A Little Bit of Devil in Her Angel Eyes
Chapter Two: Keep Me in Mind

"How come all the pretty girls like you are taken baby

I've been looking for someone like you to save me

Life's too easy to be so damn complicated

Take your time and I'll be waitin'…"

-Keep Me in Mind by Zac Brown Band

Emmett's POV

When I saw her for the first time, sitting on Phil's front porch in those sinfully short jean shorts, my mind went haywire and I hadn't even seen her face yet. I walked up to her with my wing men by my side, hoping for the best. She looked up from the book she was reading as we approached and I was lost in her big blue eyes. She was stunning that much was for certain, long curly brown hair, bright blue eyes, adorable heart-shaped face, sexy little body; God she was just perfect. I had never had this reaction to a woman before, and, to be honest, it was kinda freaking me out. After checking her out for about thirty seconds, I finally found the courage to say something.

"You must be Phil's stepdaughter," I stated, mentally smacking myself. Of course she is you idiot, what kind of freakin' introduction is that? She nodded simply and my mouth literally went dry, I had no idea what to say. This girl is making me lose my ever lovin' mind! I swear to God I'm never like this around women. Edward chuckled lightly, smacking me on the back before popping a squat next to Miss Beautiful Blue Eyes on the porch swing.

"Hi I'm Edward, this is Jasper, and that babbling idiot of a man over there is Emmett. What's your name, beautiful?" he asked her, smiling like an idiot. If he wasn't dating Rosalie, I would worry that he was trying to steal my girl. Whoa, hold up, my girl…where in the world did that come from? Jeez this girl really had done a number on me.

"Isabella, but you can call me Bella, it's nice to meet y'all," she said with the cutest little southern twang I'd ever heard in my seventeen years of livin'.

"So Bella, what brings you to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?" I asked her, finally finding my voice to speak. She sighed heavily before answering.

"My mom got remarried to Phil and dragged us out here, didn't have much of a choice really," she responded quietly, mumbling the last part almost to herself. What if she had something against the beautiful state of Louisiana? I can't be with this girl if she hates my home.

"What, you got some problem with Louisiana, girly?" Jasper asked, sounding kinda confused as to how anyone could not love it here.

"Oh no, It's not the place. It's beyond gorgeous here believe me, I just…I'm a real daddy's girl, and my dad is back in South Carolina, so being this far away from him kinda sucks," she explained. I felt like a huge douche. Of course she had nothing against Louisiana! She just missed her home, which is completely understandable. A small voice brought me out of my inner musings, bringing my attention to the front door which was now wide open. There stood a small girl, about nine or ten years in age, with a small brown and black tabby kitten wearing a tiny black and white bow tie in her arms.

"Bella, you're supposed to be watching me not flirting with some random guys you just met. What kind of big sister are you? Jeez." the small child teased, obviously slightly frustrated that her older sister wasn't giving her all of her attention.

"Okay, Allison, let's get a couple things straight. Number one, you're ten years old, you really don't need a babysitter; and number two, I have a boyfriend, so therefore I am not flirting, I am simply making new friends." Bella stated matter-o'-factly, taking the cat from her younger sister's arms. Boyfriend…? Of course she has one, of course she does. How could a beautiful girl like her not have a man? I sighed and my shoulders slumped slightly, I had no chance.

"I'm Allison by the way, but you can call me Ally. And this handsome little bugger is Bella's kitty-slash-child, Swayze. He's only four months old so you have to be careful with him," Allison explained with a big ol' smile on her face. Edward was in awe of the small animal, petting his tiny little head carefully and cooing like the kitten was an actual child. Bella just laughed at his antics and bid us farewell, promising to see us again tomorrow before walking inside the house.

"Alright man, don't think we missed that little slouch when she said she was taken. Ya got something to share brother?" Jasper inquired, poking me in the ribs gently with his elbow.

"Oh leave me alone," I huffed, making my way towards the stables. I need to think; far away from the idiots I call best friends.

Once I arrived at the barn I walked straight toward my favorite horse, a fifteen year old brown filly by the name of Boo. Phil's nephew Charlie had named her right after she was born; he was only four years old. Now Charlie was headed to college at LSU, leaving behind beautiful Boo here for us to take care of. She was about middle aged now, still had ten to fifteen good years left in her. Amazing horse this one was.

"Hey there, beautiful," I said, walking up to Boo slowly, letting her come to me after I opened the stall door. She neighed in response, rubbing her nose against my hand just begging me to pet her. Now Boo, as sweet as she is, doesn't like people much. She won't come anywhere near anybody but me and Charlie. She doesn't trust anybody else, not even Phil. I fed her and gave her some water before saddling her up and taking a ride down to the lake that was on Phil's over 300 acres of property. At the lake I dismounted Boo and went back to petting her softly as I spoke to her.

"Boo I don't know what to do; this girl has got me tongue tied, and the worst part is that she's got her a man. She is gorgeous; long brown hair, bright blue eyes, sexy little body, and sweet as sweet can be….," I trailed off, picturing Bella in my mind again, out here with me holding my hand and giggling and some stupid joke I told her. Of course, I knew that would never happen, but hey, a guy can dream right? Boo pushed her nose against my hand, neighing in frustration. "She's nothing like Bree was Boo, I swear," I added, throwing my hands up in mock defense. This may seem weird, but I swear it's like Boo and I can read each other. She always seems to know what I'm thinking, and vice versa. This horse is something else, I swear; if you could get her to like you, she'd be your new best friend.

The sun began to set and I remounted Boo, riding her back to the stables. Once I got her settled back into her stall and climbed into my truck, I headed home with a blue eyed beauty invading my thoughts.

Author's Note: Hello Again. I hope you enjoy this chapter as it again has been beta'd by xHOTARUxSPARKSx, the woman that makes this readable and enjoyable for you people so you should check out her story, it's legit. Alright, so you see that empty box down there? Please fill it with your thoughts on this chapter. I would love to hear them. Thanks a bunch. Follow me on twitter, shelbie_nichole. Thanks and see y'all soon with chapter three :D

-Shelbie.