Hello, to anyone that is still reading. Yes, it has been a while like it always is. Yes, I have started the next chapter. No, there's no garantees that it'll be up sonner than normal. But I will definitely and always try to get it out to all of you ASAP.

Long story short, I had classes and RL kicking my ass and taking up all my time, but I finally got this done and I hope you all emjoy it. And also it's hard to think this is worth continuing, or writing in general, when you read other people's story on here that just plain kick ass.

You're probably tired of me rambling so I'll see you all at the bottom. Beta'd by the awesome and fantastical Laurazuleta18.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.


EPOV

"Shut up," I grumbled grabbing my phone and throwing it across the room. I heard it hit against the wall and I only hoped that it didn't break. Pulling Rose close to me, I nuzzled my face into her hair. She mumbled something that I couldn't hear because her face was buried in the pillow. I just held her tighter loving the way she was the perfect small spoon to my big spoon. With a smile on my face I fell back into a peaceful sleep just like last night.

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"Em," I hear as someone is trying to pry my arms off of Rose. "Em, I need to go to the bathroom," I heard the voice say. It sounded very familiar and made a smile appear on my face but couldn't make myself let go of my Rose. "Emmett McCarty if you don't let me go right now you're going to be getting a golden shower as well as losing a limb."

"Five more minutes," I mumble too comfortable to want to let go, though I could feel Rose starting to try and get out of my arms to empty her bladder. In the midst of her struggling she started to try and use her legs for leverage. As she did so her foot slipped from its spot on the bed and hit me right in my family jewels.

Groaning I quickly let go of her, rolled over and grabbed myself shielding my manhood from anymore attacks, intentional or not. Rose quickly kissed my shoulder and mumbled an apology before I heard her run towards the bathroom.

Once recovered I sat up stretching my arms above my head and looked to where my phone had landed, I was pleased to see that only the back fell off and the battery went lose. Fixable and not broken. I scooted to the end of the bed and picked up the pieces of my cell phone. When I put it back together I listened to the voicemail and went through the texts I had.

When Rose came back into the room she sat behind me wrapping her arms around my chest and her legs around my waist. I smiled over my shoulder at her as she kissed between my shoulder blades. Taking her hand in mine I kissed her fingers softly.

"I'm sorry about accidently kicking you," she apologized.

"It's fine, it's not the first time nor will it be the last."

"I still feel bad," she replied nuzzling her face into my shoulder. "What are you doing today?" she asked.

"The guys called telling me they're going to a brewery, but I'd rather spend the day with you."

Before she could answer there was a knock at the door and a small voice calling her name. She smiled obviously recognizing whom voice it was. Thankfully we stayed clothed last night and just made out a bit. As good as she looked in just a tank top and shorts; I still couldn't help but wish she was naked. But I'm sure whoever was on the other side of the door wouldn't care for that as much as I would.

I stood up and pulled my shirt and pants on from last night. Whoever she was talking to I could tell she was genuinely happy to see them. Peeking through the crack of the door I saw that she was talking to Dexter.

"Please, please, please come with us Rose. Jake keeps picking on me, but you know he only does it when Mom and Dad can't see or hear him. And you always stick up for me," Dexter begged with his small hands clapped together.

"I'm not sure because I was probably going to spend the day with Emmett again," she replied

"But he's had you the whole time. And we're going zip lining! It's going to be awesome."

"That does sound fun," she smiled at him.

"So is that a yes?" he asked hopeful.

"It's a maybe. Let me talk to Emmett first."

"Is he here?" he asked looking around. I had to give him credit he's not that oblivious. He must realize that with how much time we spend together it makes sense that I would be here. I could see Rose examine him, probably making sure that if he did see me here that he wouldn't tell her parents that I spent the night. Her mom I'm not scared of, but her dad is a different story.

"He might be why?" she asked still studying him.

"Because I wanted to ask him to come zip lining too. He seems really fun and cool. I like him."

"I like him too," she smiled ruffling his hair. "Promise not to tell Mom and especially Dad."

"Promise he said holding up his pinky and she wrapped hers around his. Standing up she kissed his head and headed towards where I was in the bedroom. Quickly I sat down making it look like I wasn't spying on their little conversation.

"I know you were there, you're not exactly the stealthiest person on earth, but Dexter wanted to say hi to you I think. And also convince you to go zip lining."

I smiled and stood up kissing her forehead as I walked out to see Dexter sitting on the couch patiently waiting.

"Hey, buddy," I smiled at him as I sat down beside him.

"Hey Emmett, do you wanna come zip lining with us today?" he asked enthusiastically.

"It sounds fun, but I think I'm going to go with my friends to where they make beer," I told him as he made a face that formed into a pout. "What's the long face for buddy?"

"Because now Rose won't come with us because she's going to be with you." If he didn't look so sad about losing time with his sister I would have laughed at his pout. "I know you like her, and all that, but I miss having my sister around."

"How about this, you can have Rose today for the day if I can have her tomorrow?"

He thought about it for a second and looked up at me. "I get her all day?" he asked.

"Is it okay if I join you guys for dinner?"

Dexter thought about it some more and nodded. "I guess so."

"You drive a hard bargain, but I think we have a deal young sir," I smiled as we shook hands.

I looked over at Rose who was trying not to laugh at the seriousness of our simple deal. I smiled back at her. After hanging out and watching some TV shows with Rose and Dexter I decided it was time to meet up with the guys before I got left behind.

"I'm sorry that I won't be spending the day with you," Rose told me apologetically as we walked to the door.

"Don't be, besides the guys have been making fun of me for being so whipped and spending all my time with you."

"Well, just accept you're whipped, but I'm sorry I've been jeopardizing all your time."

"Do you think I mind that at all?" I smiled cheekily at her.

"I hope not. But thank you for letting me spend the day with my family. Though I will be missing you a lot," she smiled pulling me down to kiss me deeply. I wrapped my arms around her as I slowly pulled away and placed soft kisses all over her face making her giggle. Rose buried her face into my shirt as I kissed her head.

"I'll come back about 5:30-ish and you can let me know what's going on for dinner. If you really don't want me there or you all just want more family time, I'll understand," I told her.

"No I want you to join us. If we end up having dinner before 5:30 then I'll text you and let you know where to meet us."

"Sounds good babe, I'll see you later beautiful," I told her giving her one last kiss before I headed to my room.

I was able to catch up to the guys and though I got a lot of grief and teasing from the guys I couldn't help but be happy about all the time I've spent with Rose.

"You all are just jealous that I've been getting lucky with an awesome beautiful and sexy lady, while you all are left to cold showers," I teased.

"Well I don't know about these guys but I've found a few ladies as well," Paul grinned wiggling his eyebrows.

"I'm sure they were all probably drunk, which is the only way they could stand looking at your face for that long," Peter teased as Paul punched his arm. We all laughed and kept teasing each other as we headed towards the buses to head to the brewery.

RPOV

After I changed and showered, Dexter and I went and met up with the rest of the family. Of course Jake and I started to tease each other right away. My dad kept making comments about how he was surprised I was able to separate myself from Emmett and how he was surprised "that boy" didn't come with us. I kept reminding him that "that boy's" name was Emmett and he wasn't just a boy. He was definitely all man, though I'm not sure my dad would want to hear my reasons for that thought.

"Is this gonna be just one long zip line or multiple ones?" I asked.

"It should be more than one," Dad answered me. "So that boy," he started and my mom and I both gave him a look, "sorry, Emmett, likes his beer huh?" I just rolled my eyes and sighed.

"Dad, will you please stop. I like him, like, really, really like him. So why can't you just be happy for me?" I asked as mom and my brothers walked ahead of us a bit.

"Because that boy, is older than my daughter, and has her completely infatuated with him. And I don't want anything or anyone to hurt you. All I want is for you to be happy, but I don't want to see you in tears when all is said and done."

"I know daddy, but whatever happens, it's my choice. And I love that you still want to be there to protect me and keep me safe like when I was little. But now I'm becoming a young woman and I need to make my own mistakes and learn from them too."

He sighed and nodded. "I know, but you'll always be my baby girl," he smiled kissing my head as he gave me a hug. We caught up to our family and the rest of the tour group.

When we finally crossed the river we all got on some ATVs and started our trip up the mountain. As we headed up the mountain the tour guide had the group stop a few times to show us some of the scenery. I had to admit that it was amazing to see and hear the different wildlife that was up there. While driving up the mountain Dexter kept pointing out different animals or things to me. I smiled not realizing how much I missed his innocent and excitable nature.

Once we finally got to the top we got instructed on how to put the gear on and also all the safety precautions while we were zip lining. Since Jake and Dexter were too small they had to go with my parents. As much as I love Dexter, I was glad that I was able to zip line by myself.

"Whoa, you okay?" one of the safety guys asked helping me catch my footing.

"Yeah, thanks," I replied.

"No problem," he smiled as he still held onto me. "I'm guessing you're here with your family?" he asked.

"Yeah, it's our spring break. I was gonna go to Florida, but my dad vetoed that idea and said I had to come on a family vacation."

"I hope it hasn't been too horrible for you."

"No, it actually turned out to be amazing," I replied smiling as I thought of Emmett. He must've mistaken my smiling as being flirtatious because his smile was in full effect.

"I'm glad for you. So what's your—"

"Rose, isn't this fun?" Dexter exclaimed

"Yeah, it is buddy," I smiled tickling him a bit.

"Is this your little brother?" the guy asked.

"Yeah, his name is Dexter."

"Hey Dexter," he smiled at him.

"Hi," he replied. The guy turned to start another conversation with me and I was praying that I could go down the next zip line soon. I didn't want to be rude, but it wasn't like I was looking for anyone. "She has a boyfriend, you know," Dexter said out of the blue. I had to hide my laughter at the stunned guys face. My mom wasn't in much better condition either. When we got home I definitely owed him a trip to the store.

"I uh…umm…I think you can go now," the guy stuttered letting me go down the next zip line.

I shrugged apologetically at the guy and made my way towards the zip line.

Thankfully the rest of the day I was able to avoid any other guys trying to get a date or flirt with me. I was able to enjoy spending it with my family. It's odd how I didn't realize I missed their company until I spend the day with them.

Even though I was having fun with my family, I couldn't help but think how much more fun I would be having if Emmett was here. Mostly, I was curious how his reaction would be to that guy trying to flirt with me. Would he be jealous and pull me close as he glared daggers at him? Or would he be passive and relaxed knowing that I wouldn't do anything like that? Maybe he would just pull me to him and make out with me without saying anything? Though I doubt the latter would happen since we were with my family.

With those thoughts I couldn't help but also think about what he was up to. I hoped he was having a good time with his friends. He probably was, since he did decide to come on a weeklong vacation with them. As much as I would love to have gone with him, it would've been pointless since I couldn't drink or try any beer. So what would the point of going be, oh that's right, so I could spend more time with Em.

Damn it! For the life of me I couldn't choose between having him in my life and just making this a fling. Since I was spending the day with my family I didn't want to dwell on that too long, but in just a little over two days I was going to have to make my choice.

EPOV

The day at the brewery with the guys was a blast. We definitely had some shipped back home to enjoy at the end of the year. I'm sure if we had enough money as well as weren't selfish we would probably try to get enough to have a party with, but like I said, we're selfish.

As much as I enjoyed beer tasting and touring, I couldn't wait to meet up and see my Rosie later that night. It was like my every thought kept going back to her. The majority of it was probably thanks to the fact that I was still waiting for her answer as to what we were going to be, if anything.

"Hey come here often?" I asked as Rose just rolled her eyes at me as she kept running. I let her do her thing as I walked towards the weights, but not without giving her a playful spank on the ass. She quickly tried to take a swing at me, but I was able to get out of the way. After she took a quick look around making sure that now one was paying attention to us, she flicked me off and I couldn't stop the laughter from bursting out of me.

The whole time we were working out I kept catching her staring at me through the mirrors. Every time I did I either purposefully flexed more or I winked at her. In true Rose fashion she either glared playfully at me or rolled her eyes acting as if she wasn't checking me out. Because I know every opportunity I got I was looking at that amazing ass of hers.

Once we were done working out we both headed to get ready to meet up with my friends and her family. Since we all wanted to go Kayaking we decided to all go together. I was still slightly leery on letting her father see the kind of idiots that I was friends with, but maybe it won't go so bad.

"What's going on in that brain of yours? I can practically see steam coming out of your ears," Rose commented running he fingers through my hair as she rinsed shampoo out of it.

I smiled down at her and kissed her lips "Nothing, just hoping that your dad doesn't hold my stupid friends against me."

"He might a bit, but with the way Edward and Jasper can be he might be okay and not hold Embry, Paul and Peter's stupidity against you."

"That's what I'm worried about," I smiled as I stood up holding her securely in my arms.

"Everything will be okay…well okay, if we hurry up and aren't late. You wouldn't want to give my dad another reason to hate you."

"Very true," I said kissing her forehead. "Let's finish up and go before your dad starts to think of new ways to kill me."

"Wouldn't want that, though as long as I get to keep a certain part of your body, I might not mind so much," she laughed.

"Thanks…that's both disturbing and sweet in its own weird way," I replied not really sure how to feel or respond.

"I'm full of those types of comments. But I'll save them for special occasions," she laughed as she kissed me and turned off the shower getting out. I couldn't help but laugh along with her, and I couldn't help but think I had an amazing girl; I really didn't want to let her go.

We were able to meet up with everyone, before her dad would think that we were up to more than just eating. Though we did eat, I doubt it's what he wanted to think about what we might have been eating and thoroughly enjoying.

To say we all had a blast, even Mr. Hale, was an understatement. When the guys and I started to act a bit like crazy college kids and Mr. Hale would complain, Mrs. Hale would keep reminding him of how he used to be in college. I would never guess that uptight Mr. Hale was the president of the rowdiest fraternity on the Syracuse campus in his day. The stories of the parties made us slightly embarrassed that he's outdone us. And I swear Rose was embarrassed hearing about her dad's regular streaking occasions.

Once we got back to the boat we separated and I was able to have nice dinner with Rose. As I waited for her to get done and meet me at the restaurant I couldn't stop my leg from bouncing.

"A bit nervous," I heard a beautiful voice from behind me. Turning quickly as I stood up, I almost fell over at the sight that greeted me. She had on a violet colored dress with silver beading-type straps that wrapped up around her neck. There were small triangles cut out from the sides that went around to her back and one right below her breasts. I think possibly my favorite part was the long slit up the side that gave me an amazing view of her perfect legs, but not enough to see everything, but I was definitely able to see those fuck me silver heels she had on. As she walked the rest of the way to me, she did a small twirl and I saw that the back was barely there except for the silver part that helped to hold it to her beautiful body.

I didn't realize that my mouth was hanging open until she laughed and used her beautiful finger to lift my jaw closing it. I must've still had an interesting look on my face since I was pulled out of my shock, because I heard her soft giggle as she kissed my cheek.

"You look…beyond words," I smiled at her taking her hand and kissing it.

"You look pretty stunning yourself," she smiled back at me.

"It's just a simple suit, but I'm glad I brought it."

"Yeah, I just had this old thing lying around as well," she winked as I pulled her chair out for her.

"Oh, really, just lying around to be used one more time before you send it to some thrift store to be put besides some old bright neon colored 80's sweat suit?"

"Yeah, something like that." She smiled at me.

"Well, I'm very glad I got to see it on you before you did that," I leaned in closer so only she would be able to hear me. "And I can't wait to peel it off your body later." She licked her lips with a small smirk.

"Believe me if you don't get this dress off of me soon enough, I'm gonna command you to. And I doubt you'll like the punishment that I have in mind." I could already feel the tightening in my pants at the possibilities.

"What kind of punishments would be in my possible future?" I asked curious.

"Let's just say I might have brought handcuffs," she smiled as I moaned thinking of the sweet torture that she would inflict upon me. Of course she acted as if she just hadn't put some very naughty thoughts into my head as she picked up her menu to decide what to order.

Luckily, we were able to get through dinner without me attacking her. Mostly since she was a little vixen, and kept eating her food very erotically, moaning at almost every bite. We ended up taking a walk on the deck since it was a beautiful clear night. But it paled in comparison to the beauty on my arm.

"You okay?" I asked when I heard her sigh.

"Yeah, I guess," she mumbled shrugging a bit.

"What's wrong sweetie?" I turned her towards me running my fingers along her cheek.

"I just don't want this to end."

"Well, you knew the cruise was only for a week," I teased making the very edge of her lips turn up a bit, but not as much as I was hoping for.

"You know what I'm talking about."

"And you know this doesn't have to end."

"I know, but…" she trailed off and I leaned down kissing her softly, almost like I was trying to kiss all her worries about us away.

"No buts, I just want you happy. And you already know where I stand on everything." She nodded and nuzzled her face against my chest. "Dance with me?" I asked she smiled up at me nodding.

Taking her hand in mine, she rested her other hand on my shoulder as I wrapped my arm around her waist and held her close. The only sounds you could hear were her heels clicking on the wooden deck and the waves crashing against the side of the boat. There might not have been any music but we didn't need any to make it perfect. It was perfect because of the amazing girl in my arms.

"Do you seriously think that we can make this work?" she asked so softly that I almost missed it. I pulled away slightly and stopped us. Looking down at her with her hair blowing in the breeze and her beautiful eyes looking at me with uncertainty, but yet I could see how much she cared for me in her violet eyes. And even if she was dressed in an oversized hoodie and sweatpants, with no makeup and her hair all in a mess from just waking up, I would still find her as beautiful if not as much as I do now.

Gently I cradled her face in my hand cupping her cheek lightly running my thumb across the apple of her cheek. I felt our lips softly connect sharing a loving yet searing kiss that made the desire flame up deep inside of me. Not wanting to, but needing air, I pulled away from her beautiful lips and I slowly opened my eyes. I swear she was even more beautiful than she was before, the desire, want and need I saw in her eyes was exactly how I felt.

"I believe with every single fiber of my being that we can make it work. Not just because we're great in bed together," I smirked winking at her as she smiled. "But because we care about each other. It's more than just looks; I think you're amazing, beautiful beyond words inside and out. And I want to know more about you. I even want you to know about me and all my dark secrets. I can't wait to be with you. Whether it's waking up beside you or falling asleep on the phone with hundreds of miles between us. But to put it simply, yes we can and will work, and I believe that wholly and completely."

She grabbed my face and kissed me deeply. I tried to pull away just because I knew we needed to talk about this with just a couple days left before we went our separate ways. She knew how I felt, but I yet to know how she felt or wanted after we set foot on land and went home.

"Please," she begged when I tried to pull away again. I nodded knowing that she needed this, and I pulled her close kissing her with every ounce of myself that I could, pouring everything I felt and hoped for into every touch, caress and kiss that night. I needed her to know I wasn't playing any games and all I wanted was her.

My heart belonged to Rosalie Hale, and I would never want or ask for it back, ever.


Gotta love sweet Emmett. Either one big chapter or two smaller ones left and then a epilogue. So we'll just see what happens.

Hope you all enjoyed, and yes I know Rose may be a little dramatic and angsty over the (what we all think) is an easy decision. But remember she's a high school teen. I'm sure if we're all honest with ourselved we blew all our situations up more and over exaggerated them all the time. And some of even still now no matter how old we are over exaggerate and get pretty dramatic over little situations.

But next chapter we'll get to hear from her. Let's all pray that it doesn't take long for me to finish. To keep up with my progress and over all fun pictures and what not, follow me on Twitter. Just look for me at the same name as my penname.

Until next time, you all stay safe and keep out of trouble.

~fighter419