A/N: Okay, I feel so terrible because I haven't updated in like forever but I've been moving around a bit and life has been crazy. I just finally got access to my computer that had the story on it. Please don't hate me for not updating sooner.

Again, sorry.

-Death

I don't own Twilight or its characters. They are property of Stephenie Meyers. I wish they were mine but sadly I only own Layla.

-Death

Chapter Four:

Fuck You Too, Mum!!!

I was sitting on my couch, crying. I had just got off the phone with Emmett and he said he'd be right over. I needed one of his hugs. Even just his smile would brighten the gloom that hung over me. Then my cell phone started to ring. It was my mum. I answered it.

"Hey Mum." I tried to sound like I hadn't been crying.

"Hey Layla, how are things?" I sighed.

"Dad's dead. How do you think things are?" Then I heard her talking to some guy.

"Ah, that's too sad. Well, girly, I gotta run. We'll talk about this later." She waited for my response.

"Yeah, well fuck you mum." I slammed for phone shut, not even waiting for her response. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around to see Emmett standing behind me. I flew over the couch and into his comforting arms. He hugged me and I cried into his chest. I missed my dad. At least the last thing I'd said to him was that I loved him. I even gave him a hug. Still, I knew I'd never get to tell him again and that only made me cry harder. I'm not even sure how long I cried.

I woke up and I didn't even need a mirror to tell me my eyes were red and puffy from crying. I glanced over at the clock and it 3:37 am. I rolled over to try and go back to sleep and found Emmett lying next to me. Then I realized his arms were wrapped around my waist. He was looking at me with his topaz eyes. I could see worry behind them. He gave me a smile and then opened his mouth to speak. I waited for him to say what he needed to say.

"Layla, Carlisle wants you to come live with us." I looked up at him. I didn't know what to say. It was an amazing offer. I knew it meant an end to my attempted friendship with Jacob but I didn't mind all that much. I'd only done it because of Billy. I thought about it for a minute longer. Living with the Cullen's could lead to being one of them. I gave Emmett a weak smile.

"That's sounds nice. Besides, I don't think I could live here with all the memories of my dad." He pulled me into a tight hug. Then his phone rang. He grumbled and fished it out of his pocket.

"Hey, Ali. Yeah, yeah, I told here." He seemed annoyed. "Yes, she gonna move in." Then I had to pee. I grabbed my phone and headed for the bathroom. After I finished, I started to wash my face. Then I heard something vibrating against the counter. I had a text message from Edward.

L,

You doing okay?

-E

I texted him back with my reply.

E,

Well, my dad dying sucked but hey I get to move with ya'll.

-L

L,

LOL Nice attitude, Layla.

-E

E,

Well, I'm sick and tired of crying.

-L

L,

I bet. See ya in the am.

-E

E,

Dido

-L

I closed my phone and headed back to my bedroom. I figured I should sleep some more. Emmett was off the phone and he looked annoyed. I gave him the best smile I could muster. He pulled me into a hug. I laid there in his arms and fell back to sleep. I don't know how long I slept but I woke up to an empty bed. I wondered where Emmett was and then I smelled waffles. I got out of bed and followed my nose. It led me down stairs to the kitchen. There were chocolate chip waffles on a plate on the table. I smiled at Emmett.

"Morning, sleepy head." He opened his arms for a hug. I walked over and hugged him He looked down at me.

"I didn't know vampires cooked." He snickered at me. I rolled my eyes.

"Well, most can't, just me and Edward." I sat down at the table and started to eat my waffles. They tasted amazing. I think I ate every waffle he made. Then the door bell rang. I didn't care who it was. They had to deal with me looking like crap. I answered the door to find Billy and what looked like a lawyer. I let them in. I thought I saw Billy glare at Emmett but ignored it. Emmett sat down next to me on the love seat while Billy and the lawyer sat on the couch.

"Layla, I assume you know why we're here." I looked at Emmett and he squeezed my hand.

"You mentioned something about my dad's will last night on the phone." The lawyer nodded and then addressed me.

"Yes, Miss Sterling, your dad's will leaves you all the money in his bank account and that you may choose with whom you wish to live." Billy gave me a look letting me know that I could stay with him if I wanted to. However, I was going to stay with the Cullen's, end of story.

"Okay, well I've already decided to stay with my friends, the Cullen family. Dr. Cullen said I could." Emmett looked at the lawyer.

"If you wish, I could call my dad and you could speak to him." The lawyer looked at him paper.

"No, that won't be necessary." I gave Emmett a thankful smile.

"So, how much money did he have?" I waited as the lawyer shifted through some papers.

"That would be about a million dollars, Miss Sterling." I opened my eyes wide with shock. I didn't know what else to say. Emmett finished talking to them for me. Then he showed them out. Next thing I knew he handed me a soda. I drank it. I loved Mountain Dew.

"Layla, let's get you packed up and then over to the Cullen house." I smiled and we headed up stairs. Emmett started packing my clothes into my duffel bag. I packed up everything else I thought I'd need. He told me that we'd come back here with the family later and get the rest of my things. We headed for his jeep. I was wondering why Emmett was being so helpful. Probably just trying to be a big brother for me like he was for Alice. I loved being with this family. One day, I'll be a Cullen and everything will be great.

A/N: Okay, so there is some more of the story. I know this chapter wasn't exactly the greatest but it'll get better. I promise. Review and Carlisle will make you Cullen. -Death