Smothered

Chapter 2

The first week of school was hell.

No one really bothered to talk to me, unless they wanted in my pants or my brothers pants, it was really annoying.

Alec was already dating one of the most annoying girls in the school, Jane, I couldn't stand her, she was a complete bitch and dad really didn't like her a lot either, so she didn't come to the house a lot, thank goodness.

James and Vicky were on and off, they usually just used each other for sex, most of the time. She could be nice, but when she didn't get what she wanted, stand back.

Riley just slept his way through the population, and yes, he'd slept with Vicky too. Gross, yes.

Mike and Jessica had been dating since middle school. She was nice enough, but a little to fake and bubbly most of the time. She always tried to talk to me and give me fashion tips and shit, trying to be my 'best friend' and Mike would get pissed at me if I wouldn't go shopping with her, but oh well, she was just to much for me.

Jasper and Alice of course were an item and Alice was my best friend, so that worked for me.

Did I get lonely? Yes, but I hadn't been asked out, because of my brothers and of course my dad.

No one wanted to date the Police Chief's daughter.

And my uncle being the Mayor, didn't help along with my buffoon cousins, I was screwed, or more likely, I wasn't going to be screwed for a very long time.

Things continued on over the next few weeks, Edward and Emmett always acting all weird around me and asking me to come to the football games and practices.

And of course, unless I wanted to walk home, I was usually there or the library.

"Bella! You made it!" Emmett boomed across the field.

I gave a small wave and went back to reading.

"So glad you made it Bella." Edward's silky voice came from behind me and startled me.

"Oh, yeah. I have to wait for my brothers anyway, so I thought fresh air would do me good." I smiled.

"Bella, there's a dance Friday, after the game, would you like to go with me?" Edward asked out of nowhere.

"Oh, uh… I don't know. You know how my dad and brothers get." I shrugged.

"Well, if I ask them for permission, would you go?" he smiled at me.

"I… I guess." I shrugged.

"O.K., I'll let you know after practice." he smiled and squeezed my shoulder lightly.

I gave a nervous smile as he walked away.

As he made it to the field, I heard raised voices and Emmett and Edward were arguing, my brothers of course joined in.

Alec looked at me with a curious face and I shrugged my shoulders, next thing I know he's clapping Edward on the shoulder, but being very stern with him.

Edward looks up to me and smiles with a thumbs up.

I ignore the rest of practice and continue reading.

After practice, Edward runs up the bleachers to me and tells me the 'good news', we'll also be doubling with Alec and Jane. Oh joy!

He explains that those were Alec's rules and tomorrow afternoon, I'm to go shopping with Jane for a dress.

I start to argue, but Alec walks up and tells me those are the rules, if I want to go.

"Who the fuck died and left you my father?" I shouted at him.

"Bella, calm down. It's just one afternoon." he shrugged.

"Jane hates me Alec! Have you forgotten that?" I yelled at him.

"She doesn't 'hate' you, she just thinks you're to immature." he shrugged.

"What?" I spat.

"I'm sorry Edward, I just can't." I grabbed my books and ran off crying.

I started my walk home, not caring what my brothers said.

"Hey, you need a ride?" I look over to see Emmett doing a slow crawl in his Hummer.

"Uh, you do know my brothers will have a shit fit, right?" I said.

"Look, your brothers are my friends, but the way they treat you, it's just wrong. I'm also sad to hear you're going to the dance with Edward." he shrugged.

"Oh, my brothers are just over possesive/protective, call it what you will and I'm not going to the dance with Edward. Alec wanted me to spend the day with Jane tomorrow picking out a dress and I just can't. She hates me and the feeling is mutual." I said.

"Oh, well would you like to go with me?" he smiled.

"Um, didn't you just hear what I said? Alec has this crazy ass demands." I sighed.

"What about me just asking your dad?" he suggested.

"Well, I guess so." I shrugged.

"Cool, let's go." he smiled and turned the Hummer around towards the police station.

30 minutes later, he'd convinced my dad to let him take me to the dance without Alec, we had to be home by 10:00pm and if I wanted a dress, my dad would take me tomorrow, since he was off and I could invite Alice. But, I had to explain all of this to Edward and apologize.

I agreed and with that Emmett took me home, where all my brothers were waiting, plus Edward, like every afternoon.

I sighed and jumped out, just as Alec got in Emmett's face.

"Look! He picked me up, because I was walking home. All because of you! We went to see dad, Emmett asked DAD'S permission to take me to the dance and dad said yes, WITHOUT you being up my butt, but I have to be home by 10:00pm and DAD will take Alice and I shopping tomorrow. I'm sorry Edward, Alec had to be an ass and ruin it for you, but I can't be alone with Jane and DAD agreed." I said, taking my books inside to let them workout whatever it was they were going to do.

I shut myself in my room and called Alice to let her know.

"Oh my God! Seriously! Emmett asked your dads permission and you agreed? I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to go shopping and Oh! Why don't we double with you!" Alice finally breathed.

"You take that up with Jasper and he can talk to Emmett. I don't care. My dad is picking us up after school tomorrow." I told her.

"O.K., I'll let my mom know. See ya at school." she laughed and hung up.

I sat on my window seat, watching the guys play a really rough game of basketball.

Emmett had his shirt off and I must say, looking at him, really looking at him for the first time, he was HOT!

I guess he must have felt me watching him, because he looked up, smiled and waved.

Just as I waved back, Alec 'blocked' him and Emmett fell to the ground, I gasped and ran downstairs.

"Emmett, are you O.K.?" I asked. My brothers looking at me like I was crazy.

"Yeah, just the breath knocked out of me." he smiled.

"Come inside, let me get you a drink and clean the scrape." I said grabbing his hand.

"Bella, you don't have to do this." he smiled.

"Hush, I'd do it for any of ya'll." I smiled.

"You've never offered before." he shrugged.

"Oh, well I guess I've never really paid attention before." I blushed.

I took care of Emmett as he drank a Coke and my brothers walked in, with Edward.

"Here, put your shirt on." Alec snapped.

Emmett took his shirt and said he had to go anyway.

"Wait." I caught up to him as he walked out the door.

"Um, what time should I be ready Friday?" I asked.

"Well, your dad gave me permission to take you to dinner, so about 5? The dance starts at 6:30, so that will give us enough time." he smiled.

"Yeah, sounds good." I blushed again and walked inside, ignoring my brothers.

Alice and I went shopping with my dad the following day and the only thing my dad said about my dress was that it had to cover my 'parts'.

Alice and I giggled all the way to the dress store.

"Bella, this would be perfect!" Alice held up this purple dress.

It was a halter style, so my boobs were covered, the back of course was bare and stopped a little before my butt and hit mid-thigh.

"I love it! Let me try it on." I smiled.

Coming out to show Alice, she clapped and agreed, I looked hot. We paired it with a simple pair of black heels and simple black earrings, agreeing that I'd wear my hair up, with a little bit framing my face.

I was suddenly excited for Friday.

The rest of the week passed slowly.

I found myself at football practice everyday and actually watching. My brothers were pissed and I could tell Edward was too. Emmett though was very happy.

Friday came and luckily my dad was off, so he was there when Emmett arrived, as were my brothers.

I came downstairs and my dad actually smiled at me, my brothers, they looked like they were going to be sick and rip Emmett apart.

"Wow! You look beautiful Bella." Emmett smiled.

"Thanks, you look pretty good to." I blushed.

He was dressed in a nice black suit and looked HOT!

"Bells, you look beautiful." my dad said.

"What the fuck is up with that dress Bella! You look like a slut!" Alec yelled.

I blinked back tears as my dad ushered us out of the house and started yelling at Alec.

"I'm sorry your brother said that to you." Emmett shrugged.

"It's O.K., he's trying to be protective, he doesn't know any better." I said.

"Well, he needs to learn, because I'd like to take you out again, if you'd like. I talked to your dad and he said I could, but there would be stipulations." he grinned shyly.

"Oh, um yeah, I think it'd be nice." I smiled.

We got to the restaurant and had a nice dinner, heading to the dance after.

Emmett was attentive all night, Alec cut in on a dance and apologized for being an ass, although I know it was dad speaking, not Alec. The rest of my brothers cut in as well and said they were here to watch over me, and Emmett better not touch me at all.

At 9:30, Emmett asked if I was ready, I said goodbye to my brothers and Alice and we left, Emmett taking my hand as we passed the doors.

We drove home in silence, still holding hands.

"Bella, I had a great time tonight. Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow afternoon?" he asked.

"Yeah, that sounds good. Hand me your phone, I'll put my number in. Call me with a time." I smiled.

He kissed my hard as he left me at the door, dad watching of course.

The next few weeks passed by and Emmett still played ball with my brothers, text me everyday and even started to drive me to and from school and we'd went out a couple more times, nothing serious though.

Alec was still pissed because of the situation, which led to our latest fight.

"Damn it Bella! Do you know what Emmett is like?" he yelled in my face.

"Yeah! He's sweet, kind and a total gentleman!" I spat back.

"Because he wants to FUCK you! That's why! Once he gets it, you'll be old news!" he yelled again.

"He hasn't even kissed me! So what makes you think I'm going to FUCK him?" I shouted.

"Bell, look. We all know this is new for you and believe it or not, it's killing us, he's our friend and we know what he's like. He's screwed most of the school." Mike said.

"Look. I'm glad ya'll care, but I'm NOT going to sleep with him and I don't think he'd pressure me, just because he knows ya'll would kill him!" I pressed.

I called Emmett that night and told him that we could only be friends and we couldn't hang out so much, it was causing to big a riff in my family. I know my brothers need to get a grip, so I can have some sort of life, but maybe not with one of their best friends.

AN:

Sorry for the wait!

RL has not been kind to me lately and I've had no time to write, which has drove me crazy!

Thanks for hanging in there and for reading!

Hopefully it won't be this long next time…

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