CullenLover13: Woo! My chapter! Here we go! Sorry for it being so delayed! :(

Rose POV

Rubbing my jaw gently, my parents walked in smiling and laughing. My mom took one look at how I was rubbing my jaw and looked… worried? But only for a moment. "What happened, Rosalie?" She sounded almost mocking, like she knew what was happening but didn't care.

Well, I could tell her the truth. But she wouldn't believe me. I could make up a lie, and she would believe that. "Oh, nothing. I just hit my jaw on the arm of the sofa. No big deal." I sounded choked. Swallowing the lump in my throat I forced a smile.

My parents nodded and ushered me out of the house. After getting in my seat, I turned around to see Royce blowing me kisses and waving. Like he actually cared. I glared at him before we took off, quickly moving away from the dreaded house.

Our house came upon us quickly. It looked small, and not as grand as it usually did. But it felt more like a home, a safe place. Except not, because you can't live in a safe house with your enemies.

Tears of rage and pain clouded my vision as I started climbing the stairs to my room. Slamming my door, I collapsed on my bed, tears staining my cheeks.

After what felt like an eternity of crying, a sharp knock came from my door. Hastily wiping the tears away, I composed myself to face one of my parents. Opening the door, I prepared to throw out some venomous words only to be shocked to see neither of my parents, but Emmett.

"Emmett!" I exclaimed jumping into my true love's arms.

He wrapped his strong arms around me and kissed the top of my head. "Rose, please don't cry anymore."

Sucking in a shaky breath I nodded. "Okay, but only for now."

"Rosie, look outside."

A look of confusion spread across my face as I turned to the window. The sky had turned many shades of pinks and oranges. Through all the tears, I had lost track of time, I was supposed to meet Emmett about a half an hour ago for our picnic.

"I forgot…" I admit timidly, a light blush creeping across my cheeks.

Emmett nodded, "It's okay. A lot has happened, and changed. We can still go, if you want." I nod grabbing his hand as he leads me out to a hill close to my house.

Releasing my hand, Emmett pulled out a blanket and laid it across the cold grass. He set the basket in the middle of the blanket before returning to me and pulling me to the blanket.

Smiling, I sit gingerly on the blanket and pull my legs underneath me. Emmett follows suit before reaching into the basket. Pulling objects from the basket, he spreads them out across the blanket.

"Take whatever you want," Emmett says softly.

I nod but make no effort to take anything. Instead I stare into the sky, the colors mesmerizing me if only for now.

"What are you thinking, Rosie?"

Tentatively I mutter, "I'm thinking… The sky is beautiful tonight. And, how perfect this night is…" I look away from Emmett, and sigh, not wanting to talk about my other thoughts.

"Rosie." His voice is soft and gentle, as he pulls my face toward him. I wince as his fingers grasp my bruise. "What's wrong?"

Squirming, I get my face free from his hands. "Nothing, it isn't anything. Just let it go, Emmett."

Emmett groaned, "Rosalie Hale. What the heck happened to you?" His voice was no longer soft and gentle, but loud and hard.

"Nothing happened to me, Emmett!" I cry, but know it is useless. He knows that something happened, and he's probably on the right track as to what happened. He knows what Royce has done I think to myself.

Oh, crap. This can't be happening. Not now!

"It was that Royce guy wasn't it?"

Standing up quickly, I trip over myself. "No, it wasn't. I hit my jaw on the couch. I have to go now."

I start running toward my house when I feel strong arms wrap around my torso. "Rosie, you know I don't believe you. Just tell me the truth."

"Emmett, I can't." I had managed to turn around, and my head was resting on his chest. Hot tears were streaking down my face and dripping onto his shirt.

"Rosie, it's okay, everything will be okay." He gently kisses my forehead, and I suddenly believe his words.

"Okay, Emmett. I believe you."

Looking up, I see the sunset has now faded to black and the stars were slowly appearing. Emmett senses my distraction and looks up. "We should probably get you home."

I hear the reluctance in his voice, but know that is what we must do. Slowly, we walk to my house hand in hand.

When we reach my house, Emmett slowly brings his lips down to mine. He pulled away moments later, and I wish that the kiss had lasted longer.

"I love you, Emmett," I whisper the truth.

"I love you too, Rosie. I always will."

I smile up at him, "Same goes for you."

Slowly, I open the door and walk inside my house. Waving good bye to Emmett, he slowly retreats to collect his things at the hill. Turning around I am met by two angry pairs of eyes.

My parents are furious.

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