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EARTH ANGEL

CHAPTER 4 – Explanations and Declarations (*warning – this chapter contains graphic sexual content)

Emmett's POV:

As I watched my Angel drive away from to head back toward her Uncle Charlie's house, I couldn't quite wipe off the goofy grin, that now seemed to be permanently plastered across my face.

I don't think, no I know, that I have never been so happy in all my eighty-two years as a vampire. If I could remember more from my human life, I would be willin' to bet that I hadn't even been this happen, even back then. The only thing keepin' me from bein' totally content, was the situation regardin' Bella's parents. I don't think I'd ever be at peace, until I knew for sure, that they were as well. I felt incredibly selfish for bein' so happy, while Bella was bein' tormented by the fact that her parents were stuck, livin' the nightmare of their murders over and over again. I meant it, when I vowed to myself, that I wouldn't rest until those two vampires were nothin' but ash.

Even still, I couldn't stop smilin' as I walked back toward the house and entered through the front door. I immediately found myself engulfed in a mini Esme bear hug.

"Oh, Emmett, I'm so happy that you finally found her. Now all of my children are happy and complete." She sobbed. I truly loved that woman to bits. I loved her, as if she were my own mother, but I swear, sometimes I was certain that she just looked for things to cry about.

"Thanks, Esme, I am happy, really happy. However, I will never be at peace until we hunt down those two monsters and free Bella's parents. But, you're right. I've never felt so…complete." I added.

"Plus, I get a new sister." Alice squealed. She was in the midst of hoppin' up and down, clappin' her hands, when her eyes glazed over.

I heard Edward mutter, "Oh, shit!" from the other side of the room.

"What is it?" I asked, suddenly nervous. The looks on Alice and Edward's face, were definitely cause for alarm.

Alice looked at me with a nervous expression. "Em, I think you need to get over to Charlie's house, right away. It seems that he is engaged to Sue Clearwater, from the Quileute Tribe. She is one of the elders now, ever since her husband, Harry, passed away. It seems that she saw fit to let Charlie in on our little secret, since he is going to be marrying into the Tribe. Em…Charlie's going to figure out that Bella is one of us. I think that she's going to need you."

That was all I need to hear. I did an about face, and bolted out of the house toward Charlie's. When I arrived, Bella's window was still closed, as I had expected. Fortunately, it wasn't locked. So I slowly slid it open, tryin' not to make too noise as it creaked and screeched. Clearly, the window hadn't been opened in quite some time.

I was instantly drawn to the conversation that was takin' place below me between my Bella and Charlie.

"That's fine, Charlie. I'll just move in with them. They already told me I could move in whenever I felt like it." I heard Bella's voice, as she threatened Charlie. Heck, if it was up to me, we'd be movin' her stuff into my house, at that very moment.

"They…what?" Charlie was clearly furious that we had already offered Bella a place with us. Clearly, he doesn't see it yet, but she belongs with us, more than she does with him. However, he continued to press her. "Bella, please trust me on this. I know things about the Cullens that others don't. You're not safe with them."

"And why am I not safe with them?" My girl countered.

"Damn it, Bella, you're going to make me say it aren't you? Well, I suppose you'll hear it for yourself soon enough once you attend one of those La Push bonfires.

Yeah, like that will happen. I'm sure the Quileute would just love to have Bella over for dinner. I couldn't help from snickerin' to myself.

"Look." Charlie continued. "The Quileute Tribe knows things about the Cullens that no one else does. They're not…they're not…"

"They're not what, Charlie?" Bella asked in a less than serious tone. I could tell that she was tryin' to make light of the situation. However, Charlie wasn't havin' it. He was intent on makin' sure Bella stayed away from the scary monsters. Part of me was nervous at what his reaction would be, when he found out Bella was just like us. However, the other side of me, the dickhead side of me, was rather excited to witness his reaction.

I know. I'm a complete asshole.

"Damn it, Bella. The Cullens aren't human. They're vampires."

I heard Bella start to giggle, she was clearly goin' to try and play it off like Charlie was crazy. However, she didn't know what I knew: what Charlie knew.

That was when I decided to intervene, as I whispered to her downstairs, at a volume only she would be able to hear.

"Bella, that's what Carlisle wanted to talk to you about tomorrow. The Quileute Tribe knows all about us. In fact, we have a treaty with them. I had no idea that Charlie knew the truth too. I guess seein' that he's engaged to Sue Clearwater now, he's privy to that knowledge."

I heard her suck in a hefty breath. I could just picture Bella closin' her eyes, as she gathered herself, for what she surely knew what was to come next.

"Charlie," she said, clearly softenin' her voice for his benefit. "I am perfectly aware what the Cullens…are. Look at me Charlie, really look at me. What do you see?"

And this is why you never bet against Alice.

"I see a beautiful, young woman, with extremely pale skin, and mesmerizing golden eyes."

"Just like the…" She trailed off, obviously waitin' for Charlie to put the pieces together.

Here it comes, I thought to myself, as I stood frozen with anticipation. I had no idea how he would handle somethin' like that.

I heard Charlie's feet shuffle backward several steps, as he sucked in a sharp breath.

"No!" he bellowed in an agonized voice.

"Yes, Charlie," Bella said softly, as I heard her take several steps in his direction. She continued on. "Please, Charlie, sit. I would never hurt you, I've never hurt anyone. You'll always be safe with me, always," she added.

I heard Charlie exhale loudly, as he plopped down on one of the couches. It then sounded like Bella sat on the other couch so she could face him directly.

"How…how did this happen, Bells?" His voiced was laced with agony as he asked her what he deemed to be the most pertinent question.

"It's a long story, Charlie, a really long story; one that doesn't just involve me. I think it might be easier if we both explained things to you."

Fuck!

"Both?" Charlie questioned.

"Emmett, would you come down here please?" Bella called softly from downstairs.

"Emmett? As in, Emmett Cullen? Why in God's Name is he in my house?" Charlie fumed.

"Relax, Charlie. I promise, we will explain everything. I'm afraid you don't have the full story about the Cullens. Whatever your friends from the Tribe have told you, I assure you that it's not the whole truth."

"Emmett?" Bella called again.

Alright, Emmett, it's show time. Try not to intimidate the poor guy, I told myself. However, that was easier said than done. Especially, when you stood at six foot five and weighed nearly two hundred and eighty pounds, which were all comprised of solid, granite muscle.

I slowly made my way down the stairs. The last thing I wanted to do was move at vampire speed and scare Charlie, more than he already was, I should say.

As I entered the livin' room, I gave Bella and Charlie my best boyish smile and greeted Charlie in true Emmett fashion.

"Hi, Chief Swan, I've come to suck your blood," I said with a big smile.

His eyes widened instantly, as his pulse began to race. Hmm, maybe he didn't realize that I was only jokin'.

I saw Bella tryin' to stifle her laughter, but she quickly reigned herself in as she admonished me.

"So not helping, Emmett." She chided.

"Sorry, I was just tryin' to lighten the mood," I said as I took Bella's hand and sat down beside her, so that we could face Charlie together.

"Charlie." Bella began speaking. "I'm terribly sorry for not telling you right away, but I had no idea that you knew about the Cullens. You see, it's against vampire law for humans to know. Fortunately, you are under the protection of the treaty, or the vampires that rule our kind, would kill you instantly. So, you see, I was only trying to protect you, by not telling you."

"Fine, but what does he have to do with this, Bella. Did he do this to you?" Charlie growled out, while pointin' at me.

"Of course I didn't, sir. Chief Swan, you know as well as I do, that Bella just arrived yesterday. Even if I did bite her, it would take around three days for her to change. I just met her today. Besides, does she look any different now, than when she first arrived?" I immediately defended myself. That would be all we needed, havin' the wolves think that we changed Bella and broke the treaty.

"Then how is he involved?" Charlie questioned again. I couldn't help but notice the way he emphasized the word 'he,' every time he referred to me.

I was about to speak, but Bella jumped in before I could get a word out. "Charlie, as I said, it's a really long story. It's also pretty unbelievable as well, so you'll need to keep an open mind." She paused, waitin' for Charlie to acknowledge that he would hear us out.

After a long minute, he muttered, "I'm listening."

Bella let out a deep breath, and began. "It all started the night of Mom and Dad's murder. Charlie, it wasn't humans that murdered them. Plus they weren't the only ones that were murdered that night."

Charlie raised his eyebrows, clearly encouragin' her to continue, as his interest was now sufficiently piqued.

Bella pretty much told Charlie the same story she told me: everything.

"They made me and Dad watch, Charlie. She held both of us in place and forced us to watch, as he raped and drank Mom dry. Then they switched, and he held me, while she tortured and drained Dad. The last thing I remember was him snapping my neck." My Bella sobbed.

I was shocked when Charlie darted out of his seat and pulled Bella into a heartfelt embrace, as he tried to comfort her.

"I'm so sorry, Bells. I had no idea all of that happened. I'm so sorry, sweetheart." He cooed while he rocked her back and forth, as she sobbed at the memory. Meanwhile, I was growin' more and more furious at how much pain those to vampires caused my Angel. They would pay dearly.

Once Bella had calmed down a bit, Charlie let go of her and went back to his seat so that he could hear the rest of the story.

She told him about going to heaven and meeting the angel and my deceased, human family. She told him how my family begged the angel to send her back because she was my soul mate. Then she told Charlie the most painful part of the story.

"When I got to heaven, I began to wonder where Mom and Dad were. When I asked the angel, he told me that their souls were trapped here on earth. It was because they died so violently. They are stuck, reliving the same day over and over again. Each day they wake up, go to work, take me out to dinner, and then get murdered when we all return home. It's like a CD that keeps skipping, and plays the same five seconds of a song, over and over again. The only way for them to be freed from their personal hell, is for me to avenge their deaths by destroying the two vampires that tortured and killed them. So, along with my begging to return to save Mom and Dad, coupled with McCarty's pleas for me to return so I could find Emmett, the angel finally agreed to send me back…as a vampire. It's the only way I would have a chance of destroying James and Victoria." Bella let out a breath as she finally finished.

Charlie sat there scratchin' his mustache, as tears streamed down his cheek. It was his brother and sister in-law that were trapped here as well, afteral.

"So, you really went to heaven, Bells?" Bella just nodded, but I had an idea and pulled the bracelet out of my back pocket and handed it to Charlie.

"What the hell is this?" he asked.

"Actually, Chief Swan, that is a bracelet I made for my little sister for her thirteenth birthday…back in 1934. I never saw it after I was changed a year later, in 1935. My little sister gave that to Bella up in heaven, so when she finally met me, she would have proof that she actually met my family." I knew how unbelievable this particular story was, so, I figured that I would offer all the proof I could. Hopefully, it would make things seem more real to Charlie.

"So…" Charlie hesitated, "…an Angel of God, sent you back to earth as a vampire. Why would God send you back as an evil monster?"

"See," Bella huffed. "That's exactly what I'm trying to explain to you, Charlie. Vampires are like people. Look at it this way, for every seven or eight normal, good human people, there are one or two evil ones. It's no different with vampires. Look at Carlisle Cullen for instance. If he was really the monster the Quileute would have you believe that he is, do you really think that he would spend most of his time at the hospital, saving human lives? Think about it, Charlie, if he was an evil monster that killed people, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of his life's work? None of the Cullens harm people. They, as I do, drink from animals, and only what we need."

"Charlie." I interjected. "Surely you are aware of the treaty and all that it entails?" I questioned.

He nodded.

"Well, that treaty was established nearly eighty years ago. We haven't broken it yet. What makes you think that we are all of a sudden goin' to turn into a bunch of blood thirsty monsters? Besides, we chose this lifestyle. We don't want to hurt people. We are not monsters, Charlie. We were all human at one point just like you. None of us chose to become vampires. We're just trying to do the best with the hand we were dealt." I added.

Actually, I was lyin' my ass off. I fuckin' loved bein' a vampire. Fuck bein' human, bein' a vampire kicked fuckin' ass.

Charlie sat bat in his seat; he seemed to have relaxed quite a bit since the beginnin' of our conversation.

"Well, I'll admit, you kids have sure given me a lot to think about. I don't mean to sound rude, but I'm afraid that I'm goin' to need a bit of time to absorb all of this and sort out my thoughts. I think I'm goin' to go take a drive," he said as he scratched his mustache.

"Okay, Charlie," Bella said. "Oh, and if we're not here when you get back, then either Emmett and I went for a hunt, or we'll be over his house. Don't wait up. You know, the whole not being able to sleep thing. I just may spend the night over the Cullen's place."

"Sure, okay, Bells. That might be for the best anyways. I think, I think I need some time."

"Oh, Chief Swan," I added. "I just wanted to let you know that we are plannin' on meetin' with the Quileute tomorrow evenin'. We need to let them know about Bella's presence, as well as officially include her in the family, so that she's protected by the treaty as well."

He just nodded as he grabbed his jacket and walked out the front door.

"Well, that certainly went well," I said with a grin.

"Actually, after his initial reaction, it went better than I thought it would." My girl added.

I pulled her up from her seat by her hand. "How about we go for a hunt, and I can show you the treaty line. It's probably a good idea you learn where it is now, so you don't cross it by accident."

Bella gave me a bright, heart stoppin' smile, and we darted out the back door and into the woods together.

First thing we did was head toward the treaty line. I didn't want Bella to accidently cross it while she was huntin'.

"Oh God!" she yelled, while pinchin' her nose. "What the hell is that awful smell?" she asked adorably.

"That…" I replied, while pullin' her body into mine, "…is them. The wolves, they smell like shit."

"Shit...is an understatement. That is the worst thing I have ever smelt," she said, as she cutely scrunched up her nose and wiggled it. I just laughed, agreein' with her, as I pulled her for a kiss. The kiss began to deepen, but before we got carried away, I managed to pull away. "Let's go hunt...while we can." I added, while wigglin' my eyebrows. My girl just giggled at my actions.

I will never get tired of hearin' her laugh, I thought to myself.

We traveled deeper into the forest, away from the treaty line, in search of our meals.

As we ran, I looked down at my newfound Angel. "So, Bella, what do you fancy? Personally, I'm aimin' to find me a couple grizzly bears. What's your poison?"

Instead of answerin' me, she just gave me a sultry smirk.

"What?" I questioned.

"Nothing." She said. "It's just that Tennessee accent of yours. I can't believe that you've kept it after all these years."

I immediately frowned. 'You don't like it?" Even I heard the disappointment in my own voice.

"Actually…" she said as she draped her arms around my neck, her mouth just inches from my own, "…I find it incredibly sexy. It's a big time turn on. Not to mention those damn dimples. I'm a sucker for those already." She admitted, as our lips grazed each others.

I pulled back just far enough, so that I could look her in the eyes. I couldn't help it, now that I knew. I gave her my best smile, makin' sure to flash both of my dimples at her. "You think it's sexy huh? Hmm….I gonna have to remember that. Maybe I'll be able to use it to my advantage when I finally can't take it anymore. I can use them both, so I can have my wicked way with you. It's good to know what weapons in my arsenal are effective, ahead of time, if I ever try seducin' you or somethin'."

She winked at me. "Whoever said that you were going to have to wait until you can't take it anymore?" She purred into my ear; her breath cascadin' down my neck. She laughed at my stunned expression and darted off into the thicket. I blinked twice, as I tried to regroup. Finally I came back to my senses and roared in laughter as I chased her toward the Canadian Border.

She yelled back over her shoulder at me. "Oh, and as far as dinner goes, it would seem that we are both going to be ordering the same thing off the menu tonight."

As we ran, I couldn't help but smile. I finally caught up with her. "Really? So grizzly is your favorite too?"

She nodded with a smile.

"Awesome! You, my Bella, are definitely my perfect match."

I actually wanted to tell her that I was already in love with her. Sure, we had just met, but we were soul mates. Surely it would be expected that we fall for each other quickly. At least, that was what I told myself. Just as I was about to bring it up, I caught the scent we had been searchin' for.

I brought us to a sudden halt. "It's lookin' like we're in luck, Bells. The scent of grizzly here is strong. It seems to me, that we found us quite a huntin' area. I can smell a couple grizzlies off to our right; another couple bears are 'bout half a mile in the opposite direction. What do you say we each grab one of the ones to our right, and then if we're still thirsty, we can track down those other two I smell?"

She looked up at me and smiled. "Why do you call me, Bells? It's not that I mind, it's just that no one has ever called me that other than my Uncle Charlie, and you did it before you ever heard him say it."

I just shrugged my shoulders. "It's just one of the many nicknames I already have for you. Don't worry, babe. You'll hear them all in due time," I said with a wink.

We took off, toward our right. As we ran, our instincts took over, and we both lowered into our huntin' crouches. We stopped behind a large tree as the two bears came into view. The male was a little bit larger than the female, but not by much.

"Which one do you want?" I asked, however, she just shrugged her shoulders. "Nuh uh, ladies first," I said.

"Fine." She huffed. "I'll take the female."

We darted out toward our chosen prey from under the cover of the large tree.

I went straight for the male, while my Bella went for the female like a pro. Even though I was focused on the hunt, half of my brain was locked onto Bella's every movement. I was in awe, as I watched her gracefully take down the large female bear.

Before I had even gotten to my male, she had already snapped the female's neck and buried her teeth into its neck. I watched in awe for a second at how skilled a hunter she already was. If I didn't know better, I would had thought that she had been at this for decades.

Unfortunately, I had to finally pull my attention away from Bella, as I reached the huge male grizzly. I was thirsty, so instead of playin' with it like I usually do, I went for the quick kill as well; snappin' its neck and sinkin' my teeth into his jugular.

As the warm tangy blood slid down by throat quenching the burn, I couldn't help but look up and take a peek at my Angel. As I watched her drain the grizzly, I realized that I found the sight extremely sexy and erotic. It didn't help that she was starin' back at me, as I tried to drain my meal.

I noticed a sudden problem that was growin' in my jeans. I quickly broke eye contact with Bella and tried to focus of finishin' my meal. It was no use though. I didn't need to be Jasper, to feel the lust that was rollin' off of me.

I heard a thud as Bella dropped her drained carcass to the ground. My nostrils flared, as I picked up the most heavenly scent.

Fuck Me! She' aroused too. And my God, does she smell delicious.

I quickly dropped my now lifeless grizzly to the ground and stood back up. I moved at vampire speed, and within seconds, I was standin' inches away from Bella. As I gazed at her with a predatory stare, I couldn't help but notice that her eyes were as black as night. Now, she had just fed, so her eyes obviously weren't black out of thirst. They were pitch black from need: need for me.

She took a step back from me, as she offered a sultry smirk. I couldn't shake the feeling that she was enjoyin' our little predator – prey game, as much as I was. Every time I took a forward, she took a step backward, and I'd be damned if I wasn't getting more turned on with each step. And judgin' by the heavenly smell of her intensifyin' arousal, so was she. I looked into her pitch black eyes catchin' my own reflection, and saw that my eyes were just as black and consumed with lust as hers.

I didn't need to be an empath to feel the lust, that each of us, was projectin'. We were just fueling each other's fire.

Without even thinkin', my lips crushed into hers, in a soul meltin' kiss. Our tongues fought each other for dominance, as we both melted into the kiss. I managed to break away for just a moment, as it seemed my hands had a mind of their own as I lifted Bella's shirt up over her head; revealing her flawless, snow white skin that was only covered by a black, lace bra. She was completely and utterly beautiful. For the first time in my life, I, Emmett Cullen, was speechless. I just let my eyes rake in her beauty.

I growled and ripped the evil piece of fabric away from her breasts.

Perfection.

I placed opened mouth kisses all over her chest; runnin' the flat of my tongue over her nipple as I growled in satisfaction. In return, Bella let out throaty feline purr, that only served to make my rock hard erection, only harder.

I was a man on a mission as I sucked and licked her pebble hard nipples, alternatin' between the two, as we began removin' each other's pants.

It was times like these, that vampire speed really came in handy. Within a second I was completely naked, as once Bella had removed my pants, she ripped off my shirt and boxer briefs, with one, quick flash of her hand. I growled as I pressed my massive erection against her now soaked panties. When I say soaked, let's just say, I never knew a female could get so wet.

As I ground my cock against my her warm center, I pried my mouth off of her right nipple and growled into her ear. "My God Bells, you are absolutely stunnin', by far the most beautiful woman I ever seen. You're so fuckin' wet, Kitten. Is all this because of me?"

I couldn't take it anymore, I ripped off her black, lace panties and ran my finger down her slit. I had to taste her. I brought my finger to my mouth and licked it clean: tastin' her essence. I growled again in satisfaction and then purred into her ear. "Damn it, Kitten. You taste even better than you smell, but you didn't answer my question. You're so fuckin' wet, babe. Answer me, Kitten. Is all this for me?"

Bella was pantin' heavily as she nodded yes. "Yes Em. This is all for you. You make me so wet, baby. I started getting wet watching you drain that grizzly." I continued runnin' my fingers up and down her drippin' passage. "Fuck, Kitten, you're so fuckin' sexy, so wet. I never took you for the kinda gal that would be shaved bare down there. Your pussy is so hot, drippin' for me like that, so fuckin' sexy, so wet."

As I kept up my vocal tirade, I plunged my finger into her pussy while circlin' her clit with the pad of my thumb. Between my words and his ministrations I could tell that Bella was about to explode. As if on cue, she started screamin' in ecstasy. "Em…I think I'm…..so close. Em, don't stop….Emmett….Fuck!"

She screamed and purred as she came on my hands as her orgasm rocked through her tight little body. I saw her knees buckle, so I quickly pinned her up against a massive tree while supportin' her with my other arm.

"Bella, if you wanna stop, you better tell me now. If we go any further, I don't know if I'm gonna be able to control myself, sweetheart. Just tell me to stop."

"Emmett, don't stop. I don't want you to control yourself. Please don't stop. Fuck me, Em. Make me yours, baby."

I chuckled darkly, as I thought to myself. Well, she did ask for it.

"Okay, Kitten, don't say I didn't warn you though. Remember, sweetheart, you asked for it."

With her back up against the tree, she wrapped her legs around my waist. Well, she almost wrapped her legs around my waist. She couldn't quite reach all the way around. I was sure it wasn't an easy task, considerin' my wide frame.

I growled in pleasure, as I rubbed my cock up and down her soakin' wet pussy a few times. Without givin' her proper warnin', however, I thrust into drippin' core. I was sure if she was a virgin or not goin' into this, but I as I thrust into her, I did notice that her barrier was still intact. I immediately felt guilty, but she showed no signs of bein' in any sorta pain. I guess that whole, hurts like hell the first time rule, doesn't apply to vampires. Unless, she was really good at hidin' her discomfort, I silently prayed it was the former.

I let out a primal growl of pure pleasure as I slid my cock into her until I was completely sheathed.

"Jesus Bella, your are so tight and wet babe. I don't know how long I'm gonna last, Kitten."

Now, that I knew she had been a virgin, I gave a few moments to let her accommodate herself to my size. Once she gave me a slight nod, I began to withdraw; just as I almost broke our bond, I thrust back into her. I started slowly but quickly built up speed.

My Bella screamed in ecstasy. "Faster, Em…Fuck! Fuck me as hard as you can, baby. Make me yours!" As she said those words to me, all semblance of control I had retained, went right out the fuckin' window. I let out a primal growl and started plowin' into me at vampire speed.

I felt a familiar feelin' building in my abdomen as I felt her walls start to tighten around my cock.

"That's it, Kitten, come for me, baby. Milk my cock with your pussy."

I was soon beyond words as I felt her orgasm begin to ripple through her body. Her walls tightened around my cock and I let out a roar that was sure to be heard miles away. As I released inside of her and my orgasm comsumed all rational tought, a primal urge to claim her as mine took over. I roared the word, "Mine!" as I fuckin' bit down into the crook of her neck, which only served to intensify my own orgasm. She responded in kind, markin' me. Her teeth sunk into the fleshy area in between my neck and shoulder. I swear, the pleasure of her bite, caused me to be temporarily blinded by a white light. As we lay there, our teeth buried in each other's flesh, we both purred in pleasure.

As we came down from our highs, we both released our teeth from their vice-like grips at the same time. We both moaned in unison, as we licked each other's marks, sealin' them with our venom.

I had always thought that a venom inflicted bite, stung like a mother fucker, but Carlisle informed me years ago, that is I was wrong. Apparently, if any other vampire had bit me, I would be in pain at the moment. However, if your one true mate were to bite you, their venom would serve as an aphrodisiac instead. Fuck me if he wasn't right, 'cause that shit, felt fuckin' glorious.

As we came down from our mutual highs, we both slid down to the forest floor. A sudden break in the clouds; sent a beam of sunlight, down onto Bella's breathtakin' naked form. Her glorious naked body, in all its feminine perfection, shimmerin' in the sunlight, was truly a sight to behold. I just stared at her; tryin' to burn the image into my brain forever. I pulled Bella's naked body into mine; holdin' her against me, as I wrapped my large arms around my Angel.

As I held Bella's naked form against my body, I let out a sight of contentment.

"I like my new nickname," she murmured.

"Which one?" I asked.

"Kitten, I like it." she said, as she sighed softly.

In all my years, I had never been happier, or more content, but at the same time, I had never been more terrified. Bella Swan, this tiny little slip of a vampire, held my entire heart in the palm of her hands. And after only one day of actually knowin' her, she could, with one simple squeeze, shatter my heart, breakin' it into a million tiny shards.

I knew I had to tell her how I felt.

"Bella?"

"Hmm?" she hummed, soundin' completely satisfied and content, herself

"I need to tell you somethin', sweetheart. After what just happened, after what we just did, I can never let you go now, Kitten. I hope you know that. I..ah…I think there's somethin' to that whole soul mate thing, because Bella, I'm already in love with you. I love you with all my bein'." I confessed. I had never let anyone else see my vulnerable side before. It was a bit disconcertin', knowin' that Bella could crush me, simply by not returnin' me feelin's.

"I also want you to know, that I have never uttered those three words to anyone besides my family." I added.

She scooted around in my arms, so that she could face me. My Angel gazed into my eyes and cupped my cheeks with her small hands.

"Emmett, after everything that I have been through, you know, meeting your family and all. I think that I already loved you, before I even met you. Today just confirmed everything I thought I already knew. Do you really think that I would have given up my virginity to you, if I didn't love you too? Em, I love you, now and forever."

I sighed in relief, just before I kissed her passionately. I had never known such happiness.

We spent the entire night on the forest floor. We made love a few more times, before we decided that we needed to go home and get ready for school.

We ran home to Charlie's house. Unfortunately, I was shirtless, due to Bella's haste, in the heat of the moment. When we reached Charlie's yard, I told her that I needed to go home and shower. However, I asked her if I could pick her up for school in my Jeep.

She nodded with a smile, as I kissed her goodbye and took off toward my house.

I should have had expected the ribbin' that awaited me when I arrived home shirtless and reekin' of sex, but I didn't, especially not from Carlisle and Edward.

"Geez, Em, ever hear of a river? You reek of sex, man." Edward whined.

"Ah, the walk of shame, I remember those days." Carlisle joked as well. Of course, Esme came to my defense. "Stop it you two, he finally found his mate, and judging by his expression, he's in love. Oh, Emmett, I'm so happy for you," she said, as she hugged me. However, she quickly pulled back, wigglin' her nose. "They are right though. You do reek of sex. Go shower and get ready for school. I'll make show the rest of the kids wait for you."

I shook my head, unable to hide my smile. "That's okay, they can go on ahead. I'm takin' the Jeep to pick up Bella."

"Speaking of Bella," Carlisle interjected. "How did things go with Charlie?"

"Actually," I said. "It went better than I thought it would. He actually listened to everythin' we told all of you. He just said he needed some time to think and went for a ride in his cruiser. I actually haven't seen him since." I added with a sheepish expression. Surely everyone knew why I hadn't seen Charlie since the conversation.

I quickly headed upstairs and showered. It was the fasted shower in my life. I just wanted to get back to Bella. It was like there was an ache in my chest, when she wasn't with me. Once I was clean and dressed, I hopped in the Jeep to go get Bella.

When I arrived at her house, she was already waitin' outside for me. Just seein' her face, made me realize how much I missed her, during just the short time we had been separated. The ache in my chest immediately vanished.

I quickly hopped out of the Jeep so I could open the door for her. As she approached, I grabbed her and pulled my Angel in for a quick but passionate kiss.

"I didn't think it was possible to miss you so much. I was barely gone," I said, soundin' sorta pathetic.

I might as well turn in my man card now.

"Ugh," Bella said. "I know what you mean. It was like there was an ache in my chest. It was there the whole time, but as soon as I saw your face it disappeared."

I sighed in relief. "Thank God. I thought it was just me."

"Nope." She chuckled. "It looks like we're stuck with each other, for good."

"Mmm…." I hummed. "I am more than okay with that." I added as I helped her into the jeep.

We made light small talk on the way to school. When we pulled in, I quickly, well quickly as I could without bein' noticed, raced around to open Bella's door. As I helped her out, and we stepped away from the vehicle holdin' hands, I noticed that the entire student body was lookin' on.

Yeah, that's right. Bella's my girl now. I wanted to shout.

However, when I saw Newton starin' at her, I decided on a course of action that was much better than shoutin'.

I pulled her body into mine and kissed her passionately for a good ten seconds. I wanted to make sure that I created a searin' visual for anyone lookin' on. I wanted them all to know that Bella was mine!

"What was that for?" She purred as we broke from her kiss.

"Well, one, I just felt like kissin' you, and two, I didn't like the way Mike Newton was lookin' at you. So I wanted to make sure that he knew you were mine. I want everyone to know that you belong to me, and I belong to you."

"Always," she said in a seductive manner. "However, now I'm going to have to listen to everyone talking about me being a slut for having a boyfriend just two days after moving here."

"Ah, don't worry about that, sweetheart. The humans, they tend to steer clear of us. I think even though they have no idea what we are, their subconscious tells them to stay away; that we are dangerous." I did my best to reassure her.

"I know," she said. "Still, it doesn't mean that I can't hear the whispers."

"Bella, of all the things to be worried about, that should hardly be on your list."

"What should be on my list?" she asked, genuinely curious. I hated myself for openin' my mouth. I really didn't want her to be worryin' about things she had no control over, but now that I brought it up, I wasn't goin' to lie to her either.

"The meetin' with the Quileute Tribe this evenin'; the wolves have been lookin' for a reason to fight us for years. They barely tolerate us now as we are. I can't imagine how they'll take the news that there is a new member of the Cullen Family."

"I'm a member of the Cullen Family"? she asked with a sparkle in her eyes.

I draped my arm over her should as we walked and I whispered into her ear.

"Now and forever, Bella. Now and forever."

A/N – So there's Chapter 4. What did you all think? How did Bella and Emmett do explaining things to Charlie? How did he take it?

What are your thoughts on Bella and Emmett declaring their love? Quite a night they had.

And how do you think the meeting with the Quileute Elders and the Pack will go?

As always, I would love to hear you thoughts and opinions.

Best Wishes,

BlackMoon29