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Chapter 6

Sammi's POV

I could hear my heart pounding in my ears. I was about to meet the last two kids of Mr. and Mrs. Cullen. I was more anxious than I had been for the others simply because I doubted another Cullen could be so accepting of me. Esme, Carlisle, Alice, Jasper, and Edward all seemed to welcome me into their home with warm hearts. It had to end at some point, right?

Esme scooped me up into her arms and descended the stairs to the living room, again, as if I weighed nothing. I wondered when I'd get used to their strength. I also wondered exactly how strong they were. I wanted to ask but that seemed rude somehow.

"Really strong," Edward said, winking at me. I blushed at being caught in my rude thoughts. This just made him laugh harder, so I buried my head in Esme's neck. Carlisle looked annoyed for some reason. I understood why when Esme spoke.

"Edward, enough! Stop voicing her thoughts for her" Esme scolded him, giving him a look that scared me a little. Edward turned his head ashamed and apologized to me with a crooked smile.

Once we were downstairs, Esme set me down on my feet. "Rose, Emmett, this is Sammi. Sammi this is Rosalie and Emmett, my other two children" she introduced with a wide smile. You could just see her adoration for all her children. It made me feel warm.

I hid behind Esme and Carlisle when I saw Emmett. He was HUGE! I didn't know someone could be that…that…big! My head had that tickly feeling again right when Edward burst into laughter so strong he looked like he might explode with it.

"Edward Cullen! You stop that right this moment, young man or so help me!" Carlisle chastised him.

I cringed. I didn't like yelling, it scared me. "It's alright Mr. Cullen, I don't mind. My thoughts were kind of funny I guess" I said sheepishly.

Carlisle knelt down in front of me and brushed my hair out of my face. "While that's very sweet of you, sweetie, Edward has more manners than what he just showed. Don't you son?" he asked, looking up at him.

Edward looked down in shame and whispered a yes sir. "I'm sorry Sammi, please forgive me?" I just nodded, letting him know it was okay.

"Let me guess…she think's Emmett is a humongous beast?" Rosalie said with a huge grin. Could she read minds too? I looked at her nervously and then at Edward who shook his head, answering my unspoken question.

"Yes…sorry if that was rude, just took me by surprise" I giggled a little, blushing scarlet. Rosalie laughed and knelt down in front of me.

"Want to know a secret?" she asked and I nodded. "Everyone thinks that he's a beast," she said with a wink. I couldn't help the giggle that came out. Then I felt bad. Would Emmett hate me now that I made his family pick on him? I looked at him to see if he was upset but he just kissed his biceps. I burst out laughing harder than I had ever before at the sight of him. Everyone joined in.

Emmett scooped me up in his arms all of a sudden and I squealed in surprise, wrapping my arms around his neck for support. The room got tense, I think wondering how I would react. "Maybe I'm not huge…maybe you're just tiny, squirt!" he boomed at me. I gaped at him and then shrugged.

"Or maybe both, you big bear!" I teased back with a grin. They all laughed harder than before and I wondered why. But I didn't wonder long because their laugh was contagious and soon I couldn't breathe from the giggles that escaped me.

He set me back on my feet and messed up my hair. I swear his hand was bigger than my head! I realized Edward probably heard that and turned to glare at him with my hands on my hips. That just made him laugh even more. I guess I wasn't putting off 'scary' very well. Whatever.

Instead of being mad I just stuck my tongue out at him and turned back to Rosalie and Emmett, who were both smirking as well. Humph! I couldn't help but smile, though.

"It's really nice to meet you both," I said with a smile. Then I looked at Esme and Carlisle with apprehension, "that's everyone right?" They just laughed and said yes.

I realized then that Jasper and Alice were not there. Sometimes when I get anxious I don't notice my surroundings very well. I don't know if that's normal or not.

"They are out buying some things for you, Sammi" Edward explained, hearing my thoughts. This 'talent' of his was handy but also very annoying at times. Wait…for me? Oh no. I didn't want them to spend money on me. I didn't want to burden this beautiful family more than I already had. But they wanted me to stay I think. I couldn't deny the connection I felt with each of them, and I know Esme and Carlisle both felt the same…but I've never been bought things before. My heart started to pound and my palms started to sweat. If I was a burden they would make me leave, I knew it. David always made me do things if he had to get things for me.

I think I heard someone trying to talk to me but I just couldn't focus with my heart going a mile a minute in my chest. It sounded like Carlisle asking everyone to leave the room. Why? Because of me? Oh no…

I heard Rosalie ask Esme and Carlisle if she could have this one. Huh? Have what? Before I could wonder more though, Rosalie had me in her lap on the sofa and was holding me tightly in her arms. It sounded like she was saying something and I tried my hardest to listen but I could only make out one word. It sounded like 'breathe'. I took a deep breath, the best I could and then another. The feel of her cold arms around me was rather comforting and soon I could hear what she was saying.

"Breathe with me slowly, sweetheart. Keep breathing, you're safe here" she was basically chanting this to me while rubbing my back. I matched my breathing to hers and soon enough I felt much better. That's when I noticed the tears I got all over her beautiful red blouse. I looked at it and then up at her and blushed, ashamed. Before I could apologize though she started laughing.

"Don't worry, Alice picked this one out for me and I didn't much like it anyway" she winked "and if you tell her I said that I'll deny it!" I giggled and sighed.

"I'm sorry, Rosalie. Sometimes that happens when I get scared. It's more embarrassing with people around though" I blushed and looked away. She tilted my head back to look at her though and smiled.

"You don't have to be embarrassed. I can't imagine all that you've been through…well maybe a little, I have a dark past as well and I know that sometimes my feelings can take over and feel suffocating. Someday I'll tell you about it if you want. Just know that I understand, more than you know. And I'm here for you. We all are." She kissed my forehead and went on, "my sister Alice told us you were coming you know. The way she described you, well, I knew you would be special. The rest of my family, OUR family" she corrected with a smirk, "feels the same way. The connection is intense, so please don't feel like a burden for anything, okay?"

"Edward" was all I said. She just laughed and winked at me, causing me to giggle.

"Thank you, Rosalie. It's a little scary how accepting everyone is though. I couldn't really fathom everyone liking me. I mean this family is huge! I feel the connection too. I felt it as soon as I saw Esme."

She held me tighter and rocked me a little. "Esme loves you like her own already, you know that right? Your acceptance into this family isn't even as fast as Alice and Jaspers were, though, if that makes you feel better. She just showed up and asked which room was theirs!"

I gaped at her and we both burst out laughing. I could see it. Alice was… so bubbly I could just picture it. I got serious again after we stopped laughing. I had to ask. I had to KNOW.

"I've never been bought things before without having to do…things in return. I know you guys wouldn't make me do what he made me do, I feel safe here. But I still feel like it would make me a burden if you spend money on me. It seemed like such a burden for him when I needed food or new clothes..." I trailed off, scared of her reaction. My heart didn't pound though like it would. I felt so safe in her arms. I liked Rosalie. She seemed like a no-nonsense type of person but also with a warm heart. I could sense her pain, underneath and knew that she really meant it when she said she understood.

She got tense and I was scared for a moment but one look at her told me it wasn't my fault she was upset. Not really. "That man is lucky that my father killed him and not me. I would have made him suffer" she seethed, holding me tighter. "No one will ever hurt you again. I swear this to you, Sammi. As for the buying you things, you're going to have to get used to that. This family has more money than sense and more than we know what to do with, so it's really no burden at all. We WANT to spoil you rotten. Give you everything you need and want" she said with a smirk. "Alice goes overboard and if you feel uncomfortable with anything she gets you just tell me and I'll try to rain her in for you, but no matter what it's not a burden, alright?"

I nodded and leaned into her, laying my head on her shoulder. We sat like that for a while, content in our silence. My stomach interrupted that silence with a loud grumble. Rosalie laughed and got up, me still in her arms and brought me into the kitchen. It was HUGE! There were so many cabinets, a warm white color and dark appliances with a large fridge. It felt so warm and comforting in here, not like I usually felt in the kitchen back at David's cabin.

Rosalie set me on the counter, causing me to giggle, and opened the fridge. "Let's get you something to eat, shall we?" I just blushed. "How about a peanut butter and jelly with a glass of milk?" She asked. That sounded amazing and my stomach rumbled again in answer, causing us both to laugh. "Alright then! One pb&j with milk coming up!"

I watched her make it with crazy speed. It didn't surprise me, but she seemed to notice after that she did it too quickly and smiled sheepishly. She sat with me while I ate, again, in comfortable silence. It was so good to eat without the pressure of having to make up for it afterward.

When I had finished eating, I sat back and patted my tummy. Rosalie smiled and cleared my plate and glass before I could protest. I thanked her and jumped up to hug her. My ankle still hurt a little but I could feel it healing.

Carlisle poked his head in the kitchen just then and smiled a big grin. "Hi girls, Alice and Jasper are almost home and I think Alice wants to set up Sammi's bedroom as a surprise for her" he winked and grinned at me, making me blush. "Would you mind going with Esme and Rosalie down to the T.V. room to watch a movie while she does that?"

I nodded to him enthusiastically. I sometimes watched movies while David was out without him knowing and I loved them. They took me away from how horrible my life was and brought me into their world. I hoped that I would always like them, even if I didn't have to escape from this new life that seemed to be forming around me.

"Alice and Jasper just pulled up! Ruuuun!" he said with mock fear. He smirked and darted out of the room. It was funny how the all seemed a little afraid of Alice's bubbly ways. She was so tiny! How could she be that scary?

Rosalie fought a smile and took my hand in hers, leading me to the T.V. room downstairs. It was incredible. There were so many comfy looking chairs and couches with a huge screen on the front wall. The back wall was all glass, of course, leading to an amazing deck with a great view of the surrounding forest. There was so much green. The walls were the same white as the kitchen cabinets. It felt so homey and comfortable. Esme was already setting up the movie. It was something called Cinderella, something I've never heard of, but I'm sure I'd like it if Esme did.

I was nervous still about what Alice was doing upstairs but I knew I could trust what Rosalie had said. It stopped me from panicking. When Esme was done setting it up, she took a seat on one of the big couches and patted the seat next to her.

"Come sit girls!" she said. I climbed onto the couch next to her and Rosalie sat next to me. I took Rosalie's hand and smiled and then took Esme's. This felt nice. It felt like home, something I didn't know if I would ever feel. I didn't want it to end. Please, God, don't let it end. I loved this family that seemed to accept me so completely. The connection was palpable and I felt safe. I hadn't ever felt this safe before.

I leaned my head against my…my mom's shoulder and let out a content sigh as the movie began.