6. Stuck on you

Rosalie woke up in a very good mood. Her dreams had been pleasant, they had been of Emmett, she was quite flushed at the thought of how steamy her dreams had gotten. They had seemed so vivid too.

She raced downstairs and found Charlie had beaten her to the dining room table, he was still working on all that paperwork.

"Dad, you're going to give yourself a coronary at this rate" she snapped.

Charlie looked up from the paperwork and gave her a lopsided grin.

"Yeah I know, but I have the review board on Friday, I need to have everything written up and ready for then."

Rosalie huffed, it irritated her so badly that her dad was going through all this hassle. If she had her way, she'd have insisted Jacob be charged with his actions, when he struck her that was a step over the line, but when he attacked her dad that was a giant leap over the line.

"You are just too soft dad, they will probably tell you the same thing. He should have been punished for what he did to you, pure and simple."

Charlie sighed and took a swig of his coffee.

"I know, but before the incidents, he was a good kid. I had to give him some credit, besides from what Billy tells me he's settled back in to his studies and seems more rounded. In fact Billy said he'd been asking after you."

Rosalie flashed Charlie a look of contempt.

"Well he can go on asking, but I won't see him dad. What he did to you is unforgivable" she said.

Charlie groaned, Rosalie could be so headstrong at times.

"Well if you change your mind I have no problems if you wanted to go over the La Push to see him"

Rosalie slammed down the spoon she'd been holding and shook her head.

"Never going to happen Dad, but thanks for your permission."

Charlie shook his head and held his hands up in surrender.

"Anyone would think he'd attacked you and not me"

Rosalie quickly looked away from Charlie, her hand involuntarily rubbed at her right cheek, which Jacob had hit, when they had fought.

She'd never told Charlie and he didn't need to know right now, she could feel him watching her and she knew her reaction must have seemed odd. Charlie was often too observant for his own good, She tried to quickly change the direction of the conversation.

"Well when he hurt you he hurt me" she said.

Charlie eyed her suspiciously, he'd suspected for some time that Jacob and Rosalie had some sort of run in. He remembered her returning home one evening and it was clear she'd been crying, she said Jacob had shouted at her, but she was odd and erratic and the next day she'd gone to school with an unusual amount of make up on, but Charlie knew his daughter, he knew her need to appear strong and independent so he'd never pushed it.

He remembered bringing up his suspicion to Jacob that morning in his office, before Jacob had lashed out, Rosalie's reaction a few seconds earlier had further increased his suspicions, yet he still couldn't find himself hating on Jacob.

Charlie decided to let it lie for now, but after the investigation was over he and Rosalie would be having a talk.

They finished their breakfast in relative silence and made their way to the school independently.

Despite being affectionate with Charlie at home, Rosalie had always insisted on making her own way in, she could not stand the idea of being driven to school by her dad.

Rosalie had a pleasant drive to school. She'd decided to go in her BMW today as the forecast was for rain. As she arrived at the school she smiled as she saw Emmett's Jeep. She parked in the spot next to it and got out.

She almost jumped out of her skin as she saw Emmett standing behind her.

"Blimey Emmett, are you trying to give me a heart attack" she scolded.

Emmett laughed and shook his head apologetically.

"Sorry I didn't mean to startle you, it's just I thought I'd come over and be all gentlemanly and offer to carry your books. Though can I say if you don't go for all that chivalry stuff then I can change my statement and say I couldn't wait to come over and say hi and say how hot you look."

Rosalie laughed hysterically. She was about to tell him off for the chivalry crap, but it was like he could read her mind and see that she wasn't into all that nonsense.

"Well I think I'd rather be told I look hot than have someone carry my books, so I'll take the second option" she said.

She locked her car and started to walk alongside Emmett, she could sense half the students in the parking lot staring at them.

"Well I think we're going to be today's main topic of conversation" she said.

Emmett looked around and saw several faces staring at them. He flashed an dorky looking lad a big grin and chuckled at his response.

"I've always wanted to be famous, fancy giving them something to really talk about" he asked.

Rosalie hesitated for a second and bit her lip, but could see a look of mischief coming from Emmett.

"sure" she said

Suddenly Emmett scooped her up into his arms and picked her up, she didn't have chance to respond before he leant forward and planted a kiss on her lips. The surge of electricity that went through her body was immense, she was suddenly glad to be in his arms as she was sure she'd fall over had she not been supported.

She heard the deafening silence around them, she didn't need to look around to know that every pair of eyes would be on them, she let out a little giggle and saw Emmett grinning down at her.

"You don't do things by half" she joked.

Emmett winked, he laughed and gently set her back down on her feet, but he kept a hold of her hand. His hand felt oddly cold, but not entirely unpleasant.

She looked over and caught Jessica and Angela gawping at them, Jessica was practically bouncing up and down, there was no doubt that she'd seen the whole thing, Rosalie was going to be grilled none stop today.

She also spotted Mike Newton, he was far from impressed. He appeared positively green with envy at Emmett right now.

"Well I think we've just about made everyone's day, we'll be the talk of the school and if I know my friend as well as I think I do, I am going to be exhausted by lunchtime as she'll be going on at me none stop."

Emmett shrugged. "Let them talk, let them wonder... besides, I should thank them all really, I mean all their nosiness gave me the perfect excuse to sweep the girl of my dreams off her feet.. . literally!"

Rosalie laughed and rolled her eyes, that line was so cheesy, yet from Emmett it managed to come across as quite sweet and endearing.

The bell rang to signal the start of the day.

The school yard began to empty as people reluctantly went inside. Rosalie and Emmett were still holding hands as they entered the building.

"See you at lunchtime?" Emmett made it sound almost like a statement of fact rather than a question.

Rosalie smiled happily.

"It's a date" she teased.

Emmett didn't even flinch at the word date, so she took that as a good sign.

"See you there then" he said and gave her a quick peck on the cheek.

Rosalie walked happily to her first lesson and took her time reaching her desk, she could see Jessica squirming in her seat, she obviously wanted answers and she wanted them bad, but much to Rosalie's amusement Mr Bannerman sprang a test on them and ordered silence. Rosalie enjoyed every minute of the lesson, she could almost hear Jessica's thoughts screaming at her.

As they headed to their next lesson Jessica started to probe her for details. Rosalie explained that she and Emmett spent ages talking yesterday and bonded over their cars. Jessica groaned at that, she said that only Rosalie could find such a weird topic of conversation to entertain her. She then explained that she really liked him, he really seemed to like her and that they had a date at lunchtime.

Jessica was obviously delighted at this.

"I need to know how it goes" she demanded.

Rosalie shrugged her shoulders and tried to keep her face neutral.

"Maybe" she teased.

Before Jessica had chance to protest the lesson began and Rosalie got an hour of peace. The rest of the morning passed quite slowly, until finally it was lunchtime.

Rosalie headed out the classroom to make her way to the cafeteria when she bumped in to Alice Cullen and her boyfriend Jasper.

"Hey" she said

Jasper just nodded at her, but Alice greeted her in her usual bubbly and warm nature.

"Emmett sent me" Alice said almost bouncing on her feet.

Rosalie felt her heart sink, she assumed that Alice was going to tell her that their lunch date was off.

"He said to tell you that he thought the cafeteria might be a bit crowded so wondered if you'd like to join him for a picnic"

Rosalie brightened up at this and rather liked that idea.

"Sure, where is he" she asked

Alice grinned and without any warning linked her arm with Rosalie's.

"I'll show you"

She led Rosalie to the spot where Emmett was and had disappeared with Jasper before Rosalie could even thank her.

Rosalie's eyes threatened to pop out of their sockets as she saw how much food Emmett had laid out on the blanket. She surveyed the area he'd chosen, it wasn't what she would normally choose, he'd chosen a well shaded area, which was a shame as the sun had just come out, but he had obviously gone to some effort so she dismissed her inner idea to suggest they move to a different spot.

"Is there anyone joining us, or do you just have a huge appetite" she joked.

Emmett looked up and smirked.

"Oh I have already eaten, this is all for you, I wasn't sure what you liked so I got a bit of everything.

Rosalie took a seat on the picnic blanket and surveyed the offerings. He was right, there seemed to be pretty much a bit of everything here. Including things she'd never eat in a million years, but there was plenty she did like. She helped herself to a few things and felt guilty of everything that was left over.

"I'm not a big eater" she said

Emmett shrugged "Don't worry about it, I am sure we'll find some hungry students who'll take the leftovers off our hands."

Rosalie and Emmett spent the lunch period together and it felt to Rosalie like they had chatted none stop. She wasn't sure what it was about him, but she found it so easy to open up.

"It's so odd, I've told you more about me since yesterday than I've told even my closest of friends. I'm not normally this open and chatty, you should feel honoured."

Emmett put his hand on his heart and dramatically claimed "Oh the honour"

Rosalie chuckled and hit him on the arm, her laughter soon stopped as pain racked through her hand.

"Ouch" she said, nursing her hand.

Emmett was suddenly very concerned and attentive and started to fuss.

"I'm okay, I just didn't realise you were quite so solid" she whimpered.

Emmett relaxed as he saw her hand wasn't broken. He'd been around Carlisle for long enough to be able to recognise injuries, she'd just have a bruise.

"So what are your plans for this weekend" Emmett asked.

Rosalie finished chewing what was in her mouth and took a drink to wash it down.

"Well I spend most weekends in Port Angeles. I like the night life over there."

Emmett's eyes darkened a little as he replayed Alice's vision in his mind. He wondered what the best option would be whether to try and persuade her do do something somewhere else or offer to go with her or just follow her from a distance, but whatever he decided she couldn't be allowed to go there on her own.

"Do you go with friends" he asked.

Rosalie shook her head.

"No it's usually just me. I tend to book into the regent hotel, it's only a 5 minute walk to the best clubs" she replied.

Rosalie noticed the look of concern on Emmett's face.

"Emmett... I have been spending my weekends in Port Angeles for well over a year now and I know the place well, I'm a big girl and can look after myself."

Emmett forgot how observant Rosalie was and he quickly tried to correct Rosalie's assumption.

"No, don't get me wrong, I'm not the type of guy who thinks that just because you're female you should stay at home and not go out. It's just I'll miss you that's all, I was hoping to spend my weekend with you."

Rosalie cursed internally as she felt her cheeks burn.

"Oh I see"

Rosalie played with a strand of her hair and smiled.

"I could show you around Port Angeles if you like, introduce you to the night life." She offered.

This pleased Emmett, it meant he could keep an eye on her and keep her safe.

"That's fantastic, I am up for that, you'll have to let me know the hotel details so I can book an extra room" he said not wanting to appear too pushy.

Rosalie was pleasantly surprised, Emmett wasn't like most guys she'd met, he seemed to be interested in her as a person and not just her as a body.

"Tell you what I will sort that out. If it's okay with you I would rather not tell my dad that we're going together just yet. He's just a little old fashioned and we have a 'need to know' arrangement, he sort of lets me go on these weekends as long as he doesn't get all the details, if that makes sense.

Emmett nodded in agreement.

"No problems, but just so you know, I will be letting my dad know though.

He saw Rosalie bit her lip.

"Don't worry, he won't tell your dad, Carlisle is very discreet. It's just an arrangement I have with him. Which is 'as long as I know where you are and what you're doing I don't mind' thing."

Rosalie laughed, her cheeks were starting to ache with all the laughing she was doing today.

"So that's a deal then. We'll finalise the arrangements and decide how we're travelling on Friday, I tend to leave straight after school so we can work out how we handle the logistics later."

Emmett was quick to agree.

At that moment the bell went and they quickly packed up, the sun had gone in behind the clouds and it had gotten dull out, some students remained where they are, they obviously had a free period, Emmett and Rosalie passed over the left over food to a group of students with small lunch boxes, they seemed more than pleased. Then they headed inside for their next class.

They spent the class working through the topic and chatting, Mrs Reed seemed pleased that Rosalie was helping the new student to settle in.

Their last lesson was separate and Rosalie had to tolerate Jessica drilling her for the latest gossip, but thankfully the teacher had kept them busy for most of the class.

The rest of the day went by quickly and Rosalie headed home in a happy daze. As she was making dinner for her and Charlie the phone rang. She wiped her hands and went to answer it, assuming it was Charlie apologising for being so late.

"Hello" she said in a polite voice.

"Hello" came the gruff reply.

Rosalie had to tighten her hand around the receiver to stop her from dropping it, she was a mixture of shocked and angry at who had the cheek to be on the phone.

"What the hell are you doing phoning here Jacob" she asked.

Rosalie could hear Jacob pacing in the background.

"I just needed to check you were... okay."

Rosalie was fuming.

"How dare you call here to check if I am okay after all this time. Besides, isn't it Charlie that you should be checking up on, he's the one you hurt so badly." She snarled.

She heard Jacob's breath hitch.

"He's not the one hanging out with the wrong sort"he snapped back.

Rosalie let out an exasperated sigh.

"What the hell does that mean" she demanded.

Jacob didn't reply straight away, she could hear the tapping of his feet, he was obviously agitated over something.

"You're new boyfriend is not what you think, you should get better taste in men"

Rosalie was now getting very angry.

"First of all, how the hell do you know about Emmett, second of all what business is it of yours and Thirdly where do you get off in thinking you have the right to comment on anything regarding me and my life."

She waited.

Silence

She waited some more.

"What's a matter, cat got your tongue" she asked.

Her finger hovered over the receiver, she was losing her patience and was considering hanging up when Jacob groaned.

"Just watch your back" he snapped and hung up the phone.

Rosalie slammed the phone back on the receiver and paced the room.

How dare he call her after all this time, how dare he try to warn her against Emmett, how dare he think he can waltz back into her life and throw his weight around.