A tiny EmmettxRosalie ficlet, because they're so neglected and I felt like it. Shortshortshort, so it won't take up too much of your time. I absolutely adore this series, but I've never really felt inspired to write for it before; I don't think I could capture Edward's beautiful perfection or Bella's quick, human wit, so I just plucked out these two more minor characters whom I also love.
Disclaimer: Twilight and all of its characters, plotlines and affiliates belong to Stephenie Meyer. I am not Stephenie Meyer.
Tease
by LutraShinobi
She stood on the front steps, lustrous blond hair flowing around her face like a stormy sea of pale gold, flawless lips twitching with impatience. One delicate, icy hand rested on the porch railing in an artistic pose, still and statuesque in a most inhuman way. Her jewelled amber eyes were narrowed, fine nostrils flaring; his smell was intoxicating her, wafting tantalizingly downwind.
She knew he did this on purpose.
She didn't know why he continually insisted on this strange ritual; then again, maybe her subconscious actually liked it, because she had never outwardly objected to it in any way. She'd been perfectly aware of him for at least five minutes now - judging from the strength of his scent, he was somewhere in the vicinity of the open doorway, just behind her. He was making her wait longer than usual this time, creeping up slowly.
Finally she couldn't take it any longer. It wasn't the suspense - she just wanted him so badly it was heightening her ever-present thirst. But this feeling was more like hunger, not true hunger of course, but a gnawing in her core with a desire, a need. She spun lithely, almost angrily. "Em-"
And then her words were smothered, snuffed out completely, as she was enfolded in a bear-like, literally bone-crushing hug. Her own very durable ligaments remained intact, but she could feel her previous annoyance turning to mush under her skin as she blended into him, her graceful, curvy body moulding itself naturally to his huge, buff build. He crushed her closer to him, pressing her smooth cheek against his jutting jaw. She felt the light, loud breeze of his chuckling breath tickle her eyelashes, causing her to blink. His chest rumbled with his personal brand of deep, baritone laughter.
She felt the movement of his lips as much as she heard his comment. "Seriously, Rose, you should stop being jealous of Bella." He was teasing her, half-serious as was his perpetual state. Still, she played along, like she always did.
"Why, Emmett?" Her tone was sardonic but amused as they touched on a topic that they both knew was sensitive for her. He couldn't handle situations diplomatically like Edward or Jasper, but he was attuned to just the right frequency for discussion of her particular issues. It made it easier, perhaps, that he made fun of her so much - more than anybody else ever dared to, anyway.
He was still holding her, fiercely loving in his formidable embrace, and strangely enough, they were both comfortable there. He grinned and shook her lightly as he boasted his answer. "Because you have me!"
A/N: I caution you not to expect more Twilight stuff from me. This was a one-night fling kind of affair. Still, reviews would be delicious. Thank you!