Disclaimer: I do not own Marley and Me, or Twilight, or any of the characters.

Bella is Ticklish

I was sitting in the living room with Emmett watching the end of Marley and Me. I was in tears. Emmett thought I was hilarious, crying over a dog, and that wasn't helping, it only made me cry harder. I happened to like dogs; I'd wanted one but Edward said it really wouldn't be a good idea with a houseful of vegetarian vampires and Charlie wouldn't want to take care of it, unless it served the police, but they already had one police dog and that was enough. I guess I did sort of get one, Jacob… That wasn't a good thought to have right now, because now I just saw Jacob in Marley's place, they're both so silly and fun and full of life and if I ever… I can't think anymore more I'm too upset and I really need to stop anyway, both thinking and crying. Because, consequently, the harder I cried, the more pronounced were Emmett's chuckles. Edward wasn't going to be happy with him when Edward came home. Edward had gone for a quick hunting trip with Jasper and Carlisle, and Alice and Rosalie were having a shopping day. So that meant I got stuck with Emmett as a babysitter to keep me company. Edward had promised to be quick, left at eleven, back by one. Well, it was noon now and two hours alone with Emmett was still way too long for my health. He had told me that I would really like this movie about this dog, "the worst dog in the world". It sounded cute and funny and hearing Emmett laugh, when it's not at me, is fun. He didn't tell me the dog died! I love dogs!

I guess Emmett was finally feeling guilty or something, because he stopped laughing for a second to really see me curled up and my face puffy and red from the tears and in a frown. He likes seeing me embarrassed, but I'm still like a little sister to him, so maybe he just finally saw how upset I really was and wanted to cheer me up, because he started to, what he probably thought as comforting, pat me knee. That was a mistake. I couldn't help myself. I let out a giggle. Oh no. Emmett froze, confused, and then got a wicked grin on his face. I moaned silently to myself. Why, oh why did he have to pat me there, why couldn't he have just hugged me or tried my back? Emmett tried again, a little more pointedly, brushing my knee. Unwillingly, I let out another giggle. Emmett was really smiling and chortling now.

"Emmett," I begged and warned in a hoarse voice.

"Bella," he answered in a playful tone that could not be good for me. He knew. Then he went completely at my knees and feet. I was laughing, trying for breath.

"Bella's ticklish!" Emmett laughed. Then he went for my sides.

"NO!" I screamed as he started tickling my sides. That was where I was really, really ticklish so I was laughing in screams now. I actually called out Edward's name for help.

"EDWAARRD!" I yelled. Emmett laughed harder. I was in tears now, I was laughing so much and he wasn't letting up. He was having too much fun, but too much longer and this was going to become painful. He was tickling me everywhere now, my sides, my feet, knees, and under my arms. I let out another shriek, but then Emmett froze and stopped. I didn't even bother to think why. I was gasping for air curled on the ground, thankful for a break, but then I heard a voice I'd recognize anywhere, even angry, like now.

"Bella? BELLA! Emmett! What did you do to her?!" Edward yelled. He was home!

I started snickering through gasps. Edward was home, he was in the doorway and he was concerned for me and mad at Emmett. Emmett looked terrified. With my breathing almost relaxed, I jumped up and ran to his side. He pulled me into a comforting, protective embrace.

"Emmett," Edward growled again. Emmett was silent and then saw Edward's face. I'm sure Edward could still hear my heart trying to get back to normal speed.

"Bella's ticklish," I heard Emmett mutter sheepishly, but then he grinned widely. "It entertain…" Edward's look cut him off, though he looked down at me with an almost amused expression, almost.

"Bella, are you alright?" Edward asked me, uncertainly. I could feel my face was still red.

"Yes, I'm fine. Now." I glared at Emmett, so did Edward.

Carlisle and Jasper just appeared in the doorway as well, looking slightly amused, though Carlisle maybe a bit more on the apologetic towards me and disapproving and annoyed toward Emmett.

"Edward, why don't you take Bella to sit down? I want to talk with Emmett."Carlisle announced.