Summary: Emmett disagrees with his family, especially Edward,for leaving a heartbroken Bella behind after her birthday incident, so he decides to return and care for her.

" I wouldn't have left her like you did!"

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. Stephanie Myer is the respective owner, I'm just fooling around with the characters.

Emmett made his way towards Bella after school, as she stood sideways at her locker- retrieving a couple of course books to take home, he figured. He neared her just as she slammed the door shut, earning a small shriek and jump from the brunette. Her books immediately fell out of her hands, but he easily swiped them in one arm just as they were about to tumble to the floor.

" Boo,"

Grinning, he handed them back to her as she held her hands out, requesting them back. She pressed her lips into a line , a slight pink tint on her cheeks. Tucking her hair behind her ear she met his eyes, abashed at his sudden appearance.

" I-I didn't notice you coming,"

" I figured that much," He replied, knowing all too well, and they started walking towards the double doors leading to the school parking lot. Bella half-smiled- turning her face slightly as it reddened. Emmett couldn't help but grin, at how easy it had always been to startle or embarrass her. Not that the act itself was something to be proud of- but the way she always seemed to respond; actually proved to be kind of adorable.

Adorable?

Is that what he thought of her?

That was the last thing he needed to think of her right now.

" Can I walk you to your car?" He asked- figuring it would be harmless to do so. She nodded stiffly, eyeing him from the side. Emmett sensed her uneasiness and started to ask her if something was wrong, before she answered him, chewing on her bottom lip as she spoke.

" I mean I would let you, if it were even here," He raised a brow questionably.

" Charlie's been giving me rides to and from school lately, because he's worried I can't handle being behind the wheel,"She asserted, her brows furrowing. Emmett agreed with the man even if he weren't really acquainted with him yet.

Bella was absolutely in no way, shape or form prepared to operate any kind of machinery right now- aside from the fact that she was practically born to be undexterous.

Not after how broken he saw her that day he returned to Forks- something he had never been able to push from his mind.

She was just about as hopeless now than she usually was, but he wasn't about to admit that to her.

" Let me give you a ride," He said instead, and her small doe eyes widened a little. " T-That's really nice of you to offer Emmett but... he's going to be on the way here pretty soon and-"

" So we'll leave now and try to catch him at your house. If anything, I'd like to think he'd grateful, being the busy man that he is," He almost snorted at his own compromise. Grateful would be the last thing the police chief would be once he witnessed a Cullen being anywhere near Bella. She seemed to be contemplating this- and for those few short seconds, she looked as if she were going to yet again decline his offer.

" Emmett... I really don't think that's a good idea-"

" Everything will be fine, okay?" He assured her with a smile. She didn't return it, but nonetheless nodded her head. He led her to the second row of vehicles across from the main office and pulled out his keys from his front jean pockets, pressing the button to unlock the doors to his. When they finally reached his polished dark grey carrier he noticed Bella staring.

A new set of wheels was crucial when he had no source of transportation expect for the soles of his feet, and he'd be damned( Further, he should say) if he were to be running around on foot when he didn't have to. He had the money and clean credit to purchase one, so why not buy it? Of course, it would never be as valuable as his white Wrangler, but he knew he would warm up to it eventually.

Thick-padded chestnut colored seats, three-hundred twin turbo horsepower and sleek chrome- rimmed tires- what wasn't there to like?

He watched her hesitantly but sure enough, grab the handle to the passenger side and slip into the truck, closing the door beside her. Hearing her seat belt click as he slipped into the driver's seat, he put the key into the ignition, turning it slightly- and the engine roared to life. A startled gasp left Bella's mouth, and he cracked a grin at her.

" How do you like it?" He asked amused, as he pulled out of his parking space, and exited the parking lot. When he finally drove out onto the open road, he turned his head to look at the brunette sitting near him, to see her hands fidgeting in her lap.

" I'm sorry if it scared you Bella. Honestly, I should have warned you," He told her then, after coming out of his arrogant stupor.

" No, it's alright," She paused. " It looks elaborate . But I guess the Cullens were always known to be the expensive type,"

He chuckled a little; he knew it sounded more bleak than amused. " Yeah, I guess we were,"

A few moments went by and Emmett grew antsy at how silent it was. He leaned over a little and turned the knob to the stereo.

" You mind?"

" No- not at all,"

With a flick of his wrist, the music blares through the speakers, and he has to turn it down a little. He mumbled another apology.

" You listen to Beethoven?"

Emmett blinked and chuckled. " Why does that surprise you? You didn't think a macho guy like me could handle instruments like this?"

" Well, not really. You just..don't seem like the type," She replied, stammering a little. He grinned and cocked his head towards her.

" Then you have a lot to learn about me Bella Swan. I'm capable of plenty of things," He added slyly. She blushed again.

He chuckled, looking to the left towards his window as he sped past the brunette's home. He had done that intentionally, obviously.

" So, how far is your house?"

" A-Actually Emmett, you just passed it," Her voice sounded a little startled, and her eyes were wide.

" Did I?" He asked, pretending to muse.

" Yes... wait.. tell me you didn't pass up my house on purpose Emmett,"

Emmett grinned cheekily. " Surprise,"

" What's... going on?" Bella pressed slowly, her eyes glued to his. He smirked.

" Simple. I'm taking you to dinner,"

Author's Note: It's been soooo long, but I'm back! Hope you guys liked the new chapter! I really hope you do! A lot has happened during these last couple of months, so it's been hard to write. But as you know, my mum and step- dad have separated, and I've moved to another city with my siblings. I have also started my last year of high school in the new environment as well so it's taken me a while to adjust!

Anyways, I'm back now, and I'll try to update!

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