Everything After

Chapter 7

My weekend went by fast.

It was filled with sick twins, homework and housecleaning.

I apologized to Emmett for not being able to go out with him and thankfully he understood.

"I'm picking you up for school on Monday though, no arguments." He insisted.

"What about the twins?" I laughed.

"We'll just have to put their seats in my Jeep." He informed me.

"Oh OK. You're OK with car seats in your big bad Jeep?" I laughed.

"If it means having you with me, yes." He smiled that dimpled smile.

That was all I got to talk to him over the weekend or anyone for that fact.

Carlisle had come over to look at the twins for me and told us it was a virus that would run its course and should be done by late Sunday.

Monday morning I awoke with a smile bigger than should be allowed.

I couldn't wait to see Emmett.

"Why are you so bouncy?" Sue asked as she fed Bonnie.

"I'm just happy." I shrugged.

"It wouldn't have anything to do with Emmett stand out on our front lawn hold a big bunch of flowers would it?" my dad asked as his mustached twitched with a smiled as he stood at the counter drinking his coffee.

"He's what?" I jumped up.

My dad chuckled. "Let him make his way to the door. He'll figure it out soon enough." He shook his head. "Sit down and eat."

I sat down, my leg bouncing as I'm trying to eat my pop tart and drink my milk.

"I'll be right back, I'm going to brush my teeth. I can't believe he's still out there." I giggled.

"It looks like he's talking to himself." My dad mused.

I ran upstairs and heard our front door open, hoping that meant Emmett finally came to his senses.

Grabbing my back pack and the twin's bag, I ran down the stairs and noticed no one was inside.

Walking out the front door, Emmett was helping Sue strap Boothe in.

"Thanks." I smiled at him and he just smiled a goofy smile.

"I'll put your flowers in a vase for you." Sue smiled as she pulled Charlie inside.

After dropping off the twins and Esme agreeing to take them home since we both had practice, only after I accepted her dinner offer we headed to school.

"You do know everyone's going to be talking, right?" Emmett asked.

"I guess we'll have to let them talk then." I shrugged.

He pulled my hand over to his lips and kissed it.

"I think we're going to be fine." He smiled.

"Me too, as long as we talk to each other and don't listen to others." I agreed.

Pulling into his regular spot, he jumps out to come around and help me out.

Edward eyes us as we walk into school but doesn't say anything other than 'good morning' to Emmett.

Emmett just nods and continues walking with me.

"Wow. That must take some restraint on his level." I chuckled.

"He doesn't get a say in my love life anymore. I was stupid once, I don't care what he has to say." He kissed my neck as I retrieved my books.

I turned in his arms. "I'm glad to hear that." I kissed him softly.

The day went by fast and I couldn't wait to see the twins.

The next few months went by smoothly.

Emmett, Bonnie, Boothe and I becoming regulars at the park, people thinking we were a young family and giving us looks of amazement to disgust. I could care less, but Emmett always set them straight.

Lying in bed late one night my phone rings and I kind of freak out when I see Emmett's number.

"Hey, what's up? Everything OK?" I ask.

"Yeah, I just had to tell you that I have to go out of town with my parents tonight. My grandmother had a heart attack and she fell in the process. It doesn't look good. I'll be gone most of the week." He sounded so sad.

"Oh, OK. Um, just be safe and tell your mom I'll just keep the twins with me this week. I won't go to school." I informed him.

"The daycare will still be open Bells. Don't miss more school than you need too, OK?" he asked worriedly.

"Oh, OK. I can do that. Call me when you can to update me." I kissed the phone before we both hung up.

I slept restlessly that night, knowing Emmett wouldn't be there tomorrow.

I went through school like a zombie, everyone spreading rumors already that Emmett and I had broke-up already.

Ignoring them, I picked up the twins and headed home.

"Bells, you look like crap." My dad informed me as I walked in the door.

"Yeah, thanks. I feel that way too." I yawned.

"Why don't you nap, I've got these two." He smiled.

"Then I won't sleep tonight. It'll be a vicious cycle." I groaned.

"Then go relax. I've got the rug rats." He motioned for me to go upstairs.

Emmett called me once during the week to let me know they'd be back Sunday, but his mom was staying behind to get his grandmother packed up. She was moving in with them.

"They're spreading rumors about us." I sighed.

"And? Are they being nice to you or what?" he asked on edge.

"I keep getting looks from Edward's friends, but that's it." I told him.

"I'll be home soon, I'm sorry. I miss you." He breathed into the phone.

"Miss you too. I'll be fine. I'm a big girl." I laughed.

The week dragged on.

Boothe was cranky on Friday morning, from barely sleeping Thursday night; as was I.

Getting him ready was a challenge and to make things worse my dad Sue were both out early for work, so I was on my own.

Finally getting them dressed and ready, I got myself together just throwing on yoga pants and a big sweatshirt, foregoing makeup and throwing my hair up in a ponytail.

Dropping them off quickly, and I made it to school right before the tardy bell.

"Well don't you look like shit." Rose snorted.

I ignored her, she'd been on my case all week since Emmett was gone.

"So how far along are you? I can't believe you roped him in to not just one, but three babies. He'll never make anything of his life now." She spat.

"Why don't you shut the fuck up Rose? I've had enough of your shit for the week." I snapped.

Her and her friends started laughing, the teacher walked in and quieted the class.

As the day finally ended Rose stopped me in the parking lot.

"We all know you're a whore Swan. Emmett will get tired of you and leave you too." She threatened.

"Rose, I'm not you! The only whore around here is you!" I got in her face.

She threw the first punch, but not the last. I knew how to fight.

The administration came out and pulled us apart.

"Ms. Swan, I'm very disappointed in you." Our principal snapped at me. "In the office with you. I'm calling your father. The nurse will tend to you in there. Ms. Hale, into the vice principals office. I'll be calling your mother and the nurse will tend to you shortly as well." She turned and walked away.

After a long lecture from my dad about fighting, even though all the students said the same thing, Rose threw the first punch. Of course her group of friends said differently, but they were the only three to do so.

He told me he'd talked the principal out of suspending me, because of all eyewitness accounts.

But I was also grounded for the weekend.

After filling Emmett in on what happened, he was sad he wouldn't be able to see me when he got home, but he'd be there first thing Monday morning to get twins and me.

He congratulated me on breaking Rose's nose and said the rumors would stop once he was back. He also apologized for having to be away from me for so long.

After our sappy goodbyes, I felt a lot better and got a goodnights sleep.

Emmett and I might have gotten off to a rocky start, but I think the future held some big plans for us.

AN:

Sorry I haven't been around…

Still waiting for surgery and when I sit down to write, I end up falling asleep because I

Can finally relax and get a little relief (sometimes)…

This is kind of a filler chapter and for that I'm also sorry…

Our next one will jump a little further into the school year.

I'm hoping to not be gone so long…

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…

OR Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings, if you celebrate another or several of the holidays…

Thanks for reading!

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