Emelia Cullen: 5'9 and has deep green eyes, thick sandy blonde curly hair that looks almost as perfect as a vampires. Has pale skin (but not too pale) and knows about werewolves and vampires. She's not from America but has been living with the Cullen's for about 2 months and Bella doesn't know about her because no one has mentioned her. Emelia is shy, awkward and but only around new people otherwise she's playful and confident (for her standards anyway). 16, never had a boyfriend and hasn't left the Cullen's house very often. She is somewhat close to all the Cullen's but Rosalie envies her deeply.
A lot can happen in a short amount of time
Edwards POV
Another uninteresting and uneventful lunch period at school. Today seems to have dragged on more than usual, or maybe it's because of how fretful I have become as the day progressed. While I stare aimlessly at the cracks in the corner of the cafeteria my mind wonders to the source of my anxious state; Emelia. After being so sick she's finally able to interact with other people from the time of her ...accident. My eyes tighten at the memory. I haven't seen Emelia at all so far but I've 'checked in' on her through the minds of others. The little boys here can't stop obsessing over a fresh face, proving their mentality can't surpass the fixation a small baby and a shiny toy have. The females are slightly more forgiving but as far as I can tell, no one has befriended her. This is confirmed when Emelia timidly arrives at my family's table. Her expression shows she doesn't want the attention from those staring. But that's how she always is and was before...
"Looks like you've have a good day so far." Emmett teases while Rosalie rudely pays no interest to our new family member. Emelia gives him a dull look.
"People won't stop staring at me and there's tones of stupid rumours goin' around, and I've barely spoken! What is with American schools, are they all like this?" All of us nod except for envious Rosalie. "It's worse now because I'm here with you guys, uh, no offense. God I really hate this school."
"Don't worry you'll make some friends soon and won't have to put up with us." Jasper adds with a lopsided smile. Emelia's posture turns rigid as a group of girls' three tables down whisper amongst themselves about her.
"Just give it some time. They'll come around. You're not as intimidating as us." Alice speaks with comforting certainty and humour. Emelia visibly eases although Alice didn't mention exactly how long. I keep this to myself as Alice confirms the words in her mind.
"Why aren't you with Bella today?" Emelia asks as she sips her small bottle of water. Rosalie notices her actions and thinks very ill-manneredly. I try my best to ignore her discourteous behaviour. It's hard for Rosalie to accept Emelia's unique situation.
"I wanted to support you on your first day. We're all here for you." I respond earnestly but apparently Rosalie has had enough. She rather quickly exits the cafeteria with Emmett not far behind.
"Come on babe, don't be like that," Rosalie promptly disregards his existence. Jasper can feel Emelia's guilt and subtly restores her somewhat bubbly nature. I step in any way to help Jasper be less conspicuous. Emelia always suspects his play in her emotions.
"Don't worry, some part of her is also jealous of all the attention you're receiving. She can be moderately vain at times." This earns a small smile from my younger relative. Her progression of a happy mood is thwarted when Matthew Hughs and his repulsive followers speak their grimy minds about Emelia.
"Why must all the guys here be so disgusting?" she asks quietly to no one particularly. I follow her train of thought which leads to boyfriend matters.
"You will find someone you know, not everyone here is as foul as them." Alice assured while holding Jasper's hand. Emelia returns the statement with an are-you-serious expression. She turns to me.
"Okay, Edward how many boys are thinking dirty?" I didn't answer.
"And how many can see past that?" I didn't answer that one either. She turns to Alice, self-satisfied.
"I knew he was going to say that."
"I know, just wanted ta rub it in."
A Few Days Later
"Please tell me you're joking." Emelia says quietly to Edward, her expression very pleading. The two are currently standing in the luxurious kitchen of the Cullen's residence while Alice and Jasper sit together on the couch watching TV aimlessly. Rosalie conveniently had something better to be doing and Emmett went with her, trying to convince his mate to come around.
"Please Emelia I know what this will put you through but it's the only way. It'll give me some piece of mind and besides, Carlisle says you're ready."
"Edward I'm terrified of them knowing! And even if I am allowed ta set foot there I don't even know her or that pack she hangs out with!"
"You don't have to talk to them, just maintain your distance if you like but keep an ear out for any trouble. Please Em, I'm begging you." Edward's golden eyes bore into her green ones, pleading endlessly.
Bella was set to visit Jacob later that night at a bonfire the pack were hosting but Edward was still strongly distrusting towards the werewolves' control. He was always worried about his girlfriend's safety.
"This would really make you feel better, wouldn't it?" Emelia asks unsurely. Edward nods once, his entrancing stare never faulting. A few seconds pass. "I never stood a chance, did I Alice?"
"Nope." Comes the reply from the pixie-haired girl. Edward smiles and thanks Emelia very gratefully, pulling her in for a hug.
"Oh Em, you might want to find a change of clothes before you go or wear some perfume. They'd think you were a vampire." Edward speaks once the two have broken apart.
"Figured since I've been around you guys so much I might smell like you." Emelia says shyly. Alice jumps up excitedly and dances over to the blonde, a wicked smile on her face. "Oh crap—"
"Oh yes! Just a quick little shopping trip I promise! Don't worry I'll have you back in time to meet Bella."
"Great." Emelia responds sarcastically.
The door bell at the Swan residence rings once and Bella quickly opens the door to see Edward in the doorway with a small smile.
"Hey, you're looking more happy about this than usual." Bella notices as she hugs Edward. His silver Volvo is parked in the driveway but the small girl doesn't notice who's in it.
"I am. Remember that small condition that I mentioned over the phone? Well, she's waiting in my car for you." Bella questionably pulls away and gazes to the passenger seat; there Emelia is, holding a book and listening to her iPod. Bella looks back at Edward, displeased. "You brought a babysitter? Why would you do that? Did you just pull this girl off the street because you had no time or have you planned this for awhile?"
"That's actually a little offensive because she's my half sister. Emelia's adopted she's been living with us for the past couple of months. I trust her, Bella. I feel much more comfortable having her near you."
"She has a cell doesn't she? You're gonn'a keep checking up on me is that it?" Edward grins slightly but with very little humour. Bella barely took notice of Edward's words of a new relative.
"Always as bright as usual." Bella looks down, still somewhat peeved at her boyfriend. "She's promised to keep her distance, I swear. Emelia's more of a look out if anything. She won't want to be around anyone. Please Bella, do this for me?" Edward sends his smouldering eyes on her, giving a look that she can't say no to.
Bella is driving in her beat up truck with Emelia awkward in the passenger seat tightly holding her belongings. It's clear she is extremely nervous about being around Bella's company. Her eyes keep flickering to the forest around them as the silence between the two continues. A faded howl in the distance is just audible and the blonde teen jumps in her seat.
"You okay? You look as if somebody's gonn'a rip you ta shreds at any moment," Bella says somewhat playfully. Emelia only gives her a brief anxious smile then looks away and rubs her arms.
"Could you please turn the heater up a little?" Bella looks at the girl confused.
"Are you serious?" the brunette asks, who's clearly quite snug and toasty. She glances at Emelia who appears to have Goosebumps visible on her neck and even on her hands. "Well if I turn it up any higher I'll be sweating and besides, we're only five minutes away." Emelia turns her head back to the window with a quite uncomfortable expression that has nothing to do with the noticeable black smudge running behind the cover of the forest.
Within a few minutes the two arrive at La Push beach as the stars begin to shine in the night sky. The bonfire is already set and blazing as the pack of boys' crowd around cheerfully eating and laughing. The old truck halts in the car park and Bella steps out then closes the door. She walks around the trucks side, never taking her eyes off the tanned werewolves. Emelia stumbles out and stands beside Bella. The cold wind blows a little harshly and Bella wraps her arms around herself as Emelia shutters all over. Both look at the group of guys who suddenly stare intensely at them, no sign of humour left in their expressions.
"Have fun Bella." Emelia says then sits on a piece of dry wood a few steps down. Bella gives the blonde a little agitated look then walks slowly to the group. Once she reaches them, she awkwardly says "Hey, guys."
"Who's your friend?" Embry asks tightly. The guys haven't once looked away from Emelia who is reading her book tensely. Bella is confused about their attitudes.
"She's not my friend, I just met her twenty minutes ago. Hey what's up with you guys? Are we not supposed ta be here?"
"It's nothin' Bella, really, but she just reeks of vampire, that's all." Jared says, trying to ease the tension.
"Well, apparently Emelia lives with the Cullen's so that might explain it." Bella states uneasy. Someone catches her eye and she smiles wide, happy to see Jacob. Bella quickly excuses herself and rushes to him although the whole pack is still edgy and looks to one another, clearly becoming anxious. Bella reaches Jacob and the two hug, oblivious to the vibe in the air.
The evening continues but not as happily as before Emelia and Bella arrived. The pack give the blonde girl cautious glances however barely manage to lighten up to enjoy their time. Unlike them, Bella and Jacob seclude themselves to joyfully enjoy each other's company the whole while.
Emelia in the meantime, is very different; she has in no way liked being here. Her shivering has gotten worse over time and she's' become to look quite sick. Even though she is physically unwell, it's clear her mental state isn't great either.
"What the hell are you doing here?" a female growled. Emelia looked up, fear in her eyes. Leah and Seth stand in front of the teenager, but quickly their expressions turn confused. Both are tense however Leah is looking angry. No words are spoken for a time as the werewolves analyse Emelia carefully.
"Come on Seth, we need ta talk with Sam."
"Actually Leah I'll stay here." Leah turns to Seth with a warning look but he holds his ground.
"I can take care of myself, Leah." The girl rolls her eyes then glares at Emelia when she walks off. Seth takes a seat carefully beside the blonde, scrunching his nose afterwards then quickly rugs it. The young man continues to analyse Emelia, still puzzled.
"Please stop doing that, your friends have done enough of it since I got here." Emelia says nervously making Seth smile a little embarrassed.
"Sorry, I'm just a bit tense."
"I can tell..." Emelia trails off quietly. Seth sits there uncomfortably and eventually makes small talk. The two seem to be becoming friends when Seth notices something.
"Hey you're really badly shivering, come join us by the fire—"
"No Seth it's fine." Emelia states weakly. Seth stares at her with worry.
"I don't think you are..." Seth is right. Emelia's skin has notably turned a sickly pale and her eyes have a hollow and weary look in them. Not only is that but the poor girl is shivering violently. "Emelia you look really bad, you need ta call a doctor."
"Seth!" the boy turns his head to the pack who are giving him a guarded expression. Seth looks back at Emelia, guilty. He opens his mouth to speak but another shout of his name prevents him. The young werewolf walks off slowly, gazing back at Emelia who is looking very weak.
About ten minutes later the blonde can no longer handle it; she wobbles over to Bella and Jacob, passing the pack in doing so. The guys visibly tensed.
"Bella we're going now." Emelia whispers as she grabs hold of Bella's arm and yanks her away. The brunette stumbles and tries everything to release Emelia's iron grip on her; nothing works. She's too strong even though her condition has gotten much, much worse.
"Hey what the hell! You can't just pull me away! What do you think you're doing?!" Bella almost yells as Jacob follows the two. He grips Bella and frees her from the blonde, holding her close.
"I need to get home but I can't drive." Emelia stutters out, her voice hoarse. Jacob stares at her quite concerned but Emelia's eyes never leave Bella, pleading.
"Bella I think you need to take her to a doctor." Jacob says in a worried tone. The girl stares at him a gape.
"We just got here, Jake! I needed ta see you, we have so many things to talk about—"
"Bella just look at her!" Jacob's forceful tone shocks Bella but she nonetheless does as she's told. Her eyes become wide as she takes in the teens figure. Emelia looks as if the slightest wind could tear her to pieces even though her body is nearly thrashing about. It's a weird combination of weakness and strength.
"Let's get you to Carlisle."