A/N Sorry this took so long, but it was hard to write. I wasn't sure where to go after the Bella Emmett thing.
Disclaimer: My name is not Stephenie Meyer, however I was almost named Amanda, therefore I do not own Twilight.
EPOV
Bella was Emmett's sister. I still don't believe it. This is completely ridiculous, how could we not know? The rest of us were sitting around the kitchen table completely silent, but Alice being the bubbly person she is couldn't take it.
"What does this mean for Bella?" We all just looked at her; no one understood what she meant. "She's family now. Is she moving in?" It was something that we all had been secretly thinking, but no one knew. It was entirely up to Bella and dad voiced as much when he answered her question.
"We would be more than happy to ask her and make her one of us, but that's her decision Alice, we can't make it for her." Alice sat back in her chair thinking, probably cooking up schemes to get Bella to agree.
I took this time to think about Emmett; how badly this affected him. He had a little sister- one that was nearly grown up and he hadn't seen in more than a decade. Not only that, but he didn't remember her.
Where does he go from here? How does he put all this into perspective? What would I do without Alice? Sure she annoys me, picks out all my clothes for me, and forces me do things against my will, but I couldn't imagine not knowing her my whole life.
"Edward stop staring at me! It's creepy!" I hadn't realized I was looking at her at all. "My bad." We sat there for nearly an hour before Bella and Emmett came downstairs and Alice promptly knocked Bella over in what I could only imagine to be a bone crushing hug.
"Oh Bella welcome to the family! I always wanted a sister, but instead I got Edward!"
"We're twins!"
"Changes nothing!" Alice eventually let go of the poor girl and moved on to Emmett -instead of looking uncomfortable like Bella- he embraced the hug picking Alice up off the ground. Mom and dad were next hugging the two…siblings.
I know my turns next, but how does someone react to finding out the girl he has a minor crush on is the sister of his brother. These things just don't happen!
Before I had time to debate any further Bella came up to me and hugged me. It felt amazing. She was so warm and her shampoo had a soft feminine scent, I hugged her for as long as I could appropriately and let her go. She has a sweet smile on her face and Emmett came over and gave me a huge hug. Not the beat each other's backs caveman style, but s real brotherly hug.
"Alright enough with this emotional shit." He announced making everyone laugh. Mom decided that this was a special occasion and said she should make a big dinner to celebrate. That's my mom though. You give her even the littlest excuse and she makes a feast. It's no surprise we never starved, but it a wonder we don't weigh four hundred pounds apiece. I love her; she's a warm loving person with a heart made of pure gold, I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world.
I kissed her cheek and headed for the basement/entertainment area. We wanted a place for movies and game, but mom wouldn't hear of it in her well decorated and well thought out living room, so she remodeled the basement. We can't complain it's awesome.
Everyone, but Bella came down, she decided to stay and help mom cook.
BPOV
"So Bella. How are you?" Esme asked when we were finally alone.
I had to think about it. I was shocked, but I was happy, and maybe a little confused.
"I'm not sure. I have conflicting emotions." I answered honestly. She nodded and looked at me sympathetically before busying herself with the chicken.
She added the pieces to the butter and garlic and handed me the carrots to shred for broccoli salad. While she waited on the chicken to simmer in the sauce she started boiling the noodles and handed me square plates and chopsticks to set the table with.
We worked in comfortable silence preparing what I could only assume would be a large meal. She knew that I needed time to process all this so she didn't badger me with questions like most people would, I soon came to realize that Esme was great company and I liked being around her.
When dinner was finished I went downstairs to tell everyone as much, sending Emmett racing up the stairs like a tornado. Dinner was a noisy affair with Alice going on and on about our shopping trip that I had conveniently forgotten about until now. A few times I was asked questions about where I grew up, my hobbies, if I like sports, what colleges I wanted to go to, and what I wanted my career to be.
All in all it was pleasant, being around everyone, I felt like I belonged with them. I felt like I was home, that's why when Carlisle asked if I would consider moving in and being a part of their world I agreed.
I know it was soon and I had just met them, but it felt right. I knew this was the right decision, I could just feel it. I felt like I was home when I was with the Cullen's, I felt like I had a family.
I know that I had finally gotten my freedom and that I was finally on my own, but I've been on my own in most senses my whole life. I finally have a chance to no longer be alone. I'm not going to give this up. I may not have freedom in the general sense anymore, but I have emotional freedom.
I have people that want me. People who are willingly taking me. I haven't been forced on them; they gave me that invitation on their own accord. The emotion and happiness of it all finally made the dam break and I cried.
My heart ached from their kindness. A kindness I had never known before. I looked up from my lap and saw that I wasn't the only one crying; Esme and Alice had tears in their eyes too, which only made me cry harder. Esme stood up and walked over to me embracing me in a way only a mother would.
A/N Sad right? I know some of you will think her moving in with the Cullens is a little soon, but keep in mind that Bella has been hated and abused in real life. Few people have given her a kind word. The one thing she has always wanted was a family and she finally has a chance for one. To feel the love only a family can provide.
