possibly have to talk about that would require them being away from the house any everyone else? Was it so that he wouldn't read Emmett thoughts and judge him? But…he would never do so…intentionally…none the less, he would respect her wishes, no matter how uncomfortable they made him feel.

"Bella, I honestly don't know what's going on, but if it will make you feel better…to have that talk with Emmett, please feel free to ask him. His room is to the right, second door on the left. He's watching some sport show, so I think he's alone for the moment, but please Bella. Make it quick." Edward finished squeezing her hand slightly before letting her go, and letting her stand to her feet and walk to Emmett's room. Edward just stood in his spot wondering what could possibly be going on with Bella.

(Emmett POV)

As I left Bella after quickly excusing myself, I rushed to my room. I really didn't have shit to do in here besides read or watch TV. Both sounding boring as hell, I chose TV. I heard Edward go into the living room and begin talking to Bella, so I turned it to some sports show and turned the volume up. About ten minutes later though, I was shocked to hear Bella's soft footprints making their way towards my room. I turned around, just as her hand's softly knocked on my door. I took a deep swallow, considering if I should let her in or not. It was tough enough keeping my thought's blank so as not to let Edward on to my true feelings of a certain someone. I sighed thinking that maybe I could handle it, before telling her in a slightly raised voice she could come in. As she opened the door, she looked straight at me with a worried expression on her face. 'Shit, did she know? Maybe my staring let her on…fuck.' She then shut the door behind her, before slowly making her way to him, standing a good foot away from where he stood in front of his TV with his arms folded. I raised my eyebrow at her wondering what she wanted to ask me now.

"Uh…hey…again Emmett. I'm sorry, I'm really not trying to bug you or nothing…but could we maybe um, take a walk together?...Alone?...I mean, if not it's ok! It's probably just a stupid idea, a-an Rosalie probably wouldn't like i-"

"Bella, it's cool. Sure I don't mind. Edward told me earlier you had a lot on your mind…about me, so if it will ease your mind or your thought's, then it's no trouble at all. Let's go." Emmett flicked the TV off, before making his way to his window, and beckoning her over. She hesitantly made her way to him, before he gently grabbed her by her shoulders, and jumped from the window. Bella quickly grasped him around the waist and gasped. As he landed, he let her go and she set placed her hand to her heart to make sure it was still beating. I chuckled to myself quietly, thinking to myself that her heart was still very much beating. Beating with all of the delicious…hot, moist blood pumping…Emmett quickly shook his head as to clear his thoughts. The last thing he needed was to go blood crazy with Bella alone with him, and have Edward read his thoughts and try and stop him. He looked toward Bella as she started to walk towards the forest. He followed behind her, easily keeping up with her slow human pace. After about 5 minutes of walking, she stopped and turned to him.

"Emmett, I asked you out here alone because of some suspicions I have…don't get me wrong, it could all be completely in my head. But, I care about you, and I'm also concerned. I don't know! So much is going on right now…" Bella stopped talking so that she could grab on her hair and shake her head. As I watched her, I finally allowed my thought's to drift to my ever changing feelings for her. I had taken up leaving regularly so as to have privacy with my thoughts. But now I needed to know what was on her mind, really.

"Alright then Bella, what are your suspicions?" Emmett asked as he looked at her again with his arms folded over his chest.

"Well…it's just that-"Bella looked me straight in my eyes, seeing the same passion she had seen earlier in the living room, yet this time is was more hidden.

"It's just that…the way you've been looking at me…it's the same way that…Edward and Jacob do. I was only curious if you noticed yourself doing that." Bella quickly looked down at the ground again, losing her resolve to look me straight in the face. My eyes widened slightly, not knowing that I was being so obvious.

"Bella…do you mean look at you as if I care? Because I do you know…" I tried playing it off as if I had no idea what she was talking about, although I was a hundred percent sure of what she was talking about. She shook her head at me, and I then knew the jig was up, literally.

"Uh…well…"

"It's ok Emmett. I know what you're trying to say. It's hard to grasp, but I won't tell Edward…as long as you don't tell…Rosalie…" Bella then looked up at me again, and the emotions and feelings I'd been suppressing suddenly surfaced again with a vengeance. I made to move towards her, and she…slightly drew away from me.

"Bella…I don't know what's going on with me…I love Rosalie with everything I am, but lately, I've been strangely attracted to you. I've done everything I could to hide my thoughts from Edward. I was hoping you wouldn't catch on, and that eventually these feelings would pass, but it's not that simple for me I guess. I hope you don't think badly of me and what not." I tried laughing off my feelings, but she still had a slight shocked frown on her face.

"Emmett…if it's too much with me coming over, I'll just stop-"As she tried walking away, I was suddenly in front of her, holding her forearms gently. She jumped, and looked at me with shock written everywhere.

"Please Bella…don't do that. I'm sorry, I know you love Edward, and I would never want to come between you two. Edward is my brother, adopted sibling or not, and I care about him just the same as the rest of my family. I also care too much about Rosalie to jeopardize my relationship with her."

I looked deep into her eyes, hoping she understood where I was coming from. She shivered slightly, I'm assuming from my frozen hands gently holding her upper arms, before looking down.

"I understand Emmett. I just…had to know, I guess. I um, I don't really know what to say about all this, I wasn't expecting all that you've told me. I care a lot about you, just as I do the rest of your family…but as you've said, I would never do anything to hurt or jeopardize what we've got with Rosalie and Edwar-"

In that fateful moment, I don't know what possessed me, but I kissed her. I pressed my smooth granite lips on her soft, fragile warm ones. I held her like that for a moment, kissing her, before finally releasing her when she began to struggle. As soon as she caught her bearing, she smacked me. Hard. So hard in fact, I heard the tiny bones in her hand snap, followed by her scream of pain. I shook my head and moved away from her as she paced angrily while clutching her hand, as tears pooled and fell from her eyes. '. I hope I didn't just do what that fuck I think I did. Yep, I must of, because here Edward comes. Shit.'

Well, Here's chapter one! This is actually my second Twilight fanfic, but I posted it first because I finished it first. Anyway, I hope everyone reading is getting into the story plot! Please stay connected, and I'll let you know the second that chapter two is ready. Until then!

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