A/N: Sorry about the delay, I've been unwell, then my laptop got a virus and actually died on me so I had to get a new one. All good now, well so far. Thanks for still reading x

Chapter 7

Empov

I walked over to the fridge just as Rosalie turned around; damn she was even gorgeous first thing in the morning. I took a deep breath and grinned at her "morning."

I swear I saw her breath catch, "h-hey" she stuttered and retreated back to the table. I did not know whether that was a good or a bad sign so decided to reserve judgement until later on.

"So, what have you lot got planned for today?" my dad asked as we all decided to move.

No had any specific plans so we just decided to hang out in the house, which wasn't all that bad and the day passed pretty quickly. I was once again heading in the direction of the kitchen, I think a spend a good part of the day in this direction, anyway I overheard a conversation between my parents mentioning that they would love an evening in together, just the two of them, the thought of that made me a bit uneasy, but we had kind of overrun the house lately. So maybe Jasper and Rosalie wouldn't mind us crashing at theirs for the night.

Soon enough it was settled, my parents were happy enough for us all to stay across the road even though the Hale's were out of town…again. Bella had also agreed to stay over, so it was time for a change of scenery.


Rpov

Giving Carlisle and Esme time to themselves was something Jasper and I were all too happy to help with, we owed them so much, they took care of us more than our own parents did. Of course our parents loved Jasper and I in their own way, but it was the little things that Carlisle and Esme did that made the difference.

The sight of Emmett shirtless this morning certainly made sure I was awake. I mean I knew he was built, but damn, I was not expecting those abs and biceps right in full view and coupled with that dimpled grin I was completely floored; it took me a few seconds to realise that he had spoken to me. I think I stuttered a greeting before stumbling back to the table to collect myself; thank God everyone was too preoccupied with breakfast to notice my complete girly moment.

Emmett and I did not have much interaction for the rest of the morning or afternoon as the guys were doing whatever it was they were doing, whilst Alice, Bella and I helped Esme with some designs and did some homework. I was glad that I didn't have to spend much time together; I don't think coherent thought would have been possible. Also I still was unsure of how to act around Emmett, especially after our talk. He knew everything now and was so sweet about it, when he'd calmed down.

"So, who's sleeping where?" Alice bounded across our lounge.

We sorted it so that the girls would be in with me and, the guys would either share the spare room, go in with Jasper or the sofa, I think it was going to depend on where they fell asleep.

Jasper phoned and ordered pizza whilst I went to get drinks and the others grabbed a pile of DVD's. Two movies later I decided to make popcorn, so far so good, no embarrassing encounters. I put the popcorn in the microwave and went back towards the lounge, stopping when I heard part of the conversation.

"They haven't argued once" Alice practically squealed.

"They have hardly spoken to each other once" I could hear the exasperation in Edwards voice and grinned, "leave them alone Alice."

"Oh don't be such a grouch Edward" Alice dismissed him with a wave of her tiny hand, "they need all the help they can get."

"Alice, please" this time it was Jasper, hopefully my brother could talk some sense into the pixie, "Rose doesn't need this right now" his voice was soft.

"But, I just know…" Alice started, but was stopped by a voice that sent shivers throughout my body.

"Just know what little pixie?" Emmett picked up Alice and swung her around.

"Just knows that we can convince you guys to watch a chick flick" Bella said quickly to avoid any awkwardness.

"Popcorn's just about done, get the next movie ready" I grinned popping in from the kitchen.

Walking in with the popcorn my heart kicked up a notch, I could either lay on the floor, which Alice and I had been doing previously or sit on the two- seater sofa next to Emmett, wearing that fitted t-shirt, oh God. I noticed that the guys had done some sofa rearranging so that the chairs had moved so that the large three- seater, and the two two-seaters were curved closer to the large screen.

Bella and Edward were on one of the two- seaters, whilst Alice and Jasper were on the three- seater, well Jasper was sitting, Alice had managed to sprawl her tiny frame across the other two, no doubt in some effort to get me and Emmett to sit together. Well, it worked. If I sat on the floor, Alice would ask why, leading to awkwardness. And, part of me wanted to sit next to Emmett, a large part of me anted him to put his arms around me like he had done before…but I was not about to admit that.


Empov

I could see the indecision in Rosalie's eyes as she walked into the room and saw the seating arrangements and was curious as to where she would sit. In all honesty I hoped she would sit with me, we've hardly glanced at each other all day, so I'm wondering if she regretted telling me the things she did.

To my surprise she did come and sit by me, and for once I was glad of my sisters meddling. Rosalie left a clear gap between the two of us as Jasper turned out the lights and started the movie.

I found it difficult to concentrate with Rosalie sitting so close, I wanted to talk to her, make sure she was ok, but mostly I wanted to get rid of the tension I could feel rising. She was fidgeting and shifting in her seat so I took that as a sign that she could feel it too, this was not going to go on all night!

When the movie ended Jasper went to refill drinks, Alice bouncing out to help, I hope Jasper realised what he was getting himself into with the pixie. I caught part of the conversation Edward and Bella had started over what to watch as they made their way to the DVD unit then noticed Rosalie get up and move towards the window. It was time to try and sort this out.

"Hey Rose, wait a sec" I had to stop myself from catching hold of her arm.

She turned and looked up at me so I guess that meant for me to continue, "Are we ok? I mean, are you sorry you told me all that stuff?"

Her eyes widened, "I'm not sorry, it's kind of a relief that you know," she looked right into my eyes and I almost forgot to breathe, "I appreciate you being there for e last night."

"So, we're good?" I couldn't believe how well this was going, I was kind of expecting an argument or at least more awkwardness, that was surprisingly easy.

"Yeah, we're good" Rosalie actually grinned at me; that was a first. Bella shouted that the next movie was about to start and Rosalie shocked me again by holding her hand out for me to take.

"Come on"

We made our way back to the sofa but this time when we sat down there was no awkwardness or fidgeting. I couldn't help but glance over at Rosalie every now and again, even though we had known each other for years, she was still the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen.

"You OK?" I asked noticing her yawn a couple of times.

"Yeah, just a bit tired" she replied quietly.

I had an idea, but wasn't sure how she would react. Truthfully I wanted to feel her in my arms again and Rosalie being tired provided the perfect excuse. Carefully I placed my arm along the back of the sofa. Rosalie glanced at me, smiled and shifted so that she was curled up against my side.

This was great, Rosalie Hale was curled up against me of her own free will; no interfering pixie caused this one. Taking another chance I brought my arm down so I was holding her. Hell yeah, I could get used to this, by the end of the movie Rosalie had fallen asleep, I glanced across the room and noticed Alice and Jasper both asleep and Bella was curled up against Edward. He on the other hand was still awake and smirking at me, damn him, at least Alice wasn't awake to start bouncing up and down at the situation.

Deciding that everyone else had the right idea, I carried Rosalie upstairs whilst Edward took Bella, we left Alice and Jasper where they were. I didn't particularly want to wake my sister, and kind of wanted to keep Rosalie close, if Jasper was awake he would have taken her.