Chapter Four - Football

Emmett's POV

In 7th grade Jasper and I both tried out for the football team, and we both made it. I was the tallest kid on the team of course, and I was getting called 'The Big One' by rival schools we played against. Jasper was the quarterback, not surprising. Between him and I, our team was basically unstoppable. We made it to the final game against some preppy private school, but one that had a been doing just as well as us.

My dad Carlisle was so stoked and he told absolutely everyone. The night before the big game I couldn't sleep, I was just too excited and anxious all wrapped in one. I went out back and made my way over to Rosalie's house. I looked into the window and saw her still awake watching tv. I tapped on the glass and smiled when she turned around and jumped up. I lifted the window once she unlocked it.

"This is becoming a regular thing with you" she said sarcastically about my frequent visits to her window at night

"I can stop if you want me to?" I teased

"Nah, it's ok." She said sarcastically and grinned. "So, what did you come over for this time?"

"I'm kinda freaking out about the game tomorrow." I rested my elbows on the window and held my head in my hands

"So was Jasper. You guys will kick butt though, I know this. I mean piratically every time I see you two, you have a football in your hands. You will do great."

She smiled, then I couldn't help but melt and smile back. Ughh, the girl could make me look like a dork.

"Besides, I'm coming to cheer you on." she said and pushed my shoulder

"That's awesome, I'm so glad." I felt calmer hearing her say that

"Good. Now go to sleep, it's past you bedtime young man." she chuckled

"Ya, ya." I laughed. "Goodnight." I said as I walked away

"Night Emmy."

Rosalie's POV

Everything was crazy the day of the game. Alice was rushing back and forth from her house. Emmett was practicing out front with Jasper. Esme and my mom were packing drinks and snacks over at our house. Carlisle and my dad were coaching the boys all they could up until the last minute. All while Edward and I stared off into LaLa land, rolling our eyes at the chaos.

Carlisle left with the boys and my dad in his suv about a hour before the rest of us left in Esme's mini van. When we got there it was already plenty packed. Not much happens in Forks, so this was a big deal. We found where our dads were sitting on the bleachers and made our way over to them. At that point me and Alice realized we didn't know a single thing about football, except they didn't use their feet. This should be interesting.

Emmett and Jasper's team came running out and everyone went nuts, Alice winning the award for most crazy though. At that point me and Alice realized we didn't know a single thing about football, except they didn't use their feet. This should be interesting.

Everyone from both teams made their way onto the field, and faced each other in two lines. I was surprised they all knew where to stand. Then everything happened so fast. Boys went flying at each other, and running in every direction. Jasper ran backwards and threw the ball, I had no idea where he even got the ball from in the first place. Then I saw Emmett and another kid slam into each other and I freaked out.

"Oh my gosh, is he ok?" I yelled out to my dad

"Yeah he's fine." my dad laughed at me, but I didn't think it was funny seeing my future husband get body slammed.

Alice had about the same reaction as me, and it took us a few times of seeing that happen to realize it was normal... I think.

"So their suppose to run to the other end and throw it over that thingy?" Alice whispered in my ear and pointed to the giant Y looking thing

"I have got no idea. I think they kick it over the thing-a-ma-bobber." I shrugged

"Like soccer?"

"Yeah, I guess." I was so confused

Our parents were either freaking out he whole time shouting, or biting their nails with worry, it all kind of made me laugh. Close to the end of the game we were losing by one goal-touchdown thingy. Jasper got tackled on the next play, socked or something my dad called it. Evidently it was not a good thing. Emmett called Jasper over and they talked for a few second before getting back in line like good little boys.

Once the play started Jasper threw the ball to Emmett, and he caught it. He started running all the way down the field, dodging very angry boys that were trying to trip him. The jerks. Everyone stood up and started cheering when he was more than half way down.

"Kick it Emmy." I yelled when he got close to the goal

"Why isn't he kicking." Alice nudged me, and I just shrugged

He got past the last line and threw the football down, followed by his teammates running up to him and jumping all over the place.

"He didn't kick the ball." I looked to Alice worried

"Idiot." she scoffed under her breath

Everyone was going crazy, and I saw the score go up 6 points. Jasper ran up to Emmett and they started to hug and high five each other.

"Wait, did they win?"

"Yeah." my dad and Carlisle said in unison. Me and Alice started hugging and screaming

"Ughh, that was so stressful." I told Alice mid hug

"I know." she sighed

Everyone ran down to congratulate Emmett and Jasper. After our parents said their 'I'm so proud of you' speeches we all left for home. Both cars pulled up to our houses about the same time. I ran up to Emmett once everyone had gone inside.

"Told ya."

"Told me what?" he questioned

"Told you that you would win."

"I knew we would win." he laughed, and I punched him in the arm

"Oww." he winced

"Oh my gosh, I'm sorry." I apologized, feeling so bad

"It's ok. Just got banged up out there a little."

"I guess I'm just use to beating you up all the time." I chuckled

"Yeah, what is with that? You are always punching or hitting me." he laughed

"Don't be a big baby. I'll be nice for a little bit, but don't get use to it."

"I wont."

"You really did do great Emmy." I felt shy all of a sudden and looked away from him

"Well, I had to impress you."

"Well, you did." I looked up at him and smiled

"Good. I'm gonna go inside now, I feel like I've been hit by a semi." he sighed

"You kind of were." I chuckled

he laughed a little, "See you tomorrow." he said as he walked up his front steps

"Bye Emmy." I called out from my porch

Emmett's POV

The day after the game I felt even worse. I think I messed up my knee, and my body just ached. I gave it everything I had last night and I wound up pushing myself a little too hard. I ended up staying in my room, watching tv and playing video games all day. Rosalie and Alice came back to our house after being at Rosie's for the fist part of the day. I was playing football on my PlayStation, and after a while I heard Jasper and Alice start talking. About a minute later Rosalie came up to my open door and leaned against the frame.

"Bored?" I asked her

"Yeah. I don't even bother trying to pry those two apart anymore." I chuckled. She was right about that, it was useless

"Come here" I paused my game, and patted on the bed just next to me

"What?" she asked as she sat down at the foot of the bed, facing me

"I want to teach you some things about football." I said, and moved down to the foot of the bed by her and laid on my stomach facing the tv

"Ok, cool."

"So first thing, is how you score."

"Yeah, why didn't you kick the ball last night when you were close to that thingy?" she asked

I smiled, and tried not to laugh. "The way to score is by either running the ball down the field and making a touchdown, or if you get close enough the kicker can come and try to make a field goal. That is the only time other than punting the ball to the other team that kicking it is involved." I explained

"Ohhh. So you don't kick?"

"Nope, never. My job is to block those guys from Jasper and to run the ball back if it gets passed to me."

"Ok, I get it." she smiled

She stayed for a while longer, I started to play Madden football again while answering any of her questions she asked. After a while she seemed like she understood it all pretty well. It was cool that she cared and was interested at all, and second that she actually picked it up like she did.

We were just sitting and talking when Alice came in a stole her away from me. They ran off and Jasper came in and started to play the game with me.

"So, what's the deal with you and Ally?" I asked him

"Nothing."

"Yeah sure." I laughed

"What is the deal with you and my sister?" he questioned back

"Nothing." I shrugged and he rolled his eyes


A/N: Ok my fellow Emmett and Rosalie fans out there, PLZ REVIEW lettin me know how you're liking the story. And to those of you who have already Reviewed, THANX BUNCHES and plz keep em coming! I'm trying to find a happy medium with the time line. Not too fast, but still not drag it out forever, hopefully I'm doing ok... xoxo