Saving Emmett

Chapter 4 - The Happy Couple

Esme's POV

From the moment I saw the way he looked at her, even when she wasn't looking, and the way her face lit up every time he came into the room, I knew what was happening. I was witnessing the first stages of the mating process between two vampires. On numerous occasions, I could see Carlisle and myself hand in hand, back before Rosalie had joined our family. Of course, Rosalie and I have not that many things in common, and Emmett is quite far from being like Carlisle, but in love, we are quite the same.

And the first time he kissed her, I could already hear the church bells ringing. I am so glad for the two of them that they found each other. Well… that Rosalie found Emmett. And just in time too. I knew it must cause her pain to look at him and see the young boy she had known all those years ago. Henry, I believe his name was. But it causes her so much joy as well, that it hardly seems to matter.

The only regrets I have now, is that she cannot ever have the baby she always wanted, with Emmett. Nor can I with Carlisle, though I at least had a baby to begin with. The poor, tiny thing. He is in God's good graces now, and that is where I find my peace, and Edward, Rosalie, and Emmett are certainly enough to make any woman the happiest mother on God's green earth.

It has been about four months since Rosalie carried Emmett hundreds of miles to this haven, and Summer is nearing an end. I shall miss the heat of the sun on my iced over skin, and the beautiful green trees stretching over the land for miles and miles in the distance. But Autumn has always been my favourite season. All the vibrant colors as the leaves begin to change, the crisp chill that bites at your nose and ears when you step outside, and the scent that can tell you that Winter is almost here.

As I stood at the edge of a tall cliff somewhere deep in the forest, the scenery stretched out before me just how God had painted it, I inhaled a deep breath of fresh air and closed my eyes, letting my head fall back in relaxation as the wind blew and blew, wretching my hair free of the restraining hairpins I had put in it this morning to keep it out of my face. I smiled to myself, my eyes closed as I breathed in the last few scents of Summer.

Two strong arms wrapped themselves around my waist from behind me and I felt a head resting on my shoulder, a pair of soft lips brushing along the skin on my neck. "So this is where you have been hiding out all this time." I heard his velvety voice whisper soothingly into my ear. I simply smiled in response, leaning back against him and opening my eyes. "How is he doing?" I asked casually.

"Quite well, actually. Rose is out hunting with him." he answered as he tightened his arms around my middle, holding me close. "Perhaps we should go back and check on Edward?" I asked, tilting my head ever so slightly towards him. He shook his head, "He was just leaving to go hunting when I left." I sighed heavily, "Did you say we would be leaving soon?" I asked. He shrugged, "Perhaps, we're not really in any hurry. I was actually thinking of some place like… Vermont… or New Hampshire…New York maybe…?" he said. I thought for a moment. "I've always wanted to live by the beach in Maine…" my voice was soft when I spoke, thoughtful. He chuckled, "Maine it is then…" and he kissed me softly and held me tight, enjoying the scenery with me.

So do I approve of Rosalie and Emmett together? Of course I do, I couldn't be more excited for the two of them than I am that they have finally found each other, and I wish them the best of wishes.

Ed POV

The second they walked out the door, I was already relieved. Who in the name of all things holy even put these types of thoughts into that kid's head?! I mean, sure, I'm a guy. I understand occasionally thinking about it, but good grief! With some of the thoughts that have popped in and out of Emmett's mind, I get the urge to get up, go over to him and wring his neck.

Now, I would be lying if I said I had never had these types of thoughts in my life, but not with any girl in particular and certainly not so… elaborately illustrated! I mean come on… and with Rosalie? Really. Like you couldn't do any better? Now, I am not saying that there is nothing to Rosalie but her looks, but what is there is… well, it's microscopic and it would take a lot more than just vampires vision to really see it and be able to make anything out of it.

Not that Rosalie is helping anyway. She is nowhere near as bad as Emmett is, but once in a while, she will start remembering a certain kiss in a clearing with lots of flowers and sunlight, going a little bit farther than it actually had_ which was already bad enough. Not that it happens often, but when it does, I had to get up and leave the premises.

So what do I say? I offer my best wishes to the happy couple, and they have the right to do and think whatever it is they wish. Just not in front of me.

A/N: Hey y'all. I know it's short. But I am going to get this one AND the next chapter up today. They will both be relatively short, but now there's twice the fun. Haha, thank you to those of you who reviewed and if ANYONE has any suggestions or ideas, they are always much appreciated! Enjoy! R&R