Authors Note- This chapter should help clarify Rosalie's thoughts and why she's acting so strange.

Chapter 8- How Do I Say Sorry?

Rosalie POV

Edward and Bella are a couple. Alice and Jasper are a couple. Emmett and I are barely friends. I really regret how I acted now, how I lied to Alice and how I offered up Edward when I really shouldn't have. I think- scratch that I know I am jealous. I always had problems with relationships. I really do like Emmett, I'm scared to make the first move. I really messed up and I don't know if sorry can fix this. I want to be Emmett's girlfriend and hearing how successful everyone else's relationship in this house is, just it makes me jealous. I wish my relationships were that easy. Sitting in my room, staring at the bare wall isn't helping. I have to beg for forgiveness. I have to fix this. At the time, I didn't know that Edward and Bella were together, I knew Edward liked her... But I thought Edward and Tanya were friends, that Edward wouldn't mind taking her for dinner one night! Edward and I aren't very close; we are friends and barely that. I so wish I knew, I wish I could control my temper. But I can't. I'm going to have to find a way to earn everyone's forgiveness and possibly even confront Emmett, to tell him how I feel. I got off my butt and walked upstairs, to Alice's room. I knocked on the door and after I heard Alice tell me to come in, I did just that.

"Alice, I need to tell you some stuff.." I started. She looked at me and nodded, encouraging me to continue.

"I'm really happy for you and Jasper. I'm happy you two are a couple, you seem to really like each other. The fact is, I do know if Bella and Edward are a couple- they are. They are a beautiful couple. I'm jealous for that, you see. I lied to you because I was jealous and I was rude and upset Edward and probably Bella. I messed up. I'm jealous because, I like Emmett. A lot. I mean, I really wish I was his girlfriend, I'd die just to kiss him. And the fact that I can't just date him- unlike how you and Jasper or Edward and Bella makes me mad, makes me jealous. I wish that... that... I hadn't over reacted. That I just sucked it up and said the truth. I'm sorry I lied to you Alice." I continued. I looked down, embarrassed at my own stupid mistakes. My stupid emotions, got the best of me. I let my eyes close, waiting for Alice's dreadful response. How mad will she be? Will she hate me..? Does she already hate me?

"Rosalie. Rosalie. Rosalie. I can't believe you lied you didn't have to lie to me. You can tell me anything. I can help you get Emmett. I'm sure he likes you, and if he got off his lazy ass he'd make a move. It's fine, I'm not mad. Edward will most probably be a gentleman and forgive you. It's great they Edward and Bella are a couple. Jasper and I am a couple, luckily. Trust me, you and Emmett will be a couple eventually." Alice replied. She took my hand in hers and gave it a comforting squeeze. How can she not hate me?

"I don't deserve your forgiveness." I whispered.

"Yes you do, Rosalie. You did something very respectful, you apologized. You faced your mistakes and you're trying to fix them. I appreciate that." Alice told me. Downstairs I could hear Emmett and Jasper cheering over the game. I also heard Emmett say Edward's name...

"Edward, Bella! Where have you two been!" Emmett yelled from downstairs. Alice and I looked at each other at the same time. Edward's home and Bella is home. Alice sighed a breath of relief. She had been worried. She's so Alice, worrying about the people that matter most. Alice dragged me downstairs with her and I was nervous as to what I was about to face.

"I took Bella, to meet my parents." Edward said. He watched Alice and I climb downstairs. Him and Bella were holding hands just inside the front door, Edward was helping Bella take off her coat then he took his off and hung both the boats up in the front closet.

"Edward, Bella! You had me worried sick! You didn't say where you'd be!" Alice said angrily.

"Sorry mom." Bella said sarcastically.

"No, really it's my fault. Tanya ditched... So Bella and I ate and we went to my parents, it was my idea. Hence it was my fault." Edward explained. Bella went upstairs with her purse probably to get changed into her pyjamas or have a shower, because it was nearly 9 o'clock. Edward walked into the kitchen and Alice lightly nudged me, telling me to go after him. I walked into the kitchen and Edward had his nose in the fridge. He came out with the orange juice container and turned around to walk to the cupboard for a glass. Then he saw me, and stopped. He just looked at me and I looked away ashamed.

"Edward-

"Don't even start Rosalie." Edward cut me off.

"Edward, I didn't know you and Bella were a thing, when Tanya called!" I said.

"But you knew I liked Bella. You had no right to-

"I'm so sorry Edward! I thought you two were friends. She said you were great friends." I cried.

"Why did you do it Rosalie? Why did you even bother?" He yelled and turned to grab a glass out of the cupboard. He filled the glass with orange juice and then set the glass on the counter and put the orange juice container back in the fridge. He faced me after closing the fridge, still waiting for my answer.

"I was jealous." I whispered.

"What?" He asked completely confused.

"I was jealous! I WAS SO JEALOUS! I like Emmett and I have to go around seeing you and Bella happy, and now Rosalie and Jasper happy! I can't even have my own happiness. I'm selfish and rude, but I'm so sorry I wish I could change everything that happened today, I'm so sorry. What can I do?" I begged.

"Rosalie, if you were jealous you could've talked to someone. Make the first move, just stop messing with my relationships. Bella's the first and only girl I've felt this way for, I don't need you messing it up. I'm sure I could do that on my own. She's my everything, and I can't afford to lose that." His voice was low, almost a whisper. "I can forgive you, but please don't do that again."

"I swear I won't" I whispered.

"Okay," He said and came over to hug me that is when I realized I had been crying.

"Tell Emmett how you feel." Edward whispered in my ear, before he disappeared out of the kitchen along with his glass of orange juice.

(Edward POV)

After dinner I brought Bella to my parents house. Their cars were parked just out front the large home and I parked behind my father's Mercedes. I know they will love Bella, but will Bella like them? I helped Bella out of the car and she took my hand as we approached the house. I ran my thumb along the back of her hand, reassuring her everything would be alright as I opened the door for her to walk in. She walked in with me behind and when we were inside she looked around at the inside of the house.

"It's beautiful." She whispered.

"Esme loves decorating." I explained. She nodded.

"Mom, Dad. You home?" I called for my parents.

"One minute son." Carlisle called from upstairs. Bella tucked closer into my side, she was very nervous. Esme came running into the room and she ran over and hugged me.

"Oh, Edward! I missed you, how's your new home? Oh who's this gorgeous girl?" Esme asked. Bella blushed and said hello.

"This is Bella, MY girlfriend." I explained. Just then Carlisle entered the room. He greeted Bella and I, Bella smiled back.

"Hi, Bella. How are you?" My father asked politely.

"I'm great, you?" She asked. He said the same and Bella and I came in to sit on the couch. Esme and Bella talked while I caught up with my father.

"You two seem lovely." Carlisle whispered to me. I nodded, and told him how much I care for Bella and how happy I am to have her all to myself. Esme was laughing along with Bella about something she said and they seemed to already love each other. Like they've known each other forever. I smiled just at looking at Bella with my mother. I was incredibly happy. I wrapped my arm around Bella's waist and she cuddled into my side on the couch. My family, Bella and myself just sat and talked for around a half hour. We talked about many things, pastimes, what had happened today, good books, good movies, great restaurants and so much more! Bella fit in perfectly, just as I assumed. But before I knew it, nearly an hour passed and it was getting late. Bella and I decided to go. We hugged my mother and my father and said our goodbyes before walking out to the Volvo. I held the door open for Bella as she got in and walked around to the driver's seat.

"See they love you, it went perfectly." I said to Bella while pulling out of the driveway.

"They're such happy people, very welcoming." Bella told me.

"They're happy, to see me happy. Plus you are perfect." I said to Bella and she looked down and blushed. On the drive home we talked about mostly the meadow and that we should go back there sometime. I'd go there anytime. When we got home, the minute we walked inside Emmett asked us where we were. I told him I took Bella to meet my parents. Rosalie and Alice then walked in. I was helping Bella take off her coat, and after I did she went upstairs. I took my own coat off and went to the kitchen because I was thirsty. When I closed the fridge and turned around Rosalie was there.

"Edward-

"Don't even start Rosalie." I cut her off. I wasn't up for this, the end of my night was good, and she can't ruin it.

"Edward, I didn't know you and Bella where a thing, when Tanya called." She cried. She begged for my forgiveness. We both argued. She said she was jealous, but I told her that she needs to make the first move if she wants Emmett. In the end I forgave her, she was sincere and I really don't need to hear her begging for forgiveness for the next week. I did forgive her, I meant it. I hugged her, because she was crying and because I want her to know I really do forgive her. If she does a stupid move like that again I will not forgive her, she knows that. I grabbed my orange juice and went upstairs to my room. Once up there I changed into my pyjamas. I decided to go to Bella's room because really I want to spend every moment possible with her. I ran over to her room and knocked on her door. I heard a faint 'come in' and I walked right in. She was sitting on her bed wearing just a camisole and little shorts on. She even looked great in pyjamas. I groaned on the inside, my mind filled with thoughts that I really shouldn't mention and I licked my lips. She patted down beside her for me to come sit, and I walked over to her bed and sat beside her. We were sitting upright in the middle of her bed. She smiled at me and I smiled back. I put my hand on her cheek moving her face so I could look perfectly into her chocolate eyes. I couldn't help myself, I put my other hand on her other cheek and brought her face to mine. Our lips met and I felt her lips open letting her hot breath into my mouth. I pulled her to me so she was sitting on my lap and her arms laced around my neck her fingertips lightly dancing in my hair. I could feel myself get lost in her scent, her light moans as she pulled me even tighter to her. Before I knew it we both were gasping for breath. I pulled away and pressed my forehead to hers. Our breathing was hitched and she was still in my lap. Her hands were rubbing my back and her chest was pressed to mine. I put my face into her hair, breathing in the strawberry scent. She lightly kissed my neck a few times and each time I would return a kiss on her head.

"Rosalie apologized to me, for telling Tanya I was up for dinner." I told her, making conversation.

"Did you forgive her?" She asked me sweetly.

"Yeah…" I replied.

"Good, holding grudges is never good, especially not to friends." She told me. I sighed and picked up the book that was behind her.

"You were reading?" I asked. I could feel her nod into the crook of my neck. She must be sleepy. I set the book down and my arms wound around her waist. Her legs were wrapped around me and I was still sitting on her bed. She was still in my lap; therefore I was still in heaven. I hummed her lullaby and she yawned.

"Someone's sleepy," I said matter-of-factly-. She nodded slightly and cuddled even closer to me. I ran my fingers through her hair and before I knew it she dozed off, right my arms. Her breathing was heavier and her lips lightly parted. I smiled to myself, kissed her forehead and laid her in bed. I took her comforter and wrapped her up in it. I kissed her cheeks and reached over and grabbed the book she was reading. It was Romeo and Juliet. Well I haven't read this in a while… I thought as I sat down on the tiny couch in the corner of her room and opened the book. She was halfway through the book but I started from the front. Before reading I looked up at her one last day, thanking god for letting me be the lucky man to take her heart. I haven't told her that I loved her yet. Though she knows I do, it would be nice to say it to her. Maybe tomorrow. Then I went to the front of the book and started reading.