Chapter Three: The Offer

"Yo Bella," He said taking Rose's seat and looking up for her. His eyes widened when he saw her ass in the air, her torso rising seductively from the ground. Even I had to admit, that was hot.
"She really knows how to make your eyes water doesn't she?" I asked him, smiling.
"My eyes aren't watering but my soldier is at attention. Hope you don't mind me sitting here for a bit." Emmett admitted. I blushed at his blatant honesty.
"As long as you don't try to hit on me like the last guy." I joked. "I really don't need Rosalie as an enemy." Again Emmett stared, wide eyed, but this time at me.

"So uhh..." he rubbed his neck sheepishly and waved toward Jasper who held up a bottle of what looked to be spiced rum. "How'd you learn to take a guy down like that?" He asked me seriously. "That was some badass motion you made. Got everyone's attention."
"There was this show on Discovery last year, called 'Science of the Fight'. I learned how to inflict maximum damage with minimum effort. It's all about physics and anatomy really."
Emmett smirked, "Damn, and I thought Rose was scary. You learned those moves by watching a TV show?"
"I don't really watch much TV, but when I do, I tend to retain information." I supplied. I'm getting a little nervous. Wasn't he supposed to kick me out? And where did that other bartender go?

"Damn." Emmett repeated. "So look, the boss is kind of a quiet guy, he doesn't talk too much, his mind is all in the business. But we only have one bartender right now and..."
"One? What about that guy with the funny copper hair?" I interrupted, immediately regretting it. This guy could probably snap me like a twig and I was already being rude with him.
"HAHAHAHA! Funny copper hair, yeah, I'm keeping that one. That's Edward. He owns this place. He told me there's a bar-tending job for you if you ever need one."

I blushed again and smiled. "Seriously? Me? Emmett I know you don't know me very well, but I'm a total klutz, I'd just wind up breaking glasses, dropping liquor and beating on disrespectful pricks like that James guy."
"Look, Jazz'll teach you the way of the bartender, you and I will trade fight techniques. With a few arm wrestling matches thrown in. It'll be good to have a girl behind the bar." Emmett explained watching as a now breathless Rose and Alice returned.
"Damn Bella, remind me never to piss you off!" laughed Rosalie, somehow they both had a fresh drink in their hands. Rosalie's cheeks were rosy and her smile was from ear to ear. Without thinking she plopped right into poor Emmett's lap. "Emmy I miss you." She drawled.

Emmett's eyes were practically bugging out of his head. I'm sure his "soldier" was quite wounded with her on his lap like that.

"I've missed you too Rose," he said softly, afraid to scare her off. "But I think you've had a little too much to drink. And while having you on my lap is a dream come true for me, I'd rather not take advantage of you."

I was surprised at his very gentlemanly reply; I watched Rose turn to look him in the eye. "Dreams come true? Really?" Her eyes were glistening and Emmett's face fell.
"Oh Rosie, please don't cry." Emmett's brow furrowed as he wiped a tear from her cheek with his thumb.
"I think Rosalie drank too much." Alice said with unnecessary loudness.
"I think you drank too much too Ali. I'd better get you dirty dancers home before you start getting into trouble. Emmett, give my number to your... boss. I wrote my cell phone number on a cocktail napkin. Let him know I'd really like to be considered by fair evaluation. An interview if he's game."
Emmett palmed the napkin before standing Rose on her feet and whispering something in her ear. She nodded and smiled wetly at him as walked back behind the bar.

I tried to quietly usher the girls to the car. "Jasper asked me for coffee Sunday Morning!" Alice announced happily.
Rose had gone quiet, staring at the bar door, as if Emmett might walk out at any minute.
"Let's get you two drunkards home and in bed." I said quietly.
"They gonna hire you Bella?" Rose asked out of nowhere.
"They offered me a bartending position yes. But I'd like to make sure I'm qualified in Edward's eye, more than just what he heard I did to some bar scum." I frowned slightly remembering the look in those green eyes. I was so sure from that look that he was going to kick me out. I wonder if taking this job is a good idea.

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Author's Notes: To the usual rock star my Angel Beta The Hat Does Nothing remember to check out her fics. Also to Screaming Into The Silence, thank you for being my first reviewer. To my favorite Leah ever, Esme_Marie, congrats on your engagement! Love you.